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Around Williams: week of Nov. 5

Retirement round table Nov. 6

Arizona Community Foundation is offering a free presentation and round table discussion to learn about different retirement planning opportunities available through the foundation. The session will be Thursday, Nov. 6 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Williams Senior Center, 850 W. Grant Avenue. Attendees may RSVP to Kris Vasquez at 928-863-2467 or Karen Peters at 928-635-2275.

Wreaths Across America selling holiday wreaths Nov. 7

The Ladies Auxiliary VFW Matthew J. Broehm Post 12128 will be selling sponsorships to raise funds to support the local Wreaths Across America. The sponsorships will be for sale Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the National Bank of Arizona, 314 West Route 66. The ladies will be offering a special 3-2-1, buy two and get one free. Fresh wreaths will be for sale for $15. More information about Wreath Across America is available by visiting www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.

Addresses needed for Christmas Boxes

Addresses are needed by Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) for military personnel addresses to send Christmas boxes. Personnel who haven't moved or have the same address as last year need to resubmit the address to ESA. The addresses are needed before Nov. 30. Anyone wanting to help put boxes together can volunteer at the Methodist Social Hall at 1 p.m. on Nov. 30. More information is available from Dorothy Miller at 635-4330 or Vicki Andros at 635-1420.

TopsAz Chapter 0516 meets Tuesdays

Take off Pounds Sensibly, will have a weigh in at 8 a.m. followed by a meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays. The meeting will be held at 1133 Galewood Drive in Williams. More information is available from Diane Stapley at 928-635-9445.

Free Teen Mental Health awareness Nov. 17

The Williams Unified School District and the Guidance Center will put on a free Teen Mental Health community awareness event on Nov. 17. The event will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Williams Elementary-Middle School auditorium. Presenters will discuss suicide risk factors, warning signs for suicide, tips on how to assess and talk about suicide with your kids, warning signs for drug and alcohol abuse and other mental health issues, what to do if you detect these signs and resources for help. More information is available at (928) 635-4473.

Story Time at Williams Library

The Williams Library and North Country HealthCare Healthy Steps program have teamed up to provide a free story time on the first Tuesday of the month from 10 to 11 a.m. The story time is geared toward kids ages five and younger and pregnant moms to support healthy early development. First Things First pays for the program. The Williams Library is at 113 S. First Street. More information is available from Michelle Simmons at (928) 288-8004.

Kiwanis collecting coats

Winter is here and the Williams Kiwanis Club is sponsoring its annual coat drive. The club especially needs children's coats. The Kiwanis Club gives the coats to the Williams Food Bank for distribution to needy families. Last year the club donated more than 400 coats. Kiwanis started the coat drive Oct. 1 and it will continue through May 1. Those interested in donating may drop off coats at the Williams Recreation Center or at Williams Realty. More information is available from Bud Parenteau at (928) 635-4393.

Holiday mixer Nov. 14

The Williams-Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce will put on mixer on Nov. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. The mixer will take place at the Williams Food Bank, 200 S. Ninth St. and will also benefit the organization. Attendees are asked to bring food items to donate to the food bank's holiday food drive. The mixer will include appetizers, raffle prizes and more. More information is available at (928) 635-0273.

Chamber of Commerce seeking annual lighting contest applicants

The Williams-Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce is seeking applicants for its annual lighting contest as part of the Mountain Village Holiday celebration. This year's theme is "Christmas on Route 66."

Participating businesses must have lights installed between Nov. 7 and Jan. 3 and turned on from 6 to 9 p.m. Applications are due on Nov. 26. Businesses must install a minimum of 1,000 lights. Awards will be presented to entries that exhibit the best depiction of the theme in several different categories of businesses.

Participating residents must have lights installed between Dec. 1 and Jan. 3 and turned on from 6 to 9 p.m. Applications are due on Nov. 26. Residents must install a minimum of 500 lights to receive a $20 credit for their electric bill. Awards will be presented for the best lighting effect, best creativity, and best depiction of the theme.

Applications are available at the chamber, 200 W. Railroad Ave. More information is available at (928) 635-0273.

Two free programs offered to community

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. There will be no program on Nov. 26.

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. There will be no program on Nov. 27.

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


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