Lake Havasu City, AZ - As the weather warms up and the days grow longer, Lake Havasu City is preparing for a jam-packed month of events in May 2024. From cultural celebrations and tribute concerts to sports tournaments and family-friendly activities, there's something...
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Bullhead City offers diverse mix of events and activities in May 2024
BULLHEAD CITY — The month of May 2024 is shaping up to be a bustling time in Bullhead City, with an extensive array of events and activities to cater to diverse interests. From educational workshops and live entertainment to outdoor adventures and community...
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CHLORIDE — Before the weather gets hot Chloride's folks will fill their yards with goodies of all kinds during the All Town Yard Sale. You will find an assortment of antiques, collectibles, and other bargains you can't pass up. This semi-annual event is set for...
Veterans Poker Run motorcycle event to raise money for military vets
Helping military veterans in need in the tri-state area is the goal of a scenic 80-mile round-trip motorcycle ride through the Colorado River valley on April 27 as the Veterans Poker Run returns for its tenth year during Larry Topping’s Mayhem Motorcycle Rally, April 25-28. Entrants have a chance to win prizes by collecting playing cards for a poker hand along the way, with all proceeds from the event benefiting River Fund Inc.’s Veterans Assistance Fund, helping military veterans in need in the Colorado River region.
Bullhead City Senior Campus March Activities
The Bullhead City Senior Campus provides a wide variety of activities for active adults 50 years of age and older. The Senior Campus is located at 2275 Trane Road between Bullhead City Hall and Ken Forvargue Park. Visitors will meet new friends and share in an assortment of fun activities by attending the events found below. Continental breakfast is available from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. for just $2. For those not interested in breakfast, coffee, tea, or juice may be purchased separately during the same time for only $1. A congregate lunch is available to those 60-plus years old from 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. daily with a suggested donation of $3.
‘The Great Duck Pluck’ slated April 13 as fundraiser for River Fund Food Truck Frendzy, children’s coloring contest included in event at Bullhead Community Park
Thousands of little yellow rubber duckies will fill the swimming area at Bullhead Community Park on April 13 as River Fund, Inc., kicks off its newly re-named “Great Duck Pluck” fundraiser. The public can participate in the event for a chance to win prizes and help River Fund continue its mission to assist local individuals and families facing crisis or emergency situations by adopting one or many ducks.
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Delicious simplicity for winter nights butternut squash barley soup
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Table Top Events makes debut in Havasu
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