A Town Hall & SpecialCityCouncil Meetingwillbeheld at 7 p.m. Thursday, 8/03/2023 at the GrantsSeniorCenter, 550 Jurassic Ct., Grants, NM, Agendas will be available at City Hall on Monday, 7/31/2023
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 2 Cemetery Board Meeting The Grants Cemetery Board Meeting will convene on August 2 at 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers at 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available July 28.
August 4 Free Classical Music, American As America was becoming a nation, so was its music “becoming.” Our music had many influences. Conductor Leonard Bernstein describes those influences, and the New York Philharmonic plays them. If you’re curious about classical music, attend a history lesson this Friday, August 4 at 4 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66/1001 West Santa Fe Ave.
August 8 Discussion on VA Compensation and PACTAct
A conversation leads by local legionaries to help break down the compensation process for our rothers and sisters in arms. As the one-year anniversary of the PACT Act approaches, we break down the law and how it effects the compensation process. Veterans! Members and non-members alike, please join us for a purpose driven gathering lead by local legionaries. Join us from 1 – 3 p.m. at a 121 Third Street in Grants.
Golf Course Advisory Board Meeting The Golf Course Advisory Board will meet at 5 p.m. on August 8 at Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course, 2001 George Hanosh Boulevard in Grants. Agendas will be available August 4 at Coyote Del Malpais.
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.
August 12 “To Sir, With Love” Author James Clavell wrote “Shogun,” “Noble House,” and “A Children’s Story.” He also adapted “To Sir, With Love” and directed the film version. Sidney Poitier is a teacher is a tough London high school. He is patient and firm as he provides practical lessons about becoming adults. Show-time 11 a.m., Saturday, August 12 at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66.
August 25 Call for Written Art School begins soon. What feelings, thoughts, reactions, or emotions does school cause? Write a song, a piece of poetry a story or create a drawing that that expresses you. Students, mothers, fathers, and teachers – all can take part. How about submitting your work to Double Six Gallery? Don’t wish you had done this – do it! Location is route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Deadline is August 25.
August 26 Free Movie – “A Beautiful Mind” Ron Howard earned an Academy Award for best Director of the 2001 film “A Beautiful Mind.” Actress Jennifer Connelly also earned an Oscar, for best Supporting Actress. Russell Crowe portrays a brilliant mathematician with mental challenges. Date is Saturday, August 26. Time is 11 a.m. Venue is Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66.
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!
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 240478-7317forfurtherinformation.
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 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 oppirunity 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 10:00am 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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