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Location & Climate...... 2 City Community Profile...... 3-4 History...... 5-6 Education...... 7 Cultural Arts...... 8 Health Care...... 9-11 Welcome to Lake Havasu City, one of the most beautiful vacation Adult Living...... 12 Recreation...... 13-16 destinations and desirable places to relocate to in Arizona. Lighthouses...... 17 Golf...... 18 Lake Havasu came in to being in 1938 when Parker Dam was Day Trips...... 19-21 constructed on the Colorado River, providing a plentiful water Resources supply to residents, businesses, and many recreational activities. Upcoming Events...... 22-23 Restaurants...... 24-25 Lake Havasu is forty-five miles long with four hundred fifty Lake Havasu, Places of Worship...... 26 miles of scenic shoreline, making it an excellent place for the accessibility Organization & Clubs...... 26 most every type of water recreation. The city was established to the larger Important Numbers...... 27-28 in 1963 by Robert P. McCulloch as a self sufficient, metropolitan Advertisers Index...... 28 planned community, and was incorporated in 1978. Some of areas of Phoenix, the most beautiful scenery in Arizona can be found here. The Los Angeles mountains across the lake in California create a breathtaking and Las Vegas backdrop to this delightful city. Some of the most spectacular increase your options tremendously. Housing is booming and sunsets in the world can be viewed from Lake Havasu City. there is a home for most income levels. Numerous enjoyable day-trips are available via the many surrounding attractions that Arizona and nearby California and Nevada have to Personal Watercraft Capital of the World offer. Everyone from young families to retirees will feel at Lake Havasu has something to offer everyone. It has a first home in Lake Havasu. This guide will hopefully aid you as a class public school system, private schools and preschools, new resident of the area. We strive to include the information

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colleges and trade schools. Recreational facilities, beaches, parks, numerous golf courses, trails and a wide variety of restaurants provide entertainment and great food for the large volume of visitors and residents. Shopping in Lake Havasu City is also a treat. If you can’t find “it” in www.azrelocationguides.com Lake Havasu City Relocation Guide 2018-2019 1 Location & Climate

Lake Havasu City, receives about western limits of the Sonoran Desert. Lake Havasu City’s 3 inches of rain per year. The US elevation ranges from 450’ above sea level at the lake average is 37. Snowfall is normally shoreline to 1,500’ above sea level in the foothills. The Mohave 0 inches annually. The average Mountains rise to over 5,000’ in elevation just a few miles east U.S. city in the snow-belt gets of the community. about 25 inches of snow per

year. The number of days with Population Lake Havasu City is the major population center of southern any measurable precipitation is Mohave County. In 2014, the population was around 53,103 around 17. with a median resident age of about 50 years old. The U.S. On average, there are 290 sunny Census Bureau recorded the following population trends for days per year in Lake Havasu City, Lake Havasu City: Arizona. The July high is around 112 2010...... 52,527 degrees. The January low is about 45. Our comfort index, which 2000...... 41,938 is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 46 out of 100, 1990...... 24,363 where higher is more comfortable. The U.S. average comfort 1980...... 15,926 index is 44. The enjoyable, very moderate winter temperatures Lake Havasu City is home to many successful businesses. While averaging in the 70s to 80s during the day attract snowbirds tourism remains a major contributor to the economy of the from all over the country. community,there is an ever growing and diversified business Distance from Lake Havasu City to: base comprised of hundreds of thriving recreation, light Anaheim, CA...... 293 manufacturing, information, communication and service Bakersfield,CA...... 316 companies. Barstow, CA...... 189 High-performance boat and leisure craft manufacturers, Blyth,CA...... 98 service and call centers, and many light manufacturers Bullhead City, AZ...... 65 have found success in Lake Havasu. Flagstaff, AZ...... 206 Grand Canyon, AZ...... 236 Kingman, AZ...... 63 Las Vegas, NV...... 153 Laughlin, NV...... 68 Los Angeles, CA...... 300 Needles, CA...... 42 Oceanside, CA...... 338 Page, AZ...... 342 Palm Springs, CA...... 214 Parker, AZ...... 51 Phoenix, AZ...... 203 Prescott, AZ...... 205 San Diego, CA...... 366 San Francisco, CA...... 600 Lake Sedona, AZ...... 234 Havasu City Tucson, AZ...... 316 Wickenburg, AZ...... 149 Yuma, AZ...... 159

Lake Havasu City, Arizona, is located on the Colorado River on the eastern shore of Lake Havasu, near the western border of Arizona. It is located in the foothills of the Mohave Mountains in an area described as “lowland desert.” Lake Havasu City and the surrounding area are part of the northern and

Period of Record Monthly Climate Summary Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Average Max. Temperature (F) 67.5 71.6 79.8 88.1 98.0 107 111.8 111 104.3 92.2 75.2 65.4

Average Min. Temperature (F) 44.7 48.1 53.0 59.8 69.5 77.4 84.8 85.1 77.1 63.3 50.7 43.5

Average Total Precipitation (in.) 0.5 0.4 0.5 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.3 Source: Western Regional Climate Center

2 www.azrelocationguides.com Community Profile The London Bridge and its adjacent English Village are the Palo Verde Boulevard to South McCulloch Boulevard. A focal points of a resort complex of shops, restaurants and third pedestrian/bike path connects the Aquatic Center lodging facilities. The Visitor Information Center located and Rotary Park at the lake with the Uptown Main Street there holds 90 minute guided walking tours Tuesdays, area and totals 1.5 miles. Source: Official website of Lake Havasu Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:00am from October and City-data through April to learn some history of the area. Call (928)855-5655 for additional information. Lake Havasu Lake Havasu City Data Population 2014 Census...... 54,411 City is a master planned community with a broad range Median Household Income...... $44,376 of community facilities including an airport, regional Square Miles...... 43 parks and amenities, two movie theater complexes, a City Elevation...... 735 ft. above sea level library, large mall and historical museum. Lake Havasu’s Population Density...... 1,265 many sunny days, Mohave mountains and Sonoran Median Age...... 52 desert nearby, and many lake activities offer a variety Cost of Living Index...... 102 (US Average is 100) of opportunities for everyone. Our location is within easy Unemployment (March 2018)...... 5.2% reach of Southern California, Phoenix and Las Vegas. Median gross rent...... $1,500 Lake Havasu City offers favorable retail sales tax, real and Source: US Census Bureau personal property tax rates, as well as business incentives For population 25 years and over in Lake Havasu City: for new or relocating firms. Lake Havasu City boasts a higher quality of life, is in the top 20 of 101 U.S. cities with High School Graduate...... 89% the most sunny days, most cloudless days, and largest Bachelor’s Degree...... 14.5% percentage of workers with relatively short commute Graduate or Professional Degree...... 2.1% times . They have also been listed in several national Source: US Census Bureau and City-data publications as one of the Best Places to Retire. Sales Tax Information With their relatively low crime rate (in Dec. 2016 it was State...... 5.6% at about 72% of the national average), good schools, Mohave County...... 0.25% outstanding medical facilities, beautifully maintained Lake Havasu City...... 2.0% parks and lake, world-class Aquatic and Community Lake Havasu’s Sales tax is less than 77% of other Arizona Center and many other amenities, Lake Havasu City is is cities. Groceries are exempt from Lake Havasu City a great place to be!! and Arizona state sales taxes. Total Sales Tax 7.85% Some of the city, state and community run recreational amenities offered in Lake Havasu are:

A municipally-owned and operated aquatics complex combines leisure/competitive swimming, therapeutic • BMX Bike Track • Model Airplane Field • Boat/Watercraft Rental • Motor Raceway • Boat Tours • Hiking and Nature Trails • Campgrounds • Fitness Centers • Disc Golf • Golf Courses • Dog Parks • Picnic Grounds • Fishing • Shooting and • Horseshoe pits Archery Ranges and Bocce ball Courts • Skate Park • Marinas and • Swimming Launch Ramps • Volleyball Courts

pools, a water lagoon for youngsters, wave action, a spray park, a 257-foot enclosed water slide, a shark slide, a ship- wreck slide and home of the Lake Havasu Sting Ray swim team (www.lhcaz.gov/parks-recreation/aquatics-and- recreation/aquatics). There is also a large indoor community center/gymnasium, and meeting rooms used for a variety of events. Pickleball and table tennis (supervised by a member of the Lake Havasu Table Tennis Club) is available. A 4-mile pedestrian/bike path is situated on the Island which is accessed by the London Bridge. A second pedestrian/ bike path spans 8.5 miles along Highway 95, from North www.azrelocationguides.com Lake Havasu City Relocation Guide 2018-2019 3 Community Profile Continued Top Employers Nautical Inn Resort Bashas Inc. 1000 N. McCulloch Blvd. (928) 855-2141 3269 Maricopa Ave., Suite 120 NextCare Urgent Care (928) 854-9550 1810 Mesquite Ave., Suite B (928) 453-4600 See www.hrapply.com/bashas/AppIndex.jsp for job listings. Visit www.nextcare.com/about/careers/ for a list of job Bradley Ford Lincoln openings and to apply. 1690 Industrial Blvd. (928) 855-1191 River Medical City of Lake Havasu 415 El Camino Way (928) 453-4143 (928) 855-4104 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lhcaz www.amr.net Havasu Regional Medical Center Safeway 101 Civic Center Lane | (928) 855-8185 1650 McCulloch Blvd. N www.lifepointhealth.jobs.net (928) 855-7760 Visit www.careersatsafeway.com for a list of job openings and to apply. London Bridge Resort 1477 Queens Bay | (928) 855-0888 Sterilite Corporation • Beautiful place to work with great benefits. Visitwww. 2201 College Dr. londonbridgeresort.applicantstack.com/x/openings for a list (928) 453-5060 of job openings and to apply at the London Bridge resort. www.sterilite.com Lake Havasu Unified School District #1 The Home Depot Personnel Department 100 Retail Centre Blvd. | (928) 764-5111 2200 Havasupai Blvd. | (928) 505-6900 www.careers.homedepot.com www.havasu.k12.az.us Wal-Mart Mohave Community College, Lake Havasu Campus 5695 N. Highway 95 1977 W. Acoma Blvd. (928) 855-7812 (928) 764-3700 | www.careers.walmart.com Visit www.agency.governmentjobs.com/mohavecc/default.cfm for a list of job openings and to apply.

