Returning With Hope and Peace to Reflect and Remember The city of Aurora invites you to the annual Colorado Remembers event, Saturday, May 29 for a ceremony commemorating those who have made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for their country. Join us at the Colorado Freedom Memorial, 756 Telluride Street, for the following: 8 a.m. – Free-will donation pancake breakfast by Flippin’ Flapjacks and music from the Beverly Belles.  10 to 11:30 a.m. – Ceremony and tribute featuring a performance by America the Beautiful Chorus, guest speaker: Mr. Jack Adler, WWII Holocaust Survivor, and dedication of the 157th Inf. Div. Flag and U.S. Space Force Flag. Special tours of the Memorial, the new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument and various static military displays. Bring family, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us as we celebrate those we will never forget. For more information, visit AuroraGov.org/ColoradoRemembers or ColoradoFreedomMemorial.com.

Jump into June Programming! The latest issue of our seasonal activities and festivities guide is jam packed! From cooling off at our soon-to-open outdoor pools to chasin' critters on our miles of trails, there's no shortage of fun. Enjoy the sunshine in one of our parks or continue plugging in to virtual programming from the comfort of your home. Here's a preview of our June offerings: extended travel classes, aqua fitness, Special Olympics and paralympic sport, a Magical Moroccan cooking class, sunset kayak adventure and more!   Publication coming soon! Visit AuroraGov.org/Recreation to see all we have to offer next month.

Break Out the Goggles – it's Time to Swim! We are excited to announce that our city outdoor pools and spraygrounds will be opening this weekend! Aqua Vista, Del Mar Aquatic Center, Meadow Hills, Pheasant Run and Village Green Outdoor Pools will be open this Saturday, May 29 through August 3 and then weekends only through Labor Day. Our Parklane Outdoor Pool has been undergoing renovations and will be reopened upon completion, anticipated for early June. The two city spraygrounds located at our Great Plains Park and Red-tailed Hawk Park will be open beginning this Friday, May 28 daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Labor Day. To find a complete list of hours, guidelines, locations and more, visit AuroraGov.org/Aquatics.

To Feed or Not to Feed?

Join a city of Aurora Naturalist to learn why feeding wildlife can actually do more harm than good. We see animals such as skunks, raccoons, coyotes, geese, ducks, prairie dogs and squirrels throughout Aurora. Most of the time, they can find food on their own just fine! Remember, it's always important to be good neighbors to the critters in our community. Let's all live happily and healthily together!

Ridin' 'Round the Reservoir Grab your bike and join an Aurora naturalist this Saturday, May 29 to experience the natural beauty around Aurora Reservoir on a guided and interpretive bike ride. We’ll stop to see birds, beavers and blossoming wildflowers. Bringing your own bike is welcomed or you can borrow one of ours. Helmets also provided. Ages 12 & older are welcome to ride. Register today!

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