Lake Havasu City - Arizona Relocation Guides

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Healthcare 

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Lake Havasu City & Area Relocation Guide 2013-14 

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Lake Havasu’s only 

Genuine Harley-Davidson shop 

Featuring: T-shirts, Genuine 

H-D motorclothes, collectibles, 

pet products, coozies, hats, etc. 

Located on the Island in the Island 

Mall & Brewery Shopping Center 

1425 McCulloch Blvd Unit J 

(Lower Level) 

Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 

928-302-1812 

LondonBridgeHD@gmail.com 

Open 7 days a week 

9am till 4pm 

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Contents 

Location...............................................................................4 

Climate.....................................4 

Community Profile......................................................5–6 

History..............................................7 

London Bridge History...............8 

Education.............. 8–9 

Cultural Arts.................................................................... 10 

Healthcare........................................................................ 11 

Adult Living...............................................................12-13 

Housing......................................... 13 

Shopping & Dining....................................................... 13 

Water Sports............................. 14 

Recreation .............15–17 

Surrounding Attractions.......... 18–22 

Golf...................19 

Resources..................................................................23–31 

Upcoming Events..........................................23-24 

Places of Worship................................................. 25 

Restaurants......................................................26-27 

Organizations & Clubs........................................ 28 

Important Numbers..............................................29–30 

Accommodations.......................................................... 31 

Welcome to Lake Havasu City, the 

crown jewel of Arizona’s West Coast. 

To many it is the “Personal Watercraft Capital 

of the World”. With the need for more water, 

Lake Havasu came in to being in 1938 when 

Parker Dam was constructed on the Colorado 

River. Lake Havasu is forty-five miles long with 

four hundred fifty miles of scenic shoreline, 

making it the perfect place for every type of 

water recreation. The most beautiful scenery 

in Arizona can be found here. The mountains 

across the lake in California create a breathtaking 

backdrop. Nowhere will you find more 

spectacular sunsets than in our fair city. 

Lake Havasu has something to offer everyone. It has a first class 

public school system, private schools and preschools, colleges 

and trade schools. The economic outlook is good for finding employment. 

Recreational facilities, beaches, parks, numerous golf 

courses and nearly 100 restaurants provide entertainment for the 

very diverse population. Shopping in our city is a treat. If you can’t 

find “it” in Lake Havasu, the accessibility to the metropolitan areas 

of Phoenix, Los Angeles and Las Vegas increase your options 

tremendously. Housing is booming and there is a home for all income 

levels. Numerous enjoyable day-trips are provided by the 

many surrounding attractions Arizona and nearby California have 

to offer. Everyone from young families to retirees will feel at home 

in Lake Havasu. This guide will hopefully aid you as a new resident 

of the area. We strive to include all information you might find 

helpful in the weeks ahead. 


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Location • Climate 

Lake 

Havasu City 

Lake Havasu City location: Just south of I-40 on the 

California-Arizona border next to Lake Havasu 

ZIP Code 86403 

Mohave County Area Code 928 

Time Zone: Mountain (Standard Time: GMT -7 hours - 

No change for Daylight Savings Time) 

Coordinates: Latitude 34.49 & Longitude -114.33 

Elevation: 735 feet 

Distance from Lake Havasu City to: 

Anaheim, CA . . ................................................................................ 293 

Bakersfield, CA . . ............................................................................. 316 

Barstow, CA . . ................................................................................... 189 

Blyth, CA . . ...........................................................................................98 

Bullhead City, AZ................................................................................65 

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 

Sedona, AZ . . ......................................................................................234 

Tucson, AZ . . .......................................................................................316 

Wickenburg, AZ . . .............................................................................149 

Yuma, AZ . . .........................................................................................159 

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 

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Community Profile 

Lake Havasu City is home for many successful businesses. While 

tourism remains a major contributor to the economy of the 

community, there is an ever growing and diversified business 

base comprised of hundreds of thriving recreation, light manufacturing, 

information, communication and service companies. 

High-performance boat and leisure craft manufacturers, service 

and call centers and many light manufacturers have found success 

in Lake Havasu. 

The London Bridge and its adjacent English Village are the focal 

points of a resort complex of shops, restaurants and lodging 

facilities. Close to a million visitors bring nearly $75 million annually 

to the economy of Lake Havasu. Lake Havasu City is a master 

planned community with a strong, willing and affordable labor 

pool, in a right-to-work state. We have a safe, pollution-free family 

environment, free of city stress. Our location is within easy 

reach of Southern California, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Mexico. 

Lake Havasu City, located in the heart of the Colorado River, is 

the destination of millions of visitors each year who come to 

see the historic London Bridge. Lake Havasu, a planned community 

with a strong infrastructure, continues to experience 

steady growth. To business and industry considering relocation, 

this spells fringe benefits for current and potential employees. 

A large labor pool is available for businesses large or small. Lake 

Havasu is the fastest growing city in Mohave County. 

Lake Havasu City offers favorable retail sales tax, real and personal 

property tax rates, as well as business incentives for new 

or relocating firms. More importantly, the elements of our desert 

surroundings provide proof that Lake Havasu City is the Sunbelt’s 

favorite place to invest, work, play and raise a family. Lake 

Havasu City boasts a higher quality of life and old-fashioned values 

welcomed in the American home today. With our low crime 

rate, excellent schools including Mohave Community College, 

outstanding medical facilities, beautifully maintained parks, 

world-class Aquatic and Community Center, Lake Havasu City is 

the place to be! 

Source; Lake Havasu City Partnership for Economic 

Development 

South End Storage 

928-855-9797 

Boat-RV-Mini - Commercial - Household 

• Coded entry • Dump station • Restrooms/showers 

• Fire sprinklers • Electricity/lighting • Covered wash down area 

Individual unit alarms 

24 hour accessibility 

Units from: 4’ x 5’ to 14’ x 45’ 

N 

Doors to 12’W x14’H 

Hwy 95 

3500 Sweetwater Ave. 

Lake Havasu City 

southendstorage.com 

Sweetwater 

SOUTH END STORAGE 

Acoma Blvd. 

Oro Grande Blvd. 

Avenue 

McCulloch Blvd. 

Lake Havasu City Facts 

Population 2011...............................................................52,935 

Median Household Income 2007-11........................44,069 

Square Miles........................................................................ 44.44 

City Elevation.....................................735 ft. above sea level 

Population Density........................................................1,182.2 

Median Age............................................................................50.3 

Cost of Living Index............................................................ 99% 

Source: US Census Bureau 

Sales Tax Information 

State ......................................................................................6.60% 

Mohave County .................................................................0.25% 

Lake Havasu City......................................................................2% 

Transient Bed............................................................................3% 

Restaurant and Bar..................................................................1% 

Lake Havasu City Education Statistics 

Expenditures per pupil.................................................. $3,183 

Pupil/Teacher Ratio..................................................................20 

Students/Librarian Ratio .................................................1,118 

Students/Counselor. Ratio................................................. 805 

330 S. Smoketree Ave., Lake Havasu City, AZ 


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Community Profile Continued 

Top Lake Havasu Employers 

Lake Havasu Unified School District #1 

Personnel Department 

2200 Havasupai Blvd Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 

928-505-6900 Fax 928-505-6999 

Our school district consists of 6 year-round elementary schools 

(pre K-5), 2 year-round middle schools (6-8), and 1 traditional 

calendar high school with an alternative high school program 

available (9-12). Total student enrollment is over 6500 students. 

We have over 650 staff members with more than 350 certified 

positions. 

City of Lake Havasu City 

Contact: Human Resources 

Phone: 928-453-4143 Fax: 928-453-4154 

Havasu Regional Medical Center 

101 Civic Center Lane 

928-855-8185 

Features advanced healthcare technology and some of the finest 

people in the healthcare field with a passion for community 

focused care. 

Sterilite Corporation 

2201 College Dr Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 - 2516 

453-5060 employment@sterilite.com 

The largest U.S. independent manufacturer of plastic houseware 

products, occupies the second largest facility in Lake Havasu - 

approximately 400,000 square feet 

Sterilite offers excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, 

life insurance, short term disability, AD & D, 401(k) retirement 

plan, product discounts and educational reimbursements. 

Wal-Mart 

The Shops of Lake Havasu 


758-1450 

Shugrues 

Shugrues Restaurant & Bar - Barley Brothers Brewery - Javelina 

Cantina - Maddogs Bar & Grill - Toppers - Makai Cafe 

Anderson Showcase 

375 S. Lake Havasu Avenue 

Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403 

Cellular (928) 208-7283 

Office (928) 680-0021 

Toll Free (800) 678-3908 

Fax (928) 680-1803 

linda.sugamele@century21.com 

Each Office is Independently Owned And Operated 

Linda Sugamele 

REALTOR ® 

London Bridge Resort 

Interviews are conducted: Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm 

Human Resources Dept. - Executive Offices - 1477 Queens Bay 

FAX: 928-505-4065 | PHONE: 928-855-0880 

Benefits Package 

• Discounted Meals 

• Vacation and sick pay after one year 

• Jury Duty & Bereavement Pay 

• Employee Family F & B discounts 

• Complimentary Golf 

• Complimentary Dixie Belle Rides 

Mohave Community College at Lake Havasu campus 

Human Resources - 1971 Jagerson Ave., Bldg 101 

Kingman, AZ 86409 

Phone: 928-757-0875 FAX: 928-757-0875 

email: vparson@mohave.edu 

MCC employs more than 700 people (169 in Lake Havasu) in 

full and part-time positions. The college maintains a friendly, 

supportive, professional work environment with opportunities 

for professional growth and advancement within the college. 

River Medical 

415 El Camino Way 

(928) 855-4104 

rivermedical@amr.net 

River Medical provides emergency, non-emergency and critical 

care transport in western Arizona, which spans 23,000 square 

miles. River Medical serves the communities of Kingman, Golden 

Valley, Parker, Quartzsite and Lake Havasu. Founded in 1983, River 

Medical employs approximately 135 paramedics and EMTs and 

handles an average of 16,000 calls annually 

New Horizons Center 

2045 Moyo Drive 

928-855-9392 

The Home Depot 

100 Center Blvd 

http://storecareers.homedepot.com 

KMart 

1870 McCulloch Blvd North 

453-5919 

Bashas Inc. 

