Lake Havasu LIVING Magazine

Havasu is the Place to Ride

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Biking: From Novice to Experienced Whether you’re a novice or seasoned veteran, biking in Lake Havasu can provide a memorable experience for all levels of enthusiasts. The fact that the Lake Havasu area caters to a wide variety of biking interests with numerous paths, trails, off-road adventures, and a BMX park serves notice that Lake Havasu is a biking mec[...]

Winter Photo Finish

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Smoke On the Water There’s nothing quite like the sights and sounds of the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Races held in Lake Havasu. With racers approaching speeds in excess of 250 mph in under four seconds, it takes a keen eye, steady hand, and fast shutter speed to capture all of the frenetic action. The plume of water rising high into the air captures the intensi[...]

A Taste of Kindness

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Every Tuesday and Thursday an amazing act of kindness takes place at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Roberta Watkins and several other volunteers get together to create a delicious, hot, home cooked meal for those in need within our community. Of course, anyone can stop by and take part in the fellowship—no one is turned away. The items needed to se[...]

Youthful Inspirations

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Inspiration can come in many forms. When it comes to inspiring people, many people might automatically think of volunteers who travel to foreign countries to help the hungry or a sports player who has come out of the depths of poverty to become a multi-million dollar star. But what about our kids - the children who are around us everyday, doing amazing and r[...]

Soar for Charity

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If there's a reason to look forward to January, it's the 5th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair scheduled for January 16-18th on the Island at the Nautical Inn Golf Course. In five short years, the local balloon festival has grown to be one of the largest in the country with 70+ hot air balloons and pilots and over 1,000 volunteers. Best of all, [...]

Fall Photo Finish

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Iconic Landmark Winner: Steven Paluch One of the most-photographed man-made landmarks in the state of Arizona is located right here in Lake Havasu City: the original London Bridge. Second only to the Grand Canyon as far as tourism numbers are concerned, the bridge provides an important piece of history to Havasu. Steven Paluch, a teacher at Lake Ha[...]

Turtle Grill's Savvy Cuisinier

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John Andreola is no stranger to the kitchen. As a child in Elizabeth, New Jersey, he was always at the stove asking questions and learning tricks of the trade from his Italian family. Andreola moved here about two years ago from the coast of North Carolina and is enjoying every minute of being in Havasu. Starting out in a small bistro, Andreola worked wit[...]

A Celebration of Life

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This year marks the 15th Anniversary of The Cancer Association of Havasu. Formed in 1999, the Association works to support the prevention and early detection of cancer. They hold multiple fundraisers throughout the year such as the Cancer Ball, the Elegant Evening Fashion show, the Breast Walk, and the Cancer Survivor’s Breakfast. They also ensure any money [...]

Diamond in the Desert

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In 1988 Diane Verkamp decided to open a small gift shop in Lake Havasu City. Since then, it has grown to be one of the most unique and diverse gift and home interiors shops in town. Selling items from jewelry to home décor, Desert Rose is a great place to find that something special for anyone in your life. The store opened on McCulloch Blvd. with only 90[...]

Women in Business 2014

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Women in Business—what does the phrase mean to you? To Lake Havasu Living Magazine, it means a group of outstanding and hardworking women, dedicated to expanding their own lives while making our town strong and diverse. Many of these women lead double lives, juggling work and family—and this doesn’t include their social lives. Encompassing the traits of true[...]

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