Aurora Sparks is a new, youth-driven, licensed after-school program provided by the city's Parks and Rec Department that puts creativity and choice at the center of all activities.
Two new eSports hubs are now open at Southeast and the Central recreation centers. That means in addition to the lounge at Expo Community Center, which opened in 2021, there are now three total locations to play.
Tylen Haller is the Cherry Creek School District Athlete of the Month for December. He earned First-Team All-Conference honors, was named Honorable Mention All-State, and received Academic All-State recognition.
Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, president of the Community College of Aurora, walked the entire length of the 71-mile High Line Canal trail to help raise money for the school's student emergency fund.
AuroraTV recognizes Aurora West College Preparatory Academy's Maria Benitez from Aurora Public Schools, and Cherokee Trail High School's Brayden Forte from the Cherry Creek School District as athletes of the month.
Beyond the Blackboard at Southlands Shopping Center recently hosted their first-ever Toy Tester Day. Kids got the chance to try out all kinds of cool, new toys and give their feedback.