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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 Wanner2 years ago2 years 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.

New Cancer Care Resource hosts first charity fashion show

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years 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.

Fundraiser set to benefit kids with cancer

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LAKE HAVASU CITY – Motorcycle nonprofit Red Iron M/C Coyote Cares for Kids that will be hosting a fundraiser this weekend for families and children in need of their services.

Gold Star ceremony honored fallen military heroes

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LAKE HAVASU CITY – It was an especially moving evening for the military moms of Lake Havasu recently as the community honored the mothers of veterans who lost their children while serving this country.

The ceremony took place on Sunday, Sept. 29 at Wheeler Park. Gold Star Mothers Incorporated was created to keep the legacy alive of the fallen children who dedicated their time and service in the military.

The last day Sunday in September is when the mothers who have lost sons and daughters honor their children with a candlelight ceremony in remembrance of their bravery.

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DV Awareness Walk set in Havasu

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LAKE HAVASU CITY – Havasu Abuse Victims Education Network (HAVEN) Center will be bringing recognition for crisis victims with their 11th Annual “Save a Life” Domestic Violence Awareness Walk. HAVEN Provides services to victims and families in crisis at no cost. The organization works alongside various other like-minded organizations such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline, The Arizona Child and Family, Advocacy Network, Lake Havasu City, a many more charitable groups that give assistance to victims of abuse.

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London Bridge Festival of Lights sees 29th season

Art Guild hosts Holiday Shoppe

New Cancer Care Resource hosts first charity fashion show

Fundraiser set to benefit kids with cancer

Gold Star ceremony honored fallen military heroes

DV Awareness Walk set in Havasu

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