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Hey Lake Havasu, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Arizona’s hidden desert oasis, a Phil Collins and Genesis tribute, and a restorative sound bath + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Arizona’s hidden desert oasis: Seeking a peaceful beach close to home? Cattail Cove State Park, 15 miles south of Lake Havasu City, offers Colorado River shoreline, palm shade, clear freshwater, and RV camping — explore amenities and camping options.

Greater access to critical care: Air Methods added a second TriState CareFlight base in Fort Mohave, expanding coverage along the Colorado River. The move aims to speed response times for growing communities near Lake Havasu — get all the details.

Where your nest egg lasts: A recent article highlights nine Arizona cities where you can retire on $1,750 a month or less, including Kingman for easy Grand Canyon getaways and quick drives to Lake Havasu — explore nine affordable Arizona cities.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• The OGs rock every decade
• Journey inward with restorative sound bath
• Relive Phil Collins and Genesis classics

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Craving a legit sub?

Born’s Best Sandwiches does subs right with quality ingredients and classics like the Italian, club, and meatball, plus a painless build-your-own for picky eaters. It’s a reliable midweek lunch when you want something that tastes like, well, lunch.

Quick lake escape: Lake Havasu State Park is an easy midweek reset. Hit the sandy shoreline for a quick dip, cruise the Mohave Sunset Trail, then wander the Arroyo-Camino Interpretive Garden for a pocket-size desert safari. Low effort, high vibes, all right in town.

Retro treasure hunt: If your inner 8-year-old needs a morale boost, Flashback Toys & Collectibles delivers with nostalgic figures, quirky memorabilia, and vintage games, a low-stakes way to spark dopamine after work. Fresh finds roll in often, so surprises await; you never quite know what will surface here.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🎲 Kokomo Bingo Battle Royale @ Kokomo Beach Club (Lake Havasu City) | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:00 PM – Skip the midweek doomscroll and hit Kokomo’s Bingo Battle Royale, a fast-paced, free-to-play brawl where numbers fly, prizes come from local favorites, and the trash talk stays friendly. Grab your crew on Wednesday nights, chase bragging rights, and call it quality time.

🏜 Desert Trio @ Lighthouse Lounge (Lake Havasu City) | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – An acoustic offshoot of our own Desert Blokes, Desert Trio channels that sweet 90s MTV Unplugged mood with originals and stripped-down takes on Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Alice In Chains, and more. It is the sing-along you actually remember, zero cover, maximum flannel.

🛍 Havasu Spring Craft & Vendor Show @ Main Street Commons (Lake Havasu City) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – If your shelves are begging for something not from a big box, hit the new Mainstreet Commons on McCulloch for the Havasu Spring Craft & Vendor Show. Free to stroll, rich in candles, quilts, carvings, and neighbor-made finds. Consider it retail therapy, minus the guilt.

🎸 The Scott Perry Band @ Lighthouse Lounge (Lake Havasu City) | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Havasu’s own Scott Perry Band serves up desert-fueled country rock with grit, soul, and just enough chaos to keep you grinning. Think twang meets barroom rock meets your teenager’s playlist, unpredictable in the best way. No cover, so save the cash for post-show tacos.

😎 The OGs @ Lighthouse Lounge (Lake Havasu City) | Thursday (3/19) at 7:00 PM – Lake Havasu’s newest band, The OGs, rips through everything from Neil Diamond and Bob Seger to Social Distortion and Shaboozey, proving mileage sounds great on a guitar. They’ll joke about needing readers, but the sound is loud, tight, anything but old, and there’s no cover.

🎶 Paige & The Overtones @ Lighthouse Lounge (Lake Havasu City) | Friday (3/20) at 7:00 PM – Trade your Netflix queue for some twang with Paige & The Overtones, a Vegas crew blending classic honky-tonk and modern outlaw grit. Led by The Angry Songbird, expect Hank-to-Dolly vibes, twangy guitars, country-rock covers, and heartfelt originals. No cover, real deal.

🎨 Hobbies not Habits @ Mohave College Community Education (Lake Havasu City) | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Round up the kids and grandkids for the annual Hobbies not Habits shindig, a free community bash built to trade screens for skills. Expect hands-on activities, games, workshops, and giveaway drawings, plus enough wholesome chaos to guarantee an early bedtime. Local, lively, free.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Lake Havasu report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 81°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 1%

Sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 2 to 8 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 2 to 7 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 86°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 86. North northeast wind 1 to 9 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 59. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

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Set in a desert lake community, this 3-bed, 2-bath retreat pairs vaulted ceilings and a granite kitchen with a primary suite featuring a walk-in closet and benched shower. A 50-foot-deep RV garage with 14-foot door and full-depth side parking handle the toys. Out back, a pool with spill pots, an above-ground jacuzzi, and covered patio create a backyard resort.

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