This Is Aurora - City Newsletter

Sept. 27, 2018

Watch for ballots in the mail soon

The Nov. 6 general election is approaching, and Aurora voters will be asked to consider several city ballot measures in addition to voting on U.S. House, state and county races.

Ballots will be mailed by respective counties to active registered voters starting Oct. 15. Visit GoVoteColorado.com to check on your voter registration status and your mailing address to ensure your ballot can be mailed successfully. If you don't receive a ballot, update your registration at GoVoteColorado.com by Oct. 29 for one to be mailed. After that date, you must visit a Voter Service and Polling Center to request a ballot.

Ballots can be returned by mail with paid postage, or delivered free of charge to a ballot drop-off location in your county. All ballots must be received by 7 p.m. Nov. 6 to be counted. The city of Aurora will host a drive-through drop-off service from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day, Nov. 6, on the south side of the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway.

For a list of ballot drop-off locations, polling centers and other voter resources, visit the website for the county where you live: ArapahoeVotes.com for Arapahoe County, AdamsVotes.com for Adams County, or DouglasVotes.com for Douglas County.

Aurora city ballot measures include:

Referred Ballot Issue 3G - Medical Marijuana Sales and Use Tax
Referred Ballot Question 3H - Medical Marijuana Grows and Manufacturing
Referred Ballot Question 3I - Continuing the Photo Red Light Enforcement Program
Referred Ballot Question 3J - Extension of Fire and Police Probationary Period
Referred Ballot Question 3K - Restoring Local Control Over Broadband Services

To read the ballot language on these items, go to AuroraGov.org/Elections.

Landfill Coupon Program Available to Aurora Residents

The city of Aurora wants to help you "Keep Aurora Clean" with a new coupon program to offset a portion of the cost of a trip to the Denver-Arapahoe Disposal Site Landfill. Coupons for $40 off a landfill trip will be available starting Oct. 1.

Read more
www.auroragov.org

Decorate a Wreath for Museum Display

The Aurora Museum Foundation's 19th annual Festival of Wreaths kicks off next week, when wreaths will be available for pickup at the Aurora History Museum for those wishing to sponsor and decorate an item for this year's holiday display.

Starting Oct. 2, an individual, group or business can receive a wreath for $25. The wreath must be returned to the museum by Nov. 4 with creative, colorful and imaginative designs. The wreaths will then be put on display from Nov. 6 to Dec. 7, during which time people can bid through an online auction to take one of the wreaths home for the holidays.

Proceeds from the Festival of Wreaths go to the Aurora Museum Foundation to support exhibits and educational programs at the museum and Aurora historic sites. More than $30,000 has been raised from previous festivals.

To sponsor and decorate a wreath, go to the Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway, during its open hours starting Oct. 2. The $25 sponsorship can be paid by cash, check or credit card. For more information, call 303.739.6660.

IN THE NEWS

Aurora Music Teacher Wins Big on "Jeopardy!" - AuroraTV

Aurora's Cheluna Brewing Among Winners at Great American Beer Festival - The Denver Post

"Songs for a New World" Soars at the Aurora Fox - Westword

WATCH AURORA NEWS WEEKLY

UPCOMING EVENTS

City Council Meetings

Saturday, Sept. 29 - 8:30 a.m. (Fall Budget Workshop, Aurora Room)

Monday, Oct. 8 - 7:30 p.m. (Regular Meeting, City Council Chamber)

Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway

AuroraGov.org • Streamed live at AuroraTV.org

Tire Recycling Event

Saturday, Sept. 29 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Aurora residents and businesses may bring used tires (no rims) to be recycled for a cost of $1.50 per passenger or light truck tire or $5 per semi tire.

Central Facilities Recycling Center, 13646 E. Ellsworth Ave.

AuroraGov.org/Recycle

I-70 Picadilly Interchange Public Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 2 - 5 to 7 p.m.

Open house to discuss planned construction of an interchange on Interstate 70 to facilitate much-needed north-south connectivity on Picadilly Road.

Beck Recreation Center, Ponderosa Room, 800 Telluride St.

AuroraGov.org/I70Picadilly

Northeast Area Transportation Study

Thursday, Oct. 4 - 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Open house to hear about progress on an update to a transportation study of Aurora’s northeast area.

E-470 Public Highway Authority, 22470 E. Sixth Parkway, Suite 100

AuroraGov.org/NEATS

Fall Quilt Sale

Thursday, Oct. 4 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 5 - 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 6 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Find the right quilt for you, or as a gift, from among the handmade quilts made by the Aurora Center for Active Adults Quilting Bees.

Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 E. Del Mar Circle

AuroraGov.org/ACAA

Punkin Chunkin Colorado

Saturday, Oct. 6 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 7 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Colorado's premier fall festival features a pumpkin patch, pony rides, fall crafts, live music and performances, a car show, food vendors, beer garden, and of course far-flying gourds.

Arapahoe Park Racetrack, 26000 E. Quincy Ave.

AuroraGov.org/PunkinChunkin

Youth Bike Safety Class

Tuesday, Oct. 9 - 5:30 to 7 p.m.

An interactive bicycle education class provides hands-on instruction on bicycle safety, including a bicycle rodeo, for children in grades 3 to 5. Registration is required.

Moorhead Recreation Center, 2390 Havana St.

AuroraGov.org

City Council Town Meetings

• Ward II (Nicole Johnston) - Thursday, Sept. 27 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St.

• Ward III (Marsha Berzins) - Wednesday, Oct. 10 - 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Aurora Chamber of Commerce, 14305 E. Alameda Ave.

AuroraGov.org/Council

AuroraGov.org

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