4 www.azrelocationguides.com History In the early 1800’s Lake Havasu Hotel was then built to house the prospective beaver and bear buyers, during their stay in Lake Havasu. This hotel was located trappers set up on McCulloch Boulevard, which was the only paved street camps along the river in the beginning. The hotel looked like an oasis, offering a where Lake Havasu spectacular view of the lake. The hotel was surrounded by City stands today. By lush greenery, and a dramatic waterfall fell from its roof. One 1830 these trappers entrance to the hotel sported an impressive line of towering had been chased palm trees, and it was the site for the local high school’s first away by the Mojave Sculpture of the City Founders, Indians. The Indians Robert McCulloch, Founder; were unhappy with C.V. Wood, Master Planner the way the trappers would kill animals, skin them and leave their carcasses. Later, Spaniards replaced these camps with mining camps. With the great need for water, the Parker Dam was constructed in 1938, flooding these camps forever. Fishing camps were the next to follow. During World War II the Army Air Corps used this area as a testing site known as Site Six. The camp areas were used as barracks and the nearby peninsula as a recreation area for the airmen. By the early 1960’s the airmen were gone and the fishermen were back. IndustrialistRobert McCulloch Sr., while flying over the area, thought it would be the perfect place for testing his company’s outboard boat motors. Junior Senior Prom in 1969. The hotel was eventually torn down Lake Havasu, named after the Mohave word “Havasu” which in 1988, the site of which now serves as the location for Lake means “blue water”, inspired McCulloch, who eventually Havasu City’s Civic Center. purchased 3,500 acres of lakeside property along Pittsburgh After the Lake Havasu Hotel was constructed, McCulloch Point. This area is the peninsula that eventually would be International Airlines was started, real estate agents were transformed into “the island.” The property had originally assembled, and 40 white Jeeps were purchased, all in been purchased from anticipation of prospective Lake Havasu area buyers. The Lake Havasu, named after the the Santa Fe Railroad, 11 airplanes that comprised McCulloch International Airlines Mohave word “Havasu” which by some World War II were used to bring prospective buyers in for free for a time. means “blue water”. veterans. Then in 1963, in Kingman, Arizona, McCulloch purchased a rather large 26 square mile parcel In the early 1960’s, it was discovered that the 130-year-old of barren desert, that would later become the site for Lake London Bridge was slowly sinking into the Thames River. Not Havasu City. At the time, it was the largest single tract of state wanting to demolish the bridge, London decided to hold land ever sold in Arizona, and the cost per acre was under $75. an auction for it. Always the great promoter, McCulloch thought it would be the perfect attraction for his growing city. His bid of $2,460,000 was the winning bid. It took 3 years to transport it across the ocean and through the Panama Canal to its present location. At a cost of about $8 million, it was reconstructed brick by brick and a channel was dredged under it. It opened for business on October 10, 1971. A paper mache exact replica of the old horse drawn English Royal Coach (which is on display at the London Bridge Resort) was given to McCulloch for purchasing the bridge. The London Bridge was begun around the year 1176, and completed in the early years of the 13th century. The first ‘London Bridge’ was of Roman design, and probably built of timber. However, the earliest written reference to a London Bridge can be found in the section in the Saxon Chronicles that deals with the later tenth century. The wooden Roman and Saxon London Bridges were vulnerable to fire and flood, so Peter de Colechurch was determined to build a lasting bridge of stone.

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As historical drawings show, its silhouette changed constantly - with buildings frequently being demolished and replaced. Throughout its history, the bridge has been a busy thoroughfare crossing the Thames river in London, and was once lined with shops. In 1666, the houses on London Bridge were saved from the Great Fire of London, thanks to an earlier fire in 1633 - which had destroyed the houses close to the north bank. Consequently, there wasn’t enough material left for a major fire to ensue. In the mid 1700’s, the houses on the bridge were removed completely, and a larger middle arch was created, by removing one of the piers (or starlings). In the 1820’s a new London Bridge was built, north of the old one, and this opened in 1831. The 1831 bridge was the last project of engineer John Rennie and was completed by his son John Rennie the younger. In that same year, the destruction of the old bridge began in earnest, after it had been in place some 622 years. In the 1960’s, the London Bridge of 1831 was transported, stone by stone, to Lake Havasu, Arizona. The 1831 London bridge was sinking into the Thames river due to heavier traffic and was sold at auction by the city of London to Robert McCulloch. The London Bridge was then reassembled in Lake Havasu, and was completed in 1971. Source: BBC

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6 www.azrelocationguides.com Education As a quality organization, the Lake Havasu Unified School District encourages parents, the business community, and other interested citizens to work with school personnel in the constant improvement of educational opportunities for all of our children. Lake Havasu Unified School District Lake Havasu High School is a comprehensive school District No.1 celebrated it’s 54th year anniversary on offering a demanding academic program for all 7/1/18. It started out in 1964 as a 3 room elementary school. students, including honor, accelerated and Advanced Presently the district has one preschool, six elementary Placement (A.P.) courses. The curriculum is designed to schools (Kindergarten through 6th grade), one middle meet the needs of all students: college bound, trade and school (7th through 8th grade), and one high school vocational orientations, tech-prep programs, business (9th through 12th grade). There is also WAVE, which is an and industry partnerships, integrated and applied courses acronym for Western AZ Vocational Education, and consists in math, science, foreign language, language arts and of a Joint Technical Education District with six partner high schools across two AZ counties. These schools are highly vocational education. The school offers extensive co- rated on greatschools.org and their students, teachers curricular programs such as drama, band and choir. and schools have earned many awards. Extracurricular programs include interscholastic athletics, Academic Decathlon and numerous clubs/service Since it’s beginning, the Lake Havasu Unified School District sponsored activities. They are accredited by AdvancED. (LHUSD) students consistently outperform the County, State and Nation in national aptitude tests, such as the Iowa Test The staff of Lake Havasu High school are dedicated of Basic Skills, the Test of Academic Proficiency, and the to helping our students obtain the finest education by national SAT9 student achievement assessments. The district equipping them with the current skills needed to be continuously strives to ensure that our student success is college and career ready in a globalized economy. Using constantly evaluated, ensuring a quality curriculum with the latest technology, we strive to maintain and enforce outstanding instruction. a high moral standard of honor and respect, teach students how to be the best citizens, friends, and people The Guiding Principles at LHUSD strives to engage each they can be, encourage students to develop their artistic student with a focus on scholarship, character, and humanity and creative abilities, and encourage our athletes to – such that all students graduate with the academic and remain humble in victory and honorable in defeat. We social skills necessary to become responsible citizens and encourage all students’ individuality as they form visions contributing members of our society. and goals for their own lives, while providing a challenging and safe learning environment for all students. The district offers a rigorous academic program for all students. In addition, programs for the gifted and talented, Lake Havasu High School is located in beautiful Lake special education programs, remedial, enrichment, and Havasu City, Arizona, on the shores of the Colorado accelerated programs at all levels, art, music, computer, River. The administration, staff, and students of LHHS foreign language, physical education, phonics, language strive to maintain the highest standards in the areas development and Student Assistant Programs are offered of academics, athletics, and enrichment activities. in the schools. Lake Havasu High School is Accredited by AdvancEd. Source: Lake Havasu Unified School District Thunderbolt Middle School has a “B” Arizona achievement level. Students are involved in a number of interscholastic and intramural athletic programs including baseball, track, softball and football.

Developmental Preschool Jamaica Elementary School Smoketree Elementary School 2395 Smoketree Ave. 3437 S. Jamaica Blvd. 2395 N. Smoketree Ave. (on the Campus of Smoketree (928) 854-7280 (928) 505-6020 Elementary) Andrea Helart, Principal Connie Hogard, Principal (928) 505-6033 Laurilie Keay, Preschool Coordinator Lake Havasu High School Starline Elementary School 2675 S. Palo Verde Blvd. 3150 Starline Drive Havasu Preparatory Academy (928) 854-5001 (928) 505-1490 (K-8 Charter) Scott Becker, Principal Corey Triassi, Principal 3155 Maricopa Ave. (928) 854-4011 Nautilus Elementary School Thunderbolt Middle School 1425 Patrician Dr. 695 Thunderbolt Ave. Havasupai Elementary School (928) 505-6060 (928) 854-7224 880 Cashmere Dr. Roger Burger, Principal Mari Jo Mulligan, Principal (928) 505-6040 Claude Sanders, Principal Oro Grande Elementary School 1250 Pawnee Drive (928) 505-6080 Brett Bitterman, Principal www.azrelocationguides.com Lake Havasu City Relocation Guide 2018-2019 7 Cultural Arts

