March 1
Colon Cancer Awareness Day
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and March 4 is Colon Cancer Awareness Day. To spread awareness of the deadly illness, wear blue on March 4. Colon Cancer is one of the leading killers of men and women in the United States. Regular screening for Colon Cancer is a great way to prevent and be aware about the illness, call your doctor today if you’re 45 or older to schedule a screening.
March 5
Chamber Banquet and community dance
The Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce has moved their annual Chamber Banquet to Saturday, March 5. The Chamber is excited to see the community come out in support of local businesses on March 5. Tickets can be purchased at 100 Iron Avenue. For more information, please call the Chamber at 505-287-4802.
March 12
Rotary Bowl-A-Thon 9 a.m. at Thunderbird Lanes, 300 Jefferson Avenue in Grants, N.M., all proceeds will benefit the Grants-Milan Rotary Club’s backpack program which helps feed underprivileged student in the Grants-Cibola County School district by filling their backpacks with non-perishable food. Call 505-287-1196
March 31
NM Workforce
Connection Winter Job Search
Get a jump start on a future career while earning some extra cash! Whether you’re looking for your first job or an internship to round out your resume, the Winter Youth Academy is your connection to work experience. This opportunity is for out-of-school youth aged 16-24 in Cibola County and sponsored by New
Mexico Workforce Connection. Please call Veronica Fank at 505-317-4869, or NMWC at 505-445-5359 for more information. This opportunity ends March 31 but is available through the month of March.
April 8 / April 9
GHS Presents: The Little Mermaid
Grants high School presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid, presented through a special arrangement with Music Theater International. Advance tickets can be purchased through grants-high.gccs.k12.nm.us Support the hardworking and talented student performers at GHS by coming to see this timeless classic on stage.
Ongoing
NWNMSWA accepts corrugated cardboard The Northwest New Mexico Solid Waste Authority accepts only corrugated cardboard for recycling. Locations include Smith’s grocery, Roosevelt Avenue, Grants; John Brooks Supermarket, Highway 66, Milan; and Milan
Transfer Station, 2305 W. Highway 66, Milan. John Brooks site: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – noon; Grants facility: 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; Transfer Station: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. No Saturday Hours, call 505-905-8400 or 505-287-4150.
Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Thursday, and Friday at noon, 411 E. Santa Fe Avenue, #4, Grants. Call 505-290-1480 for more information.
Every Wednesday
12 Steps to recovery
6:30 p.m. at Zion Ministries, 511 W. Highway 66, Milan. Meeting/dinner AA/NA. Call 505-240-4156 for more information.
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.
Every Friday
American Legion Post 80
Malpais Fundraiser
4-7 p.m. “Taco Friday” fundraiser featuring Navajo Tacos, red or green chile, $8 Curbside pickup only at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505-287-5179 for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous 5:30 p.m., Monday and Friday at 411 E. Santa Fe Avenue #4, Grants. Call 505-290-1480 for more information.
Every Saturday
6 p.m. at Cavalry Community Church, two blocks south of Lota Burger. Call 505-571-8393 for more information.
First Wednesday
Book Talk Club Meeting 1 p.m., Grants Public Library, 1101 N. First Street, Grants. Call 505-287-4793 or visit cityofgrants.net/library for more information.
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 505-287-2630 or visit cibolahistory.org for more information.
Second Saturday
Mt. Taylor Quilt Guild Monthly Meeting 10 a.m., Second Saturday of each month at the First United Methodist Church, 510 N. First Street, Grants.
Third Wednesday
Cibola County Crime Stoppers Meeting, Noon at La Ventana Steakhouse, 110 Geis Street in Grants. Email: crimtestoppers505@icloud.com for more information.
Last Tuesday
Republican Party of Cibola County Meets at 6 p.m. at the Cibola County Convention Center 515 W. High Street.
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