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Havasu Palooza returns for second year, seeks volunteers

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Summer doesn’t end on Labor Day weekend in Lake Havasu City as Havasu Palooza gears up to return for its second annual country music festival that provides a true lake concert experience. “As far as we’re aware, Havasu Palooza is one of only two true lake concerts in the U.S.,” said Terence Concannon, President/CEO of Go Lake Havasu. “Floating and boating to watch bands perform is the perfect way to spend a day on the lake.” Havasu Palooza, a day-long series of family-friendly country concerts to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday,…

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Fall Fun Fair committee meeting set

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation Department invites all groups and persons interested in hosting a game booth at the Fall Fun Fair to attend one of the scheduled committee meetings on Thursday, September 5, at either 10:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m., at the Aquatic Center in Room 153/154, located at 100 Park Avenue.  The Fall Fun Fair is a community fundraising event benefiting non-profits, PTAs, PTOs and service groups.  Come out and raise funds, show support, and bring awareness about your group or club to the community. This year’s Fall Fun Fair is on…

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Speed limit change on Cherry Tree Boulevard

LAKE HAVASU CITY – In a continued effort to provide more uniformed traffic flows on Boulevard and Avenue corridors in accordance with the 2005 Small Area Transportation Plan, the current 25 mph speed limit on Cherry Tree Boulevard, between McCulloch Boulevard and Cherry Tree Place, will be increased to 35 mph, effective Wednesday, September 4. This change comes as a result of a recent engineering review of both crash and speed data in the area. For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at 928-855-3377.

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Kino Avenue Waterline Project Update -New closure in effect this week-

KINGMAN – The Roosevelt intersection will be closed starting the morning of September 3, through 5 p.m. September 5. The project to install a new water transmission main on Kino Ave., between Arizona Street to the Mohave Wash, started August 12. Portions of Kino Ave. will be closed throughout the project, and detours will be in place for street closures. The contractor, Freiday Construction, is working with residents in the area regarding notification, but no water service delays or disruptions are scheduled to take place. This project is the continuation of a multi-phased project to improve water delivery to city…

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State treasurer to speak at Women’s Club meeting

KINGMAN – Kingman Republican Women will host Arizona State Treasurer Honorable Kimberly Yee at their September 10 monthly general meeting held at the DamBar & Steakhouse, 1960 E. Andy Devine Ave. The program starts promptly at noon and should be an event no one should miss. All interested individuals who wish to learn what is happening at the Treasurer’s office and how tax dollars are being spent are encouraged to attend this very informative meeting. Lunch may be purchased before and during the program. There is a $3 meeting fee at the door for attendees.

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BLM extends fire restrictions due to dry conditions

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Fire restrictions, implemented in June, will remain in effect due to extremely dry conditions on Bureau of Land Management lands within the Colorado River District (CRD). The district’s 5.4 million acres of public lands in western Arizona extend from southern Mohave County, along the Colorado River, through La Paz and Yuma Counties and include the management of a small strip of land in southeastern California. Visitors to the area are encouraged to plan before recreating in the area and check for updates for local weather and fire conditions, as localized closures and restrictions are subject to change.  “By Labor…

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