Council Member Town Meetings
Council members are eager to hear from residents and committed to forums in which those conversations can occur. Please visit AuroraGov.org/Council to confirm meeting dates and find information on how to join, with some meetings taking place virtually, while others are scheduled to return to in-person events. If you don't know your council ward, go to AuroraGov.org and click on "Property Info."
Ward I (Crystal Murillo) - Thursday, Sept. 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave.
Ward IV (Juan Marcano) - Thursday, Oct. 14, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Stampede, 2430 S. Havana St.
Ward V (Alison Coombs) - Wednesday, Oct. 6, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Heather Gardens Clubhouse, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way
Ward VI (Françoise Bergan) - Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6 to 8 p.m., City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center (CAPSTC), 25950 E. Quincy Ave.
City Council Regular Meeting (Virtual)
Monday, Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Mike Live
There is no "Mayor Mike Live" today, Sept. 23. On Sept. 30, the mayor will be joined by Tom Worker-Braddock from the city's Public Works Department to discuss the 13th Avenue Multimodal Mobility Study. A representative from the Aurora Animal Shelter will also be joining the mayor to talk about the animals that arrive to the shelter, the adoption process and share tips for pet owners. Join the conversation with your questions. Live on Facebook and AuroraTV.org.
Hundred Days
Sept. 17 to Oct. 10
How much life could you squeeze into 100 days if you had to? That's the question this folk-punk musical seeks to ask.
The Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.
Park Lights & Movie Nights
Thursday, Sept. 23, "Soul," Mission Viejo Park, 3999 S. Mission Parkway
Thursday, Sept. 30, "The Goonies," Red-tailed Hawk Park, 23701 E. Hinsdale Way
Come out for family friendly movies and food trucks. Each week is a different movie at a different Aurora park. Registration is required; tickets are $2 per person.
Antique Appraisal Fair
Saturday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Have fun while having your antiques and collectibles evaluated by fabulous and friendly local appraisers at Aurora Central Library. Sign up online, and appraisal fees help support the Aurora Museum Foundation.
Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway, Community Room
ARPA Virtual Listening Sessions
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 6 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 30, 6 to 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 1, noon to 1 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 2, 10 to 11 a.m.
We need your big ideas! The city of Aurora will receive $65.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding related to COVID-19 economic impacts. What will help our community thrive? Fill out the survey online at EngageAurora.org/ARPA or join us for one of the online community listening sessions to share your most pressing needs. To connect, visit EngageAurora.org/ARPA.
Art by "Woody" Crumbo Exhibit
Through Thursday, Sept. 30
Select prints by indigenous artist Woodrow “Woody” Wilson Crumbo will be on display at the Aurora History Museum through Sept. 30. To accommodate those who would like to visit later in the day, the museum will offer late hours from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit features 17 prints of indigenous dancers. For more information, call 303.739.6660 or visit AuroraMuseum.org.
Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
Tri-County Health Daily COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Daily until further notice
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Walk-in and drive-through clinic (no appointment necessary) supported by Jogan Health and the city of Aurora.
Aurora Municipal Campus southwest parking lot, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway
13th Avenue Multimodal Mobility Study: Family Friendly Active Streets Event
Tuesday, Oct. 5 anytime between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Stop by this free outdoor event to see, test and provide feedback on possible street improvements. This fun, interactive experience along a two-block stretch will offer temporary installation of different types of changes to the street in a "show-and-tell" setting. Enjoy family friendly activities, food and music while exploring the potential types of improvements. Ask questions and tell us what you think. No registration required; just show up.
13th Avenue between Kenton and Lansing streets
13th Avenue Multimodal Mobility Study: Virtual Community Open House
Thursday, Oct. 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Share your thoughts on multiple ideas proposed by community input thus far on several potential changes to 13th Avenue. The project team will use your feedback to refine and further develop the ideas.
Register in advance for this virtual meeting via Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
ARPA Survey Deadline
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Aurorans are invited to share big ideas on how the city should spend $65.4 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that could have the greatest positive impact on the community. Based on the parameters set by the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act, the city has identified three main categories for use of these federal funds: community assistance, infrastructure funding and service preservation. The survey asks the community to rank their choices of potential priorities in these three categories, and the idea boards allow participants to write their own ideas in the same categories. Paper surveys in multiple languages are available at Aurora public libraries.
Nine Mile Bridge Construction and Design Enhancements: Public Meeting
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The city is leading the design and construction work on a pedestrian bridge over Parker Road near Interstate 225 to connect the RTD Nine Mile Station with homes and businesses on the north side of Parker Road. If you live, work or regularly visit this area, register now to join us for a virtual public meeting to see images of the bridge design, discuss the plans for and impact of construction, and ask questions about the project.
Survey on Youth Deadline
Monday, Oct. 31
The Aurora Youth Violence Prevention Program and other local agencies part of the new Aurora Partners for Thriving Youth Coalition seek community input on how issues related to mental health, substance use, safety and violent behavior impact youth. The feedback you provide will help inform the strategic plan for the Aurora Youth Violence Prevention Program and the response of the agencies in the coalition.
Youth Engagement Pop-up Events
Through Oct. 31
Music, games, food and resources are all part of multiple pop-up events for youth this summer and fall throughout the city as part of Aurora's Youth Violence Prevention Program. The events promote a safe space for youth to connect with positive role models and meet new friends. Check out the calendar with event details at AuroraGov.org/EmpoweringYouth.
COVID-19 Testing Site
Extended through Oct. 31
Open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., free testing for COVID-19 is provided to anyone who wants to be tested, especially those who have symptoms. No appointment is necessary. No doctor referral, no health insurance, and no proof of identification are required. Online registration in advance is preferred but is not required.
Aurora Center for Active Adults parking lot, 30 Del Mar Circle, at Del Mar Park
Aurora Parks Explored
Open through Oct. 31
Aurora has nearly 100 parks to explore, and the Aurora History Museum wants to help you explore more of the story behind them at this free exhibit "Aurora Parks Explored." Learn more at Aurora History Museum. Free admission. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday.
Aurora History Museum & Historic Sites, 15515 E. Alameda Parkway
The Rise of the Aurora Suburb during the Cold War
Open through April 2022
Join the Aurora History Museum & Historic Sites for an in-person exploration of Aurora's economic prosperity and suburban expansion during the Cold War. The exhibit includes local stories experienced by Aurora residents during the Cold War to enrich the understanding of the period. Learn more at Aurora History Museum. Free admission. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday.
Aurora History Museum & Historic Sites, 15515 E. Alameda Parkway
