Notice New Lockbox at Roberta’s Place
We have been tirelessly working to combat the mess and vandalism outside The Roberta’s Place Thrift Store. We purchased a new box that WORKS! We need the communities help to place ALL items inside the box. Please do not leave bags or boxes outside. If the items do not fit and it is after business hours, you can call the 24/7 shelter line 505-2877724 for an alternate drop off location. We appreciate all donations! Donations can always be dropped off inside the store Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Free Music Concerts
Here are the Friday dates for the music lessons featuring the New York Philharmonic led by Leonard Bernstein: September 8, 15, 22, and 29. Time is 4-5 p.m. Venue is Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
Free Classical Music
Program titles for the classical music concerts are: Sept. 8 – “What is a Concerto?” Sept. 15 – “Who is Gustav Mahler?” Sept. 22 – “Folk Music in the Concert Hall” Sept. 29 – “What is Impressionism?” Remember, time is 4-5 p.m. and place is the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
September 8 Free Film and Talk for 'Who Does She Think She Is?” There will be a screening of the documentary film, Who Does She Think She Is? and a talk about the documentary film and the issues it raises for women and women artists with Maye Torres, a Taos artist featured in the film. Event will be at the NMSU Grants theater in Martinez Hall at 5:30pm. For more Information: Christy Lochrie (505) 2876643 or Nathan Franklin (505) 287-6639.
September 9 Free Movie “Little Big Man” Dustin Hofman said, “I was a kid who was always too short, wore braces and ad one of the worse cases of acne in CA.” He starred in many films, and this Saturday, the 9th, he stars in “Little Big Man” at 11 a.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. The arts are for everyone.
Free Museum Presentation History is who we are-and why we are the way we are. To that end Cibola County History Museum will hear more Grants history presented by Carmen Gutierrez on the history of our landmark Diamond G and the Breece Lumber Company. Program will start at 2PM, 525 West High St, no admission fee, refreshments included. Everyone welcome. If you have not been to the museum, you will be amazed at the exhibits and information. Mark your calendars for September 9.
September 16 Milan Sprint Triathlon The Milan Sprint Triathlon is a three-event race: Run, Bike, Swim. For more information, email vicepresi-dent@ cibolatrails.org. Register by September 8 to get a t-shirt, late entries will get theirs after the event. Register at the following link: www.cibolatrails.org/milansprint- triathlon
September 18 NMSU Gardening Series – Fall is For Planting Fall is for Planting - All gardening classes will be held at the Grants Community/Recreation Center 511 Washington St, Grants, NM. For more information or questions, please contact Chase Elkins, Cibola CES (505)287-9266 or chelkins@nmsu.edu.
September 23
Free Movie – “Lone Star” Current Sheriff Sam Deeds is trying to solve a murder mystery from years ago in “Lone Star,” set in TX. Could his late father, Buddy, have been involved? Join movie goers September 23 at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Remember – The Arts are for Everyone!
September 25 NMSU Gardening Series – Tree Planting Class Tree Planting Class - All gardening classes will be held at the Grants Community/ Recreation Center 511 Washington St, Grants, NM. For more information or questions, please contact Chase Elkins, Cibola CES (505)287-9266 or chelkins@nmsu.edu.
September 29 GHS Class of 1963 Reunion. September 29-30. Visit Eventbrite.com and enter Grants63 September 30 NM Mining Museum Fundraiser Dinner/Dance Above and below a time to honor and celebrate miners at the Museum Fundraising Dinner and Dance. September 30, 100 Iron Ave., just off Route 66 in Grants.
GHS Class of 1963 Reunion September 29-30. Visit Eventbrite.com and enter Grants63
October Free Movies in October October is for operas at the Double Six Art Gallery! Selections featured are “The Phantom of the Opera” and one written by Giacomo Puccini. Which one will it be? Join those interested on Saturday, October 21 at 11 a.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
October 7 Free Movie – “The Phantom of the Opera” There are rumors that the Paris Opera House is haunted by a phantom who causes disturbances. Join attendees for “The Phantom of the Opera” Sat, October 7 at 11 a.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
October 21
Ah! To be young, in love and in Paris! You’ll meet Rodolfo, lovely Mimi, painter Marcello and bold Musetta in the opera, “La Bohme”, a popular and beloved story by Puccini. Show date is October 21 at 11 a.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
October 31 Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!
November 4 Free Movie – “The Agony and the Ecstasy” The awe-inspiring paintings on the Sistine Chapel in Rome, consumed painter Michelangelo Buonarroti for 40+ years! The movie, “The Agony and the Ecstasy” is based on bits of the Stone novel. This meticulous production will be shown at the Double Six Art Gallery, Saturday, November 4 beginning at 11 a.m. The arts are for EVERYONE!
