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 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. 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 21 City of Grants Charter Advisory Committee
The city charter advisory committee will meet at 3 p.m., September 21 at the city hall council chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available September 18 at city hall.
September 23 Free Movie – “Lone Star”
Was Buddy Deeds a hero or law-breaker? Son, Sam learns about his father’s past while working to solve a murder mystery. Movie “Lone Star” will deliver the answer Saturday, September 23, at 11 a.m. in the Double Six Gallery on Route 66/ 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
September 24 El Morro Area Arts Council Presents: Laura Gilpin, Photographer
Meet Miss Laura Gilpin as portrayed by Deborah Blanche, New Mexico actor and storyteller, in the onewoman show: Laura Gilpin, Photographer, on Sunday, September 24th at 2:30 at the Old School Gallery, 4009 Ice Caves Road, Ramah, NM. In this presentation Miss Gilpin will show slides of some of her most famous photographs and tell behind the camera stories of her life and work. The public is warmly invited to attend Laura Gilpin, Photographer, funded in part by the New Mexico Humanities Council Chautauqua Program. No admission fee for this presentation. The Old School Gallery is located across from the Ancient Way Café on Highway 53. For more information, contact: Rosemary Carlson, 575 439 7886 / rscarl2@hotmail. com
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.
Animal Services Board
The Animal Services Board will meet at 1 p.m. on September 25 at the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available September 22 at city hall.
September 27 Regular Grants City Council Meeting
The Regular Grants City Council Meeting will take place at 6 p.m. on September 27 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. in Grants. Agendas will be available September 25 at city hall.
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.
VFW Post - Coats for Kids
Pam Woods 21st Annual Benefit Run. Registration 10am. Kickstands 11am. High hand $200. Low hand $100. More info: Tyra 505.240.0394. Kenny 505.290.1948.
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 3 GCCS School Board Meeting
The Grants Cibola County School Board will hold an in-person school board meeting on Tuesday, October 3 at 5:30 pm, at the GCCS central office boardroom.
October 6 Drive Through Flu Shot Clinic
Friday, October 6, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cibola Family Health Center, 1423 E. Roosevelt Ave, Roosevelt Ave.
Quilt Show
Join the Mt. Taylor Quilt Guild October 6 at 1500 N. Third Street in Grants. Help us kick off our Fall Food Drive by bringing a non-perishable food item for $0.50 off your ticket. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., admission is $2.
October 7 Free Movie – “The Phantom of the Opera”
After singer Christine reconnects with childhood sweetheart, Raoul, she is kidnapped by the masked phantom of the Paris Opera House. The phantom proclaoims love for her. Watch the musical, “The Phantom of the Opera”, Saturday, October 7. Place – Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66. Time – 11 a.m.
Quilt Show
Join the Mt. Taylor Quilt Guild October 7 at 1500 N. Third Street in Grants. Help us kick off our Fall Food Drive by bringing a non-perishable food item for $0.50 off your ticket. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission is $2.
October 21 Free Opera – “La Bohme”
“La Bohme” means bohemian. The opera’s two male leads are Marcel, a painter, and Rodolpho, a poet. Their friends are a musician and a philosopher. It’s a cold Christmas Eve in Paris where this opera is set. Join us at the Double Six Gallery, Saturday, October 21 at 11 a.m. Venue is on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
October 31 Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!
November Free Movies
You know “The Arts are for Everyone!” This November, the two gallery movies are “The Monuments Men”, and “The Agony and the Ecstasy”. Venue is the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Time is 11 a.m. Watch for dates and background information.
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.
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, please leave a voicemail.
Bridge Group
The Grants Bridge Group is looking for new players for party/duplicate play. Call 240-478-7317 for further information.
Every Wednesday AWANA
First Baptist Church hosts AWANA Program, 6-7:30 p.m. AWANA is for children ages three through high school. AWANA runs through the school year. Call 505-240-0555 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 505489-9869 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.