This Is Aurora - City Newsletter

Feb. 14, 2019 - Happy Valentine's Day!

Input wanted: Plains Conservation Center master plan

The Plains Conservation Center is undergoing a master plan to guide the future of this site. The purpose of the master plan is to create a shared vision to guide the public use, management and marketing of the center’s natural grassland ecosystem, collection of buildings and tradition of educational programming and conservation.

Your input is vital to create this shared vision. To help lead the future of this beautiful site, attend the March 2 Community Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or take the online survey.

The Plains Conservation Center is a true-to-life homestead stretching across 1,100 acres of dedicated open space at 21901 E. Hampden Ave. Visitors have the opportunity to experience a prairie in a new way, hiking along rolling trails with a chance to see rattlesnakes, prairie dogs, pronghorn, coyotes and red-tailed hawks. The center offers wagon tours, photography expeditions, prairie birding and other programs provided by Denver Botanic Gardens. New this spring is a farm animal interaction program. To learn more about the Plains Conservation Center and stay up to date on its master plan, visit AuroraGov.org/Nature.

Pothole of the Month - City of Aurora

Potholes are an inevitable side effect of Colorado winters. The city sponsors a "Pothole of the Month" contest from Oct. 1 through April 30 annually and awards a $50 gift certificate to the resident who reports the largest pothole.

Read more
www.auroragov.org

Apply now for vendor, sponsorship and competitor opportunities at Aurora special events

Major annual city events draw thousands of people between May and December to enjoy Aurora through music, food, culture and family fun. Food, marketing and merchandise vendors are invited to apply now for this year's events.

Applications also are open for competing teams in barbecue and pumpkin launching (“chunkers”) contests, and sponsorship partnerships for all special events are available.

Food Truck Rodeo (May to October): Food trucks at the Aurora Municipal Center the first Friday of the month
Colorado Remembers (May 25): Memorial Day tribute at the Colorado Freedom Memorial
Summer in the City (June to August): Fun family activities at different city parks
Buskers, Brews & Barbecue (June 8): A sanctioned competition to find the best BBQ around paired with amazing street acts and music
Aurora Rhythms – Concerts on the Lawn (June 20 and 29, and July 11 and 19): Live music with a diverse lineup of musical styles
4th of July Spectacular (July 4): A spectacular fireworks show preceded by food, drinks and live music
Global Fest (Aug. 17): A celebration of the cultures and communities that call Aurora home with food, performances, parade of nations and more
Punkin Chunkin Colorado (Sept. 21 and 22): A fall festival where teams of chunkers compete using self-made machines for the farthest pumpkin launch
Veterans Salute (Nov. 6): A solemn yet moving event now in its 25th year that pays tribute to military veterans
Holiday Tree Lighting (Dec. 3): A beautiful display of lights, music, dance and visitors from the North Pole that welcomes the season

To learn more about each event and apply to become a vendor, sponsor or competitor, visit AuroraGov.org/Events, select the event of your choice and then click on the relevant button.

IN THE NEWS

Aaron Vega tapped to bring in theater troupes, musicians and artists to The People's Building - Sentinel Colorado

A two-way process: How Aurora serves its immigrant and refugee communities - ICMA

Popular Bay Area mochi muffins head east - KQED

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UPCOMING EVENTS

"Happy Valentail's Day" Adoption Specials

Feb. 14 to 17

Aurora Animal Shelter invites you to welcome a senior pet into your family. All dogs 6 years and older are only $50, and all cats 6 years and older are $10.

Aurora Animal Shelter, 15750 E. 32nd Ave.

PetSmart Charities Everyday Adoption Center, 10460 Town Center Drive, Westminster

AuroraAnimalShelter.org

Presidents Day

Monday, Feb. 18

Municipal offices and courts will be closed in observance of the holiday. Other city facilities may be closed or offer special hours.

Find a list at AuroraGov.org .

City Council Town Meetings

• Ward V (Bob Roth) - Tuesday, Feb. 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Heather Gardens Clubhouse, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way

• Ward IV (Charlie Richardson) - Thursday, Feb. 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Fire Station No. 11, 2291 S. Joliet St.

• Ward I (Crystal Murillo) - Thursday, Feb. 28, 6 to 7 p.m.

Fire Station No. 2, 12600 Hoffman Blvd.

• Ward II (Nicole Johnston) - Thursday, Feb. 28, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St.

AuroraGov.org/Council

Full Moon Hike at Star K Ranch

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m.

Let the moonlight guide you through this amazing free adventure. Hike through Star K Ranch and see what wildlife is out there.

Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Road

AuroraGov.org/Nature

Brown Bag Lecture: Cider in Aurora

Wednesday, Feb. 20, noon to 12:45 p.m.

Haykin Family Cider has the distinction of being Aurora's only operating small batch cidery. Listen to the founders talk about cider making process and their first year in Aurora. $4 ($3 Aurora residents)

Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway

AuroraMuseum.org

The People's Building Comedy Show

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 8:30 to 10 p.m.

Live stand-up comedy hosted by Katie Bowman; $5 suggested donation at the door (comics get in free)

The People's Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave.

ThePeoplesBuilding.com/Events

The Guild Presents Colfax Comedy

Thursday, Feb. 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Join the Black Actors Guild for a night of raucous stand-up comedy, sprinkled with a little bit of improvisation and other generally funny events. Ages 18 and older; $5 admission at the door

The People's Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave.

ThePeoplesBuilding.com/Events

"Life Sucks"

Feb. 22 to March 17

This brash and revelatory reworking of "Uncle Vanya" finds a group of old friends, ex-lovers, estranged in-laws and lifelong enemies grappling with life's thorniest questions - and each other.

Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.

Tickets: AuroraFoxArtsCenter.org

City Council Meeting

Monday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Council Chamber

AuroraGov.org/Council • Streamed live at AuroraTV.org

Aurora - Brilliantly Accessible (click to discover Aurora)

AuroraGov.org

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