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Lake Havasu City, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Lake Havasu City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Gas leak forces late-night evacuation at a Lake Havasu hotel
- Why a Lake Havasu church arsonist received just 18 months
- How a $4.5M sale is reshaping Lake Havasu’s housing ceiling
Also on today's calendar: American Mile and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do drummers say when they are tired? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 111 and low of 92 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 115, low: 94.
- Friday: Sun mixing with clouds; hot, with a high of 116 and low of 95 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Commercial Gas Leak Forces Hotel Evacuation in Lake Havasu City (thebee.news) — Dozens of guests were evacuated from a Lake Havasu Avenue South hotel late Monday night after employees smelled gas and called 911, prompting a hazardous materials response. Fire crews and Unisource Gas shut off natural gas to the building, kept everyone out for about two hours, and reported no injuries while ensuring guests could safely return to their rooms. 
2. Church arsonist gets 18 months; pleads for forgiveness (thestandardnewspaper.online) — A New Mexico man has been sentenced to 18 months in state prison for setting fires inside Calvary Baptist Church’s Smoketree Avenue campus in Lake Havasu City last November, causing up to $500,000 in damage. During sentencing in Kingman, he apologized and his attorney cited long-term mental health struggles, while the judge ordered incarceration with the case now moving into the corrections system.
3. Lake Havasu new build sets local price record nearly two years after listing (therealdeal.com) — A newly built lakeside estate in Lake Havasu City just sold for $4.5 million, setting a new local residential price record and highlighting how high-end waterfront properties are reshaping the market. While luxury prices climb, the median home price in the city still hovers around $500,000, underscoring the gap between everyday buyers and elite estates.
4. Ariz. Construction Added Another 2,900 Jobs in June (azbex.com) — Arizona’s construction sector added 2,900 jobs in June, and the Lake Havasu City–Kingman area was among the regions seeing modest gains, with about 4,800 mining and construction jobs reported. While statewide government and education roles slipped seasonally, construction employment continues to inch upward, suggesting steady demand for building and trade work across the region.
📸 Around Lake Havasu City
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Trivia Thursdays →
Hangar 24 Lake Havasu, 5600 AZ-95 Unit 6, Lake Havasu City
6:00 pm
Thursday July 23
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Other local events
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LHC - Parkinson's Support Group
Lake Havasu City Branch Library 1770 North McCulloch Boulevard, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
10:00 am -
LHC - Support Group - Conf
Lake Havasu City Branch Library 1770 North McCulloch Boulevard, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
12:30 pm -
Leveraging Generative AI to Enhance Faculty Productivity
Northern Arizona University *Online
12:30 pm -
#genYou:Teen Game Tournament
Lake Havasu City Branch Library 1770 North McCulloch Boulevard, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
3:30 pm -
American Mile →
Flying X Saloon, 2030 McCulloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City
7:00 pm -
Teacher Workday
Lake Havasu Unified District Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
8:00 am -
LHC - Toddler Sunshine Hour
Lake Havasu City Branch Library 1770 North McCulloch Boulevard, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
9:30 am
Thursday July 23
Friday July 24
📣 Lake Havasu City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bingo Wednesdays!! →
Hangar 24 Lake Havasu, 5600 AZ-95 Unit 6, Lake Havasu City
5:30 pm -
Arizona / Utah Concealed Carry Permit Course - Lake Havasu City, AZ →
Lake Havasu City Aquatic Center, 100 Park Ave, Lake Havasu City
10:00 am -
Bats in The Attic Goth Night w Melody Zenith →
Lighthouse Lounge, 317 Lake Havasu Ave, Lake Havasu City
7:00 pm -
HAVASU HEROES COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL FEATURING MATT FARRIS →
Lake Havasu Golf Club, 2400 Clubhouse Dr, Lake Havasu City
3:00 pm
Wednesday July 22
Saturday August 1
Sunday September 20
Friday November 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello, I saw somebody posting to help a lady with all household items.
I just cleaned out my kitchen and I have some Pyrex casserole dishes, and some utensils for her. If you can give me that person or the name I would… (Nextdoor Southside District) - Hi, currently looking to purchase a older motorhome.
If you have one you’re selling, please let me know. Thank you (Nextdoor Acoma)
- Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Fresh Cut Produce Clerk in Lake Havasu City. Apply here.
- Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandiser in Lake Havasu City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Havasu City here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I feel beat. (Thank you Marty R. for sending it in!)
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