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Spotted on the Lake Havasu City calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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Hey there, Lake Havasu City! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new water rules could change your Lake Havasu City home
  • Lake Havasu City man sentenced after sizable cocaine and firearms seizure
  • How big is Lake Havasu compared with other desert giants?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Hot with plenty of sun, with a high of 102 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Toasty conditions, temps: high: 105, low: 77.
  • Thursday: Hot, with a high of 106 and low of 82 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• **New Developments in Lake Havasu City's Water Management: What You Need to Know** (fsu.edu) — Lake Havasu City officials are rolling out a comprehensive water conservation strategy that directly affects how residents use water at home and in new construction. From mandatory high-efficiency fixtures in new builds to rebates, smart irrigation, and campus education programs, the city aims to cut median water use 15% by 2025 and expand storage and reuse to secure a sustainable supply.
   

• Swaim gets probation, jail in Havasu drug case (thestandardnewspaper.online) — A Lake Havasu City man received seven years of probation and 270 days in jail after police found cocaine, firearms, and other drugs during a May traffic stop and home search. The Mohave County judge called it a close decision but emphasized the large quantity of drugs, while the defense highlighted the defendant's steady job, clean prior record, and commitment to treatment.
   

• The Largest Lakes In The Desert Southwest (worldatlas.com) — Lake Havasu and Lake Havasu City feature prominently in this guide to the Desert Southwest's largest lakes, which explains how Parker Dam holds the reservoir just south of town and feeds major water projects. The piece compares Lake Havasu's size, role in regional water supply, and boating opportunities with other big lakes like Mead, Powell, and the Salton Sea.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I just received word that Ima and Hesa Scammer Sr.
    (Hesa Jr. and Shesa's parents) are planning to relocate to Lake Havasu City. They plan to open a dance studio. They are looking for board certified… (Nextdoor Southside District)
  • Does anyone know a good mobile RV tech who can repair roofs?
    Looking for reliable and experienced help. TIA (Nextdoor Southside District)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Lake Havasu City. Apply here.
  • Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Part Time in Lake Havasu City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Havasu City here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Historic Route 66 Becomes a Racetrack in Kingman (signalsaz.com)
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Ok Lake Havasu City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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