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Williams Rotary Club Western Auction only days away.
WILLIAMS – The Williams Rotary Club Western auction is this Saturday, October 25. At the event they will be drawing for a cash prize of up to $5,000. Only 1000 tickets will be sold for this drawing and we are not sure how many are left. Tickets are $20 each and benefits scholarships for Williams High School students. You can purchase tickets from any Rotary Club member.
Camp Civitan Afghan raffle
WILLIAMS – Camp Civitan Thrift store is holding a raffle for a beautiful Afghan blanket created by Pam Hendrickson. Tickets are only $2 each or 3 for $5. The proceeds benefit Camp Civitan and their activities to help people with special needs. Tickets for the drawing may be purchased at the Thrift Store, 129 W. Route 66 in downtown Williams. The drawing will be held sometime just before Christmas.
Bearizona Howly Growly Owly festival weekends
WILLIAMS – Howly Halloween, Batman! Bearizona is hosting Howly Growly Owly Festival weekends in October. Visitors are encouraged to dress up in costume and those that do will get a “beary” special treat.
Don’t forget to judge their scary bear scarecrow for the scarecrow contest being sponsored by the Williams Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce. Pick up an entry form at any participating merchant and judge at least nine scarecrows. You must get a sticker from the merchant. Drop off your entry at the Chamber of Commerce in the Williams-Kaibab National Forest Visitor Center by October 28th and you could win a gift basket.
Festivities Include:
Howl-O-Ween Express: Hop on the windowless bus that takes visitors through the drive-through animal exhibits. This is about as close as you are going to get to our animals, so you don’t want to miss out. Patrons can howl with the wolves in the Alaskan Tundra & Arctic Wolf enclosure and watch the bison interact with a special Howl-O-Ween enrichment treat. Bus rides depart from the Fort Bearizona parking lot at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October.
Growly Bear Cave: Those who dare can walk through our super scary Haunted Mine Shaft (PG-13 Rated)
Raptor Show: Guests should plan to catch an Owly Raptor Show at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m., after visiting Fort Bearizona’s baby and smaller animals.
Wandering Entertainers: Every Saturday and Sunday between 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. members from Circus Bacchus are here to entertain guests with juggling performances, balloon twisting and more.
Photo Ops: Several areas of the park are decorated in different themes so visitors can take photos with their families.
Bearizona’s mission is to promote conservation through memorable and educational encounters with North American wildlife in a natural environment.
Williams Vikings come home
WILLIAMS – The Williams Vikings once again took to Route 66 to celebrate their homecoming. The parade theme this year was superheros. The parade included Batman and Officer Anderson of the Williams Police Department. They even had John D. Bandit behind bars.
Kiwanis holds 1st Pajama Drive
WILLIAMS – The Kiwanis Club of Williams is working with local businesses and the Scholastic Pajama Drive to collect pajamas for local kids.
With winter coming on, the Kiwanis Club hopes to collect warm pajamas for toddlers through size 16. You can also make monetary contributions to the effort.
All-State Insurance on 1st street is the “Bedtime Sponsor.” National Bank on Route 66 is the “Sweet Dreams” sponsor. The Williams-Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce in the Visitor Center on Railroad Avenue is the “All Tucked In” sponsor and Mountain Ranch Resort at Beacon Hill is the “Sleep Tight” sponsor.
You can donate pajamas or monetary contributions at any one of the businesses. In addition, the Scholastic Pajama Drive will donate a new book for every pair of pajamas collected.
Williams dresses up for Halloween
WILLIAMS – It must be October in Williams. The trees are turning and the turantulas are out and running about. Williams residents and businesses are dressing up for the Halloween. You also have the chance to win a fall basket through the Williams Chamber of Commerce.
On the weekends you have the chance to ride Pumpkin Patch Train. The train runs Saturday and Sunday at 11am, 1 & 3pm. The cost is only $20 per adult and $15 for children.
Bearizona Photo
The other big event is the Bearizona Howly Growly Owly fall festival. The event is included in the price of admission. Do not get so wrapped up in the event, however, that you forget to drive through the park to see the animals.
Of course if you want to do something a little less scary, the weather is still great for a Marvelous Marv Grand Canyon Tour.
A really scary decoration.
