Who says fireworks are only meant for the 4th of July and New Year's Eve?  They are used to celebrate anytime.  Sure, it's November.  But that doesn't mean a Lake Havasu community light show in the night sky shouldn't happen.  The Lake Havasu Desert Fireworks Shootout 2015 takes place at the Havasu 95 Speedway this weekend.  Everyone's invited to the pyrotechnical display.What: Lake Havasu Desert Fireworks Shootout 2015 Where: Havasu 95 Speedway, SARA Park When: Nov 13 & 14, 2015 6pm to 10pm Cost: $5 to watch (kids 12 & under are free), Shooter's Fee - $60 in advance, $75 at the gate Contact: Dave Glass, Round Eyes Fireworks (928) 706-8850 or via emailLake Havasu Desert Fireworks Shootout 2015The miles of open land and clear desert skies provide the perfect backdrop for Lake Havasu Dese... 11/11/2015

All you beer hounds listen up.  Oktoberfest may be in the books for 2015, but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate all things "hoppy".  Visit the Rotary Park Ball Fields this Sunday for the 2015 Lake Havasu Chillin N Swillin Beer Festival.What: 2015 Lake Havasu Chillin N Swillin Beer Festival Where: Rotary Park Ball Fields When: Saturday, November 7th 2pm to 6pm Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door (Designated Driver's Discounted Price: $10) Contact: Gina Gutierrez, Event Chairperson (928) 486-72862015 Lake Havasu Chillin N Swillin Beer FestivalYou don't have to be an expert to enjoy the 2015 Lake Havasu Chillin N Swillin Beer Festival.  Have you never really found a taste for the stuff?  Come to the festival to learn all about what goes into creating a fine brew.  Let the pros help y... 11/04/2015

Can you believe that Halloween is only three days away?  Our Havasu community isn't going to wait til then to enjoy the holiday, though.  This weekend, Havasu Halloween 2015 celebrations are a scary good time for everyone.Havasu Halloween 2015 CelebrationsWhat: Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest Where: Site 5, The Island When: Thurs, Oct 29th 4pm Cost: FREE Contact: Kathy Weydig, Tech Diving Ltd (928) 855-9400 or via emailYes, you read that right.  One of the Havasu Halloween 2015 celebrations takes place underwater.  Where else can you combine a love of scuba diving with Halloween?  Drivers bring pumpkins with them.  Then, they hit the water, go below and start carving away.  This can be especially difficult considering how buoyant pumpkins can be.  Cut the top off, scoop it out and yo... 10/28/2015

Next weekend is for trick-or-treating in our Havasu community.  This weekend is for hot rods and cool rides.  That's because the 2015 Lake Havasu Rods and Relics Run to the Sun is in town.What: 2015 Lake Havasu Rods and Relics Run to the Sun Where: Bridgewater Links Golf Course (1477 Queens Bay) When: October 21-25, 2015 Cost: FREE Admission Oct 21 & 22, $8 per day, $12 for 2 Day Pass (Fri/Sat only) Contact: Mike White, Rods & Relics (928) 855-0933 or via email2015 Lake Havasu Rods and Relics Run to the SunYou don't have to actually wait for the weekend, though.  The 2015 Lake Havasu Rods and Relics Run to the Sun kicks things off with a dinner and dancing tonight.  From 5pm to 7pm, guests will dine on fabulous food at the London Bridge Resort Convention Center.  Tickets include two mea... 10/21/2015

 Check out this condo located in the Wonderful Vista Del Sol community. Walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and more. Friendly complex with heated pool and spa, covered patios, gas bbq's and elevators. Secure garage with reserved parking space, automatic door opener and elevator access. Great unit is nice and bright and comes fully furnished. Enjoy your coffee on your private balcony. Large bedroom, great kitchen, inside laundry and 2 bathrooms. This unit is move in ready. Just bring your toothbrush. Don't wait, this one will go fast. 10/21/2015

Have you made plans for this weekend yet?  The weatherman predicts temperatures in the upper 80's here in our Havasu community.  It's pretty easy to see why there is some Lake Havasu outdoor fun for everyone this weekend.  So many things to choose from.  So little time to do them in.  Such a nice problem to have!Lake Havasu Outdoor Fun for EveryoneWhat: Monster Bash Charity Poker Run Where: Nautical Beachfront Resort (1000 McCulloch Blvd) When: Oct 16 & 17 Cost: $250 per entry Contact: Jim Nichols, Lake Racer LLC (602) 578-5975 or via emailThe Lake Havasu outdoor fun for everyone starts off with a poker run, naturally.  On Friday and Saturday, the Nautical Beachfront Resort plays host to this fun Monster Bash.  Stop in at Black Meadow Landing, Crazy Horse Station, Havasu Landing, Havasu... 10/14/2015

This 4 bed, 3 bath home is one you should definately look at! 17,00 square feet, attached garage, and RV garage, as well as a pool! Newer A/C unit open floor plan. Split bedrooms. Bring your highest and best offer today. Cash Only Sale Take a look at the listing here!     10/12/2015

