April 29 Free Youth Activity – Mobile Making This Saturday, April 29, the Double Six Art Gallery staff will host the young and young-at-heart to construct a mobile. This moveable art form is popular and attention-getting but must be balanced. That’s the challenge. The fun begins at 2 pm and gallery location is Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. The arts for everyone!
May Movies
Parenthood is the highest calling for planetary inhabitants! Next month, American mothers will be honored The Double Six Art Gallery will show two movies to highlight motherhood. First, Michael Keaton is “Mr. Mom” and Greer Garson is “Ms. Miniver” Bring your mother. “Mr. Mom is featured Saturday May 6 at 2 p.m. “Ms. Miniver”, May 20 at 2 p.m.
May 1 Career/Job Fair in Grants Upcoming Career/Job Fair on May 1 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The event will be at NMSUGrants in the Fidel Gymnasium. We hope to see you there!
May 6 Free movie – “Mr.
Mom”
At age five, Michael Keaton, was impersonating Elvis Presley. He cut out Hershey bar wrappers, licked them and stuck them on the sides of his head like sideburns. At age 64, he earned the academy award as the Best actor. At age 32, he starred in the domestic comedy, “Mr. Mom”. This film will be shown Saturday, May 6 at 2 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Bring a photo of your mother to celebrate Mothers in May.
May 20 Free Movie – “Ms. Miniver”
Scottish actress Greer Garson was a red head who was unpopular and lonely as a child. Respiration weakness led her to reading a lot. She became a respected actress. Movie fans will see her as “Ms. Miniver” Saturday, May 20 in the Double Six Art Gallery at 2 p.m. Location is Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Celebrate mothers by brining a photo of yours.
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.
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.
June 2 Free Music
If you know these musical artists, you know what instruments they play: Andre Sergovia, Julian Breem, Australian John Williams, Augustin Burrios and Fernando Sor. Yes – their artistry is heard on a guitar and features classic music. Citizens will be treated to a concert Friday, June 2 at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Music begins at 6 p.m. to start your weekend. No admission fee.
June 3
Actor Robert Duvall stars as a Marine officer in “The Great Santini”. Duvall’s father was a Rear Admiral in the Navy. Duvall served in the Army and lived in all sections of the country. This film will be shown Saturday, June 3 in the Double Six Art Gallery 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 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.
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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