August The Regular Grants City Council Meeting for the month of August has been CANCELLED. Instead, a special meeting will be held on August 23.
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 17 Milan Board of Trustees Meeting The Village of Milan Board of Trustees will meet August 17 at 5 p.m. in the Village of Milan Government Hall, 609 W. Highway 66, Milan, NM.
August 18 Free Classical Music
Let classical music ease you into your weekend. This Friday at 4 p.m., you can hear the New York Philharmonic Orchestra play sections that feature various sections: Percussion, strings, and woodwinds. Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave is the place.
August 19 Free Local Music
Music artists are featured this Sunday, the 19th at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Local talent will play or sing beginning at 1 p.m. Join music-lovers and jam.
August 21 Library Board Meeting The Grants Library board will meet on August 21 at 3:30 p.m. at the Grants Public Library, 1101 N. First Street in Grants, New Mexico. Agendas will be available August 21 at Grants City Hall, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave.
August 23 Special Grants City Council Meeting A special meeting of the Grants City Council is going to occur on August 23 at Grants City Hall, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave at 6 p.m. Agendas should be ready on August 18.
August 24 Grants Lodgers Tax Board Meeting The Grants Lodger’s Tax Board will meet August 24 at 3:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available August 21 at City Hall.
Grants Charter Advisory Committee Meeting The City Charter Advisory Committee will meet at 3 p.m., August 24 at the Grants City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave., Grants, NM. Agendas will be available August 21 at Grants City Gall.
Cibola County Commission Meeting
The Cibola County Commission will meet at 5 p.m. on August 24 at the Cibola County Government Complex at 700 E. Roosevelt Ave, Suite 50, Grants, NM.
August 25
Call for Written Art
August 25 is your last chane to submit artistic work about “school”. Songs, stories, poems and drawings are welcome! Students, mothers, fathers, and teachers – take part. The Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. is the dropoff place. Have fun with this.
Pirate Homecoming Events
All events for Friday take place at Grants High School, 500 Mountain Road.
Carnival Games 4PM - 6:45 PM (in front of high school weather permitting) GHS Powderpuff – 7 p.m. at the Pirates Stadium.
Student specific activities will take place after the public carnival and Powderpuff event.
August 26 Free Movie – “A Beautiful Mind” Russell Crowe acts, directs, sings, is philanthropic, supports rugby and plays cricket. The Double Six Art Gallery will highlight - Crowe the actor - in “A Beautiful Minds”, Saturday, August 26 at 11 a.m. His performance as a brilliant mathematician earned him an Oscar nomination. Venue is on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
Pirate Homecoming Events
Homecoming Parade starts at 10 a.m. it will start at the intersection of First Street and Stephens Ave.
Tailgating - After parade at the Stadium Parking Lot Homecoming Game starts at 2 p.m.
August 28 Animal Services Board Meeting
The Animal Services Board will meet at 1 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave., Grants, NM. Agendas will be available August 25 at City Hall
August 31 Cibola Senior Citizens’ Advisory Committee The Cibola Senior Citizens’ Advisory Committee will meet at 2 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 550 Jurassic Court, in Grants, NM. Agendas will be available on August 28.
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 4 Labor Day
Cibola Cizen and local government offices closed to honor the Labor Day Holiday.
September 9 Free Movie “Little Big Man” Make-up artists are highly valued in movies and plays! If you attend the film, “Little Big Man” starring Dustin Hoffman as Jack Crabb, you see the artistry of going through make-up. Movie starts at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 9. The venue is the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
September 23 Free Movie – “Lone Star” “Lone Star” is a ’96 movie set in Rio County, TX, directed by John Sayles. A TX native, Matthew Mc-Conaughy, stars with Chris Cooper and Kris Kristofferson. Venue is the Double Six Art Gallery at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 23. Get your movie kicks on Route 66 / 1001 W. 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 505-290-1480 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 505-240-1104 and 505-4899869 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.
Music Lesson Friday’s Some people claim 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 6 – Oct 9 at Fire and Ice Park in Grants, come enjoy fresh, locally grown produce and handcrafted items. Call 505285-3542 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 nonmember. 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 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.
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 pm at the Cibola Convention Center, 515 W. High Street, Grants NM
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