Category Archives: Non-Profit

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).

Habitat for Humanity Opry night this Friday

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grand-opryWILLIAMS—The Habitat for Humanity annual Opry Night is this Friday from 6:30 to 9 pm. It will be held at the Rodeo Barn across from True Value. The tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for seniors and students and $15 for a family of four or more. Water, sodas and hotdogs will be on sale for the event.

The event includes live auctions and door prizes. There is also a raffle in which you will be able to place tickets for specific prizes that you want to win. The price of raffle tickets is $1 each or six ticket for $5.

President Pam Hendrickson said that the proceeds benefit the Habitat for Humanity which is still working toward a new home for the next family.

First Baptist Church dedicates new property

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The sign outside the new Parsonage of the First Baptist Church tells the story.

The sign outside the new Parsonage of the First Baptist Church tells the story.

WILLIAMS—The First Baptist Church of Williams has closed the 10-acre Welles property and the adjacent home. The 10-acre area will be used to construct the new Church. The church dedicated the property on Easter Sunday. The property has been on the market for some time.

Pastor Andy (Left) and Youth Pastor Dan astride the dedication sign.

Pastor Andy (Left) and Youth Pastor Dan astride the dedication sign.

A significant number of members attended the ceremony which was lead by a prayer by Pastor Andy McDaniel. Pastor McDaniel thanked the Lord for the property and dedicated it to Him.

The Baptist Church is also planning their Vacation Bible Study for the week of July 15-19 themed Colossal Coaster World based on 2 Timothy 1:7 which reads:

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Any member wishing to help with the VBS should contact Carol Gutshall at 928-635-1291 to arrange to attend the training on April 6th at First Southern in Avondale.

Members of the First Baptist Church gather for the dedication ceremony.

Members of the First Baptist Church gather for the dedication ceremony.

Members of the Church gather around the sign.

Members of the Church gather around the sign.

Summer little league right around the corner.

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WILLIAMS—Spring signals the beginning of baseball season and training for summer little league.

Unfortunately, Coach Richard Aguilar will not be with us this season. Lee Payne has taken up his coaching job and wants to purchase new Astros uniforms for the team. The uniforms will include emblems in honor of the late Coach Aguilar. Mr Aguilar was an active participant in organizing the barbeque to welcome the annual Run For The Wall veterans.

Lee has received some donations for new uniforms and is working with the American Legion Cordova Post #13 to come up with the rest of the approximately $900 for the uniforms. To that end they are holding a raffle which features a Smokey the Bear baseball autographed by retired local pro Billy Hatcher.

While writing this article, other donations were made which include a Jillian Michaels training set. Jillian is the personal trainer who became known for the reality series The Biggest Loser. Johnny Hatcher donated a Diamondbacks hat autographed by Luis Gonzales with a certificate of authenticity.

Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. The drawing is scheduled for next Friday evening, the 29th of March, at the American Legion. Tickets may be obtained through the American Legion Post or by calling Lee Payne at 928-607-7918. If you are not interested in the prizes, a small donation would also be welcome to benefit the team and the Williams Little League.

Mr. Payne noted that any money collected in excess of the uniforms will go to the Williams Little League.

Give to Williams Aquatic Center and get prizes

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WILLIAMS—There is a little over 14 hours left to go to the Arizona Gives web site and make a donation to the Williams Aquatic Center.

The web site states:

It’s March 20th, and today Arizonans are coming together for 24 hours of unprecedented giving! It’s one extraordinary day to support the organizations that make Arizona strong, and it’s your chance to make a real impact! From 12 am until 11:59 pm today only, every donation you make to your favorite Arizona nonprofit gives that organization a chance to win MORE MONEY through awards and prizes!

The Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center are seeking the funds to replace the PoolPac climate control system and get the pool back in full time operation.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at the Methodist Church

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WILLIAMS—The Sisters in Spirit of the Community United Methodist Church in Williams will be hosting a Saint Patrick’s Day dinner at the Church in Williams on Saturday, March 16th from 5 to 7 pm for a free-will donation. The church is located on the corner of Sherman and Second Avenue.

Route 66 Toastmasters of Williams changes meeting times and location.

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WILLIAMS—The Route 66 Toastmasters of Williams has changed the times and location of their meetings. The Toastmaster organization gives people the opportunity to hone their public speaking skills.

The group now meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm except holidays. The new location for the meetings is the Williams Justice Court at 700 W. Railroad Avenue in Williams.

The local group is still a prospective Chapter of Toastmasters International. Toastmasters is a group that has been teaching public speaking and leadership skills since 1924. The skills are useful in a variety of environments.