3269 Maricopa Avenue 

(928) 854-9550 https://v2.projectix.com/bashas/JobBoard/ 

Bradley Ford Lincoln Mercury 

1690 Industrial Blvd 

(928) 855-1191 

Nautical Inn Resort 

(928) 855-2141 

Compunet Credit Services Inc 

94 S Acoma Blvd - 928-680-9449 

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History 

Havasu is the Mohave Indian word for blue 

water, Ha (meaning water) vasu (meaning 

blue). In the early 1800's beaver and bear trappers 

set up camps along the river where Lake 

Havasu City stands today. By 1830 these trappers 

had been chased away by the Mojave 

Indians. The Indians were unhappy with 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 1960s the airmen 

were gone and the fishermen were back. Industrialist 

Robert McCulloch Sr., while flying 

over the area, thought it would be the perfect 

place for testing his companies outboard 

boat motors. 

McCulloch purchased 3500 acres in the peninsula 

area. He had a 100-unit mobile home 

park built for the workers. In 1963 he bought 

Sculpture of the City Founders, 

Robert McCulloch Founder 

and C.V. Wood, Master Planner 

a 26-mile area for under $75 an acre. Mc- 

Culloch then turned his interests to making 

Lake Havasu a retirement community. The 

Lake Havasu Hotel was built, McCulloch 

International Airlines was started, real estate 

agents were put in place and 40 white 

Jeeps were purchased, all in anticipation 

of prospective buyers. The 11 airplanes 

that comprised McCulloch International 

Airlines were used to bring prospective 

buyers in for free. The Jeeps were used by 

real estate agents to show them around 

the area. McCulloch then decided to start 

a chainsaw manufacturing plant to stimulate 

the economy. There were 3 factories 

with 400 employees. 

In the early 1960s, it was discovered that 

130-year-old London Bridge was slowly 

sinking into the Thames River. Not wanting 

to demolish the bridge, London decided 

to hold an auction for the bridge. 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 open for business on 

October 10, 1971 

Lake Havasu City was established as a 

planned community, meant to be selfsupporting. 

The economy was based on a 

ratio of 40% light industrial, 40% resort and 

recreation and 20% commercial services. By 

1975 the population had reached 15,500. 

The free flights were discontinued in 1978. 

It was estimated that at least 137,000 prospective 

buyers had made this flight. 

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London Bridge History 

The stone London Bridge was begun around the year 1176, and completed 

in the early years of the 13th century. The first ‘London Bridge’ was 

Roman, 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. 

London Bridge in about 1900 with very busy traffic 

Photo: www.wikipedia.org 

The wooden Roman and Saxon London Bridges were vulnerable 

to fire and flood, so Peter de Colechurch determined to build a 

lasting bridge of stone. During the 30 years that it took to build, 

the bridge cost the lives of an estimated 150 workmen. 

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, 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 near to the north bank, so there 

was nothing for the fire to get hold of. In the mid 1700s, 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 1820s a new London Bridge was built, north of the old one, 

and this opened in 1831. In that same year, the destruction of the old 

bridge began in earnest, after it had been in place some 622 years. 

In the 1960s, the London Bridge of 1831 was transported, stone by 

stone, to Lake Havasu, Arizona. 

Source: BBC 

1915 McCulluch Blvd, Ste 104 


928-680-7790 

www.ConnectToHavasu.com 

www.facebook.com/connecttohavasu 

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated 

Education 

Developmental Preschool 

2395 Smoketree Ave. (on the 

campus of Smoketree Elementary) 

Phone (928)505-6033 

Debra Weger, Teacher 

Oro Grande Elementary School 

1250 Pawnee Drive 


Phone (928)505-6080 

Patrick Wolfe, Principal 

Smoketree Elementary School 

2395 Smoketree Ave. N. 


Phone (928)505-6020 

Connie Hogard, Principal 

Starline Elementary School 

3150 Starline Drive 


Phone (928)505-1490 

Mike Murray, Principal 

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Education Continued 

Havasupai Elementary School 

880 Cashmere Drive 


Phone (928)505-6040 

Claude Sanders, Principal 

Jamaica Elementary School 

3437 Jamaica Blvd. S. 


Phone (928)854-8660 

Paula Levensailor, Principal 

Nautilus Elementary School 

1425 Patrician Drive 


Phone (928)505-6060 

Tami Roth, Principal 

Thunderbolt Middle School 

695 Thunderbolt Avenue 


Phone (928)855-4066 

Mari Jo Mulligan, Principal 

Hector Fimbres, Asst. Principal 

iQ Academy Arizona 

Grades 6–12 

2200 Havasupai Blvd. 


Phone 1-866-602-iQAZ 

(1-866-602-4729 

Lake Havasu High School 

2675 Palo Verde Boulevard S., 


Phone (928)854-5001 

Denise Miner, Principal 

Dale Genger, Asst. Principal 

Roger Burger, Asst. Principal/Athletic Director 

Lake Havasu Performing Arts Center 

2675 S. Palo Verde Boulevard 

(on the campus of Lake Havasu HS) 


Phone (928)505-6915 

Lake Havasu Unified School District 

Lake Havasu Unified School District No.1 is a rapidly growing district. For the last five 

years our district has experienced a growth rate in excess of 10%. Presently the district 

has six elementary schools (pre kindergarten through 5th grade), one middle school (6th 

through 8th grade), and one high school (9th through 12th grade). All of our elementary 

and middle schools operate on a modified year-round calendar, while our high school is 

on a traditional calendar. 

LHUSD #1 also offers an alternative high school program for students in grades 10, 11, 

or 12. This program is designed to meet the needs of students whose requirements can 

be addressed by nontraditional instructional and scheduling methods. The “Round Table 

Program” operates under the umbrella of the Lake Havasu High School. 

The district offers a rigorous academic program for all students. In addition, programs for 

the gifted and talented, special education programs, remedial, enrichment, and accelerated 

programs at all levels, art, music, computer, foreign language, physical education, 

phonics, language development, DARE, and Student Assistant Programs are offered in all 

the elementary schools. 

Thunderbolt Middle School utilizes the “middle school concept” in their instructional 

methodology where “teams” of teachers work with student “clusters” in specific academic 

and vocational areas. Students are involved in a number of interscholastic and intramural 

athletic programs. 

Lake Havasu High School is a comprehensive school offering a demanding academic 

program for all students, including honor, accelerated and Advanced Placement (A.P.) 

courses. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students: college bound, 

trade and vocational orientations, tech-prep programs, business and industry partnerships, 

integrated and applied courses in math, science, foreign language, language arts 

and vocational education. The school offers extensive co-curricular programs such as 

drama, band and choir. Extracurricular programs include interscholastic athletics, Academic 

Decathlon and numerous clubs/service sponsored activities. 

Since its inception, Lake Havasu Unified School District students consistently outperform 

the County, State and Nation in national norm referenced tests, such as the Iowa Test 

of Basic Skills, the Test of Academic Proficiency, and the national SAT9 student achievement 

assessments. The district continuously strives to ensure that our student success is 

constantly evaluated, ensuring a quality curriculum with outstanding instruction. 

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. 

Source: Lake Havasu Unified School District 


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Cultural Arts 

The Havasu Art Guild History 

The concept of the Havasu Arts and Crafts Association was started 

in Lake Havasu City, Arizona in 1971 with Jan Harmon as the 

president. 

The Havasu Art Guild, as it is today was formed in 1978. The steering 

committee was Joan Barry, Barry Gray and Elenor Smith as the 

first Art Guild president. The objective 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. 

The Aquatic Center opened in November 1994. The artwork is exhibited 

in the display cases in the Hall. The artwork is changed 

every four months. 

The Mohave County Library opened its doors in Lake Havasu City in 

1999 and has space dedicated for artwork. Both members and nonmembers 

are allowed to put up artwork. For more information you 

can contact the Mohave County Library. 

Our newest gallery is on the Art Guild web site. Several members have 

contributed artwork to the Gallery and have links to their own pages. 

In order to display work at the Aquatic Center or Web site Gallery, 

you must be a member of the Havasu Art Guild. 

The Havasu Art Guild 

The Havasu Art Guild is a non-profit organization with over 150 

members. Our members consist of people of all ages interested in 

promoting and participating in creative visual arts and crafts. 

We are here to: 

• Provide an opportunity for artists and artisans to display their 

artwork for awards and profit 

• Aid in the Development of skills and artistic abilities of our 

young people and community members interested in visual 

arts by providing workshops, seminars and allied activities. 

• Award Scholarships to our high school and college students 

• Offer You the opportunity to participate by becoming a member-regardless 

of your skill levels or area of artistic interest. 

Membership 

Membership with the Guild entitles the member to place artwork 

in galleries and attend Art Guild sponsored workshops and 

demonstrations by accomplished arts and crafts instructors. The 

membership includes placing work in the web site gallery if desired 

and having a link to your own page. 

The Guild meets the fourth Monday of every month, 6:30pm at 

the Library. 

Members who enter Art Guild sponsored shows receive a discount 

for their entry fee. 

Source: Havasu Art Guild 

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Healthcare 

Residents of Lake Havasu are served by numerous skilled physicians, 

surgeons and dentists with many specialties represented, 

who operate in clinics and private offices throughout the area. 

The community is also served by several chiropractors, eye care 

specialists, a variety of therapists and a wide range of non-traditional 

approaches to healing. 

Emergency ambulance service is provided by the fire department 

with 31 paramedics and 57 emergency medical technicians. The 

area is also serviced by 2 air ambulance companies. 

Havasu Regional Medical Center 

HRMC is a 181-bed Medicare certified and The Joint Commission 

accredited facility featuring advanced healthcare technology and 

some of the finest professionals in the healthcare field. With a team 

of over 600 employees and 100 affiliated physicians, the staff represents 

excellence in their 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 a state-certified 

Level IV Trauma Center and ALS Base Hospital, authorizing medical 

direction and support of pre-hospital care providers, including the 

fire department and ambulance personnel. 

In addition to general radiology services, HRMC’s Diagnostic Imaging 

Department offers CT and PET scans, MRI, nuclear medicine 

and digital mammography technology. 

Complete cardiovascular care is available in HRMC’s Havasu 

Heart Centre. Diagnostic cardiac catheterization and specialized 

interventional radiology services such as angiography, vascular 

angioplasty and stent placement are performed in state of the art 

cardiac/vascular catheterization labs. Specialized Cardiothoracic 

and Vascular surgery is performed in the Havasu Heart Centre 

with the latest technology and equipment. The Cardiac Rehabilitation 

program emphasizes exercise, education, counseling 

and behavioral modifications as patients are given the tools they 

need to make heart health a lifelong goal. 

