Aurora, Colorado City Hall

There is less than a month left to nominate an outstanding individual, business or nonprofit for Aurora’s Community Spirit Awards!

Help us recognize those who demonstrate outstanding leadership, volunteerism and dedication to making Aurora a great place to call home.

Learn more and submit your nomination by Tuesday, June 30, at AuroraGov.org/CommunitySpiritAwards.

Questions? Email [email protected].

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We are hiring! Join our team and make a difference in Aurora.

Featured openings include:
• Public Safety Call Center Operator
• Data Scientist Supervisor – Fire
• Manager of Water Pricing and Revenue
• Assistant City Attorney – Criminal
• Parks Steward (Variable Hour, Benefits Eligible)

Whether you're passionate about public safety, law, parks or public service, there's a place for you here.

Learn more about these and other open positions at AuroraGov.org/Jobs.

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Plan your summer adventures with this list of fun city events and activities happening in June, July and August 🌞

- Experience “The World in a City” at Aurora Fest
- Dive into fun this summer at Aurora’s six outdoor pools
- Enjoy free, family-friendly movies and concerts at local parks
- Watch the award-winning contemporary musical “Violet” at the Aurora Fox Arts Center
- Sign up for summer family fitness classes

There’s something for everyone! Explore these and other exciting events at AuroraGov.org/LocalActivities.

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In this week's This is Aurora newsletter: Experience “The World in a City” at Aurora Fest, read the city’s 2026 Water Quality Report, learn about the new animal shelter and more!

Read the latest issue at https://conta.cc/4vs5V38

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The world takes the stage at Aurora Fest!

For one day, the Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn becomes a showcase of global cultures through music, dance, fashion and performance. Experience Polynesian dance by Kalama, Colombian traditions with LACI Studio Colombia, Mexican folklórico by Ballet Folklórico Patria Mexicana, South Asian dance by Desi Caliente, Venezuelan performances by DM Talent Academy and Venezuela Renaciente, and many more cultural performances that reflect the communities that call Aurora home.

Join us on Saturday, June 13, from 3 to 10 p.m. at the Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn and celebrate the cultures, traditions and talents that make Aurora 'The World in a City'.

View the full performance schedule at AuroraFest.org.

[Media description: Aurora Fest performers showcasing cultural dance, music and traditions from around the world on the festival's two stages.]

Students from Cherry Creek Schools and Aurora Public Schools are putting in the work both academically and athletically. AuroraTV highlights some of these exceptional student-athletes in its monthly series.
Meet the students balancing school, sports and success in this special edition of Aurora Now: https://www.auroratv.org/video/aurora-now-special-athletes-month

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Construction is officially underway on the city of Aurora’s new animal shelter (Aurora Animal Shelter)!

City officials celebrated the milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony on June 2 for the future 42,000-square-foot, two-story facility. The new shelter will replace the city’s current 13,000-square-foot shelter, which was built in the 1980s, and will provide expanded space and resources to better serve Aurora’s growing community and enhance care for animals in need.

Construction is expected to be completed in late 2027, with the new shelter scheduled to open to the public in 2028.

Read the complete announcement: https://www.auroragov.org/news/whats_new/new_animal_shelter

[Image description: Groundbreaking ceremony for Aurora’s new animal shelter, including shelter staff celebrating the milestone while holding a dog available for adoption; Mayor Mike Coffman speaking at the event; Mayor Coffman and Council Members Amy Wiles and Gianina Horton participating in the ceremonial groundbreaking; an aerial view of the construction site; and renderings of the planned new shelter.]

Join the City of Aurora Office of International and Immigrant Affairs, Colorado and the African Chamber of Commerce Colorado USA for the "Innovation Unlimited 2026: African Business Conference," from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at APS Professional Learning and Conference Center, 15771 E. First Ave.

Conference topics:
- How to start your own business
- How to do business with the government
- Access capital to start and grow your business
- Inspiring success stories
- How to thrive in an era of digital transformation

Register now to connect with local business leaders, partner organizations and city staff through informative panels and presentations designed to support local businesses and entrepreneurs from Aurora’s African community.

Spots are limited; register at Tinyurl.com/OIIABusinessConference.

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