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Grace Lutheran Church observes 60th anniversary

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Grace Lutheran Church in Kingman is celebrating its 60th anniversary on October 13, at a 9 a.m. worship service. Following the service, there will be a fellowship gathering to share history, stories, guest speakers and, of course, food.

The church first gathered in March of 1963 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, later moving to the Van Marter Mortuary Hall. Grace Lutheran was formally organized in March of 1964 with the Rev. Arthur Mees serving as Pastor.

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Housing event offers free assistance

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – WACOG will host a housing programs event on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and will be held at the Mohave County Community Services Mezanine Room, 700 W. Beale St.

Whether you wish to purchase a home, acquire down payment assistance, or repair your home WACOG can help. Programs available include the USDA 502 Direct Loan, USDA 504 Housing Repair Loan, and Down Payment Assistance.

20th Annual Alpaca Farm Days

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

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.

Sasquatch Hunt in on

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

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.

2nd Annual Kingman Comic Con

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

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!

Kingman’s I Love Route 66 Fest returns October 11, 12

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The Kingman Route 66 Fest returns October 11 and 12, beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 11, and 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 12. It closes each day at 9 p.m. Route 66 (Andy Devine Avenue) will have a hard closure between Fairgrounds Boulevard and Harrison Street starting on Friday, October 11 at 8 a.m. and will reopen on Sunday, October 13 at 12 a.m. A detour route will be in place to guide motorists around the closure.

The festival celebrates all things Route 66 from classic cars to road trip music and street art to food truck fare.

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Grace Lutheran Church observes 60th anniversary

Housing event offers free assistance

20th Annual Alpaca Farm Days

Sasquatch Hunt in on

2nd Annual Kingman Comic Con

Kingman’s I Love Route 66 Fest returns October 11, 12

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