Hello Lake Havasu! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Hands-on donor labs, a 928-home development, and open swim + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Hands-on training expands: Mohave College received nearly $100,000 from Arizona Complete Health to create Anatomical Donor Labs on two campuses, giving students hands-on training with donor bodies and bolstering region’s health care workforce -- learn more about the labs.
County offices on the move: Many Mohave County services will relocate to a 39,000-square-foot Legal Services Center in Kingman this fall, with initial occupancy expected by late October amid concerns about the vacated space -- see the county move plans.
Major development moves ahead: Mohave County supervisors approved first phase of DL Ranch, a 928-home plan by Lake Havasu City-based APX, starting with 42 homes, as site is eyed for federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 -- see the home plan details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Press start on fun: Glitch Barcadium pairs legit pinball and throwback arcade cabinets with a strong craft beer lineup, so you can swap doomscrolling for high scores. It’s a locals’ hang where tournaments pop up, bragging rights are real, and Lake Havasu nights level up fast.
Desert yard SOS: From drip lines that actually drip to pots, soil, and other keep-it-alive stuff, Havasu Hardware, Inc. has your yard covered this week. And if home projects pile up, they cut keys, custom-match paint, repair screens, and handle propane exchanges so weekends feel less, well, melty.
Quick lake escape: Whether you want a mellow beach hang, a sunrise trail stroll, or to finally peek at the original London Bridge without dodging crowds, Lake Havasu State Park is the easy yes. You get sand, shade, wildlife in the garden, and that much-needed exhale right in your backyard.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
💪 Mother's & Father's Day Workout @ Lake Havasu Black Belt Academy (Lake Havasu City) | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Mother’s and Father’s Day spirit calls for sweat, so this free workout brings parents and kids together for challenges, laughs, and bragging rights. Open to everyone, student or not, they’re handing out gifts to all guardians, because 'good job' pairs with prizes.
🧺 Lake Havasu Farmers Market @ The KAWS (Lake Havasu City) | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 AM – Downtown’s Saturday ritual brings local farmers, ranchers, bakers, artists, and chefs together at The KAWS, and your grocery list finally gets interesting. Stock up on Arizona produce, eggs, dairy, and handmade goods. Chat with the folks who made it, and yes, it’s SNAP friendly.
🏊 Open Swim @ Aquatic Center (Lake Havasu City) | Sunday (6/28) at 1:00 PM – Hot enough to consider the freezer an Airbnb? Skip the fan shuffle and hit the community pool for a free day of swimming, food, and neighborly catching up. Bring the kids, bring your favorite floatie, and pretend sunscreen is a personality trait.
🐶 Dog Training Classes @ Hava Good Dog Training (Lake Havasu City) | Sunday (7/12) at 7:30 AM – Ready to turn chaos into polite sits? Beginner pups tackle AKC STAR Puppy, intermediates go for Canine Good Citizen, both six weeks with one in-home session, hosted by Madison at Hava Good Dog Training. Under-one crowd is $250, all-ages CGC is $300, and sanity is priceless.
🎳 5th Annual Kiwanis Krazy Bowling Tournament @ Havasu Lanes (Lake Havasu City) | Saturday (7/18) at 11:00 AM – Polish the rental shoes and your best red, white, and blue for the fifth annual star spangled bowling tournament at Havasu Lanes, supporting Kiwanis scholarships and youth programs. Expect spirited teams, heroic gutter balls, hometown bragging rights, and blessed A/C, all for a good cause.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Lake Havasu report Weather forecastToday — High: 110°F — Low: 90°F — Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 110. Heat index values as high as 107. South wind 0 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 90. South southeast wind 1 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 111°F — Low: 86°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 111. Later: Clear, with a low around 86. This house is wildThis Lake Havasu City stunner delivers resort-style living with a sparkling saltwater pool, covered patio, and outdoor fireplace lounge for easy entertaining. Inside, the open layout centers on a chef’s kitchen with a six-burner gas stove and quality finishes. The primary suite opens to the backyard, while the 45-foot RV garage, 3-car garage, and side parking add serious space.
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