Our community comes together to kick off Aurora's 40th annual, week-long commemoration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The opening ceremony focused on King's vision of justice, service and unity. It's just one of many events taking place in Aurora throughout the week to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. Also on this week's show, the city's Office of International and Immigrant Affairs host its first Hispanic-focused business conference to encourage entrepreneurship; we get an up-close look at a new Aurora restaurant created by two celebrated chefs offering a unique take on Mexican food; and wait until you meet our Athletes of the Month -  they're both considered among the best in the state, one in swimming and the other in hip-hop dancing. Those stories and many more this week on Aurora Now.

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City of Aurora hosts opening ceremony for 40th Martin Luther King, Jr. commemoration

MLK Library on Colfax hosting wreath laying and service project Jan. 17

Aurora History Museum’s community roundtable for upcoming exhibit on Aurora’s Black history is Jan. 21

City’s office of International and Immigrant Affairs plans business conferences for Aurora’s diverse demographics

Aurora Police Department shares 2025 review and results

January is National Radon Action Month and the State of Colorado is reminding residents to test their homes

Apply for a neighborhood improvement grant between Jan. 29 and April 17

PSA #1: Winter Driving

Community News: Aurora Water survey seeks input for water conservation

City’s recreation program supervisor joins Aurora Now in-studio to talk about Aurora Sparks

Athletes of the month from local school districts are making a splash and showing off their moves

PSA #2: Join Aurora Fire Rescue

Community Calendar #1: Special pricing for electronics recycling in Aurora between Jan. 20-23

PSA #3: Aurora Fox Arts Center’s Season 41 lineup

Two celebrated chefs bringing delicious Mexican food to Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace

“Fox Flix” is officially back at the Aurora Fox; Season 41 begins Jan. 30 with “Waiting for Godot”

Vintage Theatre’s “A Shark is Broken” is playing now through Feb. 15

Latest edition of “Connected Colorado” features stories on community connection and service