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Native desert discussed at humanities presentation

LAKE HAVASU CITY – When was the last time you met a Native Arizonan? If it’s taking a while to remember, it’s probably because many of the residents of Arizona moved here from different towns. Journalist and photographer Gregory McNamee made a visit to Lake Havasu to share that writers especially, have been relocating to Arizona for decades. The Seeing the Desert with Gregory McNamee lecture took place on Thursday, April 4 at at the Lake Havasu City Library. The Arizona Humanities speaker  is currently a contributing editor for the Encyclopedia Britannica and a research fellow at the Southwest Center…

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Vehicle fire snuffed

KINGMAN – No one was injured in an April 10 property fire in Kingman. Fire Department personnel responded at 4:18 p.m. to the incident at the intersection of Pasadena Ave. and Adams St. “Three RV’s, cars, a Connex box and various debris were engulfed,” a news release said. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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BCSD to host parent communication workshop

BULLHEAD CITY – Knowing how to access a child’s grades and assignments, or being able to communicate with a teacher, are important tools for parents.  The Bullhead City School District (BCSD) will hold a free workshop for parents to understand how to use ParentVue, the District’s online portal with those capabilities. The workshop is Thursday, April 18, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  Signups and registration are open through Wednesday, April 10.  Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. at Coyote Canyon School, 1820 Lakeside Drive.  Refreshments (pizza, salad and beverages) will be free, and playground childcare will be available for children ages…

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Chillin’ on Beale

KINGMAN – Bring your car downtown for a fun time on Saturday, April 20. Classics, customs, creatives, motorcycles, EVs, you name it! Cruise on down to Beale Street for music, good food, and down-home Kingman atmosphere! Events begin at 3 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. April’s theme is Classic Car Kick-Off. Free and open to the public – vehicle spots open. Contact Gene Kirkham at 714-488-1843 for more information.

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No injuries in garage blaze

LAKE HAVASU CITY – No injuries are reported in a residential structure fire in Lake Havasu City. Fire Department personnel responded at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10 to the incident in the 2500 block of Tovar Lane. “The occupants discovered smoke in a motor home located in the garage and evacuated the residence,” a news release said. It said it took about 1 hour to bring the fire under control and its cause is under investigation.

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Audrey Gee takes home top prize from 4th Annual Flash Film Festival

MOHAVE COUNTY – Audrey Gee and her short drama film Dear Starlings won the $500 grand prize at the Mohave Community College Bullhead City Student Arts Club’s 4th Annual Flash Film Festival. The Flash Film Festival was created by the Arts Club to bring local video and filmmakers together, spark more interest in the craft and highlight video and filmmaking in northwestern Arizona. The festival continues to grow with each year as an increasing number of films are submitted by MCC students, staff and community members.  The winners of the festival categories are listed below, along with links to their…

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