EVENTS
Council Member Town Meetings
Council members are eager to hear from residents and committed to forums where those conversations can occur. Visit AuroraGov.org/TownMeetings to confirm meeting dates and location information and find links for joining virtual meetings. If you don't know your council ward, visit AuroraGov.org/PropertyInfo and look up your address.
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Meet with Mayor Mike (Mike Coffman) - Saturday, July 6, 2 to 3 p.m., Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway
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Ward I (Crystal Murillo) - Thursday, Aug. 22, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E Colfax Ave. (visit the website for link to virtual meeting option)
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Ward II (Steve Sundberg) - Thursday, July 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Central Recreation Center, 18150 E. Vassar Place (visit the website for link to virtual meeting option)
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Ward III (Ruben Medina) - Tuesday, June 11, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway
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Ward IV (Stephanie Hancock) - Thursday, July 11, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Colorado Early Colleges, 1400 S. Abilene St. (visit the website for link to virtual meeting option)
- Ward V (Angela Lawson)
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Saturday, June 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Heather Gardens, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way
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Tuesday, June 25, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Central Recreation Center, 18150 E. Vassar Place
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Ward VI (Françoise Bergan) - Wednesday, July 17, 6 to 8 p.m., City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center, 25950 E. Quincy Ave.
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At Large (Alison Coombs, Curtis Gardner, Danielle Jurinsky and Dustin Zvonek) - Thursday, June 20, 6 to 8 p.m., Central Recreation Center, 18150 E. Vassar Place
City Council Study Session
Monday, June 10, 5:15 p.m.
View online at AuroraTV.org, on Comcast Channels 8/880, or on the AuroraTV phone/streaming app. The meeting will also be streamed live to the Paul Tauer Council Chamber in the Aurora Municipal Center. Visit AuroraGov.org/CouncilMeetings for the agenda.
City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, June 10, 6:30 p.m.
This will be a hybrid meeting, with attendance both in person and virtually. View online at AuroraTV.org, on Comcast Channels 8/880 or the AuroraTV phone/streaming app. Visit AuroraGov.org/CouncilMeetings for the agenda. For information on addressing City Council during the meeting, go to AuroraGov.org/PublicComment.
Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Paul Tauer Council Chamber
Park Lights & Movie Nights
Park Lights & Movie Nights are back for the summer of 2024! Join the city’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department for another cinematic lineup of treasured classics and new favorites. The events will start at 5:15 p.m. with a half-hour of musical entertainment, followed by the featured film at 6 p.m.
This summer's lineup:
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"The Marvels": Thursday, May 30, Del Mar Park, 12000 E. Sixth Ave.
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"Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey": Tuesday, June 4, Rocky Ridge Park, 16200 E. Mississippi Ave.
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"Puss in Boots: The Last Wish": Wednesday, June 5, Hilltop Park, 3242 S. Richfield St.
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"Barbie": Thursday, June 13, Larkspur Park, 22551 E. Plymouth Circle
More information AuroraGov.org/Events
New 5-minute Transportation Survey Available
If you have five minutes to spare, we want to hear from you. Take our quick Connecting Aurora survey, and tell us about your transportation experience in Aurora. The deadline for feedback is May 31.
EngageAurora.org/ConnectingAurora
Metro Denver Crime Stoppers Shred-a-Thon
Saturday, June 1, 8 a.m. to noon
Bring your confidential documents to have them destroyed safely and securely. Each vehicle is limited to three legal-sized paper boxes or kitchen-sized garbage bags of personal documents. All donations benefit Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial
More info: Shred-a-Thon
"The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical"
June 1 to 24
Adapted from the first book in Rick Riordan’s best-selling fantasy series, “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” springs to life with dazzling special effects and a riveting pop-rock score. Performances Fridays to Sundays.
Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.
Learn more and buy tickets: AuroraFox.org
Coffee with Conservation
June 8, July 13, Aug. 10 and Sept. 14, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Join Aurora Water at the Water-wise Garden for coffee, engaging conversations on water-wise landscaping and irrigation, and a tour of this unique garden. On the second Saturday, June through September, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., staff will be available to answer questions about water conservation. Bring your curious mind and your favorite coffee mug.