Ongoing Book Talk Meeting
The Book Talk reader’s group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m., Grants Public Library, 1101 N. First Street, Grants. Call 505-287-4793 or visit cityofgrants.net/library for more information.
NWNMSWA accepts Recyclables
The Northwest New Mexico Solid Waste Authority accepts Number 1 and 2 plastic, paper, and cardboard. Locations include Smith’s grocery, Roosevelt Avenue, Grants; John Brooks Supermarket, Highway 66, Milan; and Milan Transfer Station, 2305 W. Highway 66, Milan. Locations are open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday- Friday; Transfer Station: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. No Saturday Hours, call 505905-8400 or 505-287-4150.
Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon, 411 E. Santa Fe Avenue, #4, Grants. Call 505-290-1480 for more information, this number does not receive text messages but please leave voicemail.
Bridge Group
The Grants Bridge Group is looking for new players for party/duplicate play. Call 240478-7317forfurtherinformation.
Every Wednesday AWANA
First Baptist Church hosts AWANA Program, 6-7:30 p.m. AWANA is for children ages three through high school.AWANAruns through the school year. Call 505-2400555 for more information.
American Legion Post 80 Pool Tournament 4-7 p.m. Pool Tournament at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505-287-5179 for more information.
Sit and Sew with Mt. Taylor Quilt Guild Sit & Sew meets weekly on Wednesday at 10 a.m. At the Methodist Church, 510 N. First Street, Grants, Visitors welcome
Free Live Music
Sundays bring live music to the Double Six Art Gallery from 1-5 p.m. Note these dates: September 10, 17, and 24. Venue is on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Instrumentalists and singers are the musical stars of the afternoon.
Every Thursday 12 Steps to recovery
6:30 p.m. at Zion Ministries, 511 W. Highway 66, Milan. Meeting/dinner AA/NA. Call 505-240-1104 and 505-4899869 for more information.
Every Friday American Legion Post 80 Karaoke night 7 p.m. Karaoke night at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505-287-5179 for more information.
Music Lesson Friday’s Some people claim they don’t like classical music. Why? They don’t understand it; it puts them to sleep; it’s boring and or it takes too much time. You have an opportunity to learn and think differently about this music. If interested, meet each Friday at 4 p.m. in the Double Six Gallery on route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
Every Saturday Grants Farmers Market Every Saturday, May 7 – Oct 8 at Fire and Ice Park in Grants, come enjoy fresh, locally grown produce and handcrafted items. Call 505-2853542 for more information.
Every Sunday Artful Sundays
The arts are featured on Sundays at the Double Six Art Gallery from 1 to 5 p.m. Bring your poetry or stories. Bring your voice for singing. Bring an instrument you enjoy playing. Celebrate the arts on Route 66 / 1001 West Santa Fe Ave. Remember – the arts are for EVERYONE!
First Wednesday Grants MainStreet Project Board Meeting Meets at 5:30 p.m. at the GMS office located at 523 W. Santa Fe Ave. Grants, NM 87020. Meetings are open to the public. Help us change Grants for the better!
Coffee with a Cop!
Milan Police Department invites you to join us to discuss happenings in the community and to exchange ideas while also giving feedback to the department and voicing your concerns. Meetings will be held the first Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. in the Transit / Recreation Building located at 407 Airport Road in Milan, N.M.
First Thursday Cibola County Historical Society Board Meeting 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 525 W. High Street., Grants. Meetings are open to any member or non-member. Call 505287-2630 or visit cibolahistory. org for more information.
Second Tuesday Acoma Veterans
The Acoma American Legion Chavez and Vallo Post 116, meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Gerald G. Chino Hall at 68 Pinsbarri Road in the Pueblo of Acoma, N.M. All veterans are welcome. For more information call 505-2808519 or 505-263-3244.
Second Saturday Mt. Taylor Quilt Guild Mt. Taylor Quilt Guild meets monthly at 10:00am on the 2nd Saturday. Sit & Sew meets weekly on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Both at the Methodist Church, 510 N. First Street, Grants, Visitors welcome
Third Wednesday Cibola County CrimeStoppers Meeting Noon at La Ventana Steakhouse, 110 Geis Street in Grants. Email crimtestoppers505@ icloud.com for more information.
Third Thursday Chamber Meeting
The Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce hold its meetings on the Third Thursday of every month at 12 noon. The chamber meets to discuss the needs of the business environment in Cibola County.
Fourth Tuesday Cibola County Republican Party Meeting Republican Party of Cibola County Meets at 6 pm at the Cibola Convention Center, 515 W. High Street, Grants NM
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