This Is Aurora - City Newsletter

Jan. 17, 2019

Art in Public Places sets vision for future

The Art in Public Places Program and staff want to thank everyone who participated in the 2018 public outreach effort by attending meetings, responding to surveys and offering feedback. Your input helped frame the Master Plan 2019-2024, a tool for setting priorities and articulating a vision for the next five years. Goals and objectives include diversity, education, advocacy, public engagement, maintenance and innovation.

In the coming months, you will see dynamic new public art with the opening of the Central Recreation Center, the inclusive playground at Red-Tailed Hawk Park, and at Fire Stations No. 15 (Murphy Creek) and No. 16 (Gaylord Rockies). Along these lines, the city’s commitment to maintaining this valued collection is evident in restoration efforts including “Glove Two” at the Aurora Sports Park and “Dragonfly Giraffe” at Hampden Run Park.

The mission of the Art in Public Places Program is to create great places that contribute to neighborhood development, economic vitality and enrich and engage the community of Aurora. The Art in Public Places Commission envisions establishing a unique identity for the city while contributing to the civic pride of the community and creating a sense of place.

You can access the master plan at AuroraGov.org/PublicArt . Stay

connected on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by following @AuroraAIPP.

WIC clinics remain open, benefits available during shutdown

A reminder from Tri-County Health and state health department: WIC clinics are operating normally despite the federal government shutdown. Continue to shop for WIC foods and keep your WIC appointments.

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Business Recognition Award profile:

Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting

An employee at Maaco works on fixing a damaged vehicle

Click the image to watch a video on the business award recipient

Each December, the city of Aurora honors local businesses that go above and beyond. In 2018, five businesses joined the 63 others that have been honored since the city’s Business Recognition Award event began in 2005.

Each of the five award winners are being profiled in This Is Aurora.

The fourth recipient is Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting: The Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting franchise on East 17th Avenue has increased its business significantly since new owners took over, and they have the customer accolades to prove that they truly stand behind their workmanship. The franchise employs seven full-time employees, who are treated like family. The owners go above and beyond with their customers, throwing in extra services like headlight re-polishing at no cost.

The Aurora Business Recognition Awards are hosted by the city's Business Advisory Board and organized by the Development Services Division, with support from the Aurora-South Metro Business Development Center.

IN THE NEWS

Aurora’s Tia Fuller hits the high note on the Grammy trail - Sentinel Colorado

Roping, barrel racing take over lobby Of Children’s Hospital Colorado - CBS4

National Guard to conduct more nighttime jet flights at Buckley - Aurora News Weekly

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UPCOMING EVENTS

City Council Town Meetings

• Ward I (Crystal Murillo) - Thursday, Jan. 24, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Moorhead Recreation Center, 2390 Havana St.

• Ward II (Nicole Johnston) - Thursday, Jan. 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St.

• Ward IV (Charlie Richardson) - Thursday, Jan. 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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

AuroraGov.org/Council

Future Initiatives: APD Educational Forum

Thursday, Jan. 17, 10 and 11:30 a.m.

Officers from Aurora Police Department will discuss de-escalation techniques and tools to prevent bullying.

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

AuroraGov.org/MLK

Aurora Community of Faith Breakfast

Friday, Jan. 18, 7:30 a.m.

Annual event to celebrate the community and highlight unity; event is free, but breakfast is $15 (pay at the door).

Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Lobby

AuroraGov.org/MLK

"Hooded or Being Black for Dummies"

Jan. 18 to Feb. 10

This regional premiere features a timely and irreverent examination of two very different 14-year-old black boys growing up in America.

Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.

Tickets: AuroraFoxArtsCenter.org

Launch of Winter Learning Program

Saturday, Jan. 19

Everyone has a story to tell, and the theme of Aurora Public Library's Winter Learning Program, "What's Your Story?", is all about sharing them! Go online or visit your local library branch to sign up the whole family for the fun.

AuroraLibrary.org

Youth Forum: Youth and Civic Engagement

Saturday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m.

Hosted by the NAACP Aurora Youth Council and Young Aspiring Americans for Social and Political Activism

Aurora Strong Resilience Center, 1298 Peoria St.

AuroraGov.org/MLK

Village Exchange Center MLK Jr. Celebration

Saturday, Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m.

Featuring a short film by Rob Shearer, MLK celebration, multi-cultural food and Congolese Gloria Choir performance, mural unveiling and more. Tickets required.

Village Exchange Center, 1609 Havana St.

VillageExchangeCenter.org

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, Jan. 21

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 .

Motorcade and Wreath-Laying

Monday, Jan. 21

Meet at 7 a.m. at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, to drive collectively, led by Aurora Police Department, to Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., for an 8 a.m. wreath-laying ceremony, and continue to Denver City Park for the state Marade.

AuroraGov.org/MLK

Neighborhood Beautification Grant

Pre-Application Meetings

Tuesday, Jan. 22, 6 p.m.

Moorhead Recreation Center, 2390 Havana St.

Wednesday, Jan. 23, 6 p.m.

Tallyn's Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Road

The city is offering grants of up to $5,000 for neighborhood-initiated beautification efforts. Potential applicants must attend one pre-application meeting.

AuroraGov.org/KeepAuroraClean

AuroraGov.org

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