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Staying safe with fireworks
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With Independence Day around the corner, the sale
of limited fireworks in the city begins June 15. Keep in mind the
following information to enjoy a safe celebration of our nation’s
birthday.
Legal use of fireworks in Aurora
· The
sale, possession and use of certain fireworks is legal in Aurora.
· Fireworks
can be purchased and used in Aurora only from June 15 to July 4.
· Fireworks
that DO NOT leave the ground or explode are allowed.
· Examples
of allowed fireworks are fountains, wheels, sparklers, snakes and
ground spinners. Examples of prohibited fireworks are
firecrackers, bottle rockets, lady fingers, mortars, and roman
candles.
· You must
be age 16 or older to possess or use fireworks, unless supervised
by someone age 21 or older.
· The
city’s fire chief has the right to ban the sale, use, possession
or discharge of fireworks as conditions dictate.
· Even
legal fireworks can make loud noises that may be startling to
those suffering from anxiety or PTSD, and to pets. Be courteous
and respectful of those around you, and keep pets indoors in a
safe, quiet place.
· For more
information, call Aurora Fire Rescue at 303.326.8999. The maximum
possible penalty for a violation of the fireworks ordinance is a
fine of up to $2,650 and/or up to one year in jail and other fees
and costs as imposed by the court.
Reporting non-emergency fireworks issues
To report a non-emergency fireworks issue, visit
our online form at AuroraGov.org/ContactUs.
This option should not be used to report a
life-threatening emergency, and it will not trigger an immediate
response. This online tool will assist us in tracking major areas
of concern, and will help with enforcement in the future. All
non-emergency fireworks complaints should be reported to the
online form to ensure that 911 is used for life-threatening
emergencies.
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2019
Water Quality Report
The next time you turn on your faucet and grab an ice
cold glass of water, taste it. Really taste it. The water
in Aurora is, simply put, some of the best H20 around,
and we have won many awards to prove it. The 2019 Water
Quality Report is out.
Read more
auroragov.org
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Summer family fun, food trucks and Bike to Work
prep June 14
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Friday, June 14, is all about summer fun at the
Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn.
The first Summer in the City of the season –where
families and children enjoy board and field games, large
inflatables, crafts, face painting and more– will be combined with
Food Truck Rodeo, where several of the local food trucks bring
their deliciousness for all to enjoy.
To top it off, in preparation for Bike to Work Day
(June 26), the city’s Bike to Work Prep Day will also take place
with giveaways, bike maintenance tips and riding resources from
Way to Go. Anyone who registers at the event for Bike to Work Day
will be entered into a drawing for a prize basket.
Summer in the City, Food Truck Rodeo and Bike to
Work Prep Day will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn, 15151 E. Alameda
Parkway.
Bicycle Colorado will be offering a free bike
commuter safety class in the Aurora Municipal Center’s Aurora
Room from 1 to 2 p.m. Pre-registration
is preferred to save a spot.
After June 14, Summer in the City takes place
every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various parks around
the city: June 19 at Del Mar Park, June 26 at Appaloosa Park,
July 10 at Mission Viejo Park, July 17 at Parklane Park, July 24
at Triangle Park, July 31 at Country Lane Park, and Aug. 7 at
Red-tailed Hawk Park. And Food Truck Rodeo continues on the first
Friday of the month until November except for July (July 12).
To learn more about Summer in the City and Food
Truck Rodeo, visit AuroraGov.org/Events.
For more information on Bike to Work Day and to register, visit BiketoWorkDay.us.
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City Council Town Meetings
• Ward I (Crystal Murillo) - Thursday, Aug. 22, 6 to
7:30 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave.
• Ward II (Nicole Johnston) - Thursday, June 27,
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St.
• Ward III (Marsha Berzins) - Wednesday, June 12,
6:30 to 8 p.m.,
Aurora Municipal Center City Cafe, 15151 E. Alameda
Parkway (second floor)
Thursday, June 20, 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. (Mornings with
Marsha)
Tin Cup Cafe, 50 S. Peoria St.
• Ward IV (Charlie Richardson) - Thursday, June 20,
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Fire Station No. 11, 2291 S. Joliet St.
• Ward V (Bob Roth) - Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 to 8:30
p.m.
Heather Gardens, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way
• Ward VI (Françoise Bergan) - Wednesday, July 17, 6
to 8 p.m.
Tallyn's Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Road
AuroraGov.org/Council
Free Ukulele and Hula Lessons
Saturday, June 8, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Join this fun class where you will not only learn to
play ukulele and dance hula but also more about the Hawaiian
culture. All levels are welcome. Recommended for ages 8 and
up.
Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
AuroraMuseum.org
Artspace Survey
Take the survey by June 11
Help us think big. Tell us what you want in
affordable live/work housing, studio and other creative work
space in Aurora. The Aurora Cultural Arts District and the city
of Aurora are teaming up with Artspace, the nation's leading
nonprofit arts developer, to survey our creative community.
AuroraCreativeSpaceSurvey.org
Author Visit: Susan Mallery
Thursday, June 13, 7 p.m.
Tattered Cover Book Store and Aurora Public Library
welcome bestselling author Susan Mallery for a special
presentation and book signing celebrating the release of her new
novel, "The Summer of Sunshine and Margot.” Books will be
available for purchase from Tattered Cover Book Store. Registration
is required, and space is limited.
Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9898 E. Colfax Ave.
Register: AuroraLibrary.org
Food Truck Rodeo and Summer in the City
Friday, June 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This month's lineup of food trucks is accompanied by
the first Summer in the City event of the year, featuring healthy
snacks, inflatables, board and field games, crafts and much more
for the family, as well as a prep station with safety
information, bike maintenance tips and giveaways for Bike to Work
Day (coming June 26).
Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn, 15151 E. Alameda
Parkway
AuroraGov.org/Events
Nature Art Show
Friday, June 14, 4 to 8 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the subtle beauty of the short
grass prairie at the Plains Conservation Center. Enjoy
photography, botanical samples, original artwork and special
guest George Levi, a Cheyenne artist. Free admission. Light refreshments
will be served.
Plains Conservation Center, 21901 E. Hampden Ave.
AuroraGov.org/PlainsCenter
Open Days at DeLaney Farm Historic District
Saturdays, June 15 and 29, 9 a.m. to noon
Explore Aurora’s agricultural roots. Open day
includes performances and programs.
DeLaney Farm Historic District, 170 S. Chambers Road
AuroraGov.org/HistoricSites
Talk Story
Saturday, June 15, noon to 1 p.m.
Learn about Hawaii's history and culture with Mark
Kahalekulu.
Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
AuroraMuseum.org
Lunch & Learn Lecture Series: Presidential Love
Stories
Wednesday, June 19, noon to 12:45 p.m.
Passion, betrayal, happiness, tragedy, wealth,
ambition, infidelity and addiction. Presenter Kathleen Arnold
delves into the personal lives and marriages of America’s early
Presidential couples. Bring your lunch. $4 ($3 for Aurora
residents)
Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
AuroraMuseum.org
Summer concerts: Soul School
Thursday, June 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Aurora Rhythms kicks off the free summer concerts on
the lawn with Soul School, an Aurora band known for its variety
of oldies, R & B, Motown, rock and funk. Eventgoers are
welcome to bring their own blankets, lawn chairs and food or
purchase from the food trucks on-site Top Dawg Sausages and
Philly’s Italian Water Ice.
Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn, 15151 E. Alameda
Parkway
AuroraGov.org/Concerts
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