April 8 Free Movie – “All About Eve” One-time Cibola County resident, Anne Baxter, was described as an “electric youth in the world of acting genre. She and Bette Davis star in the “Withering Satire” on Hollywood, in the movie “All About Eve” Don’t miss it this Saturday, April 8, at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Show-time is 2 p.m.
Bataan Day Memorial On Saturday April 8, 2023, at 1 p.m., there will be a ceremony for WWII Bataan Day. Public is invited, there will be guest speakers at the event on 515 W. High Street.
April 15 Prevent Child Abuse
At 10 a.m., Saturday, April 15, the Art Walk will begin and end at the Grants Public Library. Artists will use their talents to oppose child abusers and inform the public that abusers are criminals. Be observant and report this criminal activity.
Free Activity – Yoyo Making
Hugh Jackman, Justin Bieber, Jerry Seinfeld, and Tom Hanks collect and play with yo-yos. You can make and share this common toy, Saturday, April 15, at the Double Six Art Gallery beginning at 2 p.m. Meet on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue and enjoy the challenge. All ages are welcome.
April 22 Free Movie – “I Confess” Anne Baxter worked the film, “I Confess” in Quebec, Canada, under the direction of Alfred Hitchcock. He was described as “fat and full of fire.” Join move-lovers Saturday, April 22 in the Double Six Art Gallery at 2 p.m. for this intriguing movie-story. Remember – the arts are for everyone!
April 29 Free Youth Activity – Mobil Making
Make a unique, imaginative mobile in the Double Six Art Gallery, Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m. Location is Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. It’s a “balanced” form of art. Have fun!
May Movies
A peek at May’s movies, features memorable mothers. Well – there is Michael Keaton in “Mr. Mom” and there is Greer Garson as “Mrs. Miniver”. Let’s gather at the Double Six Art Gallery in May on two Saturdays at 2 p.m. on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. to honor mothers.
May 1 Career/Job Fair in Grants Upcoming Career/Job Fair on May 1 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The event will be at NMSU-Grants in the Fidel Gymnasium. We hope to see you there!
May 6 May is for mothers. Join Michael Keaton as “Mr. Mom” on Saturday, May 6 at 2 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery located on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Bet you’ll laugh. 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 505-2874793 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 505-2400555 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 505-4899869 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 6 – Oct 9 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 nonmember. Call 505-287-2630 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.
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 Bluewater Community Center, 4 Elm St., Bluewater, NM
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