Sept. 12, 2019
Oh. My. Gourd. Aurora's annual Punkin Chunkin Colorado moves to September

Punkin Chunkin Colorado is back Sept. 21 and 22 at the Arapahoe Park racetrack, 26000 E. Quincy Ave., in Aurora. 

Over 20 Punkin Chunkin teams, or "chunkers," will compete in divisions based on type of machine: air cannon, trebuchet, catapult, centrifugal, torsion, human powered and youth. Pumpkins fired from air cannons can reach speeds of more than 250 miles per hour, and the farthest pumpkin ever launched at this event was 4,787 feet, or nearly a mile.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. Tickets are available in advance at AuroraGov.org/PunkinChunkin or that weekend at the gate. Admission for children ages 4 and under is free, and ages 5 and older pay only $5 per day. Parking is also free.

In addition to cheering for their favorite team of pumpkin chunkers, visitors can pick their own prized pumpkin from the patch and enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, a pumpkin carver, gigantic pumpkin sculptures created from hundreds of pumpkins, crafts, Carve War’s chainsaw carving competition and other family activities.

Food will be sold on site, along with hard seltzer and craft beer. Stop by the city of Aurora booth to take home one of our newest Aurora Store items, including beanies and blankets.

Punkin Chunkin Colorado is the signature fall event presented by the city of Aurora and BOK Financial. For more information, visit AuroraGov.org/PunkinChunkin.
Tickets on sale now for Aurora Veterans Salute

Join us in honoring our veterans at the 25th Annual Veterans Salute from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd. Visit the website for ticket information and more.

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Aurora Fox's hotly anticipated 35th season launches Sept. 20 with "Miss You Like Hell"
The folk-rock musical "Miss You Like Hell" kicks off the Aurora Fox's new season with the story of an undocumented immigrant woman who joins her estranged daughter on a cross-country road trip to California, meeting a mosaic of characters along the way who are as diverse and interesting as America itself.

Tickets are on sale now at AuroraFox.org or 303.739.1970 for the production, which opens Sept. 20 and runs through Oct. 13.

The remainder of the season includes:

  • "The Second City's Twist Your Dickens" (Nov. 29 to Dec. 22), back by popular demand, and never the same show twice but always the wildest night in your holiday season
  • "The Squirrels" (Jan. 17 to Feb. 9), a fiery look at race and class in America
  • "The Secrets of the University And Other Songs" (Feb. 21 to March 15), the true story of a lifelong friendship between Albert Einstein and Marian Anderson in a musically re-imagined world premiere
  • "For Peter Pan On Her 70th Birthday" (March 13 to April 5), a tale that flies in the face of time, as age comes for us all, while we search for a second chance at youth
  • "Freaky Friday The Musical" (April 17 to May 10), a delightful show for anyone with a perfectly imperfect family
IN THE NEWS
Aurora Now
City Council Town Meetings
• Ward I (Crystal Murillo) - Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to noon (candidate forum)
Village Exchange Center, 1609 Havana St.
Thursday, Sept. 26, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Moorhead Recreation Center, 2930 Havana St.
• Ward II (Nicole Johnston) - Thursday, Sept. 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St.
• Ward III (Marsha Berzins) - Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
City Cafe, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Second Floor
Thursday, Sept. 19, 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. (Mornings with Marsha)
Tin Cup Cafe, 50 S. Peoria St.
• Ward IV (Charlie Richardson) - Thursday, Sept. 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Garden Plaza of Aurora, 14221 E. Evans Ave.
• Ward V (Bob Roth) - Tuesday, Sept. 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Heather Gardens, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way
• Ward VI (Françoise Bergan) - Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6 to 8 p.m.
City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center, 25950 E. Quincy Ave.

City Council Meeting
Monday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Council Chamber
AuroraGov.org/Council • Streamed live at AuroraTV.org

History Trivia at Peak to Peak
Thursdays, Sept. 12 and 26, 6:30 p.m.
Get ready to wear your Colorado flag hat with pride at the Aurora History Museum’s history trivia night! The museum partnered with Peak to Peak on Colfax to host trivia nights based on Colorado, Colfax Avenue and Aurora history. Prizes for all participants and additional prizes for winning teams
Peak to Peak Tap and Brew, 9735 E. Colfax Ave.

Get Your Ears Swoll
Saturday, Sept. 14, 8:30 to 11 p.m.
This indie music showcase features Total Trash, Vampire Squids From Hell and Lords of Howling. All ages; $10 cover suggested (doors open at 8 p.m.)
The People's Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave.

The Mask Cycle
Sept. 15 to Nov. 3, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Circo de Nada's Nick Trotter leads this eight-week mask and movement workshop. Visit the website for cost and more information.
The People's Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave.

Early Literacy Fair
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm.
Explore the world of early literacy with little ones! Visit engaging stations, do fun activities together that you can replicate at home and learn how the five early literacy skills can prepare young children for a successful future. Designed for preschool-aged children with caregiver.
Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway

Hometown Pride and the Colorado High School Athletic Association
Wednesday, Sept. 18, noon to 12:45 p.m.
Rhonda Blanford-Green, commissioner of the Colorado High School Athletic Association, presents a lively chat about her connection to Aurora as a student, record-setting athlete, educator and coach, and the activities that are impacting the lives of students today. Bring your lunch. $4 ($3 residents)
Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway

E-cycling Event
Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
It's illegal to dispose of your electronics in the landfill, so bring your electronics to this event and let Techno Rescue take care of the rest. The cost is only $5 per vehicle (additional fees apply for most televisions and monitors). Visit the website for a complete list of items accepted, and information on fees.
Tallyn's Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Road

Centennial House Open Day
Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Come visit this Queen Victorian style house. Built in 1891, this home is the older of the remaining houses built as part of the town of Fletcher when was established the same year.
Centennial House, 1671 Galena St.

Local Harvest Festival
Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Celebrate Sustainable Communities Day with this new event featuring yoga at 10 a.m. ($10 donation suggested), followed by a free cooking and composting class at 11 a.m. Vendors will be open starting at 11 a.m., and food trucks and a cash bar will be available on site. Email Lkoiv@auroragov.org to register for the classes.
The People's Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave.

Antique Appraisal Fair
Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Have fun while having your antiques and collectibles evaluated by fabulous and friendly local appraisers. Sign up online, and appraisal fees help support the Aurora Museum Foundation.
Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway

Museo de las Americas Exhibit
Through Sept. 30 (open during Aurora Municipal Center business hours)
Enjoy Museo de las Americas’ traveling exhibition “People/Gente Museo Sin Fronteras-Museum Without Borders,” featuring a portion of Museo’s 3,400-piece collection on ancient and contemporary Latin American art, textiles, ceramics and artifacts. Free 
Aurora Municipal Center Mezzanine Gallery, Second Floor, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway
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