January 4 Grants Cemetery Board Meeting
The Cemetery Board Meeting is scheduled for Jan. 4 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available Dec. 30 at city hall.
January 7 Free Youth Activities
Welcome 2023 by participating in the Double Six Art Gallery’s new schedule of youth activities! The first art camp takes place this Saturday, January 7, at 2 p.m. Please call a gallery employee at 287-7311 to express interest. Your feedback helps us prepare with adequate supplies. The gallery is on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue
January 11 Grants Planning and Zoning Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available Jan. 6 at city hall.
January 12 Grants Golf Course Advisory Meeting
The Golf Course Advisory Board will meet at 1 p.m. on Jan. 12 at Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course, 2001 George Hanosh Boulevard. Agendas will be available on Jan. 9 at the golf course.
January 14 Free Movie – “Some Like it Hot”
Two musicians (Jack Lemmon + Tony Curtis) witness a mob massacre and elude their pursuers by joining an all-girl band. The fun begins! See “Some Like it Hot”, Saturday, January 14 at 2 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Marilyn Monroe lovers – we’ll save front-row seats for you.
January 16 MLK Day Celebration
On January 16, 2023, we will observe the 17th Celebration of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Grants, New Mexico. The celebration will be at Grants-Cibola County Complex / Convention Center; 515 W. High Street. There will be a breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. followed by the celebration program at 10 a.m. For more information or to volunteer, please call 505-285-5388.
January 19 Grants/Cibola County Schools Free Developmental Screening
If you suspect your child has learning concerns or issues, including giftedness, and you would like to have your child’s skills screened, please call Desiraye Lopez 285-2643 to make an appointment. The screenings will be conducted on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Special Education Complex 402 North 2nd Street from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Due to COVID 19, no walkins at this time, please make an appointment. All screenings are free. Parents will be informed of screening results at the conclusion of the screening session. The screening will be conducted by a team of G/CCS employees. Ages 3-21 years old can participate.
January 21 Free Art Activity
Contact a gallery employee at (505)287-7311 to learn what activity is planned for Saturday, January 21 for youth artists. Activity begins at 2 p.m. at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue.
January 28 Free movie – “Bringing Up Baby”
Comedy continues! Katherine Hepburn’s character falls for an absent-minded zoologist (Cary Grant) and makes shambles of his life. The movie “Bringing Up Baby” is scheduled for Saturday, January 28 at 2 p.m. at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa FeAvenue. Movie shown at Ms. Lezlie Smith’s discretion.
February 4 Free Art Camp
Saturday, Feb. 4, is art camp time at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Time is 2 p.m. Call 505-285-7311 to speak to an employee about details.
February 11 Free Movie – “Lady Sings the Blues”
The name Eleanora Fagan is unrecognizable, the
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name Diana Ross is known throughout the world. Ross’ first venture into movies was bringingto- life the great “blues and jazz” singer – Billie Holliday. The Double Six Art Gallery proudly presents “Lady Sings the Blues” on Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m. Here’s an important part of film and black history. Movie shown at Ms. Lezlie Smith’s discretion.
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
is looking for new players for party/duplicate play. Call 240-478-7317 for further information.
Every Wednesday 12 Steps to recovery 6:30 p.m. at Zion Ministries, 511 W. Highway 66, Milan. Meeting/dinner AA/NA. Call 505-2404156 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 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 Friday American Legion Post 80 Karaoke night
4-7 p.m. Karaoke night at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505287-5179 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.