The hospital’s Cancer Treatment Center, with linear accelerator 

technology, provides radiation and medical oncology services. 

The hospital also operates the Havasu Surgery Centre, a state of 

the art outpatient surgery clinic. A pain management clinic is 

also available. 

Through intensive physical, occupational and speech therapy, 

the Inpatient Rehabilitation Program at Havasu Regional Medical 

Center helps people recovering from severe trauma or stroke to 

re-learn the skills necessary to return to their home and community 

settings. In addition, home healthcare is available through 

Havasu Regional Medical Center’s Home Health Department. 

Outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy are also 

available through the hospital. 


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Adult Living 

Senior Citizen Program 

Lake Havasu City Police Department is committed to the safety 

and welfare of the senior population. 

Demographics: Mohave County has the highest population per 

capita in the state of the senior age group of 65-74 years old. It 

is estimated that 20.6 percent of the population in Lake Havasu 

City is over age 65. 

Senior Citizen Crime Prevention Committee: The Senior 

Citizen Crime Prevention Committee was founded by the Lake 

Havasu City Police Department in 1996. The committee is comprised 

of representatives of the American Association of Retired 

Persons (AARP), the Lake Havasu Senior Center and the Lake 

Havasu City Police Department. The group is an advisory committee 

to the Chief of Police with the goal of reducing the fear 

of crime and enhancing the quality of life for Lake Havasu City’s 

senior citizen population. The committee organizes periodic 

Community Forums with the intent of informing senior citizens 

of the various local services available to them. The programs 

have ranged from telemarketing schemes to explaining the differences 

between living wills, power of attorneys, conservator 

and guardianship. 

Directory of Community Services for Senior Citizens: The 

Lake Havasu City Police Department has published a phone directory 

of services that are available for seniors. The directory 

has contact information for Adult Day Care, Case Management, 

Counseling, Financial Assistance, Home Care, Legal Services, 

Long Term Care, Nutrition, Support Groups and more. The directory 

is extremely helpful to caregivers or family members that 

are living outside the Lake Havasu 

area and are not familiar with what 

assistance might be available. The 

directory is available free of charge 

and can be found at many community 

and city offices in Lake Havasu. 

“File of Life”: The “File of Life” 

packet is a magnetic pouch that 

contains a two sided card. The 

pouch is placed on the refrigerator in plain view in 

case of an emergency. The card inside the pouch contains valuable 

information about your health needs and provides contact 

information for family members or friends. A highly visible 

sticker is placed on or near the front door to alert the emergency 

responders that the information card is available. The 

“File of Life” packet also contains a small wallet size copy of the 

information card to be carried by you or placed in your vehicle. 

“File of Life” packets can be picked up at the Lake Havasu City 

Police Department. 

Walk-Away Program: The Walk-Away Program is designed to assist 

in locating individuals who frequently get lost or forget their 

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Adult Living Continued 

surroundings when away from their residence. A computer based 

data file has available a current photograph, emergency contacts 

and various locations the individual likes to frequent. This year a 

small identification bracelet with emergency contact information 

will be provided to the members of the program. 

The National Fraud Information Center: The National Fraud 

Information Center provides information on current scams, 

“how not to be a victim” and takes reports of instances of fraud. 

These reports are entered into a national database and may be 

forwarded to the National Association of Attorneys General or 

the Federal Trade Commission for other actions. 

Contact the National Fraud Information Center at: 

(202) 835-0159 or (800) 876-7060 

Source: Lake Havasu City 

Medical and Senior Services 

Lake Havasu City Senior Center 

450 South Acoma Blvd 

Lake Havasu City, Arizona 

928-453-0715 

FAX - 928-453-6940 

Open Monday - Friday 8 AM to 4 PM 

Havasu Regional 

Medical Center 

101 Civic Center Lane 

928-855-8185 

Havasu Surgery Centre 

1775 McCulloch Blvd 

928-453-4200 

Midwest Express Care 

45 Capri Blvd 

928-505-1030 

A+ Health Insurances 

Representing Many Companies Including 

Authorized Broker 

Housing, Dining & Shopping 

Housing 

The average price per square foot for sale in Lake Havasu city in 

2009 was $101, a decrease of 15.1% compared to the same period 

in 2008. The median age of a home is twelve years old. Short commute 

times are in the top 9% of the country and affordability of 

property taxes are in the top 13%. Public transportation use is in 

the top 14% for the state 

Median list price - January 2012 - $187,000 

Median sale price - December 2011 - $146,700 

Dining 

You will never go hungry or die of thirst in Lake Havasu. Every type 

of restaurant from fast food to fine dining abounds in this tourist 

city. Looking for the exotic to the mundane, it can be found here. 

Juice bars and coffee shops are plentiful. If your thirst runs to bars, 

pubs, lounges or taverns, there are at least 20 to choose from. 

Shopping 

The Shops at Lake Havasu is an open air regional shopping 

mall located off of State Route 95. Anchors include Dillards, 

JC Penney’s, Petsmart, Wal-mart which is not attached to the 

main mall area, Michael’s, and UltraStar Cinemas. Most anchors 

are a small walk from each other, but all are in the general vicinity. 

In addition to the anchors, many specialty stores and a few 

eateries occupy this mall. 

English Village • 1477 Queens Bay 

Located under the London Bridge this center offers quaint shops 

and restaurants. 

London Bridge Shopping & Swap Meet 

137 Paseo Del Sol #100 

Every Sunday, Sept. - May from 6am – 4pm. 

Main Street in the Uptown District 

Upper McCulloch one mile east of the London Bridge - More 

than 100 shops, antique galleries & restaurants. 

Group • Individual Health 

Dental • Medicare Supplements 

Bus: 928-453-9330 

havasuhealthinsurance.com 

Mona Robinson 

NAIFA, AHIA,, IFAPAC 

Principal 

2555 N. Kiowa Blvd., Ste. 102 • Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-2551 

Not-for-profit 

since 1982. 

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Water Sports 

Parker Dam created a water wonderland in an area where large natural 

bodies of water do not 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. 

Any type of water recreation can be found here including aqua cycles, bumper boats, 

jet skis, ski boats, pontoons, fishing boats, houseboats, sail boats, kayaks, canoes and 

parasailing. If you don’t have your own equipment these can all be rented from local 

area businesses. 

Tour boats are a big draw on Lake Havasu. The Dixie Belle 

is a Mississippi type paddle wheel boat that gives narrated 

tours. The Kon Tiki Tour boats give guided tours of Toprock 

Canyon. Blue Water Jet Boat Tours and London Jets have 

tours of Toprock Gorge and gambling trips to Laughlin. Water 

is what it is all about in Lake Havasu. 

Homes starting at $99,900 

On your city approved level lot. 

Ken Hope - 928-566-5088 

Dave Hughes - 928-230-6727 

General Contractors • AZ ROC#259069 

Please visit our models at 

2040 N. Palo Verde Blvd. or 

2070 S. Jamaica Blvd. 

Along the 450 miles of shoreline at Lake Havasu, you will find sandy 

beaches, perfect weather and campsites. Lake Havasu in the 

desert southwest is a great place for water sports and camping. 

Summer temperatures are regularly in the 100’s and during late 

February and early March you can expect daytime highs in the low 

80’s and nighttime lows in the 40’s. The area averages 4 inches of 

rain a year and the months of March and April tend to be very dry. 

The sunsets are breathtaking and the sunrises spectacular. The 

clear night skies are perfect for stargazing. 

Fishing 

Lake Havasu boasts the best year-round fresh water fishing in Arizona 

and California. One can find bass, crappies, bluegills, carp and 

catfish in the many coves and inlets of the deep water. Take-off 

Point, Mesquite Cove, Havasu Springs and Site Six are all fishing access 

areas. 

The Lake Havasu Fish Hatchery and The Havasu Fisheries Project 

are very important for future generations of fisherman. They are 

instrumental in bringing back several species of fish that disappeared 

with the construction of Parker Dam. Seven isolated coves 

have been set aside to raise the populations of bonytail chub and 

razorback suckers. After they reach twelve inches in length they are 

released into the lake. 

So get out on the banks or make your way out onto the lake in a boat. 

Everything from fly-fishing to trolling can be enjoyed here. 

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Phone: 928-716-0454 

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Recreation 

Lake Havasu State Park 

The scenic shoreline of Lake Havasu State Park is an ideal place 

to enjoy beautiful beaches, nature trails, boat ramps, and 

convenient campsites. This spot is truly a watersport haven 

located near the famous London Bridge of Lake Havasu City. 

Trails 

Mohave Sunset Trail: 1.5 miles long. Rating: easy. This trail 

winds its way through the lowland desert and along the 

shoreline. 

Arroyo-Camino Interpretive Garden: This interpretive area 

showcases the diverse life that exists within the park and this area 

of the desert. Birds, lizard, and desert cotton-tails are common 

sights. A native & “historic” foodstuff garden is also available in 

the winter & early spring. 

699 London Bridge Road off Highway 95 & Industrial Boulevard. 

Source: Arizona State Parks 

Cattail Cove State Park 

The beach, boat ramp, and 61 campsites at Cattail Cove State 

Park offer a broad spectrum of activities for all to enjoy. Whether 

you’re interested in swimming, fishing or just lounging and 

relaxing, Cattail Cove State Park offers you and your family a 

chance to get away and enjoy tranquility along Lake Havasu. The 

2,000-acre park has been operated by the Arizona State Parks 

Board since 1970. 

Lake Havasu was formed when the Colorado River was dammed 

near Parker. The 45-mile long lake creates a haven for all kinds of 

water sports. Fish for largemouth and striped bass, bluegill and 

crappie. Boat on the blue waters, sail into quiet coves, or water ski 

or jet ski out on the open lake. 

If campgrounds are not your style and you have your own boat, you 

can motor out to one of the 28 campsites along the water’s edge. 

You can also rent boats and campsites with trailers at Sandpoint 

Marina and RV Park, as well as have dinner at Sandpoint’s cafe. 

The area surrounding the park is also a rock hound’s paradise. 

Volcanic rock, geodes, jaspers, obsidian, turquoise and agate can 

be found outside Lake Havasu City. 

