Are you planning to leave your home alone this holiday season? The Aurora Police Department shares some important safety tips by recreating a famous movie scene. APD also has advice for your car, holiday shopping and what to do with all those boxes that advertise your great gifts. Also on this week's show, a reminder about the city's Spanish Facebook page; an up-close look at the city's preschool program now that priority registration is open; and some furry, festive fun at Pet Pics with Santa benefiting the Aurora Animal Shelter. Those stories and much more this week on Aurora Now.

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Aurora Police Department reenacts famous movie scene to remind homeowners to be smart if traveling for the holidays

Aurora Police Department shares other holiday safety tips in studio

Aurora Police Department's warning period for new photo speed enforcement program comes to an end

New Aurora Rides service provides transit for residents 60 and older

RTD launches Tap-n-Ride for fast, convenient and secure fare payment

Children’s Hospital Colorado receives grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to provide car and booster seats to families in need

City of Aurora reminds residents about our official Spanish Facebook page

Input needed for upcoming exhibits highlighting Aurora’s Filipino community and Aurora's Black history/Also, check out "Natural Preserves of Peru" exhibit

PSA #1: Aurora Fire Rescue is hiring

PSA #2: Support the Aurora Animal Shelter by adopting or donating

Registration is now open for the city’s four preschool programs

We Are Aurora Youth offering kids ages 13-18 free entry to city recreation centers from Dec. 22 through Jan. 2/Winter break camps also available for kids 7-12

Eaglecrest High School theater program performs at 2025 Thespian Conference

Aurora's Art in Pubic Places program and On Havana Street asking artists to apply to be a part of next Art2C, award-winning outdoor sculpture exhibit by Jan. 30

PSA #3: Watch classic movies every weekend on AuroraTV

PSA #4: Check out Aurora Fox Arts Center's season 41 lineup

Pet Pics with Santa at Nick’s Garden Center features furry, festive fun benefiting Aurora Animal Shelter

Mayor Coffman pitches in at local elementary school to make sure every student gets a gift

Last chance to see Aurora Fox’s unique rendition of “A Christmas Carol” is Dec. 19-21