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Youth football seeks donations for 2007 season

The Williams Youth Football League is seeking contributions for a fundraising raffle. All businesses that contribute will be given banner recognition at the actual drawing on Oct. 20.

All donations are tax deductible and directly benefits the young players that are participating in the league.

To find out how you can help, contact Mike Atencio at (928) 380-9571.

Open gym offered Friday

Open gym continues from 6-9 p.m. every Friday that school is in session at the Williams Elementary-Middle School.

Open gym activities offered are available to all youth in the community who are of age to attend the WEMS. Family members are encouraged to enjoy the evening as well.

Aerobics offered

Instructor Georgeanna Koenig offers aerobics at the Holiday Inn in Williams. She teaches light challenge classes each week from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and energizer classes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each week as well. There is no charge for the classes, which are sponsored by the Williams Recreation Department.

Tai Chi offered every Thursday at CCC

The Williams Tai Chi Club meets from 6-7 p.m. each Thursday at the Coconino Community College campus located at the top of Seventh Street. Beginners are always welcome to attend the class.

Walk to School Day is Oct. 3

Do you care about the health and safety of the youth of our community? Do you enjoy taking an occasional early morning walk? If so, the Williams Safe Routes to School program needs your help.

The group is recruiting and coordinating volunteers to assist with walk to school events including the first event, the International Walk to School Day, on Oct. 3. Those who normally arrive by automobile or bus will also have the chance to participate by being dropped off at a park and walk location and walking the rest of the way to school with other students, parents and adult volunteers. The group also plans to encourage more activity in our youth by offering various opportunities such as walking clubs, biking clubs and hiking clubs.

A volunteer orientation session will be scheduled. Applications and further information will be provided at that time.

Anyone interested in encouraging youth to be more active by supporting this program should contact Doris Ann Mertz at (928) 635-9645.

GED/ESL classes offered

GED and English as a Second Language classes are offered at Coconino Community College, Williams campus, 636 S. Seventh St.

GED/ESL classes are held 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. GED/ESL classes are held 6-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

For more information, call the Williams campus at (928) 635-1325.

Scouts need you

Girl Scout volunteers are being sought for the Williams community. For more information, contact Sandy Roe at (928) 607-8543 or (928) 635-4428, ext. 303.