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Weekend of festive fun kicks up Havasu holiday spirits

Pam Wanner1 year ago1 year 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.

Lake Havasu City honors Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Pam Wanner1 year ago1 year ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City, in collaboration with the USS Arizona Relic Committee, led by Marine Corps League Detachment #757, invites the public to a heartfelt Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony scheduled this Saturday, December 7, at 10 a.m. located at London Bridge Beach Park, near the flagpoles. This event commemorates the 83rd Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day. It includes a short ceremony and viewing of the USS Arizona relic from 10 a.m. to noon.

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

Pam Wanner1 year ago1 year ago2 mins

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 Wanner2 years ago2 years 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.

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Weekend of festive fun kicks up Havasu holiday spirits

Lake Havasu City honors Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

London Bridge Festival of Lights sees 29th season

Art Guild hosts Holiday Shoppe

Lake Havasu celebrates Thanksgiving

Havasu man wins annual wildlife photo contest

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