The concept of the Havasu Arts and Crafts Association was in 1978. The steering committee was Joan Barry, Barry Gray started in Lake Havasu City, Arizona in 1971 with Jan Harmon and Elenor Smith as the first Art Guild president. The objective as the president. The Havasu Art Guild, as it is today, was formed of the Guild was to encourage individual and Community interest in the creative arts and crafts, and the development of the members’ natural abilities in all areas of artistic endeavors. Art is typically displayed at the Mohave County library, Pam Reinke Studio, Havasu Furniture Store, Main Street Gallery, Christine’s Fine Art Gallery, Kitchen and Bath Concepts, London Bridge Resort, Performing Arts Center and Aquatic Center in Lake Havasu (see www.havasuartguild/ art-guild-galleries). The Havasu Art Guild The Havasu Art Guild is a non-profit organization founded in 1978 and located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. The main objectives of the Art Guild is to encourage individual and community interest in the creative arts and crafts, and to develop the natural abilities of members in all areas of artistic endeavor. The Art Guild also welcomes members of the community to join and participate in the available programs - you do not need to be an artist to join the Guild! Membership forms can be downloaded from the forms page. The Art Guild provides growth for the members through workshops, seminars, art shows, and exhibitions. Original Variable Image works of art can be viewed in the online Member Art Gallery. The Havasu Art Guild holds monthly meetings that provide an opportunity for members and friends to share ideas, learn new artistic skills, and plan - as well as sign up for - events, shows and activities. It’s possible to achieve the retirement of your dreams. Prepare now, so that when the time comes, you can enjoy retirement on your own terms. Schedule a SuperCheck® so we can discuss your world and your future today. Alison Warner Agent Photo 1600 McCulloch Blvd N Ste 5B Lake Havasu CityAgent Info (928) 846-3232

Logo Meetings are held the third Monday of the month September through May at 7:00pm (social reception begins at 6:30pm with the meeting starting at 7:00pm). Auto | Home | Life | Annuities | Business | Farm & Ranch The meetings are located at the Aquatic Center, 100 Park Ave.,off highway 95. The meetings are held in the back Disclosure room off the large Relic & Rods Hall. No meetings are Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company,* Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company,* Western Agricultural normally held during the summer months of June thru August. Insurance Company*/West Des Moines, IA. *Company providers of Farm Bureau Financial Services LI176 (6-17) Source: Havasu Art Guild

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Havasu Regional Medical Center 101 Civic Center Ln. (928) 855-8185 | www.havasuregional.com HRMC is a Joint Commission-accredited, Medicare certified 171-bed facility featuring advanced healthcare technology and some of the finest professionals in the healthcare field. Their medical staff of over 100 affiliated physicians provide expertise in 31 medical specialties. Over the years, HRMC has expanded, updated and remodeled to meet the ever-changing needs of the community. This growth has touched nearly every area of the hospital – from the admitting area and emergency department to the patient rooms, labs and outpatient services. HRMC provides 24-hour emergency service with a full time emergency physician on duty at all times. The hospital is Havasu Heart Centre. Diagnostic cardiac catheterization an American College of Surgeons verified Level 3 Trauma and specialized interventional radiology services such as Center staffed with Level 1 trained trauma surgeons. Since angiography, vascular angioplasty and stent placement the trauma program began in 2015 HRMC has been able to are performed in state-of-the-art cardiac/vascular keep over 500 patients close to home. catheterization labs. Specialized Cardiothoracic and In addition to general radiology services, HRMC’s Diagnostic Vascular surgery including open heart surgery is performed Imaging Department offers CT and PET scans, MRI, nuclear in the Havasu Heart Center with the latest technology medicine and digital mammography technology with new and equipment. The Cardiac Rehabilitation program to HRMC-3D Mammo and Breast MRI. emphasizes exercise, education, counseling and behavioral modifications as patients are given the tools they need to Complete cardiovascular care is available in HRMC’s make heart health a lifelong goal.

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The hospital’s Cancer Treatment Center, with linear We specialize in a wide variety of eyewear services and accelerator technology, provides radiation and medical products in Lake Havasu City and Kingman. In fact, when it oncology services. The hospital also operates the Havasu comes to the care of your eyes and fashion, you won’t find a Surgery Centre, a state of the art outpatient surgery clinic. more comprehensive selection anywhere! The team here at A pain management clinic is also available. Riverview Vision Center is well versed in your options, including HRMC opened an Urgent Care office at 1799 Kiowa to provide the advantages and disadvantages inherent to all the diagnostic services and treat minor injuries or illnesses 7 days available choices. If you have an active lifestyle, or spend a lot per week. There is generally a shorter wait time than at the of time in front of a computer screen, your eyewear choices Emergency Room and no appointment is needed. Please can be properly matched to your lifestyle! call (928) 505-1030 for further information. In addition, home PurTone Hearing Centers has served the Lake Havasu healthcare is available through Havasu Regional Medical City area, and its nearby communities for several years. We Center’s Home Health Department. offer a full range of diagnostic and preventative hearing

At Riverview Vision Center, we care about your eyes and eyesight. In fact, you won’t find a more caring, state-of- the-art , and gentle approach to your eye examinations. Our optometrists and support team are here for you no matter what you need or your questions. We provide eye exams for glasses, contact lenses, glaucoma, and medical eye conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, dry eye, foreign body removal, and infections. The staff at the Riverview Vision Center understands that not everyone can come in and easily relax in one of our chairs. Our eye examinations are non-invasive, fast, and easier than you

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www.azrelocationguides.com Lake Havasu City Relocation Guide 2018-2019 11 Adult Living Senior Citizen Program Lake Havasu Senior Center The Lake Havasu City Police Department is committed to the The Lake Havasu Senior Center, part of the Mohave County safety and welfare of the Lake Havasu citizenry, including the Senior Centers, provides a great place where seniors can senior population. gather for enjoyable activities, nutrition, and social interaction. Demographics Mohave County has the highest population Lunches are normally provided at the Senior Center from per capita in the state of the senior age group ranging from 11:15am to noon for a nominal fee. For seniors 60 and over 65-74 years old. It is estimated that about 27 percent of the the cost is $3.00, and for those under 60 it’s $5.00. The Lake population in Lake Havasu City is over age 65. Havasu Senior Center can also provide Meals on Wheels, under the direction of the Mohave County Dept of Public Health. Tasty and nutritious meals are prepared in the Senior SMART CARD PROGRAM Center kitchen and delivered to the senior home by volunteer The Lake Havasu Area 1st Responder Smart Card Program is drivers. There are also a number of fun activities available for a relatively new program hosted by the Parent Network, and the seniors at the Lake Havasu Senior Center, which includes is available through the Parent Network and Lake Havasu bocce ball, card games, yoga, shuffleboard, horseshoes, City Police Department. This program is part of a multi-agency ping pong, billiards, and more!! Check out their website at response system providing another level of assistance in www.lakehavasuseniorcenter.com for more information. responding to situations where there may be a person with a Developmental Disability or Mental Impairment. Walk-Away Program The walk-away program was designed In some instances when Police, Fire or Ambulance personnel and implemented in 1999 as a way for the police officers are responding to a location or vehicle accident, a person to more easily locate people, typically seniors, who have a involved in the incident may not be able to accurately memory impairment. The memory impairment may be from articulate their problem or emotional state. Due to this a developmental disability such as dementia or alzheimers, inability, precious time may unnecessarily be expended. impairment from a stroke, or a traumatic impact induced This program enables first responders to understand there is impairment such as memory loss due to head injury. To additional information available, which typically consists of a register, the primary care-giver should contact the police packet located in the home or in the vehicle that provides the department, and complete and submit the appropriate diagnosed disability, or medical related needs. form, which provides detailed information such as type of impairment, name and physical description, and any other pertinent physical or medical related information. A picture is normally taken and both items are placed into the computer database. A bracelet may be issued to the memory impaired person when there is history of independence or frequent wandering away from the caregiver. The bracelet is not a permanent item, however, and may be removed for hospital or lab visits. A person who is entered into the program remains there until removed by the caregiver or if other de-enrollment information is received.

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Parker Dam created a water wonderland in an area where large natural bodies of water do not naturally exist. The International Jet sport Boat Association World Finals are held here, earning Lake Havasu the nickname – “Personal Watercraft Capital of the World”. Over 400 miles of shoreline provide beautiful beaches, swimming areas and campgrounds.

