Council Member Town
Meetings
Council members are
eager to hear from residents and committed to forums in which those
conversations can occur, but the format and structure of town meetings may
be affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Please visit AuroraGov.org/Council to check the latest information on meeting
dates.
City Council Regular
Meeting (Virtual)
Monday, May 18, 7:30
p.m.
View this meeting
online at AuroraTV.org and cable channels 8 and 880. You can also
listen to the meeting by phone (see AuroraGov.org for details). In advance of the meeting,
submit a comment for Public Invited To Be Heard or an individual agenda
item to publiccomment@auroragov.org. Please indicate in your email whether you
want your comment read into the record at the meeting or simply forwarded to
mayor and City Council. Staff will read the first three minutes of any
comment into the record as requested. Comments will also be accepted in
advance of the meeting by phone by calling the City Clerk’s Office at
303.739.7094.
AuroraGov.org/Council • Streamed live at AuroraTV.org or cable channels 8 and 880 only
E-cycling event
postponed
The city of Aurora's
May 16 e-cycling event that was rescheduled from March due to the previous
Stay-at-Home order has been postponed again under Safer at Home until a
plan can be developed that adequately addresses COVID-19 prevention such as
social distancing, hygiene and masking for the event. The event will be
rescheduled at a later date. AuroraGov.org/Recycle
Aurora Mobile Food
Pantry
Wednesday, May 20,
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (open until food has been distributed)
In partnership with
Aurora Interfaith Community Services, the city of Aurora is distributing
1,000 boxes of food every week starting May 20 at various locations throughout
the city. Photo ID or proof of Aurora residency is required. All Aurora
households are eligible, and emergency food kits are also available for
those experiencing homelessness.
Aurora Central High
School, 11700 E. 11th Ave.
For questions, call
720.557.6444
Upcoming Rec Center
Virtual Open House
Wednesday, May 20,
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Join the virtual
open house discussing the new recreation center in southeast Aurora along
with the Aurora Reservoir master plan amendment. Project and master plan
updates to be discussed include site plans and renderings. The presentation
will be online beginning May 11 at AuroraGov.org/Recreation. For question
email pros@auroragov.org. You must
call in on May 20 at 5:30 p.m. to participate. Access number:
1.877.820.7831; participant passcode: 254610#
Mattress recycling
event
Saturday, May 23, 9
a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dispose of old
mattresses and box springs safely in this event in partnership with Spring
Back Colorado Mattress Recycling. The cost is $20 per mattress or box
spring. The event will include clear signage regarding the drop-off
process. Personal protective equipment will be in place, and residents
should remain in their vehicles at all times. Cars also will be redirected
to an overflow lot if more than eight people get in line at a time.
Central Facilities
Recycling Center, 13646 E. Ellsworth Ave.
AuroraGov.org/Recycle
Explore the World
While Staying at Home
Do you feel a little
shut off from the rest of the world during the Stay-at-Home order? Some
city programs have some great ways for you to stay connected.
·
Aurora Dance Arts: On
its Facebook page, Aurora
Dance Arts is providing live online dance classes, with some of their
fabulous faculty teaching from home, dance tutorials and dance challenge
videos, and various other online resources for dancers and families.
·
Aurora Public Library: The
library has daily storytime on Facebook,
ebooks, audiobooks and other remote-access tools, Learn at Home activities,
Do It Yourself projects, virtual field trips to museums, national parks,
etc., and more. Aurora Public Schools students can access most library databases
using their student ID number.
·
Art in Public Places: The
city’s Art in Public Places program has a downloadable coloring book
featuring some of the most popular public arts in Aurora. Visit its Facebook page to
download your free copy.
·
The People’s Building: Aurora's
newest cultural facility is creating a series of videos on its Facebook and Instagram titled
“Six Feet Apart,” which profiles some of the artists and performers who
will be showcased at the building once we return to healthier times.
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