Aurora is now home to one of the largest parks and recreation eSports programs in the country! Even Gov. Polis came out to help us celebrate the grand opening of our two new eSports hubs. We'll give you an up-close look and show you how you and your kids can enjoy them. Also on this week's show, Aurora Mental Health and Recovery unveils their new Potomac Pavilion offering state-of-the-art behavioral health services to our community and beyond;  we'll show you the science behind keeping your New Year's resolutions with help from HCA HealthONE Aurora; and this month's mystery object from our Aurora History Museum will help you see the Aurora Municipal Center in a very unique way. Those stories and so much more this week on Aurora Now.

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Aurora's Parks, Rec and Open Space Department opens two new eSports hubs

Aurora’s popular Fall into Fun event nominated for national award

Aurora gearing up for city's 40th annual, week-long commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

Aurora History Museum hosting community roundtable discussion Jan. 21 to get input for upcoming exhibit about Aurora’s Black history

Can you name this mystery object from the Aurora History Museum?

Aurora History Museum announces new hours and admission fees

City of Aurora's recreation fees increase; discounts and scholarships available

City of Aurora's 2026 budget addresses projected shortfall

Aurora Mental Health and Recovery opens Potomac Pavilion, a new state-of-the-art behavioral health center

PSA #1: Aurora Fire Rescue: Ignite your purpose and join the team

Community News: City of Aurora seeking applicants for Civil Service Commission

Community Calendar: Aurora’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs hosting Hispanic-focused business conference Jan. 10

PSA #2: Check out the Motor Mile on Havana Street

Barbecue spot inside Stanley Marketplace is latest restaurant from the Aurora Eats guide featured on “Into the Map" series

Aurora Water asking for community input on how to improve water efficiency; take survey now through Jan. 31

Donate to the Aurora Water Cares program and get a 2026 calendar featuring beautiful landscpapes

HCA HealthONE Aurora explains the science behind staying committed to your New Year’s resolution

Apply for the city of Aurora’s Neighborhood Improvement Grants by attending pre-application meeting

PSA #3: Fox Flix film series returns with expanded offerings

PSA #4: State health department recommends testing your home for radon

Aurora Fox Arts Center kicks off season 41 on Jan. 30

“Natural Reserves of Peru: Biodiversity and Landscapes” now on display at Aurora History Museum

Mystery object from the Aurora History Museum revealed