Trails 

Whytes Retreat Trail: This is a 1.5 mile hiking trail with a difficulty 

rating of easy. The trail begins at Cattail Cove State Park and follows 

the shoreline of Lake Havasu, providing an excellent view of the 

lower portion of the Colorado River, the Whitsett Pumping Station 

and Parker Dam. The shoreline portion of the trail ends at Whytes 

Retreat, one of the boat-in campsites provided by the Bureau of 

Land Management. The McKinney Loop portion of the trail returns 

to Cattail Cove through low desert hills and a shallow gorge with 

bluffs on both sides. 


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Recreation Continued 

Jack Hardie Park 

Between Baron & Bunker Dr., LHC, AZ 

Neighborhood park (7 acres), playground, ramadas, 

BBQs, restrooms, & horseshoe pits. 

Lions Dog Park 

1340 McCulloch Blvd., LHC, AZ 

At London Bridge Beach 

Large, grassy area complete with picnic ramadas, benches, water 

feature & fire hydrants. 

London Bridge Beach 

1340 McCulloch Blvd., LHC, AZ 

Picnic ramadas, barbecues, & swim area. 

Nautical Inn Beach 

1000 McCulloch Blvd., LHC, AZ 86403 

Swimming beach, sand volleyball courts, watersports center (boat 

and personal watercraft rentals.) 

Rotary Community Park 

1400 S. Smoketree Blvd., LHC, AZ 

Beach, picnic areas, ramadas, playground, skate park, bocce ball 

court, r/c track, & special needs playground. 

Sara Park 

Just South of LHC on Hwy. 95 

Over 1,000 acres includes 4 field baseball complex, paved 

stock car racetrack, sportsmen & model airplane clubs, BMX 

track, hiking trail. 

Yonder Park 

Between McCulloch Blvd. & Cherry Tree Blvd. (East of LHC) 

Lake Havasu City’s newest neighborhood park offers a basketball 

court, playground equipment, picnic ramada, benches and 

hiking/biking trail. 

Realtor Park 

Realtor Park is located at 3143 Newport Drive. This park is a 3-acre 

neighborhood park is ready for play with picnic ramadas, a playground, 

bocce ball restroom facilities, horseshoe courts, and short 

trail system. Plan a picnic and enjoy the lush scenery! 

Bobby & Julie Lewis Team 

#1 Coldwell Banker Agents in 

Lake Havasu Area 

928-486-4498 - Bobby 

928-486-4147 - Julie 

888-HAVASU-8 TOLL Free 

Search Homes on-line at: 

www.DiscoverHavasuHomes.com 

Fishing Piers 

Havasu Springs 

Hwy. 95, 10 miles South of Lake Havasu 

Mesquite Bay 

London Bridge Rd. North of Industrial Blvd. 

Site 6 - On the Island 

Take off Point - At Parker Dam, off Hwy. 95 

Lake Havasu City Rec./Aquatic Center 

100 Park Avenue 453-8686 

Water Slides – Wave Pool – Spray Pool 

Whirlpool – Kiddie Lagoon 

Swim Lesson – Exercise Classes – Open Swim Sessions 

Hall for Special Events – Meeting Rooms – Stage – Full Service Bar 

Bill Williams River Area 

The Bill Williams river provides habitat for fish and wildlife, clean 

water, forage, and recreational opportunities. It was named after an 

Arizona mountain man, Bill Williams. The Bill Williams River was historically 

unique to this section of the Lower Colorado River as a major 

tributary that was used as a travel corridor by Native American, European 

explorers, and early settlers. 

Wilderness: The Swansea and the Rawhide Mountain Wilderness 

areas straddle the Bill Williams River between Planet Ranch 

and Alamo Dam. The Rawhide Mountain Wilderness contains 

rugged uplands and the scenic Banded Canyon of the Bill Williams 

River. The Swansea Wilderness includes Black Mesa, a volcanic 

upland a more open river canyon, and two vehicle access 

corridors to the river. 

Source: Bureau of Land Management 

Havasu National Wildlife Refuge 

Established in 1941, Havasu National Wildlife Refuge is one of 

more than 530 refuges throughout the United States managed 

by the Fish and Wildlife Service. The National Wildlife Refuge System 

is the only national system of lands dedicated to conserving 

our wildlife heritage for people today and for generations yet 

to come. Havasu National Wildlife Refuge protects 30 river miles 

(300 miles of shoreline) of the Colorado River from Needles, California, 

to Lake Havasu City, Arizona. 

Source: US Fish and Wildlife Service 

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Surrounding Attractions 

The Lighthouses of Lake Havasu 

West Quoddy 

Lighthouse Replica 

• 

Original: 

Lubec, Maine 

Vermilion 

Light Replica 

• 

Original: Shore of Lake 

Erie, in Vermilion, Ohio 

Alpena 

Light Replica 

• 

Original: Alpean, 

Michigan; Lake Huron; 

A little over 12 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 20 in all have been 

erected with additional lighthouses in the future. 

In addition to serving as a safety function, these 

lighthouses have proven to be a popular destination 

for tourists and families. The Lighthouse Club is 

presently working on plans to open a Lighthouse 

Museum. Visit: www.lh-lighthouseclub.org 

Algoma Pierhead 

Light Replica 

• 

Original: Algoma, 

Wisconsin 

Mount Desert Rock Light 

Replica 

• 

Original Nearest town: 

Frenchboro, Maine 

Lake Havasu 

Marina Lighthouse 

• 

This Lighthouse was the 

inspiration that set the 

Lighthouse Club Plan into 

action. It is located at 

the Lake Havasu Marina 

entrance 

East Quoddy 

Light Replica 

• 

Original: Campobello 

Island, New Brunswick, 

Canada. 

Main Buffalo 

Light Replica 

• 

Original: Buffalo 

River, Buffalo, NY 

Robert Manning 

Light Replica 

• 

Original: Empire, 

Michigan 

Table Bluff 

Light Replica 

• 

Original: Humboldt 

Bay , Table Bluff, 

California 

Split Rock Replica 

• 

Original: North Shore 

of Lake Superior 

Sandy Hook Light 

• 

Original: 

Sandy Hook, New Jersey 

Currituck Beach 

Light Replica 

• 

Original: Corolla, 

North Carolina 

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Surrounding Attractions Continued 

White Shoal Light 

Replica 

• 

Original: Northern 

Lake Michigan 

Cape Hatteras Light 

Replica 

• 

Original: Buxton, 

North Carolina. 

Wind Point Light 

Replica 

• 

Original, Racine Harbor, 

Wisconsin 

Berwick Lighthouse 

• 

Original: Berwick, 

Louisana 

“information 

lighthouse,” 

Barnegat Light 

• 

Original: New Jersey 

Golf 

London Bridge Golf 

Course 

2400 Clubhouse Drive 

Lake Havasu City, AZ 

Public Course • 928.855.9029 

Grass and mat lighted driving 

ranges. Clubhouse, golf shop, 

restaurant, locker room, cart 

rentals, weddings, meetings and 

banquets, snack bar, cocktail bar 

and on-site pro. 

Emerald Canyon Golf 

Course 

7351 Riverside Dr, Parker, AZ 

18 Hole Par 72 Championship 

Course Phone: 928-667-3366 

• Lighted Driving Range 

• Overlooking the River 

• Putting Green • 2 Practice Greens 

• Golf Lessons Available 

• Full Service Pro Shop 

• Beverage Cart • Snack Bar 

Located conveniently on Hwy. 95 

between Lake Havasu City 

and Parker. 

Umpqua River 

Replica 

• 

Original: Oregon 

Portland Head 

Replica 

• 

Original: Portland, 

Maine 

The Refuge Golf Club 

3275 Latrobe Dr. 


Phone: 764-1404 

The Refuge Golf Club is a semiprivate 

18-hole Arnold Palmer 

Signature Design Golf Course. 

Bridgewater Links 

Golf Course 

London Bridge Resort 

1477 Queens Bay, LHC, AZ 86403 

Phone: (928) 855-4777 

9-hole executive course 

Havasu Island Golf 

Course-Nautical Inn 

1040 McCulloch Blvd., 

LHC, AZ 86403 

Phone: (928) 855-5585 

18-hole, par 61 executive course 

Fire Island Replica 

• 

Original: Long Island, 

N.Y. 

Rivers Edge Golf Course 

Located along the banks of the Colorado River, our golf course 

offers an impressive landscape to serve as the backdrop of 

your game. 

Being almost 50 years old, Rivers Edge Golf Course is an old 

type of design that offers a challenge to all caliber of players. 

The par 71 layout plays a bit longer than the scorecard says 

because of the five par 3’s, three of which measure over 180 

yards. Rivers Edge has always been one of the favorites of the 

tri-state area. 

Phone: 866-808-9136 

144 Marina Dr. 

Needles, CA 92363 

PGA Professional on staff • Driving Range 

Rivers Edge Bar & Grill on the river 

Tournaments & Group Outings Welcome 

760-326-3931 

144 Marina Dr. 

Needles, CA 92363 


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Surrounding Attractions 

Laughlin Nevada 

In the heart of the Desert 

Southwest, Laughlin is 

only 90 miles southeast 

of Las Vegas, just a few 

hours from Southern California 

and a short drive 

from Lake Havasu City. 

Laughlin’s current location 

was established in 

the 1940’s. The settlement 

consisted of a motel and bar that catered to gold and silver miners 

who dotted the map, and to the many construction workers who 

built Davis Dam. 

Today there are eleven hotel/casinos in Laughlin providing over 

10,000 rooms, 125,000 square feet of meeting space, 60 restaurants, 

two museums, a 34-lane bowling center and a variety of 

boutiques, spas and salons. More than 14,000 casino workers 

cross the Colorado by shuttle boat or the Laughlin Bridge daily 

from Bullhead City and Fort Mohave. 

The city by the Colorado river now attracts nearly 5 million visitors 

annually who visit Laughlin to gamble, enjoy water sports on 

the Colorado and attend many high-profile special events hosted 

by the community. 

This resort destination boasts a multitude of unspoiled attractions, 

abundant golf and spas, year ‘round, near-perfect weather, 

and even a wedding chapel or two. 

Lake Mead National Recreation Area 

Lake Mead National 

Recreation Area offers 

a wealth of 

things to do and 

places to go yearround. 

