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Sisters in Spirit members display items that will be raffled on Saturday. The Annual Bazaar and Rummage Sale will be held 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Williams Community United Methodist Church, corner of Second Street and Sherman Avenue.

The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2009 is in Phoenix, Arizona next week from November 11th through the 13th.

Head into post season play with 8-2 record
WILLIAMS - The Williams High School Vikings took a beating from rival St. Johns last week, losing with a final score of 56-7. St. Johns scored three touchdowns in both the first quarter and second quarter to end the second half ahead 42-0. Learn more on williamsnews.com.

WILLIAMS - Residents of Williams will honor the men and women who contained the Twin Fire, which threatened the city of Williams last month, with an event on Saturday called Williams Pays It Forward. The Williams Pay It Forward Action Team headed by Kevin Young plans to raise money for the Williams Volunteer Fire Department and Williams Police Department at the event to be held... Learn more on Williamsnews.com.

WILLIAMS - With the winter holidays right around the corner, agencies throughout Arizona have begun increasing their efforts to help those in need of assistance. For some families in the city of Williams, the Williams Food Bank is making a big difference. Learn more on williamsnews.com.

For 80-plus years Arizona's Historic Route 66 has been more than a road. The hearts of its people have inspired writers, filmmakers, photographers, and artists. It's a road that represents family road trips, neon, classic cars, cowboys, diners, and ever-changing wonders from towering red cliffs, open spaces with endless blue skies, and distant mesas that look like painted pictures. Learn more on Williamsnews.com.

With the winter holidays right around the corner, agencies throughout Arizona have begun increasing their efforts to help those in need of assistance.

The Williams and Tusayan ranger districts of the Kaibab National Forest have closed their campgrounds for the season.

The Saloon Row Ghost Tour takes guests on a chilling ghost walk through the dark side of old Williams, Arizona.

Mike and Jacque Bessler pause for a photo during an ambassadors' mixer held Oct.

Dance parties, carnivals and costume contests abound
WILLIAMS - With Halloween right around the corner, it's time to stock up on candy, dress up in your favorite costume and make a plan for attending all the spooktacular events for young and old alike in Williams. The frightening festivities get under way with the Williams Elementary-Middle School Halloween Carnival from ... See complete story on Williamsnews.com.

WILLIAMS - Developers for the planned Bearizona theme park in Williams faced a hurdle at the recent meeting of Williams City Council, held Oct. 22 at city hall. That hurdle came as council members questioned impact fees for the proposed animal park in the form of credits that would be applied for portions of construction in and around the park, including water lines, road construction and more. See complete story on Williamsnews.com.

Halloween is Saturday. That is good because it is a day I truly enjoy. I love seeing all the kids — even those too big to be trick or treating along with the moms trick or treating for the baby in the stroller — dressed up in costumes they likely spent much time choosing. My house is safe, and I am generous. This year, I have ... see more of Lynda Duffy's blog on Williamsnews.com.

Vikes stay close but unable to best rival
WILLIAMS - The Williams High School Lady Vikings Volleyball took on rival Sedona last week eventually losing in four close sets. The loss comes late in the season as the Vikes look ahead to the state finals. Coach Jennifer Carter said the team played well, staying right with Sedona's effective offensive barrage, but just could not put enough points on the score board.

Vikes ready for St. Johns
WILLIAMS - The Williams High School Vikings played a well rounded game against Many Farms last Friday with the offensive, defensive and special teams all contributing to their 62-0 win. Head Coach Jeff Brownlee said the game provided an opportunity for the Vikes' to mix up their offensive strategy... See more on Williamsnews.com

Swine Flu clinic scheduled for Saturday
WILLIAMS - The 2009-2010 school year got off to a strong start. The problem is, so did this year's flu season. As a result, the Williams Unified School District Governing Board approved at its Oct. 14 meeting the creation of a temporary health aide position. The additional assistance was requested by School Nurse Linda Cline to help keep students and teachers healthy in the face of new flu strains such as the H1N1 virus. Cline said cases of the flu have doubled this year as compared to last year.

As Halloween looms closer and residents begin to think about the coming of winter, city officials have already begun to plan for what could be a snowy season.

Main Street in Williams, Ariz., and a new gateway arching overhead so the visiting tourist and the resident alike know it is the Gateway to the Grand Canyon.

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The Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts of the Kaibab National Forest have closed their campgrounds for the season.