A newsletter for Northwest Aurora, Colorado.
Time: 6pmLocation: Moorhead Recreation Center (2390 Havana Street) Nadine Caldwell writes: “This month our program will be all about the Sand Creek Regional Greenway. The presenter will be the Executive Director, Monique (“Mo”) Fair. How did this wilderness in the city become a trail system? How long has it been in existence? How did 3 … Read more
The Veterans Administration hosted an annual drive-through baby shower on Friday, Sept. 23rd. The event was set to help 85 expecting and new mothers of a year or less. The largest donor for this years’ event was the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA). They partnered with the VA for these baby showers in 2015, which is when the … Read more
(Post adapted from notes taken by Joseph Fox and LaRay Petersen.) Guest Speakers: Curtis Gardner, at-large city councilor. Ruben Medina, Ward 3 city councilor. Curtis Gardner Speaks Mr. Gardner focused on addressing safety and security concerns, both for citizens and businesses. Businesses can apply for grants to increase security: lights, cameras, and removing cover such … Read more
Some of you may be wondering why there hasn’t been a May issue printed yet. Due to long hours at his primary job, Christian Kemp is currently unable to write feature articles. Without feature articles, it does not make sense to print copies for distribution. We will resume printing when we have at least two … Read more
As per Meg Allen, there will be no Ward 1 town hall meeting on April 28th. There was no reason given for Crystal Murillo’s cancellation. The next meeting is scheduled for May 26th at MLK Library.
(Post adapted from notes taken by Karen Schwieder.) NANO Board members who attended were Bill Gondrez, Mark Burry, Nadine Caldwell, Melody Parish, George Mills, and Karen Schwieder. Guest Speakers: Bliss Coleman, Executive Director for ACAD (Aurora Cultural Arts District). Stanley Turner, president of Aurora Museum Foundation. All meetings start at 5:30pm with a dinner for … Read more
Northwest Aurora Neighborhood Organization (NANO) – Covers the area bounded by Yosemite Street, 25th Avenue, Peoria Street, and Colfax Avenue. They meet once a month on the second Thursday of most months at Moorhead Recreation Center. Members eat dinner at 5:30p, and the meeting runs from 6pm until the rec center closes. April 14 – … Read more
Aurora Cultural Arts District (ACAD) recently updated their website to promote a new “art jam” on the first Saturday of every month between April and October. They will have a plant sale booth, performing artists and vendor booths. ACAD is still accepting applications for vendors and performance artists. Existing First Friday events at People’s Building … Read more
Attendance: approximately 20. Crystal Murillo’s town hall meeting began 6:05p at a conference room in MLK Jr. Library. Bill Gondrez and Nadine Caldwell (North Aurora Neighborhood Organization [NANO]) were present, as was Ward 4 Councilor Juan Marcano. A Spanish interpreter was available to translate, which at least one resident needed. The meeting opened with a … Read more
One Saturday every month, a group of volunteers gather in the streets of North Aurora. They are equipped with grabber reacher tools, gloves and large nametags. They came to clean the Colfax Corridor. They want to leave this street cleaner than when they arrived. From Christmas trees to needles to giant televisions, Christopher Belila has … Read more
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