Happy weekend, Mohave County! In today’s happening-today edition: New fire station, Billy Joel tribute, and dive-in movie night + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Expanding emergency coverage: Lake Havasu City will break ground July 8 on Fire Station 7, serving the southeastern foothills near McCulloch Boulevard North and Sloop Drive, expanding coverage toward a seven-station footprint -- see the new fire station.
Decades of live music: Billy Joel tribute All Key’d Up will bring iconic hits to Kingman’s Beale Street Theater on June 26, promising the raw energy and charisma of Joel’s live shows across decades -- see the Billy Joel tribute.
Lake rental rules under review: New short-term boat rentals have raised insurance and safety concerns. Rep. Leo Biasiucci filed HB 2398 to require coverage, with 2025 collisions highest at Lake Havasu and Bullhead City -- review the boat rental rules.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Range time upgrade: Dial in your swing at Laughlin Ranch Golf Club’s driving range with those Black Mountains views that make even mishits feel zen, then keep it local with a post-bucket bite at the Ranch Bar and Grill or a spa reset. Perfect quick fix for Bullhead stress.
Neighborhood staycation vibes: Riverview RV Resort Owners is a 55+ gated community in Bullhead City with a 9 hole par 3 course, two heated pools with spas, tennis and pickleball, plus a clubhouse for workouts, billiards, and crafts. Basically, a mini resort vibe without leaving the neighborhood.
Local steak night idea: Craving an easy win after work or a round, The Ranch Bar and Grill | Laughlin Ranch dishes out legit steaks, burgers, and pizzas alongside classic cocktails in a relaxed clubhouse vibe locals actually use. Zero fuss, just solid food and friendly energy when you want to keep it close to home.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚗 Perkins Bullhead City Pre-Car Show Cruise-In @ Perkins Restaurant & Bakery | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Think you know your way around a carb, a coffee, and a good yarn? Perkins in Bullhead City on Highway 95 hosts the pre-show cruise-in, a laid-back Saturday morning mingle of chrome, caffeine, and locals swapping tales under that reliable desert sunrise.
🥕 Kingman Farmers Market @ Thunder-Rode Motorcycle Accessories | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – If your fridge is judging you for last week’s lettuce, the Kingman Farmers Market is the reset. Free to attend, free for vendors, and stacked with just-picked produce, local treats, and neighborly banter, it’s that small-town tonic you actually look forward to.
🐶 PetSmart Adoption Event @ PetSmart Kingman | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Whether your last cat was “the last one,” or your sofa needs a supervisor, Feral Cat Warriors bring adoptable cats to Kingman PetSmart every Saturday, 11 AM to 3 PM. Expect purr therapy, whisker consultations, and the kind of eye contact that rewrites your weekend.
🥊 Fundraiser Kickboxing and MMA Event @ Kingman Riot Mixed Martial Arts | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Take a break from yard work and catch an all-ages kickboxing and MMA exhibition at Riot MMA, with punches for a purpose. Ten bucks, plus whatever you toss in, support Caleb’s House, which provides housing for children affected by trafficking. Consider it cardio by proxy.
🎨 Dry Heat Band @ The Nautical Beachfront Resort (Lake Havasu City) | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – An afternoon at The Nautical means guitars, good vibes, and a little paint under your nails. Dry Heat Band rips rock from Alanis to Zeppelin while a live painter keeps pace, so you can sip, sway, and pretend this counts as supporting the arts.
🎬 Dive-In Movie Night: Captain America @ Ken Fovargue Park (Bullhead City) | Saturday (6/20) – Summer nights call for floating, not fighting traffic, so head to Bullhead City’s Community Pool for a free dive-in screening of Captain America. Swim, lounge, and let the kids burn energy while you enjoy desert air, starry skies, and a hero who respects pool noodles.
🎁 Fathers Day Youth Trip Fundraiser @ Desert Shores Community Baptist Church (Bullhead City) | Sunday (6/21) at 4:00 PM – Skip the grill and let Desert Shores Community Baptist Church handle Father’s Day with a Mexican dinner that actually funds something useful, the youth trip. Good food, neighbors you know by name, and the satisfaction of supporting the next car wash generation. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Mohave County report Weather forecastToday — High: 94°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 8 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 64. South wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 96°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 0%
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