A newsletter for Northwest Aurora, Colorado.
Kenneth Westervelt(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
(This is a group letter from the North Aurora Neighborhood Organization [NANO] read allowed at the town hall meeting on 27Jan2022. No single person is claiming authorship. Full disclosure: I am a paying member of the organization, but my personal ranked concerns are different from the group as a whole.) “At a recent meeting, NANO … Read more
Total participants at the start of meeting: 47. The Ward 1 Town Hall meeting started at 6pm on the 27th of January. Crystal Murillo (Ward 1 Councilor), Meg Allen (Community Engagement Coordinator), Bill Gondrez and Nadine Caldwell (North Aurora Neighborhood Organization [NANO]) were on the call. A interpreter also was available to translate comments to … Read more
While Halloween is my favorite season, the hanging of Christmas lights is a very close second. My workday doesn’t end until 5pm, so it’s always dark at this time of year when I get home. It warms my heart to see people doing their part to light the way home with creative displays. I’m sure … Read more
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