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.
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 10 Music New Series
Do you like music? Yes? That qualifies you to learn more about it. You can watch, listen and learn from a new series to begin in July at Double Six Art Gallery. More details will follow. ‘Til then, how would you answer this question: What does music mean?
Art Camps Father’s Day
Two June Saturdays, the 10th and 17th, must be attended by student artists to make a surprise, homemade gift for father. The work is sequential. The time is 2 p.m. and the Double Six Art Gallery is on Route 66/1001 West Santa Fe Ave. Bring friends, have fun and show dad how artistic you are.
June 15 City Charter Advisory Committee
The Grants City Charter Advisory Council meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers has been
CANCELLED. June 17 Free Movie – Ms.
Doubtfire
Actor Robin Williams was the father of four children. Maybe that aided him in the portrayal of “Ms. Doubtfire.” Movie date is Saturday, June 17; time is 2 p.m.; place is the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66. Bring a picture of your father.
June 20 Art Call
In case you don’t know, “Flight” is the title of the second quarter’s exhibit at the Double Six Art Gallery. If you know the classic instrumental, entitled “The Flight of the Bumblebee,” use it to remember. Artists are interpreting the world in their entries, which are due by June 20. The gallery is on Route 66/1001 West Santa Fe Ave. Have fun and remember – the arts are for EVERYONE!
June 21 Cibola Arts Council Meeting
If you’re interested in joining the Cibola Arts Council, you’re welcome to attend the meeting on June 21 at 5:15 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery. Check us out and ask questions.
June 24 Free Movie - “Ms. Doubtfire”
Movie goers! “Ms. Doubtfire” is re-rescheduled to Saturday, June 24. Same time – 2 p.m. Same location – Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66/1001 West Santa Fe Ave. Same purpose — honor fathers. See you at the free movie and if possible, bring a photo of 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
Tom Cruise did his own flying in the recent blockbuster “Top Gun, Maverik.” About 35 years ago, this young actor threw himself into the role of Vietnam veteran, Ron Kovic, for the movie, “Born on the Fourth of July.” Join movie-goers Saturday, July 1 at 2 p.m. at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66/1001 West Santa Fe Ave. Two more military-themed movies will be shown in July.
July 15 3rd Annual Bluewater Pioneer Day
Pioneer Day! Save the date, more details coming soon! Car show, Corn Hole Tournament, Food, Entertainment, Vendors, and lots more!
Free Movie – “Raising Colors” Sexism is universal. In the film, “Raising Colors,” a young woman wants to join the French Navy. She is met with resistance. Attend the movie, Saturday, July 15 to learn how the French director and actors deal with this story-line. Time is 2 p.m. and venue is the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66/1001 West Santa Fe Ave.
July 29 Free Movie – “Glory” “
Glory” is an exceptional story of America’s first unit of Black soldiers during the Civil War. It’s been described as “one of the finest historical dramas ever made.” Join movie enthusiasts on Saturday, July 29 at 2 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66/1001 West 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 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
Third Wednesday Cibola County CrimeStoppers Meeting
Noon at La Ventana Steakhouse, 110 Geis Street in Grants. Email crimtestoppers505@iclou d.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
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