Many types of water recreation can be found here, which place to enjoy beautiful beaches, nature trails, boat includes aqua cycles, bumper boats, jet skis, ski boats, ramps, and convenient campsites. This spot is truly a water pontoons, fishing boats, houseboats, sail boats, kayaks, sport haven located near the famous London Bridge of canoes and parasailing. If you don’t have your own Lake Havasu City. equipment, these can typically be rented from local area businesses. Arroyo-Camino Interpretive Garden This interpretive area showcases the diverse life that exists Tour boats are a big draw on Lake Havasu. Boat touring within the park and this area of the desert. Birds, lizards, companies such Bluewater Jet Boat Tours, Havasu and desert cotton-tails are common sights. A native and Adventure Company, and Hot for Havasu offer various “historic” food stuff garden is also normally available in the types of boating adventures. For example, Bluewater winter and early spring. 699 London Bridge Road |Highway Jet Boat Tours, located near the London Bridge in Lake 95 and Industrial Blvd. Source: Arizona State Parks Havasu, offer tours of Topock Gorge, and the Bill Williams Cattail Cove State Park Wildlife Refuge tour. Hot for Havasu offers ½ day, full day, The beach, boat ramp, and 61 campsites at Cattail Cove and custom boat charters to Topock Gorge, Copper State Park offer a broad spectrum of activities to enjoy. Canyon, Steamboat Cove, and more!! Water is what it’s all Whether you’re interested in swimming, fishing or just about in Lake Havasu! lounging and relaxing, Cattail Cove State Park offers you Fishing and your family a chance to get away from the hustle Lake Havasu boasts some of the best year-round fresh and bustle of everyday life, and enjoy the views and water fishing in Arizona. One can find largemouth and serenity along Lake Havasu. The 2,000-acre park has been smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegills, sunfish carp and operated by the Arizona State Parks Board since 1970. catfish in the many coves and inlets of the deep water. Lake Havasu was formed when the Colorado River was Take-off Point, Mesquite Cove, Havasu Springs and Site dammed up near Parker. The 45-mile long lake provides a Six are some of the fishing access areas available to the haven for all kinds of water sports. Fish for largemouth and public. striped bass, catfish, bluegill and crappie. Boat on the blue waters, sail into quiet coves, or water ski or jet ski out on the So get out on the banks or make your way out onto the open lake. lake in a boat. Everything from fly-fishing to trolling can be enjoyed here. The area surrounding the park is also a rock hound’s paradise. Volcanic rock, geodes, jaspers, obsidian, Along the 450 miles of shoreline at Lake Havasu, you will find turquoise and agate can be found outside Lake Havasu sandy beaches, excellent weather and campsites. Lake City. Havasu, located in the desert southwest, is a great place for water sports and camping. Summer temperatures are Trails regularly in the 100’s and during late February and early Mohave Sunset Trail March you can expect daytime highs in the low 80’s and 4 miles round trip. Rating: easy. An easy walk starting at nighttime lows in the 40’s. The area averages 4 inches of the London Bridge, following Bridgewater Channel and the rain a year and the months of March and April tend to be lake, through Lake Havasu State Park. Hikers pass by the very dry. English Village, Windsor Beach and an interpretive cactus garden. Lake Havasu State Park 699 London Bridge Rd., (928) 855-2784 Whytes Retreat Trail This is a 1.5 mile trail with a difficulty rating of easy. The trail The scenic shoreline of Lake Havasu State Park is an ideal begins at Cattail Cove State Park and follows the shoreline www.azrelocationguides.com Lake Havasu City Relocation Guide 2018-2019 13 Recreation Continued of Lake Havasu, allowing an excellent view of the lower Realtor Park portion of the Colorado River, the Whitsett Pumping Station Realtor Park, located at 3143 Newport Drive, is a 3-acre and Parker Dam. The shoreline portion of the trail ends at neighborhood park ready for play with picnic ramadas, a Whytes Retreat, one of the boat-in campsites provided by the playground, bocce ball court, restroom facilities, horseshoe Bureau of Land Management. The McKinney Loop portion of pits, and short trail system. Plan a picnic and enjoy the park! the trail returns to Cattail Cove through low desert Rotary Community Park hills and a shallow gorge with bluffs on both sides. Located at 1400 S. Smoketree, this 40 acre beach/park is Source: Arizona State Parks located on the shores of Lake Havasu offers several picnic Jack Hardie Park ramadas, BBQs, three playgrounds, six beach volleyball courts, This neighborhood park, located in a peaceful area at 2470 ball fields, skate park, bocce ball courts, model boating, Baron Drive, offers seven picnic ramadas, barbecues, a kayaking, beachside fire pits, buoyed swim area, multiple playground, horseshoe pits, restrooms, and a grass area. This restrooms, walking paths, and various beach and grass open park is also ADA accessible. space areas. This park is an excellent location for events and social gatherings. Lions Dog Park 1340 McCulloch Blvd. Located inside of London Bridge Beach Tinnell Memorial Sports Park park, Lions Dog Park overlooks the famous Bridgewater Located within Rotary Park, Tinnell Memorial Sports Complex Channel that leads out to Lake Havasu. The park offers shaded is a skateboarder’s and BMX rider’s paradise. Located along benches and walking paths, plus water features and wading the shores of Lake Havasu’s beautiful Thompson Bay, it ranks pools to help keep the dogs cool and happy. as one of Arizona’s largest skate/BMX parks on record at around 40,000 sq. ft. Originally aimed to offer a venue for the London Bridge Beach community’s youth to convene, the complex has proven to 1340 McCulloch Blvd. Located along the famous Bridgewater attract novice and professionals of all ages. Channel, and is equipped with twelve ramadas including BBQs, two covered playgrounds, buoyed swim area, various Completed in October of 2013, the complex was built in walking paths, large grass areas, restrooms, sand volleyball memory of Patrick Tinnell, a local BMX enthusiast who gave his court, basketball court, an enclosed dog park and stage life for his country in Iraq in April 2006. The park also serves to venue!! honor Colin Sasseen, a 14 year old Lake Havasu native who lost his life doing what he loved…Skateboarding. Sara Park Sara Park is a regional park located at 7260 S. Sara Park Way, about 5 miles south of town. At over 1,000 acres, this park offers a variety of recreational opportunities including softball and baseball fields, a raceway, hiking trails, a BMX track, an area to fly model airplanes, and a shooting range. Sara Park also includes a 2 acre dog park, which features separate fenced areas for small dogs and large dogs. A great place to enjoy the day!! A part of the Sara park area, the Sara dog park is a 2-acre park that features a fenced area for both the small dogs and the larger size dogs. With it’s grass area, two walking paths (one approximately 1/10 mile and the other approximately 1/5 mile), and 10 covered benches, this park is great place for both dogs and their human masters alike. Yonder Park Yonder Park is located at 3884 Yonder Drive off of Black Hills Drive. Yonder Park is a neighborhood park, whose amenities include a playground, bocce ball court, a large picnic Ramada, 1/2 court basketball, horseshoes, and a short nature trail. Fishing Piers Havasu Springs Off Highway 95, about 16.3 miles south of Lake Havasu City. Enter the Havasu Spring Resort, at 2581 Highway 95, and go to the main resort check-in office for directions. Mesquite Bay (North and South), London Bridge Rd., North of Industrial Blvd. There are two fishing docks at this location.

14 www.azrelocationguides.com Site Six, located at 591 Beachcomber Blvd., provides curve at the south end of Lake Havasu, between mileposts boaters with a “free” public launch ramp in Lake Havasu 160 and 162, watch for the signs. City. This is an excellent fishing spot with a handicapped Havas Wilderness accessible fishing pier, fish cleaning station, and small The Havasu Wilderness lies within the Havasu National beach area. (Located on the Island). Wildlife Refuge which stretches along the Colorado River for Take off Point, located about 16 miles south of Lake Havasu 30 miles between Needles, California and Lake Havasu City, City; follow the signs at the Parker Dam exit, off Highway 95. Arizona. The Havasu Wilderness is rich in wildlife, including quail, geese, ducks, grebes, cranes, rails, herons, egrets, Havasu National Wildlife Refuge (aka Catfish Paradise): falcons, eagles, bighorn sheep, coyotes, porcupines, foxes, located about 30 miles north and west of Lake Havasu and bobcats. Here you may also see the endangered City across from Topock. Take Hwy. 40 west to AZ Exit 1 and desert tortoise and the poisonous Gila monster. follow the signs to Havasu NWR. Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Lake Havasu City Recreation and Aquatic Center Established in 1941, Havasu National Wildlife Refuge is one 100 Park Avenue, (928) 453-2687 The Aquatic Center in the of more than 500 refuges throughout the United States C.V. Wood Community Center has an indoor waterslide, two heated pools, a wave pool, lap. pool and outdoor splash area. There is also a regular schedule for adult aquatic fitness classes and children’s swimming lessons. Offering a A+ HEALTH INSURANCES most comprehensive public aquatic and recreation facility, the aquatic center provides residents and visitors alike the finest in health, fitness and recreation in a safety focused environment. Bill Williams River Area The Bill Williams river provides habitat for fish and wildlife, clean water, forage, and recreational opportunities. It was Group • Individual Health • Dental named after an Arizona mountain man, Bill Williams. The Bill Medicare Supplements Williams River was historically unique to this section of the Medicare Advantage Plans Lower Colorado River as a major tributary that was used as a travel corridor by Native Americans, European explorers, and early settlers. Located about 23 miles south of Lake Havasu City , off Highway 95. When you start to make the www.azrelocationguides.com Lake Havasu City Relocation Guide 2018-2019 15 Recreation Continued

managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. The National Wildlife thusiasts have lots to choose from, with more than 20 Arizo- Refuge System is the only national system of lands dedicated na ATV trails within easy driving distance from town. What- to conserving our wildlife heritage for people today and for ever you have, 4WD truck, dirt bike, sand rail, ATV, UTV, generations yet to come. Havasu National Wildlife Refuge they all equate to fun when you’re on the trail. Explore the protects 30 river miles (300 miles of shoreline) of the Colorado area at your pace – meander through wildflowers in the River from Needles, California, to Lake Havasu City, Arizona. spring, scale some heights if you’re into rock crawling, or Source: US Fish and Wildlife Service go full-bore and feel the thrill of picking up speed through open areas off-road. Arizona weather in the fall through The Rawhide Mountains Wilderness spring is ideal for off-roading here, as summer tempera- The 38,470-acre Rawhide Mountains Wilderness is located in tures can reach well over the three-digit mark. Several of Mohave and La Paz Counties, about 50 miles southeast of these adventure-filled Arizona ATV trails will bring you near Lake Havasu City. Just beyond Alamo Dam, the Bill Williams points of interest such as old mines and abandoned min- River cuts through this Wilderness, dividing two mountain ing towns. While fascinating to explore, these areas can ranges, the Rawhides to the north and the Buckskins to the be hazardous. Not all mine shafts are marked, so use cau- south. For several miles, the river traverses the colorful 600-foot- tion when riding near mining areas. Items you should keep deep Bill Williams Gorge, a stretch of white water that attracts close to you while venturing out into the desert are: water, many river runners. Several small rocky side canyons join the hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cell phone, first aid kit and a river, their waters feeding into the main flow over low falls. flashlight. Mississippi Wash is probably the most notable, a winding canyon with several waterfalls. This riparian habitat supports cottonwood and willow, and also provides homes for beavers, several species of birds, amphibians, and reptiles. Blessed with year-round water, this area is a good choice for extended backpacking trips. Source: Bureau of Land Management