Its huge lakes 

cater to boaters, 

swimmers, sunbathers, 

and fishermen 

while its desert rewards 

hikers, wildlife 

photographers, and roadside sightseers. Three of America’s four 

Chris Riedel 

Sales & Marketing Manager 

490 S. Lake Havasu Ave., Suite 100 


E-mail: chris.riedel@ctt.com • Mobile: 928-727-6213 

Office: 928-855-4196 • Fax: 928-855-1340 

desert ecosystems--the Mojave, the Great Basin, and the Sonoran 

Deserts--meet in Lake Mead NRA. As a result, this seemingly barren 

area contains a surprising variety of plants and animals, some 

of which may be found nowhere else in the world. 

Katherine 

Landing 

Complete lakeside resort 

area with marina, sandy 

beach area where you can 

picnic and barbecue. Campground 

spots with and 

without RV hook-ups are 

available. There is also a motel, 

boat storage yard, boat 

repair shop, store, restaurant, and lounge. 

Katherine Mine 

Source: National Park Service 

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 craggy 

rocks of the Black Mountains 

at an elevation 

of 3,000 ft. is the living 

ghost town of Oatman. 

This former gold mining 

town, 26 miles from Kingman, 

on Historic Route 66 

is as untamed and original 

as it was in its heyday 

in mid to late 1800’s. Oatman was once the last stop on 

Route 66 before entering the dreaded Mojave Desert. 

The town and its 300 or so residents include artists, writers and 

musicians along with a colony of wild burros (descendants of 

old miner’s burros) who roam the streets during the day, seeking 

handouts, then disappearing into their desert home at night. 

Oatman’s rough-hewn Main Street (Route 66) has been featured 

in several movies. 

Its three saloons, with 

their unpainted wooden 

floors and outside walkways 

are as they were in 

the late 1800’s. 

Remnants of mining shafts 

and tailings are scattered 

among the craggy rocks. 

Gifts and artistic items are 

for sale in shops lining Main Street. Actors stage gunfights during 

weekends for tourists. Oatman celebrates Gold Camp Days 

on Labor Day weekend. 

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The Mojave Desert 

The transition from the hot Sonoran Desert to the cooler and 

higher Great Basin is called the Mojave Desert. This arid region 

of Southeastern California and portions of Nevada, Arizona 

and Utah, occupies more than 25,000 sq. miles. 

The Mojave consists of mountain-and-basin topography (typical 

of Kingman terrain). Sand and gravel basins drain to central 

salt flats from which borax, potash and salt are extracted. Silver, 

tungsten, gold, and iron are mined in the Mojave. 

This desert’s climate is characterized by extreme variation in daily 

temperature and an annual precipitation of less than 5 inches 

(average). Almost all of the moisture arrives in winter. Freezing 

can occur in winter, while summers are hot, dry and windy. 

Although desert climates can be harsh, they are softened by 

the beauty of spring vegetation. Wildflowers, various flowering 

cacti and the unusual Joshua Tree blossoms make the desert 

come alive at this time of year. A spring hike through the desert 

will arouse all your senses. 

Buckskin Mountains, Desert Bar 

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. 

The name “Nellie E” originates 

from the old mining 

claim. They used 

to mine copper and 

then take it to the smelter 

and get gold. This 

unique solar powered 

saloon has windows that 

are old glass refrigerator 

doors, the bar is 

brass, and the ceiling is 

made of stamped tin. 

Across from the saloon 

is an outside bar, cooking 

area and stage for 

live music. 

A covered foot bridge leads to the Church. The church is made 

of solid steel and the walls and ceiling are made of the same 

stamped tin used inside the bar and the roof is made of copper. 

The church is a unique place for weddings and a great 

photo spot. There are no services held in the church and all 

religions are welcome. 

The “Nellie E Saloon” is located 5 miles off the Cienega Springs Rd exit 

on Hwy-95, approximately 5 miles north of Parker, Arizona. 

Open Saturdays and Sundays only from high noon until sunset, 

Labor Day weekend through Memorial Day weekend. 

Hi Jolly Monument 

Quartzsite’s most famous citizen 

was Hadji Ali (known as Hi 

Jolly). He died in 1902 but he is 

still a legend today. The US Army 

signed him on as a camel driver 

in 1856. Survey crews were mapping 

a wagon route in northern 

Arizona and the U.S. Secretary 

of War, Jefferson Davis felt camels 

would be of great help in this 

desert area. So 60 camels and 

several drivers were brought 

from the Middle East. 

When the camel experiment 

ended, Hi Jolly decided to stay 

and prospect for gold. He kept several camels. He turned his last 

camel loose near Gila Bend in 1868. He married and had children 

but later deserted them and came back to Quartzsite to prospect 

for gold in his final years. He went out into the desert to find a wild 

camel and died on Dec. 16, 1902. Legend has it that his body was 

found with a dead camel. 

The Arizona Department of Transportation erected a monument 

in 1935 at the site of his last camp. 

Here he was buried with the ashes of the last known camel. A multicolored 

stone monument topped by a camel make his burial site 

easy to find 


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Quartzsite 

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 1960s. 

Today well over one million people visit 

each year, mostly in RVs during January 

and February. About 2,000 vendors of 

rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, etc. form 

one of the world’s largest flea markets. 

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. 

Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park 

1 Prison Hill Road • Yuma, Arizona 85364 

On July 1, 1876, the first seven inmates entered the Territorial 

Prison at Yuma, and were locked into the new cells they had 

built themselves. 

A total of 3,069 prisoners, including 29 women, lived within these 

walls during the prison’s thirty-three years of operation. Their 

crimes ranged from murder to polygamy, with grand larceny being 

the most common. A majority served only portions of their 

sentences due to the ease with which paroles and pardons were 

obtained. One hundred eleven persons died while serving their 

sentences, most from tuberculosis, which was common throughout 

the territory. Of the many prisoners who attempted escape, 

twenty-six were successful, but only two were from within the 

prison confines. No executions took place at the prison because 

capital punishment was administered by the county government. 

By 1907, the prison was severely overcrowded, and there was 

no room on Prison Hill for expansion. The convicts constructed 

a new facility in Florence, Arizona. The last prisoner left Yuma on 

September 15, 1909. 

Facilities: Historic site, water tank, guard tower, sally port (entrance 

gate) museum (display of artifacts and interpretation of 

prison, former staff and former convicts, cell blocks, caliche hill 

(south bank) new yard and cells. Amenities: Picnic area, rest rooms, 

water, and vending machines. 


“Carolyn Cares” 

260 Lake Havasu Ave. N. 


(Across from Discount Tires) 

Carolyn Altman 

Associate Broker & REALTOR ® 

Certified Residential Specialist 

Certified Foreclosure Specialist 

Accredited Buyer’s Respresentative 

Office: 928-566-4296 

Direct: 928-486-9494 

Fax: 888-880-7705 

Email: Carolyn@CarolynAltman.comT 

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Parker Dam 

Parker Dam is located on the Colorado River, approximately 16 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 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. 

The foundation for both the community of Kingman and the 'highway' 

was laid hundreds of years ago. 

Native Americans who lived in the surrounding deserts and mountains, 

originally forged the path that was to become Route 66 as a 

trade route to the Pacific. 

In the mid 1800's, the path became a trail (under the guidance of 

a military surveyor) that would eventually carry a nation westward. 

The 'National Old Trails Highway' was the result and with continued 

improvement, it was renamed 'Route 66' in 1926. With the 

unprecedented prosperity of the postwar years, Route 66 became 

one long neon avenue from Chicago to L.A. Through the years, 

the highway has had many names 'The Main Street of America,' 

'The Wire Road,' 'The Will Rogers Highway,' and the 'Mother Road' 

to name a few. Songs and television shows immortalized it and 

Kingman was at the heart of it all. By the 1950's, with the increase 

in traffic came the 'National Interstate Highway System.' One of 

the new interstates was to be I-40, which would parallel Route 66 

in many places cover it in others. So 

ended a way of life for many of the 

communities along Route 66. 

In 1987, the Historic Route 66 Association 

of Arizona was formed prompting 

interest in the historic highway, 

thus increasing tourism along the Arizona 

portion of the old route in communities 

such as Williams, Seligman, 

Hackberry, Valle Vista, Topock/Golden 

Shores and Oatman. 

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Upcoming Events 

March 

1-3 5th Annual Bluegrass on the Beach 10am-6:30pm 

Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor - Adults $20 ($15 on 

Sunday) - Teens $10 - $12 yrs & under Free. 

www.landspromotions.com 

8-10 Hobie-McCulloch Cup Waters North of the Island 

Come out to the north end of the Island and enjoy the 

sights as beautiful sailboats return to Lake Havasu for 

racing fun. www.lhyc.net 

14-17 14th Annual Sidewinders 4x4 Desert Run - Sponsored 

by Sidewinders 4x4 Club 

15-17 6th Annual Lake Havasu Tattoo Show The Nautical 

Beachfront Resort $10 per person 

www.havasutattooshow.com 

16 4th Annual Denise’s Day Fight Against Breast Cancer 

5-10pm London Bridge Beach www.denisesday.net 

Big Boy’s Toys featuring Extreme Machines 

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Main Street 

22-24 World Off-Road Championship Series - Crazy Horse 

Campgrounds - On the Island Adults $10/day or 

$20/weekend - Youth 12 & under $5 weekend pass 

www.worcsracing.com 

22-24 31st Annual Home Show - Lake Havasu High School free 

23 10th Annual Havasu Triathlon & Mountain Collegiate 

23 Triathlon Conference 7am Lake Havasu State Park, 

Windsor 4 www.tucsonracing.com 

23 Havasu Mud Madness 9am - 3pm SARA Park 

$50 Registration Fee www.havasumudmadness.com 

23-24 17th Annual Havasu Classics Show & Shine 9am-3pm 

Shops at Lake Havasu www.havasuclassics.com 

29-31 Havasu World Cup The Nautical Beachfront Resort 

Jim Russell - jvr@dsmevents.com East Coast vs. West 

Coast battle! 

“Commitment to Service” 

Locally Owned, Proudly supporting Arizona Communities 

Going Above and Beyond on Every Transaction. 

