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Friends of Williams Aquatic Center hold party

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Mike shows off his incredible snow cone making capability.

Mike shows off his incredible snow cone making capability.

WILLIAMS – The action this weekend was not limited to the activities on Route 66. The Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center hosted a Back-to-school free swim with free pizza and snow cones.

The pool will now only operate on Friday and Saturday until the end of the season on August 30. On that day, the Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center will host one last bash. They will accept any volunteer help from the community.

Their next big event after that is a two-person scramble Golf Tournament at the Elephant Rocks Golf Course September 13. The cost is $80 per player. Hole sponsorships are available at three levels.

  • Bronze – $100 includes Bronze level signage at a hole and recognition on their sponsor board
  • Silver – $300 includes Silver level signage at a hole and recognition on sponsor board and two golf registrations
  • Gold – $500 includes Gold level signage at a hole and recognition on the sponsor board plus 4 free golf registrations.

Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the activities of the Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center, an Arizona 501(c)3 public charity organization.
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(Here is a secret saving tip that only we and anyone who read the flier knows about. Register before September 1 and receive $5 off per registration)

You can contact Kris Vasquez to register at 938-863-2467.

Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center fundraisers

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wac-03WILLIAMS – Spring is here and the Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center are preparing fundraisers to pay for future events and free swim days. The current plan is to open the pool May 24 through August 10 with a reduced schedule from August 10 through the 31st. There will be four free swim days on May 24, July 4, August 10 and on the last day August 31.

The pool will be open for lap swimming, aerobics, swim lessons, public swim sessions and pool parties.

The Friends plan an opening day Hawaiian Luau party with games, prizes and refreshments. The festivities include a chance to win a family season pass, individual season pass, a punch card for individual sessions and a youth 8-week swim lesson package. Notices will be distributed with the April water bill which you must bring on May 24 for a chance to win one of the prizes.

The Friends are currently holding fundraisers to help pay for the pool parties and raise awareness about the pool opening. They will not be able to do the duck race due to the extremely dry winter. So the plan is to conduct a Ducky Golf Ball race down North Fairway Drive at Highland Meadows. The race will be April 12 and the next time to purchase a ball will be Saturday, April 5 from 9 am to noon in front of Safeway. You can buy one for $5 or 5 for $20. Prizes are $100, $50 and $25.

Tax deductible cash donations are also accepted. Checks or money orders can be mailed made out to Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center, c/o Edith Phillips, Treasurer, 1101 Allston Way, Williams 86046.

You can get more information at their web site or Facebook page.

City of Williams announces free community swim

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WILLIAMS—The Williams Aquatic Center will be open for a free Community swim to open up their 2013 season. The pool will be open Saturday, May 25th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free swim day is sponsored by the Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center and the Williams Chamber of Commerce.

The Friends of the W.A.C. is a non-profit group in Williams which conducts fundraising events to help keep the pool open during as much of the season as possible. They currently have openings for volunteers and board members.

Rain and snow possible Monday

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buckskinner-20130403 061The long-range forecast indicates a beautiful weekend for fishing and hiking with temperatures in the upper 60s dropping to only the upper 30s at night. Feel free to take in the Habitat for Humanity Opry night at the rodeo barn Friday night or the Egg Race on Saturday to benefit the Williams Aquatic Center.

In fact you should take in the great weather this weekend which gives way to possible rain and snow and cooler temperatures on Monday and Tuesday. The temperatures, though, are only expected to drop to the upper 50s. The weather is expected to clear by Wednesday.

The Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center need more board

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The kids of Civitan made this poster for the Duck Race.

The kids of Civitan made this poster for the Duck Race.

WILLIAMS—The Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center and the Williams Lions Club are conducting a Duck Egg Race on Fairway Drive at the Highland Meadows North subdivision this Saturday April 6. The first place cash prize is $100, second place $50 with third at $25. Eggs are $5 each or five eggs for $20.

The members of the Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center also seek to fill two openings for the nine-member board. The volunteers would be required to attend 8 to 20 meetings a year and help in the events that they plan. The Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center finds ways to raise money to help keep the WAC open and provides help with swimming lessons and programs for children.

The current board members are Mike Dulay, Clare Hydock, Tom Hooker, Kris Vasquez, Bobby Patriccia, Beth Michelson and Edie Phillips. You can contact one of them or email friends_at_williamsaquaticcenter.org (remove the underscores and add the @ sign).

They are looking for five people to assist in setting up, serving and clean up for the Fourth Annual Golf Tournament scheduled for Saturday, June 8 beginning at 7:30 am. There will be a deep-pit barbeque of beef, pork and side dishes after the golf tournament that is open to golfers and non-golfers. The volunteers would be required from about 12:30 to 3:30 pm. If you cannot donate time, they are looking for desert items such as pies, cakes, cookies and the like.

If you would be available June 8 to assist for 2-3 hours, please contact Edie by e-mail (ehpoh_at_aol.com), in person, or by phone (635-4784).

Bishop Smith offers 100-year old communion at Episcopal Church

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WILLIAMS—Bishop Kirk Smith of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona joined the congregation in a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Williams Episcopal Church in William on Sunday. The Bishop offered communion and also had the pleasure of performing two confirmations Sunday.

The Bishop noted that church buildings are different than other building the same age. In other buildings the businesses and owners change. Church Buildings, however, are always in the same business.

“St. John’s has a great past,” the Bishop told the congregation, “but you also have a great future.”

Reverend Ann Johnson

The Episcopal Church was founded in Williams in 1912, but the building was built October 12, 1932. Reverend Ann Johnson has guided the church for several years. The Church provides Advent Concerts during Christmas time in addition to standard Christmas and Easter services.
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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.