The city of Aurora's Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department wants girls to get into the game. A recent study shows that even though girls make up almost half of our country's population, their overall participation in youth sports programs is only about 35%. A new program called She Plays Aurora hopes to change that. We'll show you how. Also on this week's show, historic Aurora fire engine Big John now has local landmark status; see how Black cowboys in Aurora made their mark in our community and beyond; and our ongoing Into the Map series takes an up-close look at another local restaurant featured in the "Aurora Eats" guide. Get ready to head south of the border but with a twist. Those stories and many more this week on Aurora Now.
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Antique Aurora fire engine Big John designated a local historic landmark
Aurora Fire Rescue’s new Station 9 hosting community open house March 7
Construction underway on project to improve intersection at Parker, Quincy and Smoky Hill
PSA #1: Learn about Build Up Aurora and help plan our city's future
PSA #2: Enroll your child in the city of Aurora's preschool program
Kittens visit Aurora Now studio to help Aurora Animal Shelter promote need for fosters
Aurora Animal Shelter now offers walk-in vaccination clinics every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
PSA #3: Find more information about Aurora Now stories at AuroraTV.org
PSA #4: Report graffiti to the City of Aurora
"Into the Map” series features south of the border flavors at Southlands
New international market in Aurora is a one-stop shop for ingredients from around the world
Five Aurora eateries taking part this year in Denver Restaurant Week from March 6-15