72 S. Lake Havasu Avenue Phone 928-855-3051 

Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403 Fax 855-460-3651 

www.ptaaz.com 

April 

4 March of Dimes March for Babies Registration 8:00am 

Rotary Park www.marchforbabies.org 854-9400 

hjohnson@marchofdimes.com 

6 33rd Annual Lake Havasu Pro-Am Bass Tournament 

5:30am Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4 $225 per team 

www.newhorizonsproam.com/ 

6 Kegs, Corks & Cocktails 1:00 PM - 5:00 Pm 699 London 

Bridge Road 

13 Bridge Half Marathon/5k Run 7:30am London Bridge 

Beach $55 - $75 www.londonbridgehalf.com 

14-15 National Bass West Open Tournament Lake Havasu 

State Park - Windsor Beach 4 www.nationalbasswest.com 

19-21 22nd Annual Havasu Boat Show April 19,12pm - 6pm 

April 20, 9am - 6pm -- April 21, 9am - 3pm Lake Havasu 

State Park, Windsor 4 www.lakehavasuboatshow.com 

19-20 Relay For Life - 6:00pm- 6:00am Lake Havasu High 

School www.relayforlife.org/lakehavasucityaz 

American Cancer Society event 

20 International Chili Society Homestyle Chili Cook-off & 

Open Salsa Contest 9am - Lake Havasu State Park, 

Windsor 4 $5 Taster Kit / $25 contestants fee 

24-27 15th Annual Desert Storm Poker Run & Shootout 

Thompson Bay www.lakeracerllc.com 

Annual Lynette Grand 101 Prix 2013 101 Pacific - 2013 Page 1 Offshore - Page Composite 1 - Powerboat CompositeRace 

www.pacificoffshore.com Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4 

25 Desert Storm Street Party 12pm Lake Havasu City Main 

Street Free to the public 

LYNETTE www.lakeracerllc.com 

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Upcoming Events Continued 

Resources 

May 

4 The Bucket List Triathlon 7-10am London Bridge State 

Beach www.tucsonracing.com 

4 SAF Arizona High School Fishing State Championship 

at Safe light Lake Havasu Marina 

www.highschoolfishing.org 

18-19 30th Annual WON Striper Derby The Nautical 

Beachfront Resort www.wonews.com 

June 

4 US Anglers Choice Pro-Team Fishing Tournament 

Windsor Park 

July 

4 Freedom Festival & Fireworks Show Festival at 4pm at 

Rotary Park Free Admission 

Fireworks begin at 9pm overlooking Thompson Bay 

August 

15 Lake Havasu Chamber of Commerce All Access Business 

Expo 10am www.havasuchamber.com 

28 15th Annual Iron Man Golf Tournament 

Marlene, 928-208-1493 - The London Bridge West & East 

Golf Courses and Havasu Island Golf Course. 

September 

14 AquaPalooza 2013 12-7pm The Nautical Beachfront 

Resort - A country music lovin,’’ good-time havin’ flotilla of 

River Rats! 

October 

5-13 32nd Annual IJSBA World Finals Crazy Horse Campgrounds 

www.ijsba.com 10 days of adrenaline-packed action, 

excitement, and extreme sports athletes at their best! 

10 IJSBA Parade of Nations 7:00pm Under the London 

Bridge www.paradeofnations.org 

11-13 Thunder On The River - Lucas Oil Drag Boat Races 

Rotary Community Park www.lucasoildragboats.com 

12 Havasu Mud Madness 9am - 3pm SARA Park 

$50 Registration Fee www.havasumudmadness.com 

17 Relics & Rods “Cruise Night” 5-9pm The Shops at Lake 

Havasu www.relicsandrods.com 

17-19 36th Annual Relics & Rods Run to the Sun 8:00 a.m. 

Nautical Beachfront Resort www.relicsandrods.com 

26 41st Annual London Bridge Days Parade 10am 

Main Street Between Acoma & Smoketree 

31 8th Annual Main Street Halloween Fright Night 6-9pm 

Lake Havasu City Main Street 

November 

2 9th Annual Chillin’-n-Swillin Beer Festival 2 pm - 6 pm 

Rotary Park Ball Fields www.chillin-n-swillin.org/ 

Nancy Dreier - 928-208-7181 

2-3 Sand and Water Expo 9am - 6pm / Nov 3 - 9am - 3pm 

Lake Havasu State Park - Windsor 4 

www.sandandwaterexpo.com 

7 Havasu Top Chef & Wine Tasting Event 

5 pm London Bridge Resort Convention Center 

9-10 26th Annual London Bridge Seaplane Classic 

8:00am Lake Havasu State Park - Windsor 4 

www.deserthawksrc.org 

9-10 HITS Triathlon Series 

Mark Wilson-mark@hitstriathlonseries.com 

A new race series designed for seasoned triathletes as well 

as first timers 

9-10 44th Annual Gem & Mineral Show 9am - 4:30pm 

LHC Community/Aquatic Center lakehavasugms.org 

15-17 Laguna Pro-Am Dirt Challenge SARA Park 

www.lhcdirtchallenge.com 

23 Western Welcome Club of Arizona Annual Holiday 

Boutique 8:00am - 2:00pm. Aquatic/Community Center 

23-24 Havasu Art Guild Christmas Holiday Shoppe 

10am-4pm. Aquatic/Community Center 

29-1/5 18th Annual Festival of Lights London Bridge Resort & 

the London Bridge 

December 

6-7 31st Annual Boat Parade of Lights 6:00pm The English 

Channel www.lhcboatparadeoflights.com 

Charlie Coulbourn -chascoulbourn@citlink.net 928-855-5113 

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Places of Worship 

Area Code is 928 unless noted 

Abundant Grace Assembly of God 

3516 McCulloch Boulevard North 

855-3689 

Calvary Baptist Church 

1605 McCulloch Boulevard South 

855-6533 

Calvary Chapel 

1881 Acoma Boulevard West 

680-6808 

Christ Alive Worship Center 

597 Lake Havasu Ave N, Ste 2 

855-9505 

Christian Science Reading Room 

225 Acoma Boulevard South 

855-6640 

Church of Christ 

2001 Palo Verde Boulevard North 

855-7952 

Church of Jesus Christ of 

Latter Day Saints 

510 Acoma Boulevard North 

855-3168 

Community Fellowship Church 

3729 London Bridge Rd 764-2312 

Community Presbyterian Church 

3450 Chemehuevi Boulevard 

855-7230 

Covenant Church 

271 Lake Havasu Ave S. 

453-2110 

First Church of Christ-Scientist 

225 Acoma Boulevard South 

855-6640 

First Southern Baptist Church 


855-4614 

God’s Grace Church 

1535 El Camino Dr 

453-0007 

Grace Episcopal Church 

111 Bunker Drive 

855-2525 

Havasu Alliance Church 

2293 Swanson Ave 

680-0872 

Havasu Bible Fellowship Inc 

3735 N. London Bridge Road 

764-0122 

Havasu Christian Church 

341 Mulberry Ave 

855-2590 

Hilltop Community Church 


855-2404 

Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses 

3200 S. Jamaica Blvd 

855-8068 

Lake Havasu Baptist Church 

2101 Palo Verde Boulevard North 

855-3154 

Lake Havasu Center of Rel. Science 

2041 Swanson Ave, Suite 1 

505-3242 

Lake Havasu Church of the Nazarene 

2700 Rainbow Avenue North 

855-4868 

Lakeview Community Church 


855-1942 

Lamb of God Lutheran Church LCMS 

2791 Inca Drive 

854-7170 

Living Word Family Church 


855-5826 

Mount Olive Lutheran Church ELCA 

2170 Havasupai Boulevard 

855-2299 

Oro Grande Church of Christ 

439 Oro Grande Boulevard 

680-0202 

Realtor 

Resources 

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 

1975 Daytona Avenue 

855-9222 

Our Saviour Lutheran Church 

3163 Maricopa Avenue 

855-8811 

Praise Fellowship Foursquare Church 


453-1515 

St. Michael’s Methodist Church 

2895 S. Jamaica Blvd. 

855-0323 

Seventh Day Adventist Church 

3130 Chemehuevi Boulevard 

855-2363 

Solid Rock Ministries 

2011 Swanson Avenue 854-3321 

Southwest Baptist Church 


505-8532 

St Peter the Aleut Orthodox 

Christian Church 

2091 Sandwood Drive 

505-6304 

Stonebridge Christian Fellowship 

in The Domes 

2700 Jamaica Boulevard South 

855-4818 

United Pentecostal Church 

3422 Oro Grande Boulevard 

453-5555 

Unity of Lake Havasu 

450 Acoma Blvd N 

453-2081 

Victory Chapel 

1711 Mesquite Avenue 

855-8096 

“From Recreation to Investment” 

928-855-9781 

Over 13 Year of Experience 

“Let Me Help You Make Your Next Move” 


