July Free Movies in July July movies at the gallery feature military branches and those who serve. Selected films are “Born on the Fourth of July”, based on a true story; “Raising Colors”, a fictionalized account of a woman in France’s Navy; and “Glory” adopted from journals about the first Black unit who served in the Civil War. Double Six Art Gallery is on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Saturdays are July 15, and 29. Time is 2 p.m.
Free Music Lessons Music appeals to all ages! The Double Six Art Gallery welcomes all for a new series about musical concepts and music history. DVD programs will be shown each Friday in July at 4 p.m. Try it for a month. Gallery is on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Dates are July 7, 14, 21, and 28.
July 13 CYFD Resource Parent Meeting We need parents who are able and willing to support children and their families as they navigate the child welfare system. We need families who will role model for parents and offer children in foster care. Contact Patricia Hale for more information at patricia.hale@cyfd.nm.go v, or 505-419-9888.
July 15 Free Movie – “Raising Colors” The Saturday movie at the Double Six Art Gallery takes us to France. A young woman wants to join the Navy. “Raising Colors” begins at 2 p.m. on the 15th. Gallery location is Route 66 / 1001 West Santa Fe Ave. No admission fee.
Calling All Poets Cibola Arts Council DEADLINE: Saturday July 15, 2023. Cibola Arts Council is putting out a call for poetry submissions a few of which we would like to display both inside and outside the Double Six Art Gallery. If you have a piece or two (two is maximum accepted for now), please send to cibolaarts66@ gmail or mail to Cibola Arts Council 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Grants, NM 87020. July 15 is the deadline for submissions to be considered for display in the outside displays. A committee will review submissions anonymously and select five pieces. If you have any interest in participating in an ongoing poetry group, please let us know and we will see if there is enough interest to get a group going.
Free Summer Concerts Join the City of Grants at Fire and Ice Park on July 15 at 5 p.m. to listen to a free concert by Paradise Kitty.
July 16 Free Summer Concerts Join the City of Grants at Fire and Ice Park on July 15 at 5 p.m. to listen to a free concert by Gonzalo.
July 19 Chamber of Commerce Networking Lunch Network, connect, expand, evolve. Guest speaker: Marcie Chavez, Owner Zia Consulting presenting ChatGPT & Artificial Intelligence. Practical Uses in Business and HR. Coyote del Malpais Golf Course. You must be a Chamber of Commerce Member or sign up to attend. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 505-2874802 for more information. Bring a business card for a chance to win a Door Prize.
July 20 Milan Trustees Meeting A regular meeting of the Village of Milan Board of Trustees will take place July 20 at 5:30 p.m. at 609 US Route 66 in Milan, New Mexico. This is the board’s first regular meeting in the new Village Hall.
July 22 Art Swap
Spring cleaning fives you a chance to consider the art treasures you’ve accumulated. Maybe someone else would appreciate a work of art you’ve had and enjoyed. The Double Six Art Gallery will host its first art swap and sale, July 22, form 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Let’s gather, enjoy and support the arts.
July 26 Grants City Council Meeting A regular Grants City Council meeting will take place at 6 p.m. on July 26 in the Grants City Council Chambers at 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. in Grants. Agendas will be available on July 21 at City Hall.
NMSU New Student Orientation NMSU Grants invites you to join us at our Aggie Welcome for New Student Orientation! Check in starts at 9am in Martinez Hall. Lunch will be provided. Ignite your future, navigate with confidence. To sign up or learn more, call 505-287-6678
July 27 County Commission Meeting A meeting of the Cibola County Commission will take place on July 27 at 5 p.m. in the Cibola County Government Complex, 700 E. Roosevelt, Suite 50, Grants, New Mexico.
July 29 Free Movie – “Glory” Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington teach a lesson about the first Black regiment in the Civil War. “Glory” will show at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 29 at the Double Six Art Gallery. Location is Route 66 / 1001 West Santa Fe Ave.
July 31 Canning and Drying of Food Class All classes will be at Cibola County Extension Office, 515 W High St, Grants, NM. For more information or questions, please contact Chase Elkins, Cibola CES (505)287-9266 or chelkins@nmsu.edu.
August
August is coming! That means school is resumes. The Double Six Art Gallery onors students and teachers with two movies – “To Sir, With Love” and “A Beautiful Mind”. Dates are Saturdays, August 12 and 26. Time is 2 p.m. and location is Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Consider “Ed-you-cation” - YOU make the difference.
August 12 Free Movie – “To Sir, With Love” If you’ve seen “Lilies of the Field,” “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” “In the Heat of the Night” or “Sneakers,” you’re familiar with actor Sidney Poitier. Join movie-goers Saturday, August 12 at 2 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery for “To Sir, With Love.” Location is Route 66/1001 West Santa Fe Ave.
August 26 Free Movie – “A Beautiful Mind” “A Beautiful Mind” is the true and touching film-story of John Nash, a brilliant West Virginia mathematician who is dealt a healthblow. Movie is shown Saturday, August 26 at 2 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66/1001 West Santa Fe Ave.
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.
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
The Grants Bridge Group is 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 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 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 505-287-5179 for more information.
Every Saturday Grants Farmers Market
Every Saturday, May 6 – Oct 7 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 505-2808519 or 505-263-3244.
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@ icloud.com for more information.
Fourth Tuesday Cibola County Republican Party Meeting
Republican Party of Cibola County Meets at 6 pm at the Cibola Convention Center, 515 W. High Street, Grants NM.
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