November 29 National Forest Offices Closed Visitor services at the Supervisor’s Office and district offices of the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands will be closed on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, during an employee training event. In-person and telephone services will be unavailable. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, November 30. The Forest apologizes for any inconvenience. For more information go to the Cibola NF & NGs website https://www.fs.usda.gov/cibola or call Mt. Taylor Ranger District: 1800 Lobo Canyon Rd., Grants, N.M. 505-287-8833
Music Appreciation
“The Sound of an Orchestra” will explain that the duty of the orchestra is to reproduce the faithfully the notes and instruction of the composer. The DVD will be shown this Friday, November 24, at 4 p.m. in the Double Six Gallery on Route 66 /1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
Grants City Council Meeting
The Grants City Council meeting will take place at 6 p.m., Nov. 29 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave in Grants, Agendas will be available Nov. Nov. 27 at City Hall.
November 30 Grants Lodger’s Tax Board Meeting
The Lodger’s Tax Board will meet at 9 a.m., Nov. 30 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave in Grants, Agendas will be available Nov. 27 at City Hall.
December Free Classical Music Appreciation
Mark these Friday dates for December’s Concerts for young people and the youngat- heart: Dec. 1, 8, and 15. Time is 4 p.m. and the place is the Double Six Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W.. Santa Fe Ave. Leonard Bernstein teachers and audiences with the assistance of the New York Philharmonic.
December 2 Free Youth Art Camp Christmas art camp invites 6–12-year-olds to the Double Six Gallery this Saturday, December 2, at 2 p.m. for candle making. Join others and learn to make a unique gift for a loved one. Gallery is on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
December 3 Art Camp for Kids
The Double Six Art Gallery hosts the last art camp of the year, Saturday, December 3. Roject is treasure boxes. Maybe your box could become a family treasure? Maybe you could give it to your best friend? Ah! The possibilities. Time is 2 p.m., location is Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
GCCS Board Meeting The Grants Cibola County School Board will hold an in-person meeting on Tuesday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the GCCs Central Office Board Room.
Miner’s Day Celebration The New Mexico Mining Museum at 100 Iron Avenue in Grants is celebrating National Miners Day on Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 9 am to 5 pm. In honor of the special day, the museum is offering free refreshments and tours to everyone, especially miners and their loved ones.
December 9 Free Movie – ‘Babette’s Feast” The smells of cooking fill homes with anticipation this time of year. Get into the mood by watching “Babette’s Feast”, Saturday, December 9 in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Showtime is 11 a.m. Cooking is an art too.
Free Winter Concert
Mark Your Calendar. Winter Concert: “Two Ladies Who Love to Sing!”, December 9th, 2:00 at the Old School Gallery, 4009 Ice Caves Road, Ramah. Featuring Carol MacRae and Lorena Willmon accompanied by Toni Austin-Allen on piano. Admission is free, donations accepted for El Morro Area Arts Council. Located near Ancient Way Café & RV Park on Highway 53.
December 18 Cibola Arts Council Meeting
Ever Wonder what its like to be on a community board? Sit in on the December 18th meeting of the Cibola Arts Council and get informed. You are welcome! The meeting place is Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Time is 6:30 p.m.
December 20 Free Movie – “Rabbit Proof” Movie-goers travel to Australia in “Rabbit Proof Fence”, Saturday, December 20 in the Double Six Gallery, beginning at 11 a.m. Although three young girls are put into a distant boarding school, they are determined to escape and go home! All cultures value HOME. Let’s gather and honor home through a film.
2024
Here is a peek at some of the movies scheduled to be shown at the Double Six Gallery in 2024: “CODA” (Child of Deaf Adults), “Green Book”, “Spotlight, “The King’s Speech”, and “The Departed”. All selected films have earned Academy Awards for Best Picture.
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 Starts at 7 p.m. Pool Tournament at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505-2875179 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.
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 Sunday First Presbyterian Church Services The First Presbyterian Church of Grants, 400 Nimitz. Join us, Sundays at 10 a.m. worship and fellowship. Potluck lunch every second Sunday of the month. Christmas Advent begins December 3.
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 9 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 nonmember. Call 505-287-2630 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 505-280-8519 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
Fourth Tuesday Cibola County Republican Party Meeting Republican Party of Cibola County Meets at 6 pm at El Cafecito, 820 E. Santa Fe Ave., Grants NM.
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