August 24 Regular Grants Council Workshop The Grants City Council will meet for a workshop session at 3 p.m. Agendas will be available on August 19 at City Hall.
August 25 Lodger’s Tax Board Meeting The Lodger’s Tax Board will meet at 9 a.m. on August 25 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Agendas will be available August 22 at the city hall.
Cibola Senior Citizens’ Advisory Council The Cibola Senior Citizens’ Advisory Council will meet at 2 p.m. on August 25 at 2 p.m. in the Senior Citizen’s Center, 550 Jurassic Court in Grants. Agendas will be available on August 22.
August 26 RCIA Classes Anyone interested in becoming Catholic and need the three sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation, please call the rectory to sign up. If you have been baptized in another religion or are married civilly you need to contact the parish as soon as possible. Call 505-285-6645 extension 0 or 23.
August 27 Free Movie – “The Blackboard Jungle” A young teacher faces harrowing experiences in the 50’s NYC school system within the movie, “The Blackboard Jungle.” High school students and a teacher struggle to work together. Join movie enthusiasts on Saturday, August 27 at the Double Six ArtGallery,beginningat2p.m.
August 28 Ranger Talk at El Malpais Ranger Station Join us at the BLM Ranger Station at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn more about El Malpais’ unique geologic story at the Ranger Station! El Malpais features high plateaus and juniper forests, sandstone cliffs, and volcanoes, with extensive lava flows of the Zuni-Bandera volcanic field. Volcanic eruptions have occurred as recently as 3,000 years ago! Knowing some of the stories buried under in the rock layers will enrich your understanding and enhance your experience at El Malpais. For more information call the ranger station at 505-280-2918 or email rbob@blm.com
August 29 Animal Services Board Meeting The Animal Services Board will meet at 1 p.m. on August 29 at the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Agendas will be available on August 26.
August 31 Grants City Council Meeting The regular Grants City Council Meeting has been reinstated for August 31. The meeting will occur 6 p.m. at the City Hall, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Agendas will be available on August 26.
September 1 Coffee With the Managers Come meet the City of Grants, Village of Milan, and Cibola County managers for coffee. This is a forum where community members can hear updates from the managers and get their questions answered directly from the managers. Come to the Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course at 2001 George Hanosh Boulevard in Grants, N.M. at 8 a.m.
September 7 Grants Cemetery Board Meeting The Grants Cemetery Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall Chamber, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue in Grants. Agendas will be available on September 2 at Grants City Hall.
September 8 Golf Course Advisory Board Meeting The Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course Advisory Board will meet at 1 p.m. at the Coyote Del Malpais golf course, 2001 George Hanosh Boulevard.
September 10 Free Movie – Rebel Without a Cause “Rebel Without a Cause” is a film that spoke to a whole generation. It remains powerful despite some dated elements. It was release in 1955 and starred James Dean. Communication was a barrier between his character and his parents. The Double Six Art Gallery presents this movie on Saturday, September 10 at 2 p.m. Address is Route 66/ 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Time is 2 p.m.
October 6 Coffee With the Managers Come meet the City of Grants, Village of Milan, and Cibola County managers for coffee. This is a forum where community members can hear updates from the managers and get their questions answered directly from the managers. Come to the Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course at 2001 George Hanosh Boulevard in Grants, N.M. at 8 a.m.
May 7 – October 8 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.
September 24 Free Movie – “Teachers Pet”
Clark Gable, Doris Day, Gig Young: Names in the past of American movies. In “Teachers Pet,” Gable plays a city, newspaper editor. The film will be shown at the Double Six Art Gallery, Saturday, September 24, at 2 p.m. Gallery location is Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue.
National Public Lands Day Join us in a project to improve the El Malpais Ranger Station Nature Trail! Volunteers will work on installing benches along the trail as well as general trail and beautification. Tools, water, and snacks will be provided. Each volunteer will also receive National Public Lands Day swag and a fee-free coupon to use at a participating federal recreation or visitor site! Where: Meet at the BLM Ranger Station off Highway 117. When: Sept. 24, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bring with you: Gloves, hat, and sun protection. For more information contact jgarcia@blm.gov or rbob@blm.gov 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
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon, 411 E. Santa Fe Avenue, #4, Grants. Monday meetings and Friday meetings are at 5:30 p.m. Call 505-290-1480 for more information, this number does not receive text messages.
Children’s Fun Club
Join the Village of Milan for fun this summer! Sign up began March 28 and will continue until the program is full, come by 405-C Airport Road to sign up Monday-Friday call 505-285-1169 for more information. $40 for the first child, $20 for each additional child, extra costs for field trips. Program accepting 5-year-old – 12-year-old