WILLIAMS — More classic cars spun through Williams tonight. A two-tone 1934 Plymouth and white 1937 Buick Special Business Coupe. Continue reading
Daily Archives: April 21, 2015
Work on Route 66 to 64 begins
WILLIAMS — Paving work has begun on the Route 66 to Route 64 exchange area near Bearizona Wildlife Park. Caution is advised while traveling through a construction zone and you can expect delays.
VFW Toy box Raffle
WILLIAMS — The Williams Auxiliary of the Matthew J. Broehm VFW Post in WIlliams is raffling off a hand-made and painted toy box created by Robert and Suzanne Clark. To help you get started, they are even stuffing it with toys.
The toys and toy box is on display at 117 W. Route 66 and tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. The estimated value of the prize is over $500. The toys include toys for babies, teens and adults.
The date of the drawing is July 4 at 2 p.m. at the Williams Event Stage.
Brown’s Amusement Carnival sets up
WILLIAMS — The Brown’s Amusement carnival returned to Williams and began setting up Tuesday. The Zipper and other rides along with the Zipline will be available throughout the weekend.
The carnival is set up along Railroad Avenue (Route 66) in the train park across from I-40 Fleet Services and the Goldies Route 66 Diner. The Zipline is in the Visitor Parking lot across the street from Saya’s Gas and Convenience Store.
The carnival opens Thursday April 23 at 5 p.m. and is set to close at 7 p.m. on Saturday the 25th. Advance discount tickets may be purchased at the Williams Visitors Center
State Route 473 to Hawley Lake to reopen in the White Mountains
The Arizona Department of Transportation is reopening State Route 473 to Hawley Lake tomorrow.
The highway was closed at the request of the White Mountain Apache Tribe in 2014 so repairs could be made to the lakes dam. Anyone wishing to use the Hawley Lake recreational area should first check with the tribe to make sure the lake and campgrounds are open.
ADOT encourages Arizonans to enjoy the mountains this summer and return home safely by observing the following tips:
- Make sure you and your passengers are buckled in
- Check your vehicle’s condition before you travel; proper tire pressure is important
- Be patient (don’t speed and don’t follow other vehicles too closely)
- Get an adequate amount of sleep before your trip
- Bring extra water and food
- Build some extra travel time into your schedule
- Never drink and drive
Bearizona Launches Summer Day Camp Program for Youth age 6 to 15
WILLIAMS — Bearizona Wildlife Park is excited to offer it’s first ever summer day camp program. Camps will begin June 29 and finish July 3.
Participants are provided opportunities to learn about the North American Model of Conservation, recycling in nature, amazing animal adaptations and preserving wildlife for the future. Each day features hands-on animal encounters and fully integrates science, physical activity, and creative arts.
Parents can register their campers at www.bearizona.com and follow the link at the bottom of the website. Each week has a different theme and each day has its own focus.
DEAL ALERT: Bearizona is currently running a Groupon for $100 off the cost of admission for a one week summer day camp. The Groupon is set to expire May 1st.
About Us:.Bearizona Wildlife Park’s mission is to promote conservation through memorable and educational encounters with North American wildlife in a natural environment.
Kite festival Saturday
WILLIAMS — The annual Kite Festival will be held on April 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cureton Park. Free food and kites will be available as well as the bounce house and other games.
Chance of showers to Sunday
The National Weather Service is predicting a chance of showers starting tomorrow for Williams and Flagstaff.
The two cities share approximately the same weather pattern with a 10 percent chance of showers Wednesday after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. There is a 10 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
The chance of showers continues with a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after Thursday 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%. At night a 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday, a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52 and a low around 30 at night. Saturday is about the same with a high near 58 and a low around 31.
Sunday will be Sunny, with a high near 61 and a low around 34.
Ash Fork should be partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mphWednesday Night. There is a 30% chance of thunderstorms after 11 a.m. through Thursday night. The expected high near 61.
There is a chance of showers Friday through the night with a high near 60 and a low around 34. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66 and a low around 36. Sunday is expected to be Sunny, with a high near 69 and a low of 36 at night.