Category Archives: Williams

Camp Civitan cook out rescheduled for June 30

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WILLIAMS—The Cook Family & Friends cookout to benefit Camp Civitan has been rescheduled from June 23 to the 30th. The event will begin at noon at 4728 White Tail Loop in Williams and run until it ends.

They are seeking volunteers to assist in some of the events and to with food stands. Interested parties can call (951)660-2497 for more information.

Camp Civitan is a camp for special needs people to enjoy the outdoors in a safe environment. They also run a thrift store to benefit the organization downtown in the old laundry. In the event that you do not know where the old laundry used to be, it is next to the Grand Canyon Coffee and Cafe.

Williams Aquatic Center opens May 26

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WILLIAMS—The Williams Aquatic Center will open May 26 with a free swim. The pool will be open on a regular schedule until school begins and then weekends until September 1.

The Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center will sponsor $2000 worth of swim lessons for 66 children and adults. Parents or legal guardians must obtain a voucher from FWAC prior to registering for lessons.

The Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center will sponsor their third annual Golf Tournament on Sunday June 3. the tournament is a two man scramble with several prizes including a $10,000 hole in one contest. Businesses and persons can sponsor holes and donate prizes.

There will also be a deep pit barbeque open to the public at the Elephant Rocks Golf Course at $15 per person, $10 for golfer’s spouse, $25 per couple and $8 per child five to eight years of age. The menu includes pork and beef, corn on the cob, Cole slaw, garlic bread and a variety of desserts. Tickets will be available from the Chamber of Commerce or online at the Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center web site and should be purchased by May 28.

Run for the Wall stops at the American Legion for supper

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WILLIAMS—The American Legion in Williams set up a dinner for the riders of Run for the Wall event. Mayor John Moore as usual welcomed the riders and thanked them for their service.

Run for the Wall is an annual event since 1989 in which veterans of all services ride to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. to arrive by Memorial Day. They ride to bring attention to the still missing in action and prisoners of war from all wars and to honor those who were killed in action. Their motto is “We ride for those who can’t.”

The policy of the federal government until recently has always been to not leave men behind in a war.

Mayor John Moore welcomes the veterans.

Richard Aguilar of the American Legion Cordova Post #13 organizes the event each year. With the help of his brother Eddie and Melvin Berry they organized volunteers to set up, cook and clean-up after the event.

Commander of the Post Horacio Ortiz said that the volunteers were having a great time this year and were in high spirits. He was extremely happy with all of the volunteers.

Veterans stop to say hello to local residents.

The efforts of the Legion are appreciated by the riders of Run for the Wall who make Williams their first stop each year.

The Prescott Veteran Center brought a van to the event with various gifts for the veterans. These included a pocket calendar, various health pamphlets and stress squeeze foam items. One of the most useful to Navy veterans involved in anti-submarine warfare is a foam squeeze submarine.

Local welcome dog Prince receives a new tag from Run for the Wall crew.

Draft Kaibab National Forest Land and Resources Management Plan public meeting in Williams

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WILLIAMS—The Kaibab National Forest service will hold a meeting on the Forest Land and Resources Management Plan public meeting in Williams. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 16th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ranger District office at 742 S. Clover Road.

This plan is extremely important in guiding the management of the Kaibab National Forest over the next 10 to 15 years.

Williams Clean and Beautiful campaign

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Carol Glassburn, one of the Clean and Beautiful committee members, stops for a drink.


WILLIAMS—The Williams Clean and Beautiful campaign kicked off today with civic and local groups cleaning up Williams and along highway 64 to the Grand Canyon.

Each year Williams conducts a major clean-up allowing residents to dispose of hazardous material without a fee. Western Recyclers returned to pick up spent electronics. For the rest of the week, residents can contact the city to pick up one major appliance.

As usual, the veterans of the American Legion Cordova Post #13 in Williams did an excellent job of cooking and serving up hot dogs and hamburgers for participants and guests.

Forecast includes clear for Clean and Beautiful

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WILLIAMS—The seven-day forecast shows an 80% chance of rain for Thursday night with a slight chance Friday. However it is predicted to clear for the Williams Clean and Beautiful campaign Saturday.

The clean-up event ends with a barbeque around noon after completion at the Recreation Center. Everyone is invited to join the event by showing up at the Recreation Center parking lot by the new community stage to get a bag for trash.

Williams, like other communities, still has a problem with plastic bag flags and aircraft blowing in the wind. The issue was taken up once, but the problem continues. Safeway was collecting bags returned to the store for recycling. They can, also, be used in some trash containers as alternative trash bags or used to clean up after your pets when walking them as required by city ordinance.

For smoking visitors or residence, the Williams Chamber located in the Williams Visitor Center offers pocket ash trays which can be used while walking through town. They are safer than dropping your cigarette butts into a trash can and can be disposed of later.

In addition residents can dispose of spent electronics at the dump located on Rodeo Road next to the Rodeo grounds. Residents have a week after to dump yard trash for free. They can also call the city to get rid of one used appliance.

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WILLIAMS—The elegant Winchester Ranch restaurant is open for the season beginning at 5 p.m. For reservations you can call 602-759-5772.

The $44 meal includes the entrée and a glass of wine or beer. The meal consists of your choice of top sirloin, chicken breast or salmon with Portabello mushrooms, garden salad, corn on the cob and more. It includes a homemade apple desert.

The Winchester Ranch Dinner Theater was originally the Pine Crest Dairy and Farm in 1952 and provided milk products for Williams and the surrounding area. Western Destinations turned the barn into a beautiful restaurant with a stage upstairs for entertainment.

Future plans for the property include an indoor shooting range.

Spring carnival returns

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Brown's Amusements on Railroad Avenue

WILLIAMS—It’s springtime in Williams and that means the return of the Brown Amusement carnival. The crew began setting up Wednesday and tested the rides today. With beautiful weather predicted for the weekend, it looks like a good weekend to take in the event.

Windfall showing scheduled for two dates in Coconino County

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The Canyon Country Coalition for Responsible Renewable Energy has scheduled two showings of Windfall by Laura Israel.

Tuesday, April 17th the showing will be at Northern Arizona University sponsored by their “Hot Topics” program. The movie will start at 6pm followed by a moderated discussion. On Thursday, April 19th the movie will show at the Fray Marcos Hotel in Williams in the Santa Fe Room from 7pm to 9 pm.

“We hope to see many of you there, and please spread the word to those who have participated in any way with the efforts to join us. Some of your friends and neighbors who are local might be interested,” the Coalition email stated.

“We have invited the County Supervisors, P&Z Commissioners & Staff, and others to attend either of the viewings, and some have indicated that they are going to try to be there.”

They would like an RSVP if you plan to attend to arrange enough seats.

Easter Eggstravaganza in Williams.

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WILLIAMS—The Williams Recreation was crowded Saturday as kids and adults waited for the Easter bunny.

Guy of the Williams Emergency Food Bank and Rose of the Williams Recreation Department took extra precautions to prevent problems which plagued other cities. Macon, Georgia cancelled their hunt because of past violence caused by parents trying to collect eggs for themselves and their kids.

For the past few years, Williams organizers have maintained an orderly Easter egg hunt.

Only one incident in recent memory occurred when the Cataract Creek gang attempted to rob the Easter bunny and were booed out of the area by the kids.

E. Bunny greets a few kids arriving at the Eggstravaganza

Apparently, one of the eggs hatched.

Crowd watches as E. Bunny arrives. There are kids there somewhere.

Easter bunny welcomes 1 to 3 year olds.