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Restaurants 

American 

Barley Bros Brewery 

1425 McCulloch Blvd .........505-7837 

Bbq Bill’s 

3557 Maricopa Ave ..........680-1100 

Big Boy 

1881 Kiowa Ave .............854-1900 

Big John’s Steak and Pub 

717 N Lake Havasu Av. .......453-5858 

Bikini Cafe 

1300 McCulloch Blvd N .......855-6300 

Black Bear Diner 

1900 McCulloch Boulevard ....855-2013 

Bob’s Big Boy 

Wal-Mart Shopping Center ....854-1900 

Bridgewater Cafe 

1477 Queens Bay .................855-5187 

Captain’s Table Restaurant 

1000 McCulloch Blvd N ............855-1897 

Cha-Bones 

112 London Bridge Road ......854-5554 

Chicago Grill 

5601 Highway 95 ............764-1463 

Chili Charlies Cantina 

790 Lake Havasu Ave ........453-5053 

Chili’s Grill and Bar 

120 Swanson Ave ...........854-5450 

Chuy’s Mesquite Broiler 

440 El Camino Way ..........505-2489 

Copper Mine Rstrnt & Saloon 

3453 Maricopa Ave .......... 680-1167 

Denny’s 


El Continental 

75 Capri Ln ................505-3297 

Farrell’s Golden Horseshoe 

4501 London Bridge Road. . . . . 764-3800 

Firehouse Bar 

66 Capri Lane ..............505-5224 

Frigate Restaurant & Lounge 

350 London Bridge Rd. . . . . . . . 453-9907 

Gallagher’s Pub & Dining 

3524 McCullough Blvd. . . . . . . . 855-8686 

Golden Corral 

1550 Palo Verde Blvd, ........680-6514 

Havasu Sky Box 

1540 Palo Verde Blvd S ......505-4263 

Homestead Saloon and Steakhouse 

3465 Maricopa Avenue .......855-1078 

Honey Bee’z Home Cooking 

2093 McCulloch Blvd N ......846-4445 

Jakes Bar & Grill 

3453 Maricopa Ave .......... 505-7827 

Jaspers Smokehouse & Steak 

42 Smoketree Ave S .........505-5277 


Javelina Cantina 


J B’s Family Restaurant 

1621 Mcculloch Blvd .........680-3363 

Jersey’s Grill 

401 English Village ..........680-3663 

Juicy’s River Cafe 

25 North Acoma Boulevard ....855-8429 

King’s Crossing 


Krystal’s Fine Dining 

460 El Camino Way ..........453-2999 

Mad Dogs Bar & Grill 

2048 McCulloch Blvd. ........505-5253 

Makai Cafe 

1425 McCulloch Boulevard ....505-2233 

Martini Bay 

1477 Queens Bay ...........855-0888 

McKee’s Pub & Grill 


Montana Steakhouse 

3301 Maricopa Avenue .......855-3736 

Mudshark Brewing Company 

210 Swanson Ave ...........453-2981 

Papa Bear’s 


Pour House Restaurant 

2061 Swanson Ave ..........680-0063 

Red Robin 

70 Swanson Ave. ............855-8555 

Rusty’s Restaurant 


Sandbar & Grill 

At London Bridge Beach ......854-7263 

Scotty’s Broasted Chicken & Ribs 

410 El Camino Way ..........680-4441 

Shakespeare Inn Restaurant 

2190 Birch Square ...........855-4157 

Shish Cabob’s Bbq’s & More 


Shugrue’s Restaurant and Bar 

1425 McCulloch Blvd. ........453-1400 

Stearns 

3620 London Bridge Rd. . . . . . . 764-3100 

Stove Restaurant & Lounge 

1519 Queens Bay ...........854-1116 

The Flame Broiler 

2231 McCulloch Blvd Ste 11 ...505-2695 

The Place to Be LLC 

171 Swanson Ave ...........453-8339 

The Red Onion-Breakfast & Lunch 


Waldo’s BBQ 

5600 Highway 95 N ..........764-3805 

Resources 

Asian: 

#1 Dragon House 

1799 Kiowa Ave ............854-7883 

China Buffet 

91 London Bridge Rd. ........854-9398 

Dynasty Buffet 


Golden Phoenix 

1685 Mesquite Ave ..........680-1326 

Hibachi Buffet 


Lin’s Little China 


Lo’s Chinese Restaurant 


Monsoon Restaurant 

2085 Jamaica Blvd ..........855-3647 

Panda Express 


Rice Garden 

3269 Maricopa Ave ..........855-8892 

Sho-Gun 

90 Swanson Ave ............680-6668 

Thai Nakarin 

2010 McCullogh Blvd. . . . . . . . . 453-3023 

Breakfast & Coffee: 

Bagel Bin 

1960 Mesquite Ave .........505-2245 

Cafeccino 


Cinnamon Street Bakery 

2890 Jamaica Blvd ..........505-3663 

Cool Beans Coffee & Ice Cream 

1728 E Azalea Ave ..........505-3477 

Debbie’s Delights 

2150 Kiowa Blvd ............855-6079 

Dina’s Restaurant & Bakery 

1881 Kiowa Ave .............453-3462 

Donut Post 

1730 West Acoma Boulevard ..855-3443 

Dutch Brew 

3189 Maricopa Ave ..........680-4670 

Firehouse Coffee 

52 Lake Havasu Ave .........855-3473 

IHOP 

101 Paseo del Sol ...........854-6501 

Human Bean 


Java Rush 


Kelly Coffee & Fudge Factory 


Lake Havasu Coffee Company 

911 Lake Havasu Ave. ........680-1556 

Peggy’s Sunrise Cafe 

1584 Countryshire Ave ......854-1068 

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Restaurants Continued 

Resources 

Starbuck’s Coffee 

55 Lake Havasu Ave. .........854-5444 

3269 Maricopa Ave ..........505-5575 

Inside Safeway Market ............855-7760 

Sundance Country 


The Bagel Bin 

1960 Mesquite Ave. ..........505-2245 

The Cupcake Cafe 

171 Swanson Ave ...........505-2419 

The Red Onion 


Uncle Kenny’s Coffee Shop 


Deli: 

Blimpie Subs & Salads 


Bones Sandwich Shop 

1897 Acoma Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . 453-6561 

Ed’s Deli 


Metro Cafe 


Panarelli’s Italian Subs 

2837 Maricopa Ave ..........505-7827 

Smash Hit Subs 

2890 Jamaica Blvd S .........505-3663 

Someplace Special Bakery & Deli 

67 Mulberry Ave. ............680-6009 

Subway Restaurant 


5695 Highway 95 ............764-1820 

3269 Maricopa Ave ..........453-9101 

Sundance Country Deli 

121 Lake Havasu Ave N ......855-2700 

Fast Food: 

Arby’s 

240 Swanson ...............453-2255 

Burger King 

55 Lake Havasu Ave ........ 453-1777 

Carl’s Jr. 

275 N. Lake Havasu Ave ..... 680-7717 

Classic Burger 

1580 Palo Verde Blvd ........680-0818 

Del Taco 

81-102 London Bridge Rd. ....854-4748 

Jack in the Box 

30 S. Lake Havasu Ave .......855-1145 

Kentucky Fried Chicken 

195 N. Lake Havasu Avenue .. 855-1888 

McDonald’s Restaurant 

100 Swanson Avenue ........855-1039 

6501 Showplace Ave .........764-1601 

Pita Paradise 

2046 McCulloch Blvd N, # A ...855-0911 

Schlotzsky’s 


Taco Bell 

44 N. Lake Havasu Rd. .......453-3616 

Wendy’s 

14750 S State Route 95 ......764-3030 

Wienerschnitzel 


Ice Cream 

Berry Cherry 


Dairy Queen 

3195 Maricopa Ave ..........680-4417 

Goodies Ice Cream & Donuts 

141 Swanson Ave ...........855-1001 

Scoops 


Tropical Smoothie Cafe 

5601 Highway 95 ............764-1131 

Water N Ice 


Yogurt Paradise LLC 

191 Swanson Ave ...........453-2130 

Yogurt Time Cafe 


Italian & Pizza: 

5 Star Pizza 

29 Acoma Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680-2825 

Amici’s Italian Bar & Grill 

42 Smoketree Ave ...........855-4431 

Angelina’s Italian Kitchen 

2137 W Acoma Blvd .........680-3868 

Domino’s Pizza 


Full Throttle Pizzaria 

2106 Swanson Ave ..........453-1850 

Gabriana’s Pizza 


Godfather’s Pizza 

Inside Smiths Food ..........854-0404 

Havasu Pizza 


Hot Stuff Pizza 

2890 Jamaica Blvd ..........505-3663 

Ken’s Pizza and Pasta 

1675 Mesquite Ave ..........855-4404 

La Vita Dolce Italian Bistro 

231 Swanson Ave ...........680-5885 

Linda’s Italian Food Jerky and Sausage 


Little Caesars Pizza 


Mario’s Italian Restaurant 


Mudshark Pizza and Pasta 

1625 Mesquite Ave. ..........680-4555 

Nick N Willy’s Pizza 


Nicolino’s Italian Restaurant 

86 Smoketree Ave S .........855-3484 

Noble Roman’s 

3201 Highway 95 N ..........764-2070 

Papa John’s Pizza 


Papa Leone’s Pizza 

At the English Village .........453-5200 

Papa Murphys Take N Bake Pizza 

3269 Maricopa Ave ..........855-9799 

Petrossi’s Pizza 


Picazzo’s Gourmet Pizza Salad 

5601 Highway 95 N ..........764-4005 

Pizza Hut 

2690 N Kiowa Ave 

230 Swanson Avenue ........680-7777 

Rosati’s Pizza 

91 London Bridge Rd. . . . . . . . . 855-8665 

The Spot 

3612 S. Jamaica Boulevard. . . . 505-7768 

Two Guys Pasta & Pizza 

231 Swanson Ave, Ste 112 ....680-2630 

Mexican/Southwest: 

Bad Miguel’s 

1841 N Kiowa Blvd ..........680-0201 

Casa Bonita 


Casa De Miguel’s Mexican 

1550 Palo Verde Blvd S, ......453-1550 

Casa Fernandez 

1601 Industrial Blvd ..........854-1669 

Casa Serrano 

150 Swanson Ave. ...........854-5500 

Chico’s Tacos 


Chronic Cantina 

2550 Smoketree Ave N .......855-5227 

Del Taco 


El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant 

141 Swanson Ave. ...........505-8030 

Humberto’s Taco Shop 


Javelina Cantina 

On the Island ...............855-8226 

La Salsa 

1601 Industrial Blvd ..........854-1669 

Taco Hacienda 

2200 Mesquite Avenue .......855-8932 

Taco’s Delicias 

2690 Kiowa Blvd ............855-1506 

Tecuala’s Mexican & Seafood 

35 Lake Havasu Blvd ..............505-4235 


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Organizations & Clubs 


AARP Walking Group...........................855-6541 

Aglow, Women’s Fellowship ..........855-3468 

American Assoc. of University 

Women ...................................................453-5598 

Amateur Radio Association .............453-1946 

American Legion Post 81 ..................855-2552 

Anglers United .....................................680-6380 

Aquastropics Dive Club .....................680-3483 

Arizona Council for CASA .................208-1021 

Art Guild (Havasu) ...............................855-6340 

Astronomy Club ..................................855-4895 

Awana Youth Club ..............................855-1227 

Baby Steps Program ..........................680-1637 

Back Country Horsemen ...................453-7788 

Band Boosters - Knights Club ........855-4011 

Barbershop Chorus, ............................453-3652 

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority .................... 453-3703 

Boat & Ski Club .....................................453-5984 

Boy Scouts of America .......................564-2258 

Business & Professional 

Women of LHC .....................................453-3182 

Christian Women’s Club ....................680-1670 

Civil Air Patrol - Squad 501 ...............855-7003 

Civitan Club, London Bridge ...........855-8683 

Coast Guard Auxiliary .......................453-3888 

Colonial Dames XVII Century ..........453-1824 

Windsor Beach Storage Inc. 

1500 W. Acoma Lane 


(928) 453-7867 

Fax (928) 680-1040 

www.windsorbeachstorage.com 

Don’t Tow It • Don’t Throw It 

Stow It! 

Boat • RV 

Commercial • General 

24 Hour Access • Open & Enclosed 

Colorado River Ramblers ..................754-2506 

Community Choir ................................505-1549 

Community Orchestra .......................453-3448 

Computer Club, Colorado River.........453-2905. 

