Making eye catching, fairy, glow jars is the project for January’s first art camp, Saturday the 13th at 2 p.m.in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. All ages are welcome but youngsters need an adult companion. The gallery facilitator, Ms. Myrah Scargati-Graham will be happy to help everyone.
“Bring your imagination!” Beckons Myriah S-Graham new facilitator for the Double Six Gallery’s art camps. Camp dates are 13 and 27, both Saturday. Fun begins at 2 p.m. This year’s first project is glow jars. Call 287-7311 to inquire about future projects. All ages are welcome. Venue is on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
January 15 Martin Luther King Jr.
Day Celebrate the advancements of Civil Rights on this national holiday. Government offices will be closed this day.
January 16 GCCS Board Meeting The Grants Cibola County School Board will hold an inperson school board meeting on Tuesday, January 16 at 5:30 pm, at the GCCS central office boardroom.
January 18 GCCS - Free Developmental Screening Thursday January 18th, 2024 at the Special Education Complex: If you suspect your child has learning concerns or issues, including giftedness, and you would like to have your child's skills screened, please call Desiraye Lopez 285-2643 to make an appointment. Please make an appointment. All screenings are free. Parents will be informed of screening results at the conclusion of the screening session. Ages 3-21 years old. Your child's skill development will be ·screened in each of the following areas: Language and communication skill development, Cognition, problem solving, memory and thinking skills, Social Behavior, Motor (muscle and coordination) skills
Milan Board of Trustees Meeting The Village of Milan Board of Trustees will meet January 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 609 US Highway 66.
January 20 Free Movie – Nomadland Noable Academy Award hosts over the years included Bob Hope, Johnny Carson and Billy Crystal. In 2020, “Nomadland” starring Frances McDormand earned am Oscar as the Best Picture. Join a movie group on Saturday, January 20 and watch this film. Venue is the Double Six Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Time is 11 a.m.
January 27 Free Art Camps
The Double Six Gallery’s second art camp project is tie-ing tee-shirts. According to Facilitator Myriah S.-Graham, all ages are welcome to gather and exhibit their “artist-self”. Camp time is 2 p.m., Saturday, January 27. Venue location is Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. The arts are for EVERYONE! Remember, bring your own white shirt.
January 31
Grants City Council Meeting The Grants City Council meeting for January 31 has been cancelled.
February Free Movies in February February’s Academy Awardwinning movies to be shown at the Double Six Gallery are “Green Book” and “Moonlight”. Dates are Saturdays, the 3rd and 17th. Time is 11 a.m. See you at the movies!
February 21 Milan Trustee Meeting The Village of Milan Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 21 for a regular meeting at Milan Village Hall, 609 US Highway 66 in Milan, N.M.
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 505-2874793 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.
Narcotics Anonymous
Mon 4 pm; Tue 4 pm; Wed 9 am and 7:30 pm; Thur. 4 pm; Fri 5:30 pm; Sat 4 pm; Sun 4 pm at Grants Church of Christ, 920 1st Street, Grants. All are welcome. (Not affiliated with the church.)
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 505-2400555 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 Concerts and lessons about classical music continue with guidance of Leonard Berstein and the New York Philharmonic every Friday at 4 p.m. in the Double Six Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Listening and learning – a dynamic duo.
Every Saturday Grants Library - Chess Night at the Library Weekly on Saturdays at 1:00PM at the Grants Public Library. Join us to enjoy a friendly game of Chess. Open to all skill levels. If you've never played but would like to learn we have a chess guy who can teach you. Its FREE and open to all ages. You're welcome to bring your own board if you'd prefer but not to worry, we have some too.
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. Pleas continue to join us for Advent worship culminating in our 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve service led by J.T. Goodart.
First Wednesday Grants MainStreet Project Board Meeting Meet 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!
The 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 505263-3244.
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
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