A lively charity evening with dinner and laughs

Grab a seat for an upbeat fundraiser night with food, drinks, and plenty of laughs—an easy excuse to dress up on vacation.

Start date

11 February, 2026 4:30 PM

End date

11 February, 2026 7:30 PM

Event details

Lake Havasu City’s signature charity evening, hosted by Hav-A-Sis, honoring local women who make a quiet, daily impact in the community.

When and where

Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Venue: Shugrue’s Bridgeview Room, Lake Havasu City

About the organization

Founded by Connie Alexander in 2021, Hav-A-Sis has grown to more than 1,300 members and uses this annual dinner to spotlight women whose work strengthens the community.

Who gets recognized

Past honorees have included Melissa Lucas (BlondZee’s Steak House), Georgeann Hoover (real estate broker), Maria Schmeling (Havasu Riviera Marina), and Heidi Greedy (founder of the Don’t Be Greedy nonprofit).

What to expect during the evening

A seated dinner with a polished, celebratory feel, typically drawing 100 to 200 guests in cocktail attire. The program often includes:

Raffle prizes
Live auction
Keynote speakers (including past appearances by Mayor Cal Sheehy)
Awards presented by Ambassador Suzy Valdes
Updates on Hav-A-Sis impact from treasurer Donna Filter

The venue experience

Why Shugrue’s works so well for this night

Shugrue’s Restaurant at 1425 McCulloch Boulevard North has been a Lake Havasu waterfront staple since 1988. The Bridgeview Room overlooks the Bridgewater Channel and the London Bridge, giving the evening a special sense of place.

What your ticket includes

Your dinner ticket covers your meal, so the focus stays on the recognition, the storytelling, and the cause.

More community names you may hear celebrated

Women like Pat Austin (local artist and Hav-A-Sis secretary), Tamara Heiner (Romano’s Italian Restaurant general manager), and Kelly Channel, known for consistently donating gift baskets to nonprofit raffles.

Tickets and how to get them

Tickets typically go on sale several weeks in advance through Hav-A-Sis.

Call: Connie Alexander at 928-830-5566

Where the money goes

Proceeds support local charities and community causes, including veterans and children at risk of hunger. A past fundraiser raised $26,218 for ECHO Group/Band of Brothers Arizona.

Easy logistics for a smooth night

Arrive a bit early

Parking tends to fill after 4:00 PM. Aim to arrive about 30 minutes early and park along McCulloch Boulevard or in the English Village lots.

Dress code

Cocktail attire is the norm.

Women: dressy separates or cocktail dresses
Men: slacks and a button-down

Turn it into a weekend

Right outside the door

The English Village location puts you steps from the Bridgewater Channel’s boat docks, making it easy to build a full February itinerary around the evening.

On-the-water add-ons

Morning kayak rentals, pontoon tours, and scenic rides through the channel beneath the London Bridge arches are popular. If you’re arriving by boat, Shugrue’s has its own dock for boat-in dining.