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16 www.azrelocationguides.com The Lighthouses of Lake Havasu A little over 14 years ago several friends got together and were discussing how Lake Havasu should be lit for the safety of boaters. On February 15, 2000 the Lake Havasu Lighthouse Club was formed. They decided to build 1/3 size replicas of famous lighthouses. After receiving approvals of all the necessary government agencies, the West Quoddy Lighthouse was dedicated on June 15, 2002 as a navigational light at the west end of the Bridgewater Channel. Since then, over 20 lighthouse replicas have been constructed with more planned in the future. In addition to serving as a safety function, these lighthouses have proven to be a popular destination for tourists and Sandy Hook Currituck Beach Algoma Pierhead Light Replica Light Replica Light Replica families. Captioned photos of many of the lighthouse replicas • • are provided below. The Lighthouse Club is working on plans • Original: Original: Original: to open a Lighthouse Museum. www.lh-lighthouseclub.org Sandy Hook, New Jersey Corolla, North Carolina Algoma, Wisconsin

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Laughlin Nevada in the mid to late 1800’s. Oatman was once the last stop on In the heart of the Desert Southwest, Laughlin is only 90 Route 66 before entering the expansive Mojave Desert. miles southeast of Las Vegas, just a few hours from Southern The town and its 100 or so year-round residents include California and a relatively short drive from Lake Havasu City. artists, writers and musicians along with a colony of wild Laughlin’s current location was established in the 1940’s. burros (descendants of old miner’s burros) who roam the The settlement consisted of a motel and bar that catered streets during the day, seeking handouts, then disappearing to gold and silver miners who dotted the map, and to the into their desert home at night. many construction workers who built Davis Dam. Oatman’s rough-hewn Main Street (Route 66) has been Today there about eleven major hotel/casinos in Laughlin featured in several movies. Its saloons, with their unpainted providing over 10,000 rooms, about 125,000 square feet of wooden floors and outside walkways appear much like meeting space, over 60 restaurants, two museums, a 34- they were in the late 1800’s. lane bowling center and a variety of boutiques, spas and Remnants of mining shafts and tailings are scattered among salons. Several thousand casino workers cross the Colorado the rugged rocks. Gifts and artistic items are for sale in shops by shuttle boat or the Laughlin Bridge daily from Bullhead lining Main Street. Actors typically stage gunfights during City and Fort Mohave. weekends for tourists. Oatman also normally celebrates The city by the Colorado River now attracts around 3 million Gold Camp Days on Labor Day weekend. visitors annually who visit Laughlin to gamble, enjoy water Buckskin Mountains, Desert Bar sports on the Colorado and attend many exciting special The name “Nellie E” originates from the old mining claim. events hosted by the community. This resort destination They used to mine copper and then take it to the smelter boasts a multitude of unspoiled attractions, abundant golf and also produce gold. This unique solar powered saloon and spas, year ‘round, near-perfect weather, and even a has windows that are old glass refrigerator doors, the bar is wedding chapel or two. brass, and the ceiling is made of stamped tin. Across from Lake Mead National Recreation Area the saloon is an outside bar, cooking area and stage for live Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers a wealth of things music. to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to A covered foot bridge leads to the Church. The church is boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert made of solid steel and the walls and ceiling are made of rewards hikers, wildlife photographers, and roadside the same stamped tin used inside the bar and the roof is sightseers. Three of America’s four desert ecosystems--the made of copper. The church is a unique place for weddings Mojave, the Great Basin, and the Sonoran Deserts--meet and a great photo spot. There are no services held in the in the Lake Mead NRA. As a result, this seemingly barren church and all religions are welcome. area contains a surprising variety of plants and animals, some of which may be found nowhere else in the world. The “Nellie E Saloon” is located 5 miles off the Cienega Springs Source: National Park Service Rd. exit on Highway 95, approximately 5 miles north of Parker, Katherine Landing Arizona. The saloon is open weekends only from high noon until 6:00 PM, October thru April, and closed during the A complete lakeside resort area with marina, boat and summer months. jet ski rentals, waverunners and Sea Doo rental’s, plus a sandy beach area where you can picnic and barbecue. The Mojave Desert Campground spots with and without RV hook-ups are The transition from the hot Sonoran Desert to the cooler available. There is also a motel, boat storage yard, boat and higher Great Basin is called the Mojave Desert. This repair shop, store, restaurant, and lounge. Katherine’s Landing is located on the Arizona side of the Colorado River in the Lake Mead National Recreational Area north of Bullhead City. Katherine Mine A once booming late 19th Century gold mine, the ruins are located near the Katherine Landing area along a ridge running east of the turn-off to the Telephone Cove area. The Katherine Mine is only one of many such mines dotting the area. Oatman Perched on the rugged rocks of the Black Mountains at an elevation of 2,710 ft. is the living ghost town of Oatman. This former gold mining town, 28 miles from Kingman, on Historic Route 66 is as untamed and original as it was in its heyday

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The “Nellie E Saloon” (Desert Bar) is situated in the Buckskin Mountains, in Parker, Arizona. People come from all over to visit this most unusual attraction located in the middle of nowhere. Stock vehicles will find this trail quite challenging. Several rocky sections require careful tire placement and the help of a good spotter. arid region of Southeastern California and portions of Nevada, daily temperature and an annual precipitation of less than 5 Arizona and Utah, occupies more than 15,000 square miles. inches (average). Almost all of the moisture arrives in winter. Freezing can occur in winter, while summers are typically hot, The Mojave consists of mountain-and-basin topography dry and windy. (typical of Kingman terrain). Sand and gravel basins drain to central salt flats from which borax, potash and salt are Although desert climates can be harsh, they are softened by extracted. Silver, tungsten, gold, and iron can also be mined in the beauty of spring vegetation. Wildflowers, various flowering the Mojave desert. cacti and the unusual Joshua Tree blossoms make the desert come alive at this time of year. A spring hike through the desert This desert’s climate is characterized by extreme variation in will arouse all your senses. Quartzsite was established in 1867 on the site of Old Fort Tyson. 20 miles east of the Colorado River on I-10, it has been a rock- hound’s paradise since the 1960’s. Today well over one million people visit each year, mostly in RV’s during January and February. Typically, thousands of vendors offer rocks, gems, minerals, and fossils, which altogether form one of the world’s largest open air swap meets. The place to be in Arizona in January and February. The Kofa Mountains are south off U.S. 95. Historic and scenic areas include Crystal Hill, Tyson Tanks, Tyson Wells Museum and the Hi Jolly Monument. South in the Kofa Mountains is Palm Canyon, home of Arizona’s only native palms, reached by a very steep climb. Farther south is Castle Dome Peak at the elevation of 3,793 feet. River Island State Park, located about 26 miles south of Lake Havasu City on route 95, is ideal for tent camping and can provide

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a scenic respite, a desert escape, or a fun-filled water The foundation for both the community of Kingman and the adventure. In the summer, the park unit is most popular for ‘highway’ was laid hundreds of years ago. boating, fishing, jet skiing, swimming, and camping amidst Native Americans who lived in the surrounding deserts and a backdrop of beautiful mountains. In the winter, visitors mountains, originally forged the path that was to become appreciate the mild climate and enjoy camping and Route 66 as a trade route to the Pacific. fishing. River Island State Park is a year-round destination for those looking to discover a variety of recreational and In the mid 1800’s, the path became a trail (under the cultural resources. guidance of a military surveyor) that would eventually carry a nation westward. The ‘National Old Trails Highway’ The River Island State Park offers 37 campsites, a ramada, was the result and with continued improvement, it was sandy beach, cove, and boat launch area. The park has renamed ‘Route 66’ in 1926. With the unprecedented a trail for hiking and access to OHV back country roads. prosperity of the postwar years, Route 66 became one The River Island Market, located about 1/4 mile outside the long neon avenue from Chicago to L.A. Through the years, park, offers groceries, food deli, gas, a clothing boutique, the highway has had many names ‘The Main Street of and storage. America,’ ‘The Wire Road,’ ‘The Will Rogers Highway,’ and Buckskin Mountain State Park offers one of the finest the ‘Mother Road’ to name a few. Songs and television views along the Parker strip, an 18-mile stretch between shows immortalized it and Kingman was at the heart of it all. Parker Dam and Headgate Dam. Mountains border the river By the 1950’s, with the increase in traffic came the ‘National on both the Arizona and California sides, and the wildlife is Interstate Highway System.’ One of the new interstates was as varied as the recreational opportunities along the river. to be I-40, which would parallel Route 66 in many places, This picturesque park provides a scenic respite, mountain and cover it in others. So ended a way of life for many of hikes, a desert escape and fun-filled water adventure. the communities along Route 66. Come enjoy all the park has to offer! The park has a In 1987, the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona was campground, cabana sites, beach, hiking trails, restrooms, formed prompting interest once again in the historic showers, boat ramp, picnic area, basketball and volleyball highway, thus increasing tourism along the Arizona portion court, playground, restaurant, camp store, arcade, gas of the old route in communities such as Williams, Seligman, dock, and ranger station. Hackberry, Valle Vista, Topock/Golden Shores and Oatman. In the summer, Buckskin Mountain State park is popular for boating, jet skiing, swimming and camping. In the winter, visitors appreciate the mild climate and enjoy camping, fishing and hiking in the park. This area is a year-round destination for those looking to discover a variety of recreational and cultural resources. The Colorado River Indian Reservation is just east of Parker and archaeological sites are scattered up and down Arizona’s “west coast.” Parker Dam, the world’s deepest dam, is located approximately five miles to the north on Highway 95. Source: AZ State Parks Parker Dam is located on the Colorado River, approximately 12 miles northeast of Parker, Arizona and 155 miles downstream from Hoover Dam, in a short section of gorge cut through low-lying hills. It is called the deepest dam in the world with a structural height of 320 feet with only about 85 feet visible, and provides water storage and power production. The reservoir formed by the dam, Lake Havasu, stores water for municipal and industrial use by Southern California and by the Central Arizona Project. Source: Bureau of Reclamation Historic Route 66 From Chicago to L.A., more than two thousand miles all the way was the boasting lyrics of the famous song “Get Your Kicks on Route 66.” Kingman is at the heart of the longest stretch of this famed highway still in existence and intact. www.azrelocationguides.com Lake Havasu City Relocation Guide 2018-2019 21 Upcoming Events 13@7am-12pm Southwest Kayaks Fishing Open 2018-2019 esquite Bay Center Free to spectators and participants | www.southwestkayaks.com AUGUST 2018 13@9am-2pm Havasu Art Guild Fall Expo 4@7:30am 5 Iron Tournament Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Bunker Dr. The Courses at London Bridge (Olde London), 2400 Clubhouse Dr. www.havasuartguild.com Admission Price: $50 per person; $100 per hole (Tee Sponsor) 13@11am-2pm Duck Derby Races www.lakehavasugolfclub.com Under the London Bridge, 422 English Village 4@8am-12pm Back to School Health Fair Support the Western Arizona Humane Society Lake Havasu City Aquatic Center. Admission Price: $5 per duck | www.westernarizonahumane.org www.havasucommunityhealth.org 19-21 40th Annual Relics & Rods Run to the Sun 4@12-4pm 6th Annual Free Family Swim Day Bridgewater Links @ London Bridge Resort, 1477 Queens Bay Lake Havasu Aquatic Center, (Parks & Rec), 100 Park Ave. Admission Price: One-day pass: $8; two-day pass: $12 Admission Price: Free | www.havasucommunityhealth.org www.relicsandrods.com 10-17 Big Bass Bash 19-21 11th Annual Lake Havasu Tattoo Show Southwest Kayaks, 423 English Village. Admission Price: $10 (children under 12 free) Admission Price: $10 | www.southwestkayaks.com For location and details, visit www.havasutattooshow.com 11@6-9pm Paws for Fashion TBD 10th Annual Bridgewater Channel Underwater Cleanup Nautical Beachfront Resort Bridgewater Channel @ London Bridge, 422 English Village www.nauticalbeachfrontresort.com Admission Price: Free | facebook.com/events/282690091925645/ 18@11am CRBIA Charity Bowling Tournament 27@10am-12:30pm 48th Annual London Bridge Days Parade Havasu Lanes, 2134 N. McCulloch Blvd. Downtown Havasu District (Main Street), McCulloch Blvd. Admission Price: $30/person, 4-person teams | www.crbia.org Admission Price: Free | facebook.com/LondonBridgeDays 25@6-10pm Hot August Night Pool Party 31@5-9pm 13th Annual Main Street Halloween Fright Night Refuge Golf and Country Club, 3101 London Bridge Road Downtown Havasu District (Main Street), McCulloch Blvd. facebook.com/events/2122086754681692 Admission Price: Free | www.downtownhavasudistrict.com

SEPTEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER 2018 8@3-7pm 12th Annual Ms. Havasu Senior Pageant 1-4 Havasu Round-Up London Bridge Resort Convention Center, 1477 Queens Bay SARA park, Vintage trailers will camp out at the rodeo grounds Admission Price: $45 (includes entertainment and light meal) www.havasurodeo.com www.havasucommunityhealth.org 3@1-5pm 14th Annual Chillin ‘n Swillin Beer Festival 15@7:30am-12pm #YOUMatterWalk London Bridge Beach A walk to bring awareness to the families and friends who Price: $25 | chillin-n-swillin.org have been affected by suicide. 10@9am-5pm 49th Annual Gem & Mineral Show Rotary Community Park,1400 S. Smoketree Ave Lake Havasu Aquatic Center (Parks & Rec), 100 Park Ave. 21@3-5pm American Bass/Ranger Boats South Team Class Admission Price: $2 per person; children under 12 Free Bass Tournamen, Lake Havasu State Park. www.lakehavasugms.org Free to spectators | www.americanbass.com 10@sunset Water Lantern Festival 22@1-7pm U.S. Freestyle PWC Championship Adrenaline Rotary Community Park Watersports, Rotary Community Park See website for details: www.lhcaz.gov pwcfreestyleusa.com 11@10am-12pm Veterans’ Day Parade Downtown Havasu District OCTOBER 2018 www.vfw9401.homestead.com 4@4-7pm 10th Annual Haunted Pineapple Race London TBD 13th Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration Show & Shine, Bridge Beach, McCulloch Blvd. & Beachcomber Blvd. Anderson Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, 3920 N. Hwy 9 A crazy and wild outrigger and canoe race with teams in costum Admission Price: Free to the public; $35 per vehicle to enter Free for spectators | lakehavasuhospitality.com 17-18@9am-5pm 7th Annual Sand, Water & RV Expo 6@7:30-12pm 20th Annual Breast Cancer Walk and Fun Run Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4, 171 London Bridge Rd 100 Park Ave Admission Price: $5 adults; kids 6 & under free www.havasucommunityhealth.org www.sandandwaterexpo.com 6@8am-12pm Health Fair 23-25 No Bad Days Yoga Retreat Lake Havasu City Aquatic Center SARA Park Rodeo Grounds www.havasucommunityhealth.org Cost: Free | www.benhicksyoga.com

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23@6pm 23rd Annual Festival of Lights London Bridge 24@2:30-5pm 8th Annual Line Dance on the Bridge Lake Havasu City Price: $10/person (thru 2/3); $15/person (2/4-2/24); $20 day Admission Price: Free | www.londonbridgeresort.com of | www.havasucommunityhealth.org 24@9am Dirty Turkey Run SARA Park Rodeo Grounds, 7206 Dub Campbell Parkway MARCH 2019 www.havasurodeo.com 1-3 @6:30pm-10pm 17th Annual Bluegrass on the Beach Music Festival, Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4, 171 London DECEMBER 2018 Bridge Rd. www.bluegrassonthebeach.com 1@9am-3pm 11th Annual Shopping Extravaganza 2@12-3pm 8th Annual Lake Havasu Chili Cookoff Music Lake Havasu City Aquatic Center Festival, London Bridge Beach www.bit.ly www.lhcaz.gov 1-2@6:30-9pm 36th Annual Boat Parade of Lights 2@6-10pm 2019 Magical Mystery Tour Music Festival Take Bridgewater Channel at London Bridge a tour of Lake Havasu City by solving clues and guessing the next Admission Price: Free | www. lbycboatparadeoflights.com location. Price: $40 per ticket | www.havasuchamber.com 2@12pm-4pm 46th Annual House and Garden Tour For price and details, call 928-727-1226 15-17 London Bridge Renaissance Faire and Armored Email: [email protected] Combat League U.S. Championship SARA Park Rodeo Grounds 9@2-3:30pm Lake Havasu Community Choir’s Annual www.havasurodeo.com Christmas Concert, Lake Havasu Performing Arts and Little Theatre www.havasu.k12.az.us 28-30 Boot Scootin’ Boogie Days SARA Park Rodeo Grounds www.havasurodeo.com JANUARY 2019 10-13 9th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4, 171 London Bridge Rd APRIL 2019 Admission Price: $15 for 3-day pass; kids 14 & under free 5-7 Lake Havasu Marine Association 28th Annual Boat Show, www.havasuballoonfest.com Price:$8/person; kids 6 and under free www.lakehavasuboatshow.com 13@3-5pm “Three Conductors” American music from traditional folk songs, to patriotic music 27@10am-1pm 4th Annual Play is Learning Kids Fail Lake Havasu High School Performing Arts Center 928-453-8415 Lake Havasu City Aquatic Center www.arizonaschildren.org 17-20 Buses by the Bridge XXIII Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4 Cost: $2 per person, good all weekend MAY 2019 www.busesbythebridge.com TBD The Courses at London Bridge Boat Show 26-27@10am-4pm Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo Association 2400 Club House Dr., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406. and Little Delbert Days, Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4 Admission Price: $75/person | www.havasuchamber.com 171 London Bridge Rd TBD 35th Annual WON Striper Derby Price: $15 adults, kids 15 and under FREE | www.havasurodeo.com London Bridge Resort, 1477 Queens Bay, Lake Havasu City Admission Price: $175 per team | www.wonews.com FEBRUARY 2019 1-2@7-9pm Desperado-Eagles Tribute Band JUNE 2019 www.havasucommunityhealth.org TBD Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Celebration 10@4pm 34th Annual Winterfest of Business, Bridgeview Room @ Shugrue’s Restaurant & Brewery, Downtown Havasu District (Main Street), McCulloch Blvd 1425 N. McCulloch Blvd. Admission Price: Free | www.bit.ly Admission Price: TBD | www.havasuchamber.com 10@3-4:30pm Symphonic Winds presents a Night at the Cinema, Lake Havasu High School Performing Arts JULY 2019 www.lakehavasusymphonicwinds.com 4@9pm Fireworks Over the Lake: July 4th Fireworks Show 7:30pm-10pm 30th Annual Western Winter Blast Pyrotechnics Thompson Bay, Lake Havasu City Show Havasu 95 Speedway @ SARA Park, 7260 S. Sara Parkway Admission Price: Free | www.golakehavasu.com Admission Price: $5/person/day (12 and under free) + $5/vehicle/day | www. westernpyro.org 23@9am-4pm Art Happens Here A tour of Lake Havasu City Art Studios/Galleries Price: $15, children under 12 free 928-505-4199

