July 16
Art Camp
The Double Six Art Gallery promotes “The are for everyone.” Artists, ages 6-10 are the focus of July 16’s art camp with teacher, Mr. Gilbert Waconda. The location is Route 66/1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue, the time is 1 p.m. and the subject is “Christmas in July” Call the gallery at 505-287- 7311.
July 20
City Council Workshop
The Grants City Council will hold a workshop meeting at 3 p.m. in the Grants City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Agendas will be available on July 15
Grants Recreation Board Meeting
The Grants Rec Board will meet at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Agendas will be available on July 18.
July 21
Milan Trustees Regular Meeting
The Village of Milan Trustees will have a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Village Hall 623 Uranium Avenue in Milan. Agendas will be available on July 18, contact 505-285- 6694 if you need help hearing.
Lodger’s Tax Meeting
The Grants Lodger’s Tax Board will meet at 9 a.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Agendas will be available on July 18.
July 23
GHS MCJROTC Presentation GHS students are invited to a public performance of their MCJROTC classmates. When? Saturday, July 23. Where? Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66/1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Time? 2 p.m. After touring the gallery, you may wish to exhibit your art work. Check us out and cheer on your MCJROTC. The arts are for everyone!
July 25
Animal Services Board Meeting
The animal services board regular meeting will begin at 1 p.m. at 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue in the City Hall Council Chamber
July 27
City of Grants Regular Meeting
The Grants City Council will meet at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue.
July 28
Senior Citizen Advisory Board
The Cibola Senior Citizen’s Advisory Board will meet at 2 p.m. in the Senior Citizens Center at 550 Jurassic Court. The agendas will be available
July 29
The Village of Milan will hold its annual ICIP Meeting to get public input about the village’s priorities. Meeting begins at 4:30 p.m. Village Hall 623 Uranium Avenue in Milan.
July 30
Free Movie – “The Stranger”
“The Stranger” was directed by Orson Welles. Welles also acts in the film story. One character in the story is an escaped, Nazi, war criminal who lives in a small town and keeps a low profile. The Double Six Art Gallery will host the film at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 30. The gallery location is Route 66/1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue.
August 3
Cemetery Board Meeting
The Grants Cemetery Board will meet at 4:30p.m. in the Council Hall Chambers with simply 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Agendas will be available July 29.
August 7
San Lorenzo Mission Fiesta
Located at South Highway 53, 30-miles out from Grants. Raffle, auction, and more. Contact 505- 290-9183 for more information.
August 10
Grants Planning and Zoning Meeting
The Grants Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Grants City Council Chambers, 600 W. Sant Fe Avenue. Agendas will be available on August 5.
August 11
Golf Course Advisory Board Meeting
The Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course Advisory Committee will meet at 1 p.m. at the golf course, 2001 George Hanosh Boulevard. Agendas will be available on August 8.
August 13
Free Movie – “Goodbye Mr. Chips”
School creates memories. Movies recall memories. British film, “Goodbye, Mr. Chips” takes viewers into an English “Boys” school. We meet shy, schoolmaster, Mr. Chips. The role earned an Oscar for actor Robert Donat. The Double Six Art Gallery shows the film. Upcoming August movies are school-related. The first, “Goodbye, Mr. Chips” is based on a James Hilton Novel. The author also wrote Lost Horizon and Random Harvest – also movies. The role of Mr. Chips earned British actor Robert Donat, an academy award winner. Join movie fans for this classic on Saturday, August 27 at the Double Six Art Gallery. Show-time is 2 p.m. The arts are for everyone!
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.
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.
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 505- 287-4150.
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 28501169 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
Milan T-Ball
Sign up will be March 14 until the program is full. Reister at Village of Mialmn Gym 405-C Airport Road, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed for lunch from 12-1 p.m. Call 285- 1169 for more information.
Every Wednesday
12 Steps to recovery 6:30 p.m. at Zion Ministries, 511 W. Highway 66, Milan. Meeting/dinner AA/NA. Call 505-240- 4156 for more information.
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.
Every Friday
American Legion Post 80 Karaoke night
4-7 p.m. Karaoke night at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505- 287-5179 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.
6 p.m. at Cavalry Community Church, two blocks south of Lota Burger. Call 505-571- 8393 for more information.
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 Monthly Meeting 10 a.m., Second Saturday of each month at the First United Methodist Church, 510 N. First Street, Grants.
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 Cibola County Convention Center 515 W. High Street.
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