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Celebrate the Centennial in Williams
100 year anniversay to be celebrated with dinner, play and fireworks

WILLIAMS, Ariz. - Tickets are still available for the Sweetheart Dinner on Tuesday at the Sultana Theater. The dinner is the only event in northern Arizona sanctioned by the Arizona Centennial, according to Williams-Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce officials.

Catered by Camp Civitan, the dinner will feature smoked prime rib or stuffed pork loin with all the trimmings, appetizers and a dessert bar. Doors open at 6 p.m. when appetizers will be served. Dinner follows at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks will light up Williams at 7:12 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., dessert and coffee will be served and the show will begin.

"Happy Hunerth, Arizona" - written by Eric Eikenberry - will feature performers from Wild West Adventures. The interactive play will feature music and dancing.

The main character is "Pappy," an 1878 prospector who finds himself in Arizona on Feb. 14, 1912. Throughout the play, Pappy is shocked and surprised at events he witnesses that actually happened in Arizona 1912 to present time. The leading lady is Patty Bell of Prescott. Leading man is local Richard Smith.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Williams Own Veterans Memorial. The cost to attend the dinner and play are $50 each and can be purchased by visiting experiencewilliams.com. Payments can be made using PayPal or visit the Williams-Forest Visitor Center, 200 W. Railroad Ave. Tickets can be purchased in person with a check or cash.


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