Around Williams: week of Feb. 11

Greater Williams Community Fund Grant Workshop Feb. 19

Every year the Greater Williams Community Fund gives out grants to local non-profits. Last year the Fund granted $7,900 to ten local non-profits. With this money those granted were able to do projects or purchase items that they could not have done on their own. This year's application workshop takes place Feb. 19 at 5:15 p.m. in Walker Hall, Second Street and Grant Avenue.

This grant workshop will take participants step by step through the grant writing process, which is now completely computerized. The grant applications will be online March 4, and are due May 4.

Rec Center offers movie nights

The Williams Recreation Center will put on free movie nights every Wednesday night in February. The movies start at 6 p.m. and refreshments will be provided. More information is available at (928) 635-1496.

Insurance enrollment event today

North Country HealthCare in Williams will put on a free health insurance enrollment event (Marketplace and AHCCCS) today from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the clinic, 301 S. Seventh St. This is one of the last times people can receive assistance before the Feb. 15 enrollment deadline for the Affordable Care Act.

North Country HealthCare can assist with health insurance coverage enrollment. Some people may be eligible for a $0 premium plan, or a new kind of tax credit that lowers monthly premiums right away. The Marketplace application process will also let people know if they qualify for a subsidy that will cover all or part of health insurance costs.

More information is available at (928) 635-4441.

Free recreation programs offered

The Williams Recreation Department and Williams Unified School District are offering two free programs to the community.

On Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. high school age and adult basketball will take place in the Williams Elementary-Middle School (WEMS) gym. Skills are required.

On Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. open gym for eighth graders and younger will take place in the WEMS gym. Activities include basketball, volleyball, dodge ball, jump rope and twister.

WEMS is located at 601 N. Seventh St. More information is available at (928) 635-1496.

Maine Consolidated seeks board members

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey is seeking applications to fill two governing board vacancies within the Maine Consolidated School District (MCSD).

One four-year and one two-year seat with MCSD remained vacant after the 2014 general election. The two appointed board members will serve two-year terms beginning the date of appointment through Dec. 31, 2016.

VanderWey determined that appointments to fill these vacant seats would best meet the needs of the communities and districts. For each district, an advisory committee, consisting of district residents and a current board member, will be assembled to conduct interviews and advise VanderWey on the appointments.

To be eligible to serve on a school district governing board, a candidate must be a registered voter of the state of Arizona, must be a resident of the school district for at least one year prior to the appointment and neither their candidate or their spouse may be an employee of MCSD.

Those interested in serving on the MCSD governing board can download the application at www.coconino.az.gov/schoolboardapplication. All applications need to be received no later than 5 p.m. on Feb. 19. More information is available from Kim Graves at (928) 679-8070.

Pancake supper Feb. 17

St. Johns annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper takes place Feb. 17 from 5 - 7 p.m. in Walker Hall. Proceeds go to Outreach projects within the community of Williams. The community pancake supper is all you can eat for a donation.

Chamber mixer Friday

The Williams-Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce will put on a mixer and ribbon cutting Friday. The event will take place at Grand Canyon Coffee and Café's new location at 137 W. Railroad Ave. from 5 to 7 p.m. The mixer will benefit Grad Night 2015. The mixer will include appetizers and raffle prizes and live entertainment from Kerry-Lynn Moede. More information is available at (928) 635-0273.

Boys basketball team fundraiser

The Williams High School Vikings Boys Basketball team is selling Calloway Value Cards that provide discounts at local restaurants for a year. The cards cost $10 and are valid through Feb. 10, 2016. Cardholders can get discounts at the local Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, Taco Bell, Station 66 Italian Bistro, Pizza Factory, Doc Hollidays Steakhouse, Pancho McGillicuddy's and McDonald's. Those interested in supporting the boys basketball program by buying a card can call head coach Rico Dunn at (406) 546-1881.

Bake sale Saturday

SAVE-Meant to Rescue will put on a Valentine's Day bake sale to benefit the organization on Feb. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bake sale will take place at Old Trails Hardware Store and Safeway and will include treats for people and dogs. More information is available from Robynn Eckel at (928) 635-4726.

Girl Scout Cookies on sale now

Daisy Troop 2616 is selling Girl Scout Cookies from now until March 13. Cookie varieties include Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Do-si-dos, Rah-Rah Raisins and Toffee-tastic (gluten free) and cost $4 per box. More information is available from Kendra Edens at (928) 814-6999.

Parent education night Feb. 19

The Williams Alliance is putting on a parent education night about teens and drug use on Feb. 19. The event takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Williams High School culinary arts room, 440 S. Seventh St. Williams Alliance members will share information about how parents can help reduce the risk factors of youth alcohol and drug use. Parents can share what they have experienced, seen and heard about drugs in the community. Refreshments will be provided.

KZBX seeks donations

Williams community radio station KZBX 92.1 is a non-profit radio station. We depend on your donations to stay on the air and on the internet. Your contributions help pay for updating and maintaining our stations' equipment and paying our electricity bills. We would greatly appreciate your helping us by sending donations of any kind to KZBX RADIO P.O. Box 1072 Williams, Ariz. 86046. Please make checks payable to Leslie Plotkin, thank you Williams for your support.

Salvation Army can help with utilities

The Salvation Army's phone number is (928) 221-3577. The organization can assist clients who have received past due or shut off notices for utilities. The bell ringing effort in Williams brought in a little more than $2,000. That amount doesn't last long. The Salvation Army can only assist a client once a year starting at the date of assistance.

TOPS Chapter 0541 meets on Thursdays

TOPS Chapter 0541 meets on Thursdays at the North Country HealthCare Williams Clinic's conference room, 301 S. Seventh St. at 5:30 p.m. More information is available from Patty at (928) 699-2122.