Aurora Water-wise Garden, Southwest corner of 15151 E. Alameda Parkway
Learn more: AuroraGov.org/WaterClasses
Aurora First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Seminar in English: Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway
Seminar in Spanish: Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway
Are you a potential first-time homebuyer, or do you know someone who is? The city provides first-time homebuyer seminars to help potential homebuyers understand the purchasing process. Classes are offered monthly in English and Spanish. Registration is required by emailing auroraed@auroragov.org or calling 303.739.7900.
Learn more: AuroraGov.org/Housing
Free Loader Days
June 15, July 20 and Aug. 17, from 7 a.m. to noon
Mulch helps reduce weeds, protects soil from erosion and retains soil moisture. Bring your pick-up truck or open trailer—along with your own shovels, pitchforks, and containers—to take advantage of free mulch from the city of Aurora. The mulch pile will be available while supplies last at the intersection of East Hampden Avenue and South Dawson Street (enter via Dawson and follow the signs).
East Hampden Avenue and South Dawson Street intersection.
Learn more: AuroraGov.org/Trees
How To Do Business With the City of Aurora Seminar
Tuesday, June 18, 9 to 10 a.m.
This seminar will cover the basics of doing business with the city of Aurora, including where to find the city’s bids and Requests for Proposal, the process of responding to each, City Council reporting requirements as well as examples of goods and services purchased by the city. Remote access to the seminar will also be available, but registration is required. For questions, call 303.739.7055.
Aurora Municipal Center, Aurora Room, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway
Learn more and register for virtual session: AuroraGov.org/BusinessSeminar
Aurora Rhythms Concert
Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Experience live music, unique performances and amazing events every month at different city locations with Aurora Rhythms 2024, proudly hosted by the city’s Library and Cultural Services Department. This June, enjoy a spectacular performance by The Reminders, a rare and remarkable musical duo with undeniable magical chemistry, seamlessly blend razor sharp rhythms and raw, soulful vocals with reggae-tinged hip-hop beats to highlight their relevant and inspiring messages.
Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.
Learn more and register: AuroraGov.org/Concerts
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Workshops
Virtual workshops: June 26, July 10, 6 to 8 p.m.
In-person workshop: July 17, 6 to 8 p.m. (location to be provided upon registration)
As part of recognizing Pride Month, parents, guardians, teachers, social workers and other trusted adults are invited to join the city’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in partnership with Envision Youth to learn from licensed clinicians and community members tools and resources to better support and affirm the LGBTQ+ youth in their lives. Participants who attend all three workshops will be entered into a drawing to receive a $75 Visa gift card. For more information, email officeofdei@auroragov.org.
Register for workshops
Community Reading Hour
Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Aurora’s Human Relations Commission in partnership with the Stanley Marketplace for a children’s reading session. Participating children will receive a free book while supplies last. The commission also accepts book donations; books can be dropped off at the event or the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway. For questions, email officeofdei@auroragov.org.
Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St.
“80 Years Later: Aurora Remembers D-Day”
Through July 7, 2024
The Aurora History Museum presents the exhibit “80 Years Later: Aurora Remembers D-Day,” featuring local connections to World War II, a detailed history of D-Day, highlights of Colorado’s contribution to the war effort and a remembrance wall to Aurora’s fallen during the war. D-Day marked the beginning of the end of Nazi Germany's control over Western Europe and was a critical turning point in world history. June 6, 2024, will be the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings along the Normandy coast.
Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
More information: AuroraMuseum.org
“Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora's Nepali Community"
Through April 6, 2025
The Aurora History Museum and the Aurora Office of International and Immigrant Affairs celebrate Aurora’s vibrant Nepali community with this new exhibition that delves into the rich and unique aspects of Aurora's Nepali community, including their distinct music, art, dance, religion and traditional food.
Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
More information: AuroraMuseum.org
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