A petition to amend Aurora's city charter, which would change our current form of government among other things, has gotten initial approval from the City Clerk to be on the November ballot. Registered Aurora voters can file a protest and have until 5:00pm August 14^th to do so.  Also on this week's show, we're going "Back to Our Roots." The city's Parks and Rec Department has teamed up with Aurora Water to convert thirsty turf in some of our parks and medians to native and Bermuda grasses. The move will save millions of gallons of water as well as money.  We'll take a look back at the "Reflection Garden on Tap" event benefitting the 7/20 Foundation, and we'll preview "Aurora Pride" at the Aurora Reservoir. Those stories and many more this week on Aurora Now.

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Update on Mayor-Council Petition

7/20 Memorial Reflection Garden on Tap 5K

APL Craft Brews Tour Presents Dry Dock Brewery

Back to Our Roots Explainer

Aurora Water Schedule Reminder

APS Back to School Kickoff

APD Explorers Program

Aurora Highlands Grand Opening Event Update

Proposals for Aurora Affordable Housing

Aurora Animal Shelter’s Featured Pets

PSA 1: APD’s 30x30 Pledge

PSA 2: Volunteer for Boards & Commissions

Brent’s Place Helps Families with Life Threatening Diagnoses

Brent’s Place Annual Block Party is August 5th

APL’s Summer Jams and Storytime Series

Aurora Hosting Ultimate Frisbee U.S. Open

International Colfax Soccer Cup is August 5th

PSA 3: Global Fest 2023 is Coming Up!

PSA 4: Lindita’s Kitchen

Arapahoe County Fair is back July 27-30

Aurora Pride In-Studio Interview