As the weather cools off, the fun heats up here in our Lake Havasu community!  Are you planning on watching the competitors of the IJSBA World Finals as they wrap up their racing this weekend?  Take a break from the lake.  Head inland to the 2015 Lake Havasu Extreme Machines on display on Main St this Saturday, October 10th.2015 Lake Havasu Extreme MachinesWhat: 2015 Lake Havasu Extreme Machines Where: McCulloch Blvd from Smoketree to Mulberry When: Saturday, October 10th 8am to 6pm Cost: FREE Contact: Darrin Davidson (928) 486-7393 or via emailLake Havasu lets you have fun on the land, water or air.  While racers compete on the lake, the 2015 Lake Havasu Extreme Machines are taking over the land.  Radio Central will be hosting this fun, high octane event.  Main St will be closed to aut... 10/07/2015

Did you know that you can keep a pumpkin fresh for several months?  It's true!  Of course, you can't carve it.  As soon as a pumpkin's skin is cut into, it will only last a matter of days.  And you must store it between 50 and 55F.  So, bypass those grocery chains.  Hit up one of the local 2015 Reno Sparks Pumpkin Patches instead.  They are now open and ready for your business.2015 Reno Sparks Pumpkin PatchesWhere: Andelin Family Farm (8100 Pyramid Way, Sparks) When: Tues thru Thurs 10am to 3pm, Fri & Sat 10am to 6pm, Closed Sun & Mon Cost: $7 per person (under 1 yr old is FREE), $12 per person for pumpkin patch & corn maze Contact: Andelin Family Farm (775) 530-8032One of the most fun 2015 Reno Sparks pumpkin patches can be found at Andelin Family Farm.  Here, you can pick you own pump... 10/05/2015

As you know, our Lake Havasu community was built around the lake lifestyle.  When it comes down to it, the lake tends to be the biggest focus of events in our city.  Temperatures are still in the triple digits and it's almost October.  It makes sense that people will be heading down to the lake to cool off.  Luckily, there's going to be a Lake Havasu watersports fiesta going on this weekend.  That's because both the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Races and the IJSBA World Finals are going to be going on!Lake Havasu Watersports FiestaWhat: Lucas Oil Drag Boat Races Where: Rotary Community Park When: October 2nd to 4th Cost: $10 Fri, $25 Sat, $20 Sun, $50/weekend, Teens $5 discount, Pre-Teen free w/paid adult Contact: Franki Buckman, Lucas Oil (602) 300-5422 or via emailThe Lake Havasu watersports f... 09/30/2015

3327 ARNOLD PALMER  Luxury Custom home, Former Homes by Steve Anderson model. Entertainers dream, this tuscan style home features an open floor plan with a gourmet kitchen including a massive breakfast bar and cooking/prep island. Upgraded stainless steel appliances, cherry wood cabinets, wood floors, granite counter tops other features include pella windows, custom wood shutters a lush master suite. Energy efficient 2 speed zoned A/C units. Pebble tech pool and spa. Paver Driveway and MORE! Come see this house now it will not last long! Contact The COLLINS TEAM to schedule your viewing.   09/25/2015

It's that time of year again, folks.  The 2015 Lake Havasu Great Pineapple Race sails away tomorrow.  It's a little late to get a team together to join in on the racing.  However, visitors and residents of our great Havasu community are more than welcome to come out and cheer the teams on to victory.What: 2015 Lake Havasu Great Pineapple Race Where: London Bridge State Beach, The Island/Bridgewater Channel When: Thursday, Sept 24th 4pm to 7pm Cost: FREE to watch and cheer Contact: Lake Havasu Hospitality Association, Mary (310) 892-4668 or Christine (928) 412-1283 or via email2015 Lake Havasu Great Pineapple RaceThe 2015 Lake Havasu Great Pineapple Race is unlike anything you've ever seen before.  The competition is made up of five person teams dressed up in tribal costume.  If clothes ... 09/23/2015

2974 Chemehuevi Blvd  Immaculate split 3 bedroom home located just minutes from town. With the open floor plan, high ceilings, two tone paint throughout, 18" tiles, and carpet in the bedrooms, you have a very cozy feeling. Check out the lake view from your front courtyard. Backyard has plenty of room to add a pool, the 6' block wall is already there! RV Parking on the side.   09/19/2015

The Western Arizona REALTOR® Data Exchange (WARDEX) has released its August 2015 Lake Havasu Home Sales Report.  This was the highest total August sales in the last five years.  Year over year prices are also slightly up.  Here is what you need to know.August 2015 Lake Havasu Home Sales ReportTotal Sales - A total of 134 Lake Havasu single-family homes were sold in August 2015.  That was a 16.5% increase from the same time last year.  It was also a 9.5% decrease from July 2015.  However, our Lake Havasu community normally experiences a drop in sales between July and August every year.  Our total year-to-date sales of 1226 is 16.8% higher than last year's sales through August.Prices - Here is what Buyers will want to know.  The average sale price of a Lake Havasu single-family home in Au... 09/16/2015

