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, April 20, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway
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Ward I (Crystal Murillo) - Thursday, Feb. 22, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Moorhead Recreation Center, 2390 Havana St. (visit the website for link to virtual meeting option)
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Ward II (Steve Sundberg) - Thursday, April 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, March 12, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
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Ward IV (Stephanie Hancock) - Thursday, April 11, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Colorado Early Colleges, 1400 S. Abilene St.
- Ward V (Angela Lawson)
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Saturday, Feb. 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Heather Gardens, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way
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Tuesday, Feb. 27, 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 VI (Françoise Bergan) - Wednesday, March 20, 6 to 8 p.m., Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club, 23155 E. Heritage Parkway
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At Large (Alison Coombs, Curtis Gardner, Danielle Jurinsky and Dustin Zvonek) - Thursday, April 18, 6 to 8 p.m., Southeast Recreation Center and Fieldhouse, 25400 E. Alexander Drive
City Council Study Session
Monday, Feb. 26, 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, Feb. 26, 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 on 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
"Together We Can Prevent Mass Violence" Series
Thursdays, Feb. 22, March 14 and 28, 6 p.m.
Join Aurora Police Department's Targeted Violence Prevention Program to learn how to prevent mass violence as a community. Topics include the role of trauma in targeted violence prevention, how schools help prevent targeted violence and a parent’s role in violence prevention. The events are open to all; registration is not required. Questions? Email Courtney Tassin at [email protected].
Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway
Aurora First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Saturday, Feb. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway
Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave.
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 [email protected] or calling 303.739.7900.
Learn more: AuroraGov.org/Housing
"ART" by Yasmina Reza
Through Feb. 25, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., and Sundays, 2 p.m.
Hailed as one of the most successful comedies of all time, long-time friendships are put to the test when an expensive white painting upends everyone’s prior assumptions. Life choices are thrust to the forefront when criticism of the prize possession devolves into personal attacks and the airing of grievances. *Content Advisory: Ages 16 and up. Contains adult language.
Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.
Tickets: AuroraFoxArsCenter.org
East Colfax BRT Community Open House
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 5 to 8 p.m.
Find out the latest on the East Colfax BRT project and dive deeper into the material presented at a recent community webinar on this topic. Ask questions about bus rapid transit design, construction and small business support, the bus-riding experience, parking and safety, and more.
Carla Madison Recreation Center, 2401 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
RSVP for the Open House
Aurora Ready Community Preparedness Class
Tuesday, March 5, 6 to 7 p.m.
Are you ready for an emergency or disaster? Build your preparedness skills so you can be more resilient. Learn how to construct an emergency kit, develop a plan, and other great preparedness tips. Seating is first come, first served (up to 25 people). Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the class. Admission is free, but registration is required.
Central Recreation Center, 18150 E. Vassar Place
Register online or email [email protected] to sign up
"Champion Change" Virtual Series
Tuesdays, March 5 and 19, 6 p.m.
Aurora's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has partnered with The Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (The CELL) to offer "Champion Change." This virtual series addresses strategies to prevent and counter violent extremism in communities. Experts and activists dedicated to preventing and countering extremism will lead the series and aim to foster dialogue, share best practices and inspire action. The series will stream on AuroraTV.org.
Registration is required at AuroraGov.org/DEI
Questions? Email [email protected]
United Against Hate: A Conversation with the LGBTQIA+ Community
Thursday, March 14, 6 to 8 p.m.
Join Aurora’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and community partners in a thought-provoking discussion on hate crimes affecting the LGBTQIA+ community. Topics include understanding and reporting hate crimes and knowing your rights. This event is free, but plan to arrive early as space is limited. Registration is not required. Questions? Email Aurora’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at [email protected]
Cheluna Brewing Mezzanine, Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Unit 148
Feedback Deadline: Planned Aurora Youth Center Services and Programs
Friday, March 29, 5 p.m.
As part of the city’s ongoing efforts to curb youth violence, it is planning a youth center for youth with a special focus on at-risk and high-risk youth—the first of its kind in the city. Youth, caregivers such as parents, and youth-serving professionals are invited to provide input on the type of services and programs that should be offered at the center via a short survey at EngageAurora.org/YouthCenter.
“The Great Outdoors of Aurora” Exhibit
Through April 21, 2024
The Aurora History Museum and Historic Sites presents the new exhibit “The Great Outdoors of Aurora,” which celebrates Aurora’s vibrant outdoor opportunities and dives deep into the history behind the activities residents and visitors love to do in the city. Discover the stories behind reservoirs, city parks, nature centers, the High Line Canal, swimming pools, golf courses and more, all within Aurora. The exhibit also will feature historic recreational equipment, hands-on activities, archival photography and immersive elements that will engage and excite visitors of all ages. Admission to the Aurora History Museum is always free.
Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
More information: AuroraMuseum.org
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