WILLIAMS—The long range weather forecast indicates a 10% chance of snow tomorrow clearing up by the evening. The chance of snow picks up again Thursday through and Friday with the weather cooling throughout the week.
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Santa visits the recreation center and Kiwanis Dinner follows.
WILLIAMS—Santa will be busy in Williams on the 15th and 16th with Santa’s World of Wonders on Saturday and the Kiwanis annual dinner on Sunday. In addition the Save-Meant to Rescue organization will host a wine and beer tasting event to benefit the Williams animal rescue effort.
On the 15th, Santa will visit the Williams Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where there will be games, prizes, treats and family fun.
At 6 p.m. the animal rescue group Save-Meant To Rescue will host a wine and craft beer tasting event with hors d’oeuvres and live music at the historic “Yellow House” near Safeway. Tickets are $30 and are available thru MTR members or call 928-635-1571
The annual Kiwanis Dinner will be held December 16th at Doc Holiday’s in the Holiday Inn. The event will run from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Kiwanis holds the annual event with a visit from Santa and prizes for the kids. Everyone is invited.
First Baptist Church hosts Orphan Care Night
WILLIAMS—The First Baptist Church in Williams is hosting an Orphan Care Night on Friday, December 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. Kailey Jensen will make a presentation about adoption and foster care with couples who have adopted children or have been involved in foster care.
The First Baptist Church is located on Grant Street across from Safeway.
Child care will be provided.
Single Women’s Care Care Clinic at I-40 Fleet Services
Tom Ross of 1-40 Fleet Services and Christ’s Church of Flagstaff’s Williams
Neighborhood Group will be hosting the second annual Single Women’s Car Care Clinic on Sunday, December 9th from 1 to 4pm at 1-40 Fleet Services, 523 E. Rt. 66 in Williams. The free service is provided for area single women and mothers, and will involve a thorough vehicle inspection including the fluids, belts, tire pressure and other important maintenance considerations. There will be no charge for fluids or other services provided. Participants will receive a written inspection report of the findings and free refreshments while waiting for the service. For more information call Daniel Miller at 816-719-8470 or visit us on Facebook at Williams CIA (Church in Action)
Advent Concerts begin next Sunday at the Episcopal Church
The annual Advent Concerts begin Sunday, December 2nd at the Episcopal-Lutheran Church on 2nd and Grant in Williams. Each concert begins at 4 p.m. each Sunday with a reception following. The concerts are free and open to all, but a donation is gratefully appreciated.
The first concert features bluegrass music. Reverend Ann Johnson describes this concert as guitar-picking and a lot of fun.
The second concert December 9th features the twenty-voice Arizona Mountain Chorale of Flagstaff.
The third concert on December 16th will feature the principle harpist of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, Elizabeth Elgin.
Finally on the 23rd the program features lessons in carols with special music.
Second street is closed because of the city Christmas tree. To reach the Episcopal Church take a right turn onto Third Street from Route 66 and a left turn on Grant. If you are traveling west on Railroad from Flagstaff, turn left on First Street. Go through Route 66 and turn right onto Grant at the post office.
Treeson In Williams!
WILLIAMS—After a day at Bearizona, a parade through the heart of downtown on Route 66, the City of Williams turned on its official Christmas tree blocking 2nd Street between Route 66 and Grant.
That is not the only tree that is on. Trees are decorated for visitors coming into town from each direction except South Road. Visitors can tour the city to find houses lit throughout the city. Beginning next Sunday at 4 pm, St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church will hold Advent concerts each Sunday leading up to their Christmas meeting. Visitors and residents are welcome to come and enjoy the music and song of the season.
Many people started Saturday with a trip to Bearizona; still open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bearizona is the wildlife drive-through park it Williams which houses American Bison, Arctic wolves, and, of course, bears. Kids were treated to a visit with Santa and all of the visitors were treated to watching the animals open their “presents.”
Bears dig into their presents full of goodies at Bearizona.
The Polar Express still runs twice an evening to visit Santa at the North Pole. Bearizona is remaining open and downtown shops are stocked up.
Williams Senior Center holiday dinner
WILLIAMS—The annual holiday dinner at the Williams Senior Center—850 W. Grant Avenue—will be held at 12 p.m. on December 7th. The event is sponsored by the Coconino County NACOG and the City of Williams.
In order to attend, you must RSVP Max Bishop at 928-679-7485 by Tuesday, November 27th.
Tree arrives for Mountain Village Holiday
WILLIAMS—The tree that caused the closing of Second Street between Route 66 and Grant Street arrived today. The tree will be decorated and officially lit this Saturday.
Events start with the 9th Annual Holiday Craft show on Saturday to benefit the SAVE-Meant to Rescue organization which rescues animals in Williams. The event will run from 10 am to 5 pm at the Sultana Theater; 301 W. Route 66.
Bearizona Wild Animal drive-through park will be open at 8 am with the last car being admitted at 4:30 pm. This is a great opportunity for kids to see animals roaming free. At the end of your journey you can stretch your legs and see some animals close-up. Plus raptor shows three times a day. Please obey all park rules for a safe journey.
This is also a great time to be part of the Polar Express departing each evening at 5:30 and 7:30 pm. There is a special matinee trip at 3:30.
Finally the Parade of Lights begins at 6:30 with the lighting of the Christmas tree at the completion of the parade.
Of course all shops will be open to purchase those unique Route 66 gifts for friends and family back home. The restaurants will be stocked and read to feed. Twister’s on the east end of Route 66 and the Red Raven right downtown have both been named Top Ten places to eat in Arizona in various years by Arizona Highways magazine.
Renaissance group presents a Knight of fun fundraiser
A Knight to Remember fundraiser December 1
WILLIAMS—The Grand Canyon Renaissance Experience is presenting a fundraiser on December 1. The fundraiser will be held from 7-10 p.m. at the Sultana Theater on Route 66 in downtown Williams.
Tickets for the fundraiser are $25 for couples or $12.95 per person, which includes dinner and the show. Tickets are limited and are available at the City of Williams Forest Service Visitor Center. Attendees can come dressed in renaissance, Christmas or western costume or come as you are.
Mark Worden, Managing Director of the group, said in a recent Williams News interview, “We hope to make ‘A Knight to Remember’ an annual event for our town.”
Working with Bearizona, the Grand Canyon Renaissance Experience is working on a project that would include a castle on 12-acres south of I-40 near Garland Prairie Road. The event includes a brief about the project. Local artists will present drawings and color renderings of the proposed project.
The “faire” for the event includes a Beef bread bowl, salad, baked potato and desert. Entertainment includes various styles of dance and music.
2012 fall review
WILLIAMS—Fall in the City of Williams is not over, but much of the leaves are gone. This season brings special events to the city.
The Polar Express started on the first and runs through January 31st. The Williams Parade of Lights and Christmas tree lighting happens on November 24th at 7 p.m.
Fall in Williams
Right now, however, there are still some fall beauty left on the trails and out South Road around Williams.