August Free Movies PSA
Time change! Time change! Movies at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 now begin at 11 a.m. on alternate Saturdays. Everything else is the same. Hope to see you for “To Sir, With Love” and “A Beautiful Mind” this month. The arts are for EVERYONE!
August 9 Grants Planning and Zoning Meeting The Grants Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. on August 9 at the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available August 4.
August 10 Grants City Charter Committee The Grants City Charter Committee will meet at 3 p.m. on August 10 at the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave in Grants. Agendas will be available August 7 at Grants City Hall.
Rotary After Hours The Grants/Milan Rotary Club 5520 would like to invite the community to come and learn about Rotary projects supporting our community in a relaxed and casual environment. You’re invited: Rotary After Hours, August 10, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Junkyard on 66 Brewry, 1436 US Rt 66. Please join us!
August 11 Classical Music
“An American in Paris,” “Spanish Rhapsody,” and “New World Symphony” are among selections played by the NY Philharmonic in this Friday’s Bernstein’s concert at the Double Six Art Gallery. Time is 4 p.m. and venue is on Route 66/1001 West Santa Fe Ave. Begin the weekend with music.
August 12 Free Movie - “To Sir, With Love” Actor Sidney Poitier was born weighing three pounds and not expected to live. In ’22, he died at age 95. This Saturday, the Double Six Art Gallery will show “To Sir, With Love”; in which Poitier portrays a high school teacher in a London, inner-city school. Showtime is 11 a.m. The venue is on Route 66/1001 West Santa Fe Ave.
The History of San Rafael
In the spirit of something to do in Grants, the Cibola County History Museum is hosting Antonio Trujillo, presenting the History of San Rafael. Join us on Saturday, August 12 at 2 p.m. at 525 West High Street. Admission is free. There will be refreshments. Everyone is welcome. We hope to have a houseful!
August 16 Classes at St. Teresa Inquiry Class for the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults and children at St. Teresa Catholic Church Wednesday August 16 at 7 p.m. This class is for anyone interested in learning more about Jesus and how to receive forgiveness and Grace through the Sacramental life of His Church.
August 25 Call for Written Art School begins. What feelings, thoughts, reactions, or emotions does school cause? Write a song, a piece of poetry, a story or create a drawing that expresses you. Students, mothers, fathers, and teachers – all can take part. How about submitting you work to Double Six Art Gallery? Don’t wish you had done this – do it! Location is Route 66/1001 West Santa Fe Ave. Deadline is August 25.
August 26 Free Movie – “A Beautiful Mind” New Zealand-born actor, Russell Crowe, is described “excellent” in his starring role as brilliant mathematician, John Nash. The movie is “A Brilliant Mind.” The venue is the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66/1001 West Santa Fe Ave. The time is 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 26. See you at the movie!
September Movies in September In support of the Rugged West celebration in September, the Double Six Art Gallery will show the movies “Little Big Man” and “Lone Star.” Dates are September 9 and 23. Time 11 a.m. Venue is the gallery on Route 66/1001 West Santa Fe Ave. The arts are for EVERYONE!
September 9 Movie “Little Big Man” “Little Big Man” in a filmization of Thomas Berger’s novel about Jack Crabb, a 121-year-old, who reminisces about his Wild-West life and times. Join movie lovers Saturday, September 9 at 11 a.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery, located 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.
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
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 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.
Music Lesson Friday’s Some people claim they like classical music. Why? They don’t understand it; it puts them to sleep; it’s boring and or it takes too much time. You have an opportunity to learn and think differently about this music. If interested, meet each Friday at 4 p.m. in the Double Six Gallery on route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
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.
Every Sunday
Artful Sundays
The arts are featured on Sundays at the Double Six Art Gallery from 1 to 5 p.m. Bring your poetry or stories. Bring your voice for singing. Bring an instrument you enjoy playing. Celebrate the arts on Route 66 / 1001 West Santa Fe Ave. Remember – the arts are for EVERYONE!
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 10:00 a.m. 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.
Third Thursday 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.
Fourth Tuesday Cibola County Republican Party Meeting
Republican Party of Cibola County Meets at 6 p.m. at the Cibola Convention Center, 515 W. High Street, Grants NM
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