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February News | Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 |
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From Aurora With Love - Letters To Nature |
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A good scientist not only researches nature, but also acknowledges the wonders the natural world has to offer. Celebrate Mother Nature by writing letters of gratitude and appreciation with help from special guest, Aurora’s Poet Laureate, Ahja Fox. Ahja showcases how
to put heartfelt appreciation for nature onto the page and will assist you to do the same.
When: Saturday, March 2, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Who: Ages 6 and older
Cost: Free, show your event registration at the front gate to waive the Aurora Reservoir day pass fee.
Want to step up your nature appreciation letter? Consider registering for our Natural Dye Making class on Saturday, Feb. 24, at Star K Ranch to make your own natural writing inks.
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Experience A Variety Of Flavors
At Expo Community Center
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Cooking classes are back at Expo Community Center! Stop by, grab a partner and get ready to whip up some delectable dishes.
Check out the classes we have coming up:
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Central and Southeast recreation centers offer fun and affordable birthday party packages ranging from $175 to $375. Each of our birthday party packs include room rental time, pizza, cake, drinks, decorations and passes to our recreation center amenities, including our year-round indoor pools.
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Play And Learn With Aurora Preschool |
Preschool is the start of a child's educational journey. The city of Aurora offers five different preschool locations for children ages 3 and 4 to begin that journey.
Priority registration is officially open for the upcoming school season, August 2024-May 2025.
Our preschool programs focus on school readiness, language, literacy and math skills, along with self-help, social-emotional development and fine/gross motor skills. All Colorado children who turn 4 by Oct. 1, 2024 are entitled to 15 hours a week of state-funded preschool through the Universal Preschool Program (UPK). Programs are tuition-based.
Please contact the location you are interested in for more information on how to enroll your child or visit our website at AuroraGov.org/Preschool
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You Have Been Chosen
For An Epic Quest
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These introductory one-shots are a fun, easy and low-commitment opportunity to learn how to play!
Upcoming Sessions:
Cost: $19 ($15 Resident)
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What shapes are found on the typical soccer ball?
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Get Your Kicks With Adult Soccer Leagues |
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The typical soccer ball has 12 pentagons and 20 hexagons. Soccer players have been getting their kicks with our year-round leagues since 2023. Our spring season (March-May) is almost here and we are offering a variety of dates and times for adult players to join in on the fun.
Meet new people, make new friends and relive the excitement of playing soccer. You’ll get to compete in a friendly and supportive environment and have some fun.
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Quincy Reservoir - Where Memories Are Made |
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Check out what Paul Johnson had to say about the reservoir when he took his family to visit last year:
"Surprisingly, really good bass fishing and I like that it's artificial lures only. The area is very nicely maintained and great for family." *
Hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. in March and will change monthly. Affordable day and annual passes are now available for sale. One pass gives you 2024 season access to Quincy Reservoir and Aurora Reservoir.
To purchase passes or for more information about hours of operation, boating and fishing, visit AuroraGov.org/Reservoirs.
Photo Credit: Paul Johnson
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Aurora Community Parks Are Getting A Glow Up |
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The city of Aurora is renovating 12 parks across the city through federal funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Projects are currently in the design phase with construction anticipated to start in early 2025.
The $1.9 trillion ARPA economic stimulus bill, signed into law in March 2021, provided the city of Aurora with $65.4 million in one-time direct federal aid to support economic and public health recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. To help identify community priorities and inform City Council’s funding decisions, the city of Aurora collected extensive feedback from residents about their recovery priorities.
In January 2022, City Council approved $4.5 million for park renovation projects. The select parks, listed below, will see renovations that fill gaps in service areas and provide inclusive and accessible amenities for residents of all ages and abilities, providing far-reaching impacts for the community.
Parks receiving ARPA-funded renovations are:
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Working Out Is Better Together |
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Aurora's best kept secret is out! Recreation center family memberships offer an incredible deal, where with every adult membership, an additional adult membership or multiple youth memberships from the same household can be added for 50% off the listed price.
That's a lot of savings! Plus, our all-access membership plan gives you access to all six city recreation facilities.
Unlock the benefits of:
• Centers with state-of-the-art fitness equipment
• Indoor pools that are open year-round
• A range of fun fitness classes
• Drop-in sports play meetups
• And much more
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15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 4600
303.739.7160
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