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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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Sasquatch Hunt in on

KINGMAN – The bigfoot hunt (max. 5 miles/5 hours) is on in the Hualapai Mountains on Saturday, Oct. 5. Participants will be given a Sasquatch Field Guide and an event swag bag. The event will begin with an educational briefing from a local Sasquatch and outdoor survival specialist. The hunt will take place in the lower elevations of Hualapai Mountain Park from Rec Area #1 up to the Main Trailhead and everywhere in between. There have been multiple sightings in two different locations and there may be two creatures inching ever closer to civilization. The first three participants to find each Sasquatch will receive a special award.

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Brews & Brats Oktoberfest

KINGMAN – The 16th Annual Brews and Brats Oktoberfest, presented by the Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club, will take place at Metcalfe Park on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4 and 5. Kingman’s original and longest running Oktoberfest, the Brews and Brats Oktoberfest will feature craft beer from Black Bridge Brewery, grilled bratwurst and sauerkraut, German pretzels, and other offerings. There will be live entertainment throughout the weekend, dancing, vendors, and fun! Admission is always free, and proceeds from this event go to the Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s Foundation.

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Coffee, Conversation, and Community Spirit with the Mayor and City Manager

LAKE HAVASU CITY – We’ve got spirit, yes we do! We’ve got spirit, how ’bout you? Join Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy and City Manager Jess Knudson for coffee and conversation this Friday, October 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. At this month’s meeting, we encourage attendees to wear purple to the meeting with us to support our Lake Havasu High School Fighting Knights football team as they prepare for their first home conference game that evening! 

Whether you are a long-time resident or new to Lake Havasu City,

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2nd Annual Kingman Comic Con

KINGMAN – King-Con: Kingman Comic Con is back October 4 through 6 in downtown Kingman. Only this time they’re kicking off the Halloween season with three nights at King-Con, that sure to add a little geeky family friendly fun to your October calendar! In addition to the superheroes, anime, and video game staples of a comic con, they’re adding a fun, seasonal vibe that includes “Five Night at Freddy’s” themed homage as well as elements from classic big screen scares and more!

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Housing shortage, lack of services needs to be addressed

Dear Editor,

On October 8, the City of Kingman will hold a town hall to discuss “Crime and Homelessness.” This topic was originally presented in a public online survey as “Crime/Homelessness.” These two social issues are distinct challenges. Approaching homelessness through a lens of criminality creates criminality where there is none.

Those without shelter deserve a stable place to live

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