www.azrelocationguides.com Lake Havasu City Relocation Guide 2018-2019 23 Restaurants 1425 N. McCulloch Blvd. 90 Swanson Ave. American Legendz Sports Bar and Grill Martini Bay...... (928) 855-0888 Thai Nakarin...... (928) 453-3023 ...... (928) 505-5253 1477 Queens Bay 120 Paseo Del Dol 2048 McCulloch Blvd. N. McKee’s Pub & Grill. . . . (928) 453-8400 Barley Bros Brewery. . . . (928) 505-7837 2112 McCulloch Blvd. N. 1425 McCulloch Blvd. Montana Steak House. . (928) 855-3736 Italian and Pizza Angelina’s Italian Kitchen 3301 Maricopa Ave. BBQ Bill’s Big Easy Bistro.(928) 680-1100 ...... (928) 680-3868 3557 Maricopa Ave. Mudshark Brewery . . . . (928) 453-2981 1530 El Camino Dr. 210 Swanson Ave. Bikini Cafe ...... (928) 855-6300 Domino’s Pizza 1300 McCulloch Blvd. N. Niko’s Grill & Pub...... (928) 733-6400 ...... (928) 680-1800 Black Bear Diner ...... (928) 855-2013 2690 N. Kiowa Blvd. 1850 McCulloch Blvd. N. 1900 McCulloch Blvd. N. Octane Wine Garage. . (928) 680-2675 Havasu Pizza Blondies Bar & Grill . . . . (928) 466-9960 2198 McCulloch Blvd. N...... (928) 854-5566 1670 McCulloch Blvd. N. 3620 London Bridge Rd. Papa Bear’s ...... (928) 855-9390 Bridgewater Cafe . . . . . (928) 855-5187 333 Lake Havasu Ave. Ken’s Pizza N’ Pasta ...... (928) 855-4404 1477 Queens Bay Rebel BBQ...... (928) 764-5550 1675 Mesquite Ave. Burgers by the Bridge. . (734) 837-6550 25 Acoma Blvd. N. La Vita Dolce Italian Bistro 410 English Village Red Robin...... (928) 855-8555 ...... (928) 680-5885 70 Swanson Ave. Cha-Bones...... (928) 854-5554 231 Swanson Ave. 112 London Bridge Road Rusty’s Restaurant. . . . . (928) 680-0707 Little Caesars Pizza . . . . (928) 453-9445 950 N. Lake Havasu Ave., Ste 100 Chili’s Grill and Bar . . . . (928) 854-5450 34 N. Lake Havasu Ave., Ste 6 120 Swanson Ave. Scotty’s Broasted Chicken & Ribs Mario’s Italian Restaurant ...... (928) 680-4441 College Street Brewhouse & Pub ...... (928) 854-3223 410 El Camino Way ...... (928) 854-2739 350 London Bridge Rd. 1940 College Dr. Shugrue’s Restaurant & Brewery Group Mudshark Pizza & Pasta ...... (928) 453-1400 Copper Mine Restaurant and Saloon ...... (928) 680-4555 1425 McCulloch Blvd. N...... (928) 680-1167 1625 Mesquite Ave. 3453 Maricopa Ave. Tavern 95 ...... (928) 566-4869 Papa John’s Pizza . . . . . (928) 854-5252 3453 Maricopa Ave. Denny’s ...... (928) 855-4776 1630 McCulloch Blvd. N. 1620 McCulloch Blvd. N. The Place to Be ...... (928) 453-8339 Papa Leone’s Pizza. . . . (928) 302-2525 171 Swanson Ave. Farrell’s Golden Horseshoe 304 English Village, Ste 304 ...... (928) 764-3800 The Red Onion-Breakfast & Lunch Papa Murphy’s ...... (928) 855-9799 4501 London Bridge Road ...... (928) 505-0302 2331 McCulloch Blvd. N., Ste 108 Flame Broiler ...... (928) 505-2695 2013 McCulloch Blvd. N. Pizza Hut 2231 McCulloch Blvd. N., Ste 110 The Turtle Grille...... (928) 855-2141 2960 N. Kiowa Blvd. . . . (928) 854-7817 1000 McCulloch Blvd. N. Gallagher’s Dining and Pub 230 Swanson Ave . . . . . (928) 854-7815 ...... (928) 855-8686 3524 McCullouch Blvd. N. Asian Rosati’s Pizza & Pasta . . (928) 855-8665 #1 Dragon House...... (928) 854-7883 91 London Bridge Rd. Golden Corral ...... (928) 680-6509 1799 Kiowa Ave., #112 1550 S. Palo Verde Blvd. The Spot ...... (928) 505-7768 Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant 3612 Jamaica Blvd. S. Hangar 24...... (928) 846-4447 (928) 680-1326. . . . 1695 Mesquite Ave. 5600 Hwy. 95, Ste 6 Lin’s Little China Restaurant Mexican/Southwest Javelina Cantina...... (928) 855-8226 ...... (928) 453-9295 Azul Agave...... (928) 733-6282 1420 McCulloch Blvd. N. 1632 N. McCulloch Blvd. N., Ste 9 1561 Palo Verde Blvd. S. Jersey’s Grill...... (928) 680-3663 Panda Express...... (928) 453-0012 Bad Miguel’s...... (928) 680-0201 2049 McCulloch Blvd. N. 205 N. Lake Havasu Ave. 1841 N. Kiowa Blvd., Ste 103 Juicy’s River Cafe . . . . . (928) 855-8429 Sho-Gun Japanese Restaurant Casa Serrano. . . . . (928) 854-5500 42 S. Smoketree Ave...... (928) 680-6668 150 Swanson Ave. Makai Cafe ...... (928) 505-2233

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Chico’s Tacos Lake Havasu Coffee Company Del Taco...... (928) 854-4748 ...... (928) 680-7010 ...... (928) 680-1556 81 London Bridge Rd. 1641 McCulloch Blvd. N., Ste 21 911 N. Lake Havasu Ave., Ste 105 In-N-Out Burger...... (800) 786-1000 Del Taco...... (928) 854-4748 Peggy’s Sunrise Cafe . . (928) 854-1068 81-101 London Bridge 81 London Bridge Rd. 1584 Countryshire Ave. Jack in the Box ...... (928) 855-1145 El Continental Mexican Restaurant Starbuck’s Coffee 30 Lake Havasu Ave...... (928) 505-3287 80 Acoma Blvd N. . . . (928) 680-7277 75 Capri Ln. 1650 McCulloch. . . . . (928) 855-7760 Kentucky Fried Chicken.(928) 855-1888 1881 Kiowa Ave. . . . .(928) 302-9747 195 N. Lake Havasu Ave. El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant 55 Lake Havasu Ave. S., Ste A ...... (928) 505-8030 McDonald’s Restaurant ...... (928) 854-5444 141 Swanson Ave., Ste 5 100 Swanson Ave...... (928) 855-1039 The Red Onion...... (928) 505-0302 6501 Showplace Ave. . (928) 764-1601 El Palacio...... (928) 854-5500 2013 McCulloch Blvd. N. 150 Swanson Ave. Panda Express...... (928) 453-0012 205 N. Lake Havasu Ave. Fiesta Mexicana ...... (928) 733-6199 Schlotzsky’s ...... (928) 854-2144 1621 McCulloch Blvd. N. Deli Ed’s Deli ...... (928) 855-3283 2144 McCulloch Blvd. N. Humbertos Taco Shop. . (928) 854-2325 2025 McCulloch Blvd. N. 45 Lake Havasu Ave. N. Taco Bell...... (928) 453-3616 Panarelli’s Italian Subs. . (928) 505-7827 44 N. Lake Havasu Ave. Javelina Cantina...... (928) 855-8226 2837 Maricopa Ave. 1420 McCulloch Blvd. N. Wendy’s...... (928) 764-3030 Quiznos...... (928) 680-7070 14750 S. Highway 95 Sonora Tacos Y Mariscos 91 London Bridge Rd ...... (928) 854-1669 Wienerschnitzel...... (928) 854-2811 1601 Industrial Blvd. Subway Restaurant 245 Lake Havasu Ave. 1636 McCulloch Blvd. N.. .(928) 453-9090 Taco Hacienda...... (928) 855-8932 20 Acoma Blvd.. . . . (928) 680-2636 2200 Mesquite Ave. 3269 Maricopa Ave . . (928) 453-9101 Ice Cream Taco’s Delicias...... (928) 855-1506 1799 Kiowa Ave., Ste 113 . (928) 680-2636 Berry Cherry Frozen Yogurt 2690 Kiowa Blvd. N...... (928) 855-1512 Sundance Country Deli. (928) 855-2700 1641 McCulloch Blvd. N. 121 N. Lake Havasu Ave. Dairy Queen Breakfast and Coffee 3195 Maricopa Ave. . . . (928) 680-4417 Donut Post ...... (928) 855-3443 1730 W. Acoma Blvd. Fast Food Goodies Ice Cream and Donuts Arby’s...... (928) 453-2255 ...... (928) 855-1001 IHOP ...... (928) 854-6501 240 Swanson Ave. 141 Swanson Ave. 101 Paseo del Sol Burger King...... (928) 453-1777 Scoops...... (928) 453-7084 Human Bean ...... (928) 505-4023 55 N. Lake Havasu Ave. 2014 McCulloch Blvd. N. 633 N. Lake Havasu Ave. Carl’s Jr...... (928) 680-4025 ...... (928) 733-6111 Water and Ice ...... (928) 854-1400 275 N. Lake Havasu Ave. 2035 Palo Verde Blvd. N. 2231 N. McCulloch Blvd., #103 Culvers...... (928) 733-6192 Kelly Coffee and Fudge Factory Yogurt Paradise...... (928) 453-2130 1615 Countryshire Ave...... (928) 680-4454 191 Swanson Ave., #104 1420 McCulloch Blvd.