On Halloween the First Baptist Church and Family Harvest Church are hosting family friendly, safe events. Both churches are located across the street from Safeway along Grant street.
The Tainted Angel LLC will host a Zombie Prom at the Sultana Theater to benefit SAVE Meant to Rescue. The $10 per person event will include a brain eating contest, Cash Bar, photo booth, 80’s theme dance, contest and prizes and more.
The Williams Chamber of Commerce is currently running a scarecrow contest as part of their Alpine Harvest Festival. Several of the businesses have put up scarecrows and you could win a fall gift basket simply by judging the entries.
You can obtain a form from the Williams Visitor Center or any of the participating businesses. Judge a minimum of nine of the scarecrows and rate them each from 1 to 5. Make sure you obtain a sticker from the participating business. Drop off your entry at the Williams Visitor Center by October 29 in order to win the gift basket. You need not be present to win.
Grand Canyon Coffee and Cafe “El Muerto.” Don’t forget to try the pumpkin pancakes and latte during October.
Participating businesses are Bearizona Wildlife Park, Camp Civitan Thrift Store, Grand Canyon Coffee and Cafe, National Bank of Arizona, Pizza Factory, Old Glory Gifts, the Williams Depot, Pine Country Restaurant, Williams Veterinary Clinic, The Station 66 Italian Bistro, Elephant Rocks Golf Course, Williams Wear, The Gallery in Williams, Sultana Theater and Boutique 66.
“Night Rider” at Camp Civitan Thrift Store. The thrift store benefits Camp Civitan for special needs people.
“The Scared Crow” sits beside the GMO Corn crow at Williams Wear in the mall.
Old Glory Gifts has “The Mother Road & the Kicks.” Old Glory Gifts sells only American made products.
Bad news for lunar eclipse observers
Another thunderstorm has moved into northern Arizona which may interfere with the viewing of the lunar eclipse in the early morning hours of Wednesday.
From Flagstaff through Williams to Prescott there is a prediction of thunderstorms from 40% to 70% over the viewing area. Even if the rain is light, the clouds will certain pose a threat to the viewing of the celestial event.
The clouds were heavy during the September “Supermoon,” but the moon did peek out making for good photographs. That may be the case for the upcoming lunar eclipse.
Three fundraising events this weekend
WILLIAMS – This weekend a fashion show will be held at the Sultana Theater beginning at 6pm on Saturday. Habitat for Humanity and KZBX radio will be holding fundraisers.
On Friday October 10, Amanda’s Beauty Box and 66 Boutique will host a Runway Fashion Show at the Sultana Theater on Route 66. The show starts at 6pm and the cost is $10. The show includes appetizers and champagne and fun things to try. There will be a raffle for prizes. A DJ will provide music after the show. The proceeds benefit Williams Meant to Rescue. You may obtain tickets by contacting Amanda 635-3092, Jill 480-241-6958, or Robynn 635-4726.
From 6:30 to 9 p.m., Williams Habitat for Humanity will hold its annual Fall Opry Night Friday night. Music will be provided by the Williams Opry Band at the rodeo barn located across from the hardware store at the corner of Rodeo and Airport roads. The cost for the event is $6 for adults and $3 for seniors and children. The event includes a cake walk, door prizes, raffles, and valuable auction items.
On Saturday October 11, KZBX 92.1 will be holding a yard sale to help finance the operation of the not-for-profit station. The sale will be held at the First Baptist Church parking lot at 629 W. Grant Avenue across the street from the Safeway parking lot. The event will run from 8am to 3pm. Donations for the event may be dropped off on Friday October 10 from noon to 5pm.
Two big events on Wednesday
WILLIAMS – This Wednesday, October 8 two events happen in Williams.
Sky and Telescope reports:
We’re approaching the second of four total lunar eclipses that come at half-year intervals in 2014 and 2015: a lunar-eclipse tetrad. All four can be seen from at least parts of North America.
You can wake up at about 1:15 a.m. to witness the total lunar eclipse. The penumbral eclipse begins about 1:17. During this phase, you will dark shadow move across the moon. The total eclipse, in which the moon changes color, begins about 2:18 with the maximum eclipse occurring at 3:55.
At 7 p.m. the Community United Methodist Church on Sherman Avenue and Second Street in Williams will sponsor an inspirational concert by The Steel Magnolias of San Marcos, Texas.