Month: May 2024

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College is gearing up for its 53rd Commencement Ceremony to be held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 10 at the Anderson Fieldhouse, 3663 Bullhead Pkwy. MCC students in the class of 2023-2024 will earn 591 certificates and 418 degrees for a total of more than 1,000 degrees and certificates, with 772 students between the ages of 15 and 76, and 60 students are 18 or younger. This year, the Commencement Speaker is Chairwoman of Colorado River Indian Tribes Amelia Flores. First elected Chairwoman in 2020, Flores is the first woman elected to lead the Tribal…

Join Mohave Homes for a fun night of dueling pianos, amazing food, beautiful views and good company at their Cornerstone Mission fundraiser event, Roaring into the 20s Gala. The Gala will be held at the Hualapai Mountain Resort beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 10. This will be a black-tie event. 1920’s attire is encouraged but not required. Mohave Homes are excited to come together as a community to support Cornerstone Mission. While it is unfortunate that funds must be raised under these circumstances, they are excited to once again see the wonderful community come together to support such…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A variety of activities for children were shared yesterday at the Kids on the Colorado River’s very first community day! The nonprofit’s event took place on Sunday, May 5 at the Aquatic Center. Kids on the Colorado River was developed to provide education about river recreation in the surrounding areas of Lake Havasu, along with ecology, Indian reservations, wildlife, and many more amazing facts for children to learn about. Their program also gives youths an opportunity to learn about first response safety and interactive education. The organization prides themselves on making the children community stewards, as…

KINGMAN – Friends of Mohave County Animal Shelter volunteers will have puppies and dogs from the shelter available for adoption at Rt 66 Rotary Club Festival of the Arts on Saturday, May 11  and Sunday, May12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Metcalfe Park, 315 W. Beale St. Many of these beautiful dogs have been at the shelter for a little while and staff are excited to show them off to potential adopters while giving them a fun day at the park! Adoption fees for dogs over one year and over 40 pounds are subsidized so you can bring…

KINGMAN – The KRMC Foundation will host its annual Mary Chan’s Route 66 Race for Hospice on Saturday, May 11. The first race will begin promptly at 7:15 a.m. Proceeds from this event will help fund the ongoing operating expenses of the Joan & Diana Hospice Home in Kingman. The hospice home provides end-of-life care to individuals and offers respite services to their families. In addition to the 10k and 5k races, the event includes a 1k race on Route 66 for juniors (age twelve and under) and a 5k walk for anyone of any age. An awards ceremony will…