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Fitzsimons Gateway Affordable Housing Community
More affordable housing is on the way! Earlier this week, Mayor Coffman and city staff joined community partners at the groundbreaking of the Fitzsimons Gateway Affordable Housing Community—a 210-unit project for families and individuals earning 30% to 70% of the area's median income. Located at Colfax Avenue and Peoria Street, this exciting project is expected to be completed by late 2026. We’re proud to support it through our Community Investment Financing Program, helping bring more affordable housing options to Aurora. Watch Aurora TV’s coverage of the groundbreaking event below.

Aurora Mini-Con, presented by Comcast, is this Saturday, Sept. 21 and will have activities for all ages and fandoms🎮💫🎬 This free festival will feature gaming tournaments by Aurora eSports as well as trivia and costume contests with prizes. Escape puzzles, Super storytime, SuperSHEro magic show and a comic writing workshop will also be available for everyone to enjoy. Attendees can immerse themselves in fascinating panel discussions, such as one moderated by hosts Bryan Kreutz and Lili Fox-Lim of the TV show, “A Captain’s Log,” alongside actor Manu Intiraymi from “Star Trek: Voyager.” For more information on Aurora Mini-Con, visit AuroraGov.org/Mini-Con. [Video description: Vendors, cosplayers and people at last year’s Mini-Con event]

Experience an epic pop culture adventure with Aurora Mini-Con from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Aurora Municipal Campus, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway 🎮✨🎬 Aurora Mini-Con, presented by Comcast, is a free, family friendly event featuring comics, cosplay and all things pop culture. All ages and fandoms can create unforgettable memories and experience gaming, superheroes, comic-themed crafts, eSports tournaments, food trucks and much more. The event will take place simultaneously within the Aurora Municipal Campus, the Great Lawn, Central Library and the Aurora History Museum. Learn more at AuroraGov.org/Mini-Con. [Video description: Vendors, cosplayers and people at last year’s event]

Are you looking to participate in a unique volunteer project that will leave a lasting impact on future generations? Then, join the Prairie Restoration Project at the Plains Conservation Center to restore relationships between people and nature. Volunteers will have a chance to embrace the great outdoors and get their hands dirty by doing tasks like removing non-native invasive plant species, planting native prairie plants, monitoring wildlife and collecting data as part of a research experiment. No experience is required, but all volunteers must be 12 or older. Shifts take place in the mornings every Thursday and one Saturday and Sunday per month. There are no restrictions on how little or often you can volunteer. Learn more at AuroraGov.org/Restore. [Video description: Overhead shot of Plains Conservation Center and photos of volunteers.]

Watch how our city has grown over the years. We've reached a milestone in 2024!

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Dance with us at Global Fest this weekend! 🌎🎶 This Ukrainian dance group is one of 25+ performers you will see throughout the day. Learn more about this group, and others taking the stage, in the Studio A special at AuroraTV.org in our bio. Global Fest starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. See you there! [video description - dancers in cultural attire move along with accordion music]

Look for LadyDee's Authentic Nigerian Cuisine at Global Fest this weekend to try some of these fantastic dishes! She stopped by the AuroraTV studio as a preview. [video description - LadyDee presents various Nigerian dishes in the AuroraTV studio and talks about being inspired by her mom]

Celebrate food, nature and agriculture at the annual Agriculture Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 🌿 Learn about where food comes from and how to support healthy environments with regenerative agriculture and sustainable eating. Stop by Plains Conservation Center and enjoy wagon rides, 1880s homestead and tipi camp tours, farm animal interactions, educational presentations, food trucks and more! Tickets are $5 per vehicle. Spots are limited; purchase your tickets today at AuroraGov.org/AGFest Presented by Aurora Parks, Recreation & Open Space, Colorado and Denver Botanic Gardens. [Video description: Overhead view of Plains Conservation Center]

Global Fest will be bustling with vendors on Aug. 17. Learn more about one of the shops in AuroraTV's Studio A special previewing Global Fest. View the full show at https://www.auroratv.org/video/studio-global-fest-2024 or at the AuroraTV link in our bio. [video description: montage of colorful items for sale by vendor, with the word "Ready to shop at Global Fest? Abuelita's Tiendita is one of several vendors to check out. They have traditional Mexican jewelry and toys."]

Vote for your favorite!
Experience a world of Global Flavors in Aurora 🌎 Participate in this exciting food competition and support local businesses by purchasing, tasting and voting for your favorite globally inspired dish, drink or dessert featured by Aurora's participating businesses through Aug. 12. Find more information and vote for your favorite at AuroraGov.org/GlobalFlavors. Your votes will determine the winners, who will be announced at Global Fest at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, on the Great Lawn of the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway. Learn more about this unique multicultural event at AuroraGlobalFest.org. Video Description: Scenes of different types of food being prepared and served at indoor restaurants and food trucks.

Global Fest hype video
The sights, sounds, and flavors from around the world come together at Global Fest! 🌎 The city's signature event is a joyous celebration of diversity and international cultures. Nowhere else in Colorado can you find dozens of performers, vendors and guests from across the planet in one spot. Come join the party from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Great Lawn of the Aurora Municipal Center. 🎉 Visit AuroraGlobalFest.org for upcoming information about performers, vendors, and other exciting updates! Video description: performers, vendors and guests attending diverse celebration of international cultures in city park.

Our 4th of July Spectacular is in full swing!

The city of Aurora invites your business to participate in Global Flavors, a unique food contest supporting local businesses, conducted in partnership with the city’s signature event, Global Fest! 🌎 Nominate a globally inspired dish, drink or dessert from your menu by Monday, July 15. From late July to mid-August, the public will have the opportunity to visit participating businesses, purchase and taste the items and vote for their favorites. The winners will be announced at Global Fest, the city’s most popular multicultural event, taking place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, on the Great Lawn of the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway. The top three places will also be featured on AuroraTV and the city’s social media platforms. Learn more and register at AuroraGlobalFest.org. Watch the full story on AuroraTV https://zurl.co/27Ln [Video description: Global Flavors call for applications on AuroraTV]

This week on Aurora Now: Global Flavors is looking for some of the best international dishes across town, but we need your help. Learn how to sign up at AuroraGlobalFest.org. Galen College of Nursing is building a new location in Aurora. You can sign up now before the building opens. The Aurora Fox Arts Center unveils their new neon sign. See the beautiful lights that have been restored to their original 1946 colors. Watch this week’s full show at AuroraTV.org.

This week on Aurora Now:-Bike to Work Day is Wednesday, June 26. Celebrate a new pedestrian bridge opening at the High Line Canal at Colfax and I-70 that morning at 8:30 a.m. -Visit new farm animals at the Plains Conservation Center this summer. -A Party for Pollinators is happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at our Water-wise garden next to the Aurora Municipal Center. See all these stories and more in this week’s show at AuroraTV.org