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New homeless service will be mobile

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – A Kingman community outreach program administered by the Northern Lights Ministry is working to serve the homeless in innovative fashion. The Acts of Kindness endeavor is building a flatbed trailer that will deliver essential service to those in need.

“We’re building a mobile shower trailer. This mobile shower trailer’s going to have four shower stalls. It’s going to have one laundry unit. It will be mobile and it will go out to different locations where the homeless are,” said congregation member Robbie Stiles.

21st Annual Free Community Dinner slated

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The entire community is cordially invited to attend the 21st Annual Free Community Dinner on Friday, December 13, at the Aquatic/Community Center. The event offers two different serving times again: Early Bird serving at 4:00 p.m. (doors open at 3:30) and the second serving at 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:45 p.m.). Both servings are first come, first served, with up to 500 people per seating. This dinner, hosted by the community for the community, provides a relaxed atmosphere to share a traditional holiday feast with family, friends, neighbors, and anyone who just wants a dose of great community spirit. Thanks to numerous volunteers, donors, and local business…

Boom Box Parade; A Bullhead tradition

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – “Celebration in a Snow Globe” was the theme for Friday’s 26th Annual Boombox Parade hosted by Colorado River Women’s Council.

Hundreds of Bullhead City residents lined Hancock Road in Bullhead City last Friday evening starting at 6pm for the 26th Annual Boombox Parade, an oddly named celebration of the season started 26 years ago by the Council and carried on as Bullhead tradition ever since.

Hundreds turn out for Holly Jolly Christmas Bazaar

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Last Saturday Murphy Broadcasting and Mohave Community College in conjunction with Anderson Auto Group Fieldhouse hosted an all day Holiday Bazaar for folks looking for those special gifts for loved ones this Christmas season. The event ran from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and hosted a wide variety of vendors offering those unique holiday gifts, treats and specialty creations.

The Murphy Team said that nearly 150 attendees stopped in during the day-long event that filled the floor and lobby of the Fieldhouse offering every manner of treats and eats, bounce houses and face painting for the kids

Weekend of festive fun kicks up Havasu holiday spirits

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – In the famous words of Sammy Davis Jr., ‘It’s Christmas Time all Over the World’ and last weekend, Lake Havasu was no exception. Three days were filled with nonstop festive activities.

The return of New Hope Calvary Church’s 22nd Annual Live Drive Through Nativity took place on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7 at Calvary Baptists Church’s North Campus. Decades later, the church’s yearly event is still going strong. Members of the congregation begin searching for the needed props as early as August to ensure that everything is just right for viewers.

Children spent up to an hour and a half with Santa

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – Children got long-lived, personal time with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Kingman Parks and Recreation Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 7. The Breakfast with Santa Event used to take place annually at the old Golden Coral until the restaurant closed earlier this year. Kingman Parks and Recreation held the breakfast at the Parks and Rec community center.

Each ticket cost $10, and for four people, the cost was $35. Guests were fed breakfast buffet-style, and sponsors such as Dunkin Donuts, Smiths, and Starbucks donated breakfast items to the event.

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New homeless service will be mobile

21st Annual Free Community Dinner slated

Boom Box Parade; A Bullhead tradition

Hundreds turn out for Holly Jolly Christmas Bazaar

Weekend of festive fun kicks up Havasu holiday spirits

Children spent up to an hour and a half with Santa

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