www.azrelocationguides.com Lake Havasu City Relocation Guide 2018-2019 25 Places of Worship Abundant Grace Assembly of God God’s Grace Church Mount Olive Lutheran Church 3516 McCulloch Blvd. N. 1535 El Camino Dr. (928) 453-0007 2170 Havasupai Blvd. (928) 855-2299 (928) 855-3689 Grace Episcopal Church Oro Grande Church of Christ Calvary Christian Academy 111 Bunker Dr. (928) 855-2525 3439 Oro Grande Blvd. (928) 680-0202 1605 McCulloch Blvd. S. (928) 854-5465 Havasu Alliance Church Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Calvary Chapel 510 N. Acoma Blvd. (928) 680-0872 1975 Daytona Ave. (928) 855-2685 1881 W. Acoma Blvd. (928) 680-6808 Havasu Bible Fellowship Our Saviour Lutheran Church Christ Alive Apostolic Worship Center 3735 N. London Bridge Rd. 3163 Maricopa Ave. (928) 855-8811 2270 N. Kiowa Blvd. (928) 566-4796 (928) 764-0122 Praise Fellowship Foursquare Christian Science Reading Room Havasu Christian Church 3430 McCulloch Blvd. N. (928) 453-1515 225 Acoma Blvd. S. (928) 855-6640 341 Mulberry Ave. (928) 855-2590 St. Michael’s Methodist Church Church of Christ Hilltop Community Church 2895 Jamaica Blvd. S. (928) 855-0323 2001 N. Palo Verde Blvd. (928) 855-7952 3180 McCulloch Blvd. N. (928) 855-2404 Seventh Day Adventist Church Church of Jesus Christ of Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses 3130 Chemehuevi Blvd.(928) 855-2363 Latter Day Saints 3200 S. Jamaica Blvd. (928) 855-8068 Solid Rock Ministries 504 Acoma Blvd. N. (928) 855-3168 Lake Havasu Baptist Church 2011 Swanson Ave. (928) 854-3321 Community Fellowship Church 2101 Palo Verde Blvd.N. (928) 855-3154 Southwest Baptist Church 3729 London Bridge Rd. (928) 764-2312 Lake Havasu Church of the Nazarene 2150 N. Kiowa Blvd., 102B (928) 505-8532 Community Presbyterian Church 2700 N. Rainbow Ave. (928) 855-4868 Stonebridge Christian Fellowship 3450 Chemehuevi Blvd. (928) 855-7230 Lakeview Community Church 2700 Jamaica Blvd. S. (928) 855-4818 Covenant Church 1699 W. Acoma Blvd. (928) 855-1942 United Pentecostal Church 113 Acoma Blvd. N. (928) 302-3000 Lamb of God Lutheran Church 3422 Oro Grande Blvd.(928) 453-5555 First Church of Christ-Scientist 2791 Inca Dr. (928) 854-7170 Unity of Lake Havasu 225 Acoma Blvd. S. (928) 855-6640 Living Word Family Church 450 Acoma Blvd.N. (928) 453-2081 First Southern Baptist Church 1890 W. Acoma Blvd. (928) 855-2272 Victory Chapel 113 Acoma Blvd. N. (928) 855-4614 1711 Mesquite Ave. (928) 855-8096

Organizations & Clubs Alano Club Lake Havasu City London Bridge Yacht Club 2041 Swanson Ave., Ste 1 London Bridge Lions Club (928) 854-5292 (928) 453-5305 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 6:00pm www.londonbridgeyachtclub.com American Legion Post 81 1550 S Palo Verde Blvd. (928) 854-4513 Moms Support 181 Paseo del Sol, (928) 855-2552 Lake Havasu City Outrigger We are a support group designed just www.azlegion-post81.org Canoe Club contact by visiting for you, the at-home mother! Democratic Women’s Club of Kingman https://www.lhcocc.com/ www.momsclub.org (928) 221-7155 Lake Havasu City Rotary Club Mothers Against Drunk Driving Havasu 4 Wheelers (928) 208-8783 790 N. Lake Havasu Ave.(928) 453-3700 4th Thursday, 7:00pm Lake Havasu City Sportsman’s Club Optimist International 2293 Swanson Avenue 1st Tuesday, 6:30pm ((928) 453-5404 3781 Beachview Dr. (928) 453-1282 www.havasu4wheelers.org www.havasusportsman.com Over the Hill Gang Havasu Gold Seekers (928) 706-0758 Lake Havasu Gem& Mineral 2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm www.havasugoldseekers.com Society of Lake Havasu City www.othg-havasu.com Havasu Stitchers Second Fridays, 7:00pm Red Iron Motorcycle Club www.havasustitchers.com 2186 McCulloch Blvd., B www.redironmc.com Lake Havasu Astronomy Club (510) 872-7070 Score 2nd Thursday of every month. Lake Havasu Lighthouse Club 10 S. Acoma Blvd. (928) 453-5951 1905 Mimosa Drive Quilty Inn - Havasu Room 271 The Referrals Club 2nd Tuesday, 5:00pm (928) 855-4895 Lake Havasu City, Arizona Lake Havasu Athletic Booster Club 271 S. Lake Havasu Ave. Thursday mornings, 6:45am-8:00am (928) 208-7688 lh-lighthouseclub.org Golden Corral to the back and left. www.lakehavasuathletics.org Lake Havasu Parrothead Club 2180 McCulloch Blvd, Suite 102 Lake Havasu City Daybreakers Lions Club www.lhphc.com 1st and 3rd Thursday, 7:00am Lake Havasu Republican Women 2013 McCulloch Blvd. (928) 854-4343 1st Tuesday, 11:30am 1425 McCulloch Blvd. N

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Business Information Havasu Regional Medical Center...... (928) 855-8185 Better Business Bureau...... (928) 302-3701 Havasu Surgery Center...... (928) 453-4200 Chamber of Commerce...... (928) 855-4115 Mohave County Health Department...... (928) 453-0703 Mohave County Comm. Develop. Dept.... (928)753-0723 Poison Control...... (800) 222-1222 Partnership for Economic Development... (928) 505-7333 Veterans Administration...... (928) 505-7100 Social Security...... (928) 854-0300 Pets City Of Lake Havasu City Animal Control...... (928) 855-4111 Board of Supervisors ...... (928) 753-9141 Western Arizona Humane Society...... (928) 855-5083 Building Permits (city) ...... (928) 453-4149 Telephone Service City Hall ...... (928) 453-4146 CenturyLink...... (800) 261-1691 City Attorney...... (928) 453-4144 AT&T...... (928) 680-6116 City Clerk...... (928) 453-4142 Suddenlink...... (877) 855-7815 City Council...... (928) 453-4152 Vonage...... (800) 608-5590 City Manager...... (928) 453-4141 Court...... (928) 453-0705 Title Companies Human Resources...... (928) 453-4143 Chicago Title...... (928) 855-4196 Job Service...... (928) 854-0350 Stewart Title and Trust...... (928) 854-8600 Mayor...... (928) 453-4152 Pioneer Title Agency...... (928) 855-3051 Public Works Department...... (928) 453-6660 Transportation Community Information Havasu Vegas Express Co...... (928) 453-4884 Aquatic Center...... (928) 453-8686 River City Shuttle...... (928) 854-5253 Library...... (928) 453-0718 Aloha Airport Express...... (928) 854-5253 Mohave Community College...... (928) 855-7812 Utilities Mohave County Senior Program...... (928) 453-0715 Electricity Neighborhood Watch Program...... (928) 855-1171 Unisource...... (877) 837-4968 Parks and Recreation Dept...... (928) 453-8686 Gas Post Office...... (928) 855-5202 Unisource ...... (877) 837-4968 School District (public)...... (928) 505-6900 Silent Witness...... (928) 680-0101 Propane Street Maintenance ...... (928) 855-3377 AmeriGas...... (800) 427-1158 Driver’s License Ralph’s Gas Products ...... (928) 764-2712 Arizona law requires all driver license and identification Trash, Water and Sewer card holders to report any change of address to MVD Sewer...... (928) 453-4146 within 10 days. Trash Collection (River Cities Waste)...... (928) 855-9152 Motor Vehicle Division ...... (928) 855-4355 Wastewater Division...... (928) 855-6753 Fire and Police Departments Desert Hills Water (county)...... (928) 453-4748 Lake Havasu City Water...... (928) 453-4146 All emergencies...... 911 Fire Dept. - non emergency...... (928) 855-1141 Police Dept. - non emergency...... (928) 855-1171 Road Conditions...... 511 Please support our advertisers, and let Sheriff - non emergency...... (928) 753-2141 i them know where you saw their ad!! Media Local Television Direct TV...... (800) 820-3097 Dish Network...... (800) 564-2178 Suddenlink...... (928) 855-7815 Newspapers Arizona Republic - subscribtions...... (800) 332-6733 Today’s News – Herald...... (928) 453-4237 Radio KNLB 91FM (Christian Radio)...... (928) 855-9110 KVEZ FM...... (928) 855-9000 KZUL FM...... (928) 855-1051 Medical Reference Alcoholics Anonymous...... (928) 453-0313 Behavioral Health...... (928) 453-0404 www.azrelocationguides.com Lake Havasu City Relocation Guide 2018-2019 27 Important Numbers Continued Vehicle Registration Proof of Ownership As a new resident to the State of Arizona, you are required to Loan information: all liens on your existing title will be obtain an Arizona driver license and to register your vehicles in recorded on the new Arizona title unless you provide an this State...... (928) 855-4355 original lien clearance from the lender. Physical Inspection of the Vehicle Signatures Emissions Test All applicants listed on the application for Arizona title must See the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality sign the application. An original, notarized power of attorney is CarCare program for more information. acceptable to allow an appointed person to sign on behalf of one or more of the owners. Vehicle Insurance Minimum levels of financial responsibility are: $15,000 bodily Voter Registration injury liability for one person and $30,000 for two or more Register online at www.servicearizona.com persons and $10,000 property damage liability. Voter Registration...... (928) 753-0767

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