The summer is just about over here in our Havasu community.  You know what that means, right?  It's time for the 2015 Lake Havasu City Color Your Sole 5K.  Walk it.  Run it.  Skip it.  Dance it.  It doesn't matter how you get to the finish line as long as you finish!What: 2015 Lake Havasu City Color Your Sole 5K Where: Rotary Community Park When: Saturday, September 12th 8am to 12pm Cost: $40 per person, $35 pp for groups of 4 or more, $25 for students (ages 12-17), $10 for kids 11 & under Contact: Lacey or Jeni, Havasu Chamber of Commerce (928) 855-4115 or via email2015 Lake Havasu City Color Your Sole 5KThe 2015 Lake Havasu City Color Your Sole 5K marks the third year in a row that the Havasu Chamber of Commerce has hosted this colorful 5K.  Sure, you'll start out sparkling clean.  Bu... 09/09/2015

This Monday is Labor Day.  Our Lake Havasu community will swell up even bigger than normal.  That is because people from all over the country want to dip their toes in our warm lake waters before summer ends.  I thought that this would be the perfect time to impart some Lake Havasu Labor Day 2015 Water Safety Tips courtesy of AZ Central.com. Lake Havasu Labor Day 2015 Water Safety TipsLife Jackets - One of the most important Lake Havasu Labor Day 2015 Water Safety Tips I can give you is wear a life jacket.  It doesn't matter how great of a swimmer you are, you should always wear one.  If something happens and your boat tips over, you may get bumped on the head.  Your life jacket will make sure you get back up to the surface of the water, even if you're unconscious.  And make sure that i... 09/02/2015

Do you watch "America's Got Talent"?  Do you think to yourself, "I can do that"?  Then you might want to sign up for the 2015 Havasu Hav U Got Talent Auditions at The Refuge.  They are looking for talented people in our Lake Havasu community to compete in this one-of-a-kind competition.What: 2015 Havasu Hav U Got Talent Auditions Where: The Refuge Country Club (3275 N Latrobe Dr) When: Aug 27th, Sept 3 & Sept 24 6pm Cost: $25 Entry Fee, $10 Competitor Fee, FREE for spectators Contact: Alicia or Billy, The Refuge Country Club (928) 764-1404 or via email2015 Havasu Hav U Got Talent AuditionsThe Refuge is hosting their 2015 Havasu Hav U Got Talent auditions on three separate occasions: August 27th, September 3rd and September 24th.  Each contestant will be asked to perform up to five minut... 08/26/2015

Water safety is very important here in our Lake Havasu community.  Every year, we hear about people getting seriously injured or worse because they didn't take proper safety precautions.  Life jackets are a big part of that.  Kids tend to outgrow their life jackets year after year.  The 2015 Lake Havasu Life Jacket Exchange program, Wear it Colorado, allows parents to exchange last year's life jacket for a new one. What: Wear it Colorado Life Jacket Exchange Where: London Bridge Beach Park Stage When: Saturday, August 22nd 10am to 12pm (or while supplies last) Contact: Tom Gray, Lake Havasu City via email 2015 Lake Havasu Life Jacket ExchangeEveryone wants to make sure their kids are safe out on the lake.  That is why we insist that they wear life jackets.  You never know when you may n... 08/19/2015

The Colorado River Building Industry Association is about more than just construction.  They like to give back to the communities that they serve, such as our Havasu community.  How do they do that?  Through events like the upcoming 2015 Lake Havasu CRBIA Charity Bowling Tournament.What: 2015 Lake Havasu CRBIA Charity Bowling TournamentWhere: Havasu Lanes (2134 McCulloch Blvd)When: Saturday, August 22 10amCost: $30 per personContact: Lisa Theophilus, CRBIA (928) 453-7755 or via email2015 Lake Havasu CRBIA Charity Bowling TournamentThe theme of the 2015 Lake Havasu CRBIA Charity Bowling Tournament is "Cowpoke".  So, dress up in your favorite cowboy gear.  You could win $25 if it is judged the best.  Of course, you will have to swap out your boots for bowling shoes.  But, that is really f... 08/12/2015

The Lake Havasu London Bridge Days Committee needs your input.  It takes a village to put London Bridge Days together each year.  It's a great place to advertise your business, group or organization to the Havasu community, too.  Are you interested?What: Lake Havasu London Bridge Days Committee Meeting Where: Aquatic Center Rm 153/154 When: Friday, August 28th 9am Contact: Janice Brown, LHC Community Services (928) 453-8686 ext 4423Lake Havasu London Bridge Days CommitteeThe Lake Havasu London Bridge Days Committee will be meeting on Friday, August 28th.  London Bridge Days kick off on October 17th.  Are you part of a group or organization that plans on hosting any special events during London Bridge Days?  Would you like to have your name and event added to the official London Bridge D... 08/05/2015