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London Bridge Festival of Lights sees 29th season

Pam Wanner1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – You know it’s officially the Christmas season in Lake Havasu when The London Bridge Resort lights up the lake at the 29th Annual Festival of Lights. The yearly festival of lights display launched on Friday, November 29.

For over 25 years, volunteer swimmers traditionally take to the challenging and chilly swim race throughout the channel. Participating swimmers gathered at the docks of the Heat Hotel at 5 p.m. to dive in for the hour-long swim to the London Bridge.

Many came out to see who would be this year’s winner at flipping the switch that lights up the season.

Art Guild hosts Holiday Shoppe

Pam Wanner1 year ago1 year ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Havasu Art Guild will be spreading their artistic holiday cheer once more this weekend at their annual Holiday Shoppe event. Formed in 1978, the art guild’s mission is to encourage the community and individuals to develop an interest in the creative arts and crafts.

The nonprofit continuously supports the endeavors of local artists by showcasing their work at community events. The organization maintains that you don’t have to be an artist to join the club, as they welcome everyone wanting to explore their creative side.

Lake Havasu celebrates Thanksgiving

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LAKE HAVASU CITY – Two Lake Havasu organizations got all geared up for the upcoming Thanksgiving season. Living Word Church hosted their annual Community Thanksgiving service while the Dementia Connection of Havasu, had a Thanksgiving gathering for the elderly.

Living Word’s Words Community Thanksgiving Service took place on Wednesday, November 20th at 6:30pm and Dementia Connection of Lake Havasu’s holiday event was on Thursday, November 21 at 10 a.m. at Mount Olive Church.

Havasu man wins annual wildlife photo contest

Pam Wanner1 year ago1 year ago1 mins

PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department is excited to announce the winners of its annual wildlife photo contest.

The 12 winning photographs are included in the full-size 2025 wildlife calendar that is published in the November-December 2024 issue of Arizona Wildlife Views magazine. Subscriptions ordered through Dec. 31, 2024, will receive the calendar issue, while supplies last, and also get free issue(s) added to the order. The calendar also will be sold at all Arizona Game and Fish offices for $3 starting in mid-November. For more on the Arizona Wildlife Views magazine, click here.

New Cancer Care Resource hosts first charity fashion show

Pam Wanner1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Cancer Care Resource launched their first New Beginnings Fashion Show fundraiser of the year last week. The cancer awareness nonprofit’s fashion show took place on Wednesday, November 13 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the London Bridge Convention Center.

Formally affiliated with the Havasu Community Health Foundation, Cancer Care Resource now operates under the Heidi Edwards Cooking for Cancer Foundation. The Cooking for Cancer foundation was founded by Edwards, a cancer patient who came up with the unique idea to start a cancer nonprofit using cuisine themed fundraisers.

Fatal traffic crash under investigation

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LAKE HAVASU CITY – Investigators believe a local resident suffered an unknown medical event before crashing the vehicle he was operating in Lake Havasu City on Oct. 30.

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London Bridge Festival of Lights sees 29th season

Art Guild hosts Holiday Shoppe

Lake Havasu celebrates Thanksgiving

Havasu man wins annual wildlife photo contest

New Cancer Care Resource hosts first charity fashion show

Fatal traffic crash under investigation

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