LAKE HAVASU CITY – To facilitate improvements to city streets and intersections, the city is temporarily closing the intersection to through traffic at Swanson Avenue and Smoketree Avenue, from 5:00 a.m. Monday, March 30 through 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 31. Business access on Smoketree Avenue is maintained.

The public is requested to use caution, follow detour signs when traveling near the construction area, and use alternate routes accordingly. As always, your patience in dealing with these traffic impacts is appreciated.

Dates and construction activities may vary depending on weather and other unknown factors. For more information, contact Lake Havasu City at 928-855-3377.

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LAKE HAVASU CITY – In an effort to facilitate a safe and enjoyable Teen Break Event for the teens, volunteers and staff, the south end of Rotary Community Park parking lots, the all-inclusive playground, and the surrounding sidewalk paths are closed to the public, beginning Monday, March 16, at 8:00 a.m. through Thursday, March 19 at 5:00 p.m. During this time, the Tinnell Memorial Sports Park is closed to the public on Tuesday, March 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Registration is available at the Aquatic Center and will remain open throughout the event. Cost is $41. Event wristbands can be picked up at the Aquatic Center on Monday, March 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and beginning at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 17. Participants must be present with proof of grade in order to pick up their program wristband.

For more information, please contact the Recreation office at 928-453-8686.

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KINGMAN – City of Kingman Mayor Jen Miles and Council will present a proclamation designating the month of February, “African American History Month.” The council meeting is held at the Kingman City Complex, located at 310 N. Fourth St., beginning at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 21. The community is invited to attend, and help the city of Kingman recognize African American community members who have enriched our city.

“Educators, law enforcement, public employees, healthcare workers, business owners and thriving entrepreneurs have inspired growth, change and diversity in our community,” said Mayor Miles. “It gives me great pride to sign this proclamation the day after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, in recognition of his legacy.”

President Gerald Ford was the first president to recognize then-designated Black History Month, during the celebration of the United States Bicentennial. He urged Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history”.

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