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Hello Lake Havasu! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Jimmy Buffett tribute, bluegrass on the beach, and a bighorn BBQ competition + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Connect with city leadership: Coffee with Mayor Cal Sheehy and City Manager Jess Knudson is set for Friday, March 27, in Council Chambers. Expect project updates and a chance to ask questions — see when and where.

Help shape local water planning: The City of Kingman and Mohave County, partnering with Arizona State University, seek input on rural groundwater. A survey is open, with a drawing for six $25 Amazon gift cards — see how to get involved.

Ensure your wishes are honored: Published February 17, a HelloNation article by Lake Havasu’s Naomi Bradbury Marchand explains who can make deathcare decisions in Arizona and why clear health care directives matter for unmarried partners — see how to document your wishes.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Sing along at Jimmy Buffett tribute
• Explore new hobbies at free youth event
• Celebrate the 2nd Annual MX Bomber contest
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.

From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.

As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.

🫶 We got your back

Weeknight tapas, sorted: Cha-Bones keeps weeknights lively with a deep tapas lineup: Brie, Apple & Pecan Flatilla, arancini, mussels, plus a martini list that pairs a little too well. Perfect for sharing, a few plates add up to a midweek win.

Ready to paddle? Southwest Outfitters stocks a deep lineup of kayaks and SUPs, plus repairs, rack installs, and on-the-water demos, so you spend more time gliding and less time fiddling. They also host friendly monthly kayak tournaments if you want to add a little competition to your weekend.

Make it a movie night: Movies Havasu keeps it local and easy with quick parking, comfy recliners, and popcorn you swear you’ll share but won’t. Fresh picks make weeknights feel like a big-screen reset. No overthinking required… just an easy escape.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🎻 Bluegrass On The Beach @ Lake Havasu State Park | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – Grab your lawn chair and head to Lake Havasu’s shoreline the first weekend of March for Bluegrass on the Beach. Three days of top-tier pickin’, workshops, good grub, and craft vendors, plus jamming all week, chair-staking rituals, and enough toe tapping to count as cardio.

🥎 Havasu Girls Softball Opening Day @ Rotary Park Lake Havasu | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Opening Day at the Havasu softball fields means team photos, footraces and throwing contests, and medals for the top three in each division. Expect a 50/50 raffle, a snack bar that knows its crowd, music, and games. Bring sunscreen, lawn chairs, and your loudest cheer.

🗺 Treasure Hunt Sunday Swap Meet @ London Bridge Swap Meet | Sunday (3/8) at 8:45 AM – Sundays are for treasure hunting at the London Bridge Swap Meet, where vintage finds, fresh produce, and glorious oddities mingle with neighborly haggling. Think tools, décor, and stories you did not expect, plus people-watching under the Havasu sun. Show up early, leave smug, repeat weekly.

🔥 Smokin’ in the Sand @ Havasu Riviera Marina | Friday (3/13) at 12:00 PM – Lake Havasu finally gets a legit BBQ throwdown at the Riviera Marina, a 4-meat showdown with a $5,000 purse, People’s Choice tastings, and a dessert and appetizer kickoff party. Bring your appetite, your opinions on brisket, and maybe stretchy pants for that lake-breeze stroll.

🏊 2026 Cal Tri Lake Havasu @ Lake Havasu State Park | Sunday (3/15) at 8:30 AM – New this year, Cal Tri brings a choose-your-own-adventure race to Lake Havasu, with 18 Olympic, Sprint, and Youth options to swim, bike, run, or skip one, because knees. Wetsuit legal water, London Bridge views, and post-race roaming in Sara Park and Lake Havasu State Park.

🏠 Main Street Commons Home Show @ The KAWS | Friday (3/27) at 10:00 AM – Take a lap through Main Street Commons for the Home Show, a two-day outdoor browse of clever upgrades, backyard dreams, and local pros who actually call you back. Stroll, sip something cold, pretend you know travertine from terrazzo, then steal ideas, guilt free.

🍖 Q’s & Brew’s Bighorn BBQ Competition @ London Bridge Beach Park | Friday (3/27) at 6:00 PM – Give your grill the weekend off and hit London Bridge Beach for the Bighorn BBQ Competition, all smoke, brews, and views. Championship teams, People’s Choice bites, Crosscutt on Saturday, lawn games, free and family friendly, with proceeds helping Hospice of Havasu and Mohave College.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Lake Havasu report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 84°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 1 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 73°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 7 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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Cutting-edge design meets foothill adventure in a custom build with a 75-foot, climate-controlled double RV garage featuring epoxy floors, hookups, auto openers, and a half bath. A private yard showcases a heated pool, elevated spa, and sunrise-ready covered patio. Inside, a vaulted great room, CAFE-equipped island kitchen, and luxe primary suite deliver comfort. Completion is scheduled for mid March 2026.

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