Work is underway on a unique new place to play in Aurora. It's taking shape by Star K Ranch and will encourage people of all ages and abilities to interact with and enjoy nature. Also on this week's show, the Aurora Police Department announces the Blue Envelope Program to help make traffic stops less stressful for those with disabilities; teams from Aurora and around the region give their all pulling a giant plane to help Special Olympians; and talk about big - wait until you see the size of the bunny from the Aurora Animal Shelter that hopped by our studio. Those stories and many more this week on Aurora Now.
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Construction begins on new nature play area at Star K Ranch
Two Aurora parks will be updated thanks to open space grants from Arapahoe County
RTD increases the number of fare checks throughout their rail system
RTD H Line route will be impacted during light rail reconstruction
Aurora History Museum’s next Mosaic of Cultures exhibit will highlight Aurora’s Filipino community
PSA #1: Share your thoughts on programming at the Aurora Center for Active Adults
Community Calendar #1: Health Jam Resource Fair is September 6
PSA #2: Experience Aurora - The World in a City
Aurora Police Department and other city teams take part in Special Olympics' Plane Pull
Aurora Animal Shelter shares wildlife safety tips and brings a big bunny in studio
Check out everything Aurora's city-owned preschool program has to offer at free Discovery Days
Brand new show on AuroraTV teaches kids financial literacy
PSA #3: Check out AuroraTV.org for story links and more information
Community Calendar #2: Aurora Pride is August 30
PSA #4: Report graffiti in the city to Access Aurora
Celebrate the Town Center at Aurora's 50th anniversary at “Aurora Mallapalooza" September 13 and 14
Aurora Fox Arts Center’s “Fox Flix” continues August 30 with “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?”
Aurora Fox hosting Season 41 announcement celebration September 6
Nominate yourself or a neighbor for Aurora Water's Water-wise Landscape Award by August 31
Related Links
Nature Play Area at Star K Ranch and Morrison Nature Center
Aurora's Parks, Open Space and Trails
Aurora Police Department's Blue Envelope Program
Engage Aurora: Build Up Aurora Survey
Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora's Filipino Community
Office of International and Immigrant Affairs
Aurora Center for Active Adults
Special Olympics Colorado Plane Pull
Aurora's Indoor and Outdoor Pools
Aurora Preschool Discovery Days