Jan. 16, 2020
Caring for Aurora's streets is essential
Aurora's annual roadway maintenance programs are designed to provide safe travel conditions throughout the city and preserve the city's investment in roadway infrastructure through cost-effective measures. The city is responsible for 1,280 miles of road stretching across over 160 square miles of land area.

In 2019, workers overlayed 70.4 lane miles to help maintain the structural integrity of city streets through patching, milling and paving two to three inches of new asphalt. An additional quarter mile of roadway was completely reconstructed, which rebuilds the road from the ground up. Through this work, more than 72,000 tons of asphalt was laid last year and more than 175,000 linear feet of striping occurred. Additional work is completed annually through surface treatments, like sealing small cracks in the pavement surface to seal out moisture, and maintenance of curbs, gutters and sidewalks.

The $21.1 million roadway maintenance programs for 2020 will start in April and run through November, with some additional work happening year-round. The new annual schedule will be posted on the city's website closer to the start date. Weekly updates are posted year-round.

Residents can help us maintain roadways by reporting issues, such as potholes, sweeping needs, drainage issues and damaged concrete. For more information, visit the website or call 303.326.8200.
MLK Jr. Motorcade and Wreath-laying Jan. 20

Join us for this special event starting at 7 a.m. at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, and moving to the Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., for an 8 a.m. program and wreath-laying at the city's MLK statue.

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www.auroragov.org
Business Recognition Award winner profile:
Pet Palace
Pet Palace employees holding dogs
Click the image to watch a video on the award recipient
Each December, the city of Aurora honors local businesses that go above and beyond. In 2019, five businesses and one individual joined the 68 others that have been honored since the city’s Business Recognition Awards event began in 2005.
 
Each of the award winners are being profiled in This Is Aurora.

The fifth recipient is Pet Palace : Every pet is treated like royalty at Pet Palace, a mainstay in a shopping center at South Parker Road and Quincy Avenue since 1993. The company provides stellar customer service (to both people and pets), with a vast amount of knowledge gained over nearly three decades and hard-to-find, competitively priced products. To give back to the Aurora community, Pet Palace regularly hosts adoption and foster events in partnership with local animal shelters, and donates gift baskets to schools. An annual pet costume contest with prizes in October and Santa photos in December with proceeds benefiting the Aurora Animal Shelter are customer favorites. 

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 Now
Council Member Town Meetings
Ward I (Crystal Murillo) - Please note, the Jan. 23 Ward I Town Meeting has been canceled; the next meeting is Thursday, Feb. 27, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Moorhead Recreation Center, 2390 Havana St.
Ward II (Nicole Johnston) - Thursday, Feb. 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Central Recreation Center, 18150 E. Vassar Place
Ward III (Marsha Berzins) - Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Aurora Municipal Center, Aspen Room, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway
Ward IV (Juan Marcano) - Thursday, Jan. 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Stampede, 2430 S. Havana St.
Ward V (Alison Coombs) - Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Heather Gardens Clubhouse, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way
Ward VI (Françoise Bergan) - Wednesday, March 11, 6 to 8 p.m. (please note: this meeting was recently moved to this date)
Heritage Eagle Bend Clubhouse, 23155 E. Heritage Parkway
At Large (Allison Hiltz and Angela Lawson) - Thursday, Jan. 16, 6 to 8 p.m.
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle

City Council Special Study Session
Monday, Jan. 27 (check AuroraGov.org for meeting time and agenda)
Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora Room
AuroraGov.org/Council  • Streamed live at  AuroraTV.org

MLK Jr. Commemoration Prayer Breakfast
Friday, Jan. 17, 8 a.m.
Hosted by the Aurora Community of Faith, this annual breakfast features a program to bring the community together.
The People's Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave.
Tickets ($15): pgreg22@yahoo.com

MLK Jr. Commemoration Motorcade and Wreath-laying
Monday, Jan. 20, 7 a.m.
Gather at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, for a motorcade led by the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue to the Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., where a short program at 8 a.m. will include a wreath-laying at the city's full-size statue of MLK Jr.

"Othello"
Jan. 16 to Feb. 1
A thrilling new production of a classic tale demonstrating the destructive nature of jealously and a pure love corrupted by hate.
The People's Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave.

"The Squirrels"
Jan. 17 to Feb. 9
"The Squirrels" is a fiery look at race and class in America. Winter is on its way and the squirrels are growing restless. Mistrust is growing between the rich Gray Squirrels and the outcast Fox Squirrels. When a wily outsider gets in the mix, he ignites an epic animal kingdom soap opera teeming with rebel armies, dark conspiracies and divided family loyalties.
Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.
Tickets: AuroraFox.org

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 20
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 .

Day of Jubilee
Feb. 7, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The People's Building joins Jubilee Roasting Co. for an expanded Day of Jubilee, featuring free beverages at the coffeehouse from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will continue at Aurora's newest performance venue from 5 to 9 p.m. with visual art, libations and live music by Marcus Church and Sliver.
The People's Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave.
An image of a mom with her kids at an Aurora Public Library - Go Big - Go Aurora
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