May 20 Free Movie – “Ms. Miniver”
This Saturday, the 20th, meet the Miniver family in the film “Ms. Miniver”. Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon star as parent who must keep their family safe while father assists with the Dunkirk evacuation. Show-time is 2 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Bring a photo of your mother.
Fire and Ice Dance Gathering
Save the date for the Fire and Ice Native American Art and Dance Gathering on Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21, 2023, at El Malpais National Monument. This free event will run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day at the El Malpais Visitor Center located at 1900 East Santa Fe Avenue in Grants, NM.
May 21 Fire and Ice Dance Gathering
Save the date for the Fire and Ice Native American Art and Dance Gathering on Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21, 2023, at El Malpais National Monument. This free event will run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day at the El Malpais Visitor Center located at 1900 East Santa Fe Avenue in Grants, NM.
May 23 Cibola Arts Council Announces new Vice President Ms. Merla Olguin is a painter and prepares ‘n presents food. After serving as CAC’s vice-president, she welcomes Mr. John Martinez into the office. He sketches and creates recycled art from fabric and jewelry. Thank you both for your acknowledgement of the “arts”! The CAC board will meet Tuesday, May 23 at 5:15 p.m. in the Double Six Gallery on Route 66. The Public is welcome.
May 27 Free Movie – Ms. Miniver How would you describe your mother? Actress Greer Garson portrayed mothers described as courageous, strong, loyal and loving. “Ms. Miniver” is a film mother that Garson would forever be known by. Enjoy the movie, Saturday, May 27 at 2 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
June Swim Lessons
Visit 623 Uranium Avenue in the Village of Milan to register your child for swim lessons at the Village of Milan Hall. Call 505-285-6694 for more information.
Free Movies
June movies honor fathers. You’ll meet Robert Duvall as a Marine in “The Great Santini” and Robin Williams as “Ms. Doubtfire”. The former will be shown Saturday, June 3 and the latter, Saturday, June 17. Showtime is always 2 p.m. at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W Santa Fe Ave. Bring a photo of your father.
June 2 Free Concert
Your Double Six Art Gallery, on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue, will be filled with guitar music in the classical genre Friday, June 2 at 6 p.m. Mr. Nathan Franklin is the soloist. No admission fee, so start your weekend by supporting the arts.
June 3 Free Movie – The Great Santini
Former Marines and Marine families are special guests for the Saturday, June 3 movie “The Great Santini” starring Rovert Duvall. Duvall is Bull Meachum, a “Warrior without a war”. Showtime is 2 p.m. at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Bring a photo of your father.
June 5-9 Vacation Bible School Twist and Turns Vacation Bible School: June 5 – 9, 4:55 – 8:15 p.m. at First Baptist Church on 224 Mountain Road. Register at FBCGrants.com or call 505-240-2169 for more information.
June 17 Free Movie – Ms.
Doubtfire
Hurray to the make-up artists of “Mrs. Doubtfire”! They earned an Academy Award for turning Robin Williams into a dowdy British housekeeper. This comedy (with serious overtones) has become a crowdpleaser since its release in 1993. Movie date is Saturday, June 17. Venue is the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Time is 2 p.m. Bring a photo of your dad.
July Free Movies in July Three military-themed movies will be shown at the Double Six Art Gallery in July. The offerings are “Born on the 4th of July”, “Raising Colors”, and “Glory”. Movies are scheduled for Saturdays at 2 p.m. Dates are July 1, 15, and 29.
July 1 Free Movie – Born on the Fourth of July “Born on the Fourth of July”, starring Tom Cruise, is a relentlessly realistic and powerful saga of real-life, Vietnam-Marine- Vet Ron Kovic. As we celebrate July, join movie fans Saturday, July 1 at 2 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. The arts are for everyone!
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 505287-4150.
Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon, 411 E. Santa Fe Avenue, #4, Grants. Friday meetings are at 5:30 p.m. Call 505290-1480 for more information, this number does not receive text messages.
Bridge Group
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 4-7 p.m. Pool Tournament at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505287-5179 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 Thursday 12 Steps to recovery
6:30 p.m. at Zion Ministries, 511 W. Highway 66, Milan. Meeting/dinner AA/NA. Call 505-2401104 and 505-489-9869 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 505287-5179 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 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 11 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 non-member. Call 505-287-2630 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@iclou d.com for more information.
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