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Last St. John’s Advent concert a great success

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L-R, Elana Gonzlez, Tony Norris and Bill Burke

L-R, Elana Gonzlez, Tony Norris and Bill Burke perform folk and international music for the last Advent concert.

WILLIAMS – A crowd gathered for the last Advent Concert sponsored by St John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church. The music was performed by Tony Norris, singer and storyteller from Flagstaff, and his friends. Tony was joined by Bill Burke with whom he has worked for over thirty-years.

They were joined by violinist (that’s a fiddle for you rural folks) Elana Gonzalez who has performed with them for about five-years. Tony credited Elana with injecting a classical influence into the group. She performed a beautiful interpretation of Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.
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They even prompted the crowd to join in on their rendition of Come Out of the Wilderness. The author of the song is unknown.

Tony interjected a story concerning his youth as a cowboy in Flagstaff. He had a horrific climate change experience in which a turkey froze solid in the sky and he rode a log down a crevasse to be deposited on Aspen Street in Flagstaff. I know that most people today associate journalists with storytellers, but you will have to get a hold of Tony in Flagstaff to get the details.

The concert series this year was tremendous from beginning to end. This concert was a beautiful end to the series with folk music and music from the Emerald Isle mixed with a little folklore.

Santa showed up in casual dress with the grand kids.

Santa arrived in casual dress with the grand kids. Somehow he’s much taller and thinner than I remember.


And what is bluegrass without a hound?

And what is bluegrass without a hound?


Here is a sample of the Advent concert:

St. John’s Advent Concert: A Blue Grass Christmas

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The St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church Advent concert series continues this Sunday at 4 p.m.

This concert features blue grass music from Julie and Roger Sullivan and friends.

Beautiful Advent concert held at St. John’s

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advent141214-8WILLIAMS – Guest harpist Corelia Tom performed a beautiful series of Advent music at St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran church Sunday Afternoon. She also took the time to educate about the Christmas history of some of the pieces.

Unfortunately my audio recording was clipped.

The last of the series of Advent music takes place on December 19 at 4 p.m. and features Blue Grass music.

Kiwanis hosts another successful community dinner

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docs-01WILLIAMS – Kiwanis International hosted another tremendous community dinner for Williams. The weather was cool, but sunny for the event held at Doc Holiday’s Steakhouse and Salon, 950 North Grand Canyon Boulevard in Williams.
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Visitors to Santa received teddy bears although at times it was difficult to find the jolly elf. There was also a raffle for prizes.

Santa is in this picture somewhere.

Santa is in this picture somewhere.


One of the activities that Kiwanis International uses to pay for the event is the Route 66 Street Market held during the summer.

St. John’s Advent Concert: Traditional Lessons and Carols

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300px-adventThe St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church Advent concert series continues this Sunday at 4 p.m.

On Sunday, December 7 the concert features lectors and the music of the Choristers of St. John’s Church.

St. John’s holds first Advent concert for the season

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St. John's Choristers led the first concert.

St. John’s Choristers led the first concert.

WILLIAMS – St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran church held the first of the Advent Concerts on Sunday. There are three more concerts upcoming each of the next three Sundays at 4 p.m. There is a reception afterward. The concerts are free, but donations are accepted.

The St. John’s Choristers led the concert with the processional hymn O, Come, All Ye Faithful in which the crowd participated. They then sang a series of traditional Christmas songs from around the world. They also added a song from the musical Mame called We Need a Little Christmas. George Albers sang The Christmas Song.

The Choristers did an amazing job with only eight voices.
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Steve Bingell added the Harmonica voice to the piano playing of Susan Kerley to play What A Friend We Have in Jesus and Amazing Grace. Susan played the music for the presentation of the Choristers.

Charles Spining

Charles Spining

Pianist Charles Spining played a great selection of classical pieces from Johann Pachelbel, Paul Manz, Johann Sebastian Bach and others.

This concert will be followed by three more.

December 7 at 4 p.m. will feature traditional lessons and carols with speakers and the St. John’s Choristers.

On December 14 at 4, Corelia Tom will perform The Celtic Harp portion of the series.

The last concert on the 21st will feature Julie and Roger Sullivan & friends performing A Blue Grass Christmas.

Save-MTR enchilada sale on now

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save-mtr-web-smWILLIAMS –Save Meant To Rescue is currently holding an Enchilada sale. The cheese or cheese and onion enchiladas may be purchased for $10 a dozen by calling 928-635-4726. Orders must be place by Monday the 24th at 5 p.m.

Save-MTR will also hold their 11th annual Holiday Craft Show at the Sultana Theater at 301 W. Route 66 in downtown Williams. The event will be held on November 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be over 35 vendors and you can have pictures of your pets, family and friends taken, as well.

These efforts benefit building a shelter in Williams on Ellen Way. The site was approved by the City of Williams at the last council meeting. Donations can be made any time at their web site.

Matthew J. Broehm VFW post collecting Toys for Tots

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300px-toys-for-tots02WILLIAMS – Mike Rioux, Service Officer for the Matthew J. Broehm VFW Post 12128, is assisting the Marine Corp in collecting Toys for Tots. Toys for Tots is an annual effort by the Marines to provide toys and games for children who might otherwise receive nothing on Christmas.

Because the Williams Lions Club is collecting Toys for Kids in Williams, the toys collected by the Matthew J. Broehm post will be delivered to Flagstaff for distribution there.

People wishing to donate may provide an unwrapped toy in boxes located around the city. One is currently located at Safeway and Mike is trying to place them at other locations.

The Matthew J. Broehm post is named for a Lance Corporal from Williams who was killed in action in Helmand province, Afghanistan in November of 2010. He was killed alongside fellow Marine Lance Corporal Brandon W. Pearson of Colorado.

Williams Lions Club looking for secret Santas

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Lions-Clube1WILLIAMS – The Williams Lions are again organizing the Toys for Kids project to provide toys for less fortunate children in the Williams area.

If you know of any children 12 or under who should be considered for the Toys for Kids project, please contact Lions member Jackie Haugen at 635-5242 with the child’s name, age, sex, phone contact and address to ensure they are added to the list.

Anyone wishing to provide a toy for a needy child can pick a card from a tree, purchase a toy suitable for the child selected, then return the un-wrapped gift to the location where they were selected. All gifts must be returned by December 17. Williams Lions Club members will deliver the gifts to children’s homes before Christmas.

Trees will be placed on Christmas trees at National Bank of Arizona, North Country Health Center, Canyon Vista Mall and the Williams Ranger District Office within the next week.

If you prefer to contribute a cash donation, contact Lion Jackie Haugen or any other Williams Lions Club member. Unwrapped gifts may be dropped off at any of the Toys for Kids locations.

Help the Williams Lions brighten Christmas for all the local children who might otherwise miss a visit from Santa Claus.