The National Park Service invites families to join a ranger, at El Malpais National Monument, for a reading of a children’s book, followed by a craft. This daytime indoor program is tailored for families with pre-K to 3rd grade children. The program will take place at the El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center, located at 1900 East Santa Fe Avenue, in Grants, NM, on Sunday, July 21, 2019, from 2:00 pm—3:00 pm. For more information, please call the Visitor Center at 505.876.2783

The Grants Public Library, 1101 First St., Grants, is currently accepting donations of used Legos and Lego sets. Call (505) 287-4793 or email library@grantsnm.gov to arrange your donation.

Hug -A-Tree program consists of an animated CD video that lasts 17 minutes. The video is designed for children between the ages of 7 and 11 but can be effective for slightly younger or older children. The program consists of a trained presenter-usually a search and rescue volunteer. Following the video the presenter offers demonstrations and practical information to help the child deal with the situation until helps arrive. Also training in: How not to get lost in the woods , What to do if they do become lost, How to stay safe, How they can help searchers find them. This program should last a total of about 40 minutes. To schedule a presentation call Cheryl Morris (505) 290-0753 or Rick Buhite (714) 488-0382.

The Grants/Milan Rotary Club meets each Tuesday, El Cafecito Restaurant on Santa Fe Avenue in Grants, at noon. Meetings feature a guest speaker and are open to all visitors. Go online www.grantsrotary.org for more information.