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Route 66 Fest held at Lewis Kingman Park

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A big celebration of Route 66

No Kings Rally returned to Kingman Saturday

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Kingman Free Thinkers hosted

3rd Annual Monster Mutt Mash: Trunk or treat

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The 3rd Annual Monster Mutt

Calvary Chapel hosts 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch over

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Calvary Chapel in Kingman presented

Bulldog All-Class Reunion takes over downtown Kingman

KINGMAN, Ariz. – All classes of the Kingman

Beale Street Theater hosts sold out screening of

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The screening of filmmaker John

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BCFD receives two major grants for new firefighting equipment

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Fire Department (BCFD) has announced that it has been awarded two significant grants. These grants will enhance our department’s capabilities to better serve the community.

The first grant, funded through Senate Bill 1720 (SB 1720) and provided by the Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM), will contribute $125,000 towards the purchase of a new Type 6 engine. This new engine will complement BCFD’s existing Type 6 engine, allowing for improved response times and greater fire suppression capabilities in difficult-to-reach areas.

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WACOG hosts play day for seniors

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG), hosted a Reach Out and Play event last week with the seniors of our community. WACOG is a charitable organization dedicated to empowering communities through their various programs. Reach Out and Play day took place on Wednesday. Sept. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church’s Memory Cafe.

WACOG’s programs provide assistance for children, healthcare, housing support, and senior outreach.

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20th Annual Alpaca Farm Days

KINGMAN – Alpacas of the Southwest is hosting its 20th Annual Alpaca Farm Days on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 and 6. Come meet and greet their 28 alpacas. Feed them, pet them, take pictures. Several local artisans on site with unique handmade items for purchase. Mohave County Rock & Gem Club will have a large booth with lots of cool gemstones. Special event on Saturday as the High Desert Astronomy Club of Kingman will have solar telescopes on hand. Visit the Ranch Store to experience luxury alpaca products, Kiddos can visit the Arts & Craft Cabin to create an art project to take home.

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LHHS band gearing up for performance season

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu High School’s Band of Knights were very busy last week preparing for their school year’s upcoming performances. The school’s band performed a live pre-production show on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the school’s main football field. Music instructors for the band invited family, friends, and parents to watch the band’s first ever performance for their 2024 show titled Black Swan.  

Other songs included in the rehearsal were famous ones like The show Must Go On by Queen and My Immortal by Evanescence.

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