July 27
City of Grants Regular Meeting
The Grants City Council will meet at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue.
July 28
Senior Citizen Advisory Board
The Cibola Senior Citizen’s Advisory Board will meet at 2 p.m. in the Senior Citizens Center at 550 Jurassic Court. The agendas will be available
July 29
The Village of Milan will hold its annual ICIP Meeting to get public input about the village’s priorities. Meeting begins at 4:30 p.m. Village Hall 623 Uranium Avenue in Milan.
July 30
Free Movie – “The Stranger”
In the movie “The Stranger” a marriage is set to occur. The future bridegroom has a secret. Can US Federal agents prevent the marriage? Join movie lovers at the Double Six Art Gallery, Saturday, July 30 at 2 p.m. Location is Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. The arts are for everyone!
August
Free Movies
School resumes next month in Grants. Education is valued by people in all countries. The Double Six Art Gallery’s film series includes one set in England and one in New York City. First up is “Goodbye, Mr. Chips” followed by “The Blackboard Jungle.” Movies are shown at 2 p.m. on Saturdays – August 13 and 27. Both films are in the public domain which means they can be shown without a license. The arts are for everyone!
August 3
Cemetery Board Meeting
The Grants Cemetery Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Hall Chambers at 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Agendas will be available July 29.
August 4
Coffee With the Managers
Come meet the City of Grants, Village of Milan, and Cibola County managers for coffee. This is a forum where community members can hear updates from the managers and get their questions answered directly from the managers. Come to the Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course at 2001 George Hanosh Boulevard in Grants, N.M. at 8 a.m.
August 7
San Lorenzo Mission Fiesta
Located at South Highway 53, 30-miles out from Grants. Raffle, auction, and more. Contact 505-290-9183 for more information.
August 10
Grants Planning and Zoning Meeting
The Grants Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Grants City Council Chambers, 600 W. Sant Fe Avenue. Agendas will be available on August 5.
August 11
Golf Course Advisory Board Meeting
The Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course Advisory Committee will meet at 1 p.m. at the golf course, 2001 George Hanosh Boulevard. Agendas will be available on August 8.
August 13
Free Movie – “Goodbye Mr. Chips” British actress Greer Garson has name recognition in New Mexico. A Santa Fe theater bears her name. She made her film debut in “Goodbye, Mr. Chips”. She went on to star in “Ms. Miniver”, “Pride and Prejudice”, “Julius Cesar”, “That Forsyte Woman”, “Sunrise at Campbello”, etc. In “Goodbye, Mr. Chips” she portrays a warmhearted, outgoing character who draws out a shy schoolmaster. We welcome you to the Double Six Art Gallery on Saturday, August 13 for a 2 p.m. showing.
August 26
RCIA Classes
Anyone interested in becoming Catholic and need the three sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation, please call the rectory to sign up. If you have been baptized in another religion or are married civilly you need to contact the parish as soon as possible. Call 505-285-6645 extension 0 or 23.
August 27
Free Movie – “The Blackboard Jungle”
Movie goers will be taken into a New York City inner-city school next month. This is the second back-to-school themed movie. In August. “The Blackboard Jungle” is the first film to feature rock music – Bill Haley’s “Rock around the Clock”. The movie is on Saturday, August 27, and the time is 2 p.m. Place – the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66. The arts are for everyone!
September 1
Coffee With the Managers
Come meet the City of Grants, Village of Milan, and Cibola County managers for coffee. This is a forum where community members can hear updates from the managers and get their questions answered directly from the managers. Come to the Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course at 2001 George Hanosh Boulevard in Grants, N.M. at 8 a.m.
May 7 – October 8
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 505-285-3542 for more 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.
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 505-905-8400 or 505-287-4150.
Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon, 411 E. Santa Fe Avenue, #4, Grants. Monday meetings and Friday meetings are at 5:30 p.m. Call 505-290-1480 for more information, this number does not receive text messages.
Children’s Fun Club
Join the Village of Milan for fun this summer! Sign up began March 28 and will continue until the program is full, come by 405-C Airport Road to sign up Monday-Friday call 28501169 for more information. $40 for the first child, $20 for each additional child, extra costs for field trips. Program accepting 5-year-old – 12-year-old
Milan T-Ball
Sign up will be March 14 until the program is full. Reister at Village of Mialmn Gym 405-C Airport Road, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed for lunch from 12-1 p.m. Call 285-1169 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.
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.
Every Friday
American Legion Post 80 Karaoke night
4-7 p.m. Karaoke night at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505-287-5179 for more information. 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 505-285-3542 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 CrimeStoppers Meeting
Noon at La Ventana Steakhouse, 110 Geis Street in Grants. Email crimtestoppers505@icloud.com for more information.
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.
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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