May 6 Free movie – “Mr. Mom” As “Mr. Mom”, a critic credited comedian/actor Michael Keaton with playing his role “close to perfection.” Join movie goers this Saturday, May 6 at 2 pm in the Double Six Art Gallery to see what you think. Be ready to smile and laugh. Please bring a photo of your mother if you can. Address is Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue.
May 9 Free Spring Recital
These four selections, out of 38, will be performed at a Spring Recital, May 9 at 7 p.m. in the Church of Christ: Merrily We Roll along, Woopie Ti Yi Yo, Kum Ba Ya, and Let Me Tell You ‘Bout the Blues. All pianists are students of Ms. Janie Rittenhouse. Let’s support our music students! No admission.
May 13 Free Art Camp Honors Mothers
Many art camps have been held at the Double Six Art Gallery. Mothers will be honored, Saturday May 13 at 2 p.m. with a “Make + Take” craft. Young artists will produce craft made with love and their artists’ imagination. The arts are or everyone! Location is Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue.
We are Water Exhibit Opening Day Celebration
When: Saturday May 13, 2023; When: 2 pm – 4 pm; Where: Zuni Tribal Archives, 16 St. Anthony Drive, Zuni NM 87327; What: The celebration includes hands-on activity stations about water, a Zuni cultural dance performance, Zuni artisans, and information from local gardening organizations. Please email us with questions at: wearewater@ colorado.edu.
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May 20 Free Movie – “Ms. Miniver”
Actress Greer Garson always waned to act in Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” on stage. She had to settle as one of the movie’s most loved actresses who played women of great loyalty, courage and motherly strength. The Double Six Art Gallery will show “Ms. Miniver”, Saturday, May 20 at 2 p.m. Join us and bring a picture of your mother. Address is Route 66 /1001 W. Samta Fe Avenue.
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.
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.
May 27 Free Movie – Ms. Miniver How would you describe your mother? Actress Greer Garson portrayed mothers described as courageous, strong, loyal and loving. “Ms. Miniver” is a film mother that Garson would forever be known by. Enjoy the movie, Saturday, May 27 at 2 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
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 505-2856694 for more information.
Free Movies
June movies honor fathers. You’ll meet Robert Duvall as a Marine in “The Great Santini” and Robin Williams as “Ms. Doubtfire”. The former will be shown Saturday, June 3 and the latter, Saturday, June 17. Showtime is always 2 p.m. at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W Santa Fe Ave. Bring a photo of your father.
June 2 Free Concert
It is said, “Music is the language of humankind”. Music will fill the Double Six Art Gallery, Frday evening, June 2. Classical guitar will be the featured instrument and the artist is Mr. N Franklin. Music begins at 6 p.m. and admission is free.
June 3 Free Movie – The Great Santini
Military families – be special guests at the Double Six Art Gallery on Saturday, June 3 for the Movie, “The Great Santini”. Actor Robert Duvall portrays a Marine officer and father. Show-time is 2 p.m. and location is Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Bring a photo of your father.
June 17 Free Movie – Ms. Doubtfire
In “Ms. Doubtfire”, a father takes a drastic action to remain in his children’s life. He assumes a female identity. Robin Williams and Sally Field star. Bring a photo of your father Saturday, June 17, for the 2 p.m. movie at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
July 1 Free Movie – Born on the Fourth of July
“Born on the Fourth of July”, staring Tom Cruise, is a relentlessly realistic and powerful saga of real-life, Vietnam-Marine-Vet Ron Kovic. As we celebrate July, join movie fans Saturday, July 1 at 2 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. 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.
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
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 505489-9869 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 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 505285-3542 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 505287-2630 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@ icloud.com for more information.
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