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‘Tip a Cop’ will support Special Olympics

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department will be spending a few hours at one of our local grocery stores to help raise money for Special Olympics Arizona. The beginning of the Special Olympics program was founded by American Philanthropist Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1962.

Shriver created summer day camps at her Maryland home for adults and children with intellectual disabilities. The camps highlighted the athlete’s capabilities with sports and physical activities.

Her idea soared, and by 1968, the first International Special Olympics was at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL.

Patriotic nonprofit offers after school program to students

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – From preschool through high school graduation, schools all over the United States have developed clubs, activities, and programs outside of classroom curriculums. Everything from athletics, music, drama clubs, and student government, are normally the extracurricular activities to ensure that students can build character and become well rounded individuals.

But what about American Patriotism? In 2010, Lake Havasu residents Diane Klostermeier and Bill McMahon, took the initiative to create Patriotic Americans for Constitutional Education (PACE)

Havasu Pioneers remember Hussongs’ historic nightlife

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago6 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – If you put yourself in a time machine in Lake Havasu City dating back to about 45 years ago, the town may look a little unrecognizable to the newer residents. Rather than making a stop at the Aquatic Center for a swim, the lake was the swimming pool and aside from the bowling alley, the drive-in movie theater, and having only one video arcade, there really was not much of a nightlife. It wasn’t until the opening of the historically famous restaurant bar and nightclub, Hussongs, that residents finally had something to look forward to on the weekends.

Teacher appreciation night hosted by nonprofit

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – In honor of K12 Foundation’s Teacher Appreciation Day, the nonprofit hosted a special casino themed event to give our local teachers some well-deserved recognition. This year’s annual celebration took place on Thursday, September 12 at London Bridge’s Convention Center. For almost two decades, the nonprofit group has made it their responsibility to develop strong relationships with organizations and businesses to increase funding for school activities and projects. For almost two decades, the nonprofit group has made it their responsibility to develop strong relationships with organizations and businesses to increase funding for school activities and projects.

WACOG to host play day for seniors

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG), will be hosting a Reach Out and Play event with the seniors of our community. WACOG is a charitable organization dedicated to empowering communities through their various programs.

WACOG’s programs provide assistance for children, healthcare, housing support, and senior outreach. Next week, the organization will be partnering up with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

Vintage tea parties hosted by London Bridge Resort

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu’s London Bridge Resort has all sorts of unique ongoing events and activities scheduled to kick up for the fall season. The resort holds classes where people can make their own custom western styled hat, take a tour bus to the Oatman, or simply attend their weekly tea parties.

The resort held their first Afternoon Tea party of the month on Wednesday, September 11 at 3 p.m. inside the venue’s Sunset Room. Hosted by the resort’s own “Director of Fun” Joelle Dickinson

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‘Tip a Cop’ will support Special Olympics

Patriotic nonprofit offers after school program to students

Havasu Pioneers remember Hussongs’ historic nightlife

Teacher appreciation night hosted by nonprofit

WACOG to host play day for seniors

Vintage tea parties hosted by London Bridge Resort

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