November 23 Regular Grants City Council Work Session
The regular city council work session is scheduled for Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. in the city hall council chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available November 18.
November 24 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting
The Cibola Senior Citizens Advisory Council will meet at 2 p.m. on November 24 at the Senior Citizens Center, 550 Jurassic Court, Grants. Agendas will be available on Nov. 9.
November 26 Free String Art Activity
Art takes many forms. Art appeals to all ages. Art can be simple or complex. String art will be the focus for young artists on Saturday, November 26 at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Time is 2 p.m. Donations of thread, string, and yarn are always welcome for future projects.
Winter Arts Fair
On Small Business Saturday: Art, Crafts, Music! Location is: The Old School Gallery, Located One Mile East of El Morro National Monument on Highway 53 at 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Interpretive-Guided Hike: A Journey into the Past
Join a BLM Park Ranger for a guided hike to Dittert Site within Bureau of Land Management National Conservation area (BLM NCA). Dittert Site is an ancient Pueblo settlement location in Armijo Canyon. The program will last about two to three hours. It is an easy hike, about half a mile round trip, but a steep arroyo crossing to get to Dittert Site. The elevation is about 7,284 feet. Bring water, hiking sticks, snacks, or sack lunch. Participants should wear comfortable hiking boots, wear weather appropriate clothing. Where? Meet at La Ventana Natural Arch parking area off Highway 117 (take exit 89, South of Highway 117 from I-40 it’s about 18 miles to La Ventana Arch) at 9:30 a.m. and we will caravan to Dittert Site. Dittert Site GPS coordinates are N 34.39552, W 107.58332. For information, contact the Rio Puerco Field Office at 505761-8700.
November 28 Animal Services Board
The Animal Services Board will meet at 1 p.m. on Nov. 28 at the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available Nov. 23.
November 30 Regular Grants Council Meeting
The regular city council meeting will meet at 6 p.m. on Nov. 30 at the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available Nov. 23.
December 3 Free Movie – “The Shop Around the Corner”
Actor James Stewart has appeared in such memorable movies as “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”, “The Glenn Miller Story”, “Harvey”, and “The Flight of The Phoenix”. On Saturday Dec. 3, you can watch him in “The Shop Around the Corner”. Time is 2 p.m. and location is Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Movie shown at Ms. Lezlie Smith’s discretion.
December 10 Free Surprise Activity
The Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue closes 2022 with a “secret” project on Saturday, Dec. 10 for area youth. Only the young artists will discover the “secret” when they attend. See you next month!
Light Parade
Grants MainStreet Project is excited to announce the details for our Holiday Light Parade. Save the date for Saturday evening, December 10 at the Fire & Ice Park. We've got a lot of cool new things to show you all, and I think you will be impressed. (Can't tell you now because that would ruin all the fun!) Come and enjoy the holiday season with us, and see what kind of fun you can get into.
December 17
Can you imagine what it could be, to be raised as an elf? An elf is a pixy, a fairy, a sprite. A human baby accidentally gets into Santa’s sack. This baby – Buddy – is raised as an elf. Wow! He becomes a big one! The movies shown at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 6 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Time is 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 17. Movie shown at Ms. Lezlie Smith’s discretion.
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 505905-8400 or 505-287-4150.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon, 411 E. Santa Fe Avenue, #4, Grants. Friday meetings are at 5:30 p.m. Call 505-2901480 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 – 12year-old
Milan T-Ball Sign up will be March 14 until the program is full. Roister at Village of Milan 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.
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 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.
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!
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 505287-2630 or visit cibolahistory. org for more information.
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
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 Bluewater Community Center, 4 Elm St., Bluewater, NM If there are any announcements you would like included in the community calendar, please send a brief description of the event, a time and location with contact information. The announcement will run at no charge if it is under 100 words. Email your announcement to editor@cibolacitizen. com