Cub Scouts ............................................486-2881 

Democratic Women of LHC .............854-7696 

Desert Hawks RC Flying Club ..........453-1824 

Disabled Am Vets, Chapter 27 ........855-9610 

Dixie Belles .............................................453-7678 

Duplicate Bridge ..................................680-8248 

Eagles, #4299 ........................................855-1234 

Elks Lodge, #2399 ................................453-3557 

Epsilon Sigma Alpha, ESA .................453-5486 

Equestrians Club.................................. 680-4448 

Resources 

Experimental Aircraft Assn ...............768-4223 

Gem & Mineral Society ......................854-2503 

Genealogical Society, Inc., ................854-5447 

Gold Seekers, Havasu .........................764-1053 

Havasu Apple McIntosh Users 

Group ......................................................505-2446 

Havasu Classics ...................................505-2598 

Havasu Hikers ......................................764-4050 

Havasu Mature Singles ....................453-9790 

Havasu Stitchers ...............................453-7384 

Havasu Tour Club .............................855-8294 

Kid’s Club, Western Humane 

Society .....................................................855-5083 

Kiwanis Club, Golden K .....................505-3160 

Kiwanis Club of Lake Havasu ...........453-6330 

Knights of Columbus .........................855-7994 

Lighthouse Club...................................764-1699 

Lions, London Bridge..........................855-6247 

Lions Club, Day Breakers....................764-2321 

Little League .........................................680-4858 

Magic Club ............................................855-7977 

Marine Corps League .........................505-2830 

Masonic Lodge ...................................855-1374 

Master Gardener Program ................505-4105 

Moms Club of Lake Havasu ..............505-2980 

Moose, #2269 ........................................855-0290 

National Rifle Association .................854-4500 

Outrigger Canoe Club ......................855-5565 

Pearl Harbor Survivors .......................855-8977 

Pet Partners of Havasu .......................453-8190 

Red Hat Society ...................................692-0418 

RC Model Boat Club ...........................855-6631 

Regional Orchestra .............................669-8662 

Relics and Rods Car Club .................855-0933 

Republican’s Woman Club, 

LHC ...........................................................453-5935 

Republican’s Woman Club, LB .........453-6734 

Rotary Club, London Bridge ...........716-7499 

Rotary Club, Lake Havasu City.........855-0000 

Rotary Club, Sunrise ..........................855-1109 

Search & Rescue ...................................753-0753 

Shrine Club ...........................................758-5113 

Shrine Club ............................................760-0763 

Soccer League .....................................453-8099 

Soroptimist International .................854-2858 

Special Olympics .................................680-0052 

Stamp & Coin Club .............................855-2777 

Stitchers Club ........................................854-2368 

Table Tennis Club .................................453-8638 

Telephone Pioneers of America ....680-6754 

Toastmasters..........................................208-0138 

Veterans of Foreign Wars ..................855-5374 

Western Welcome Service ................855-8294 

Women’s Golf Assn ............................855-2719 

Women’s Network Exchange 

of Arizona................................................208-0138 

Writer’s Club, .........................................680-6754 

Yacht Club, Lake Havasu ...................453-5005 

Yacht Club, London Bridge ..............854-5292 

Youth Soccer League Hot Line ........505-2999 

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SuddenLink..........................................................(877)778-2486 

Important Numbers 


Business Information 

Better Business Bureau ......................................................(800)352-8431 

Chamber of Commerce ...............................................................855-4115 

Mohave County Community Development Dept .............453-0710 

Partnership for Economic Development...............................505-7333 

Social Security ......................................................................(800)772-1213 

City Of Lake Havasu City 

Board of Supervisors ....................................................................753-0729 

Building Permits (city) ..................................................................453-4148 

City Hall .............................................................................................855-2116 

City Attorney....................................................................................453-4146 

City Clerk...........................................................................................453-4142 

City Council......................................................................................453-4140 

City Manager....................................................................................453-4141 

Court .................................................................................................453-0705 

Human Resources..........................................................................453-4143 

Job Service .......................................................................................680-6005 

Mayor .................................................................................................453-4152 

Public Works Department ..........................................................453-6660 

Community Information 

Aquatic Center ................................................................................453-2687 

Library................................................................................................453-0718 

Mohave Community College ....................................................855-7812 

Mohave County Senior Program .............................................453-0715 

Neighborhood Watch Program ................................................855-1171 

Parks & Recreation Dept. ............................................................453-8686 

Post Office ........................................................................................855-2361 

School District (public) ................................................................855-7861 

Silent Witness ..................................................................................854-8477 

Street Maintenance ......................................................................855-3377 

Driver’s License 

Arizona law requires all driver license and identification card 

holders to report any change of address to MVD within 10 days. 

Motor Vehicle Division .................................................................855-4355 

Fire & Police Departments 

All emergencies call ................................................................................. 911 

Fire Dept. - non emergency .......................................................855-4111 

Police Dept. - non emergency ..................................................855-4111 

Road Conditions ....................................................................................... 511 

Sheriff - non emergency .............................................................753-2141 

Media 

Local Television 

Big Sky Satellite ..............................................................................855-4935 

Cablevision ......................................................................................855-7815 

Direct TV .................................................................................(800)280-4388 

Dish Network .......................................................................(800)816-8297 

SuddenLink..........................................................(877)778-2486 

Sun Satellites ..................................................................................453-6324 

Newspapers 

Arizona Republic ..........................................................................855-4822 

Today’s News – Herald ................................................................453-4237 

Radio 

KJ 93 ................................................................................................855-9366 

KNLB 91FM (Christian Radio) ....................................................855-9110 

KVEZ FM ...........................................................................................855-9000 

Resources 

KZUL FM ...........................................................................................855-1051 

Medical Reference 

Alcoholics Anonymous ..............................................................453-0313 

Behavioral Health .........................................................................453-0404 

Havasu Regional Medical Center ................................855-8185 

Havasu Surgery Centre ................................................453-4200 

Mohave County Health Department ....................................453-0703 

Poison Control......................................................................(800)362-0101 

Veterans Administration...................................................(800)827-1000 

Pets 

Animal Control ..............................................................................855-7479 

Western Arizona Humane Society ..........................................680-4111 

Telephone Service 

CenturyLink.......................................................................... (877)745-3693 

AT&T....................................................................................... .(928)263-6097 

SuddenLink..........................................................(877)778-2486 

Vonage................................................................................... (866)482-8395 

Title Companies 

Chicago Title................................................................ 855-4196 

Stewart Title and Trust................................................................ 854-8600 

Pioneer Title Agency ................................................... 855-9191 

Transportation 

Interstate Highways 10 and 40 connect with Hwy. 95 for 

easy access into Lake Havasu City. 

City Transit Services .....................................................................453-7600 

VA Transportation..........................................................................855-0356 

Airport Express...............................................................................680-7433 

Lake Havasu City Airport ...........................................................764-2344 

Utilities 

Electricity 

Unisource .......................................................................................855-2138 

Gas 

Unisource .......................................................................................855-2138 

Propane 

Amerigas ........................................................................................453-7333 

Ralph’s Gas Products ..................................................................764-2712 

Trash, Water & Sewer 

Sewer ...............................................................................................453-4146 

Trash Collection (River Cities Waste)......................................855-9441 

Wastewater Division....................................................................855-3999 

Water (county)...............................................................................453-4748 

Water (customer service/city...................................................453-4146 


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Important Numbers Continued 

Resources 

Index of 

Advertisers 

A+ Health Insurance............................................................................................13 

Arizona Decorative Rock....................................................................................15 

Bob’s My Shop Auto Repair...............................................................................30 

Carolyn Altman at Brooks-Clark......................................................................22 

Chicago Title...........................................................................................................20 

Desert Sun Homes...............................................................................................14 

Farm Bureau Financial Services.......................................................................17 

Havasu Regional Medical Center....................................................................11 

Havasu Sands.........................................................................................................31 

Hospice of Havasu................................................................................................13 

Judy Roe at Keller Williams...............................................................................21 

Kingman Regional Medical Center................................................................12 

Lake Havasu Assoc. of Realtors........................................................................32 

Lakeside Orthopedic............................................................................................. 2 

Lewis Team, Coldwell Banker...........................................................................16 

Linda Sugamele, Century 21.............................................................................. 6 

London Bridge Harley-Davidson...................................................................... 2 

London Bridge Resort.........................................................................................31 

Lori Dee Doerfler, ReMax...................................................................................29 

Lisa Turner, Selman Realty.................................................................................25 

Lynette Fisher, Team One at Keller Williams................................................23 

Oasis Floors............................................................................................................... 7 

Pioneer Title Agency...........................................................................................23 

Quality Inn & Suites.............................................................................................31 

Realty Executives.................................................................................................... 8 

Rivers Edge Golf Course.....................................................................................19 

Sharon Cook, ReMax............................................................................................. 5 

South End Storage................................................................................................. 5 

State Farm, Deborah Miller................................................................................. 9 

Sudden Link............................................................................................................10 

Tri Pacific..................................................................................................................15 

Windsor Beach Storage......................................................................................28 

Vehicle Registration 

As a new resident to the State of Arizona, 

you are required to obtain an Arizona 

driver license and to register your vehicles 

in this State. 

1-800-251-5866 

Physical Inspection of the Vehicle 

Emissions Test See the Arizona Department 

of Environmental Quality CarCare program for 

more information. 

Vehicle Insurance Minimum levels of financial responsibility are: 

$15,000 bodily injury liability for one person and $30,000 for two or 

more persons and $10,000 property damage liability. 

Proof of Ownership 

Loan Information All liens on your existing title will be recorded 

on the new Arizona title unless you provide an original lien clearance 

from the lender. 

Signatures All applicants listed on the application for Arizona 

title must sign the application. An original, notarized power of 

attorney is acceptable to allow an appointed person to sign on 

behalf of one or more of the owners. 

Voter Registration 

Register online at www.servicearizona.com 

Voter Registration ..................................................................753-0767 

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This Relocation Guide is published by 

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Since 1981 

Auto Repair 

Resources for this Community Profile include, Lake Havasu 

City and Arizona Department of Commerce. 

Nova Publications is not responsible for omissions or errors in 

the resources or community profile of this publication - it was 

based on the most recent information available at the time 

of printing. Nova Publications reserves the right to refuse an 

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