The city of Aurora is getting ready for our 39th annual commemoration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  The theme this year is "Let Freedom Ring." We have a preview of the many events that'll be taking place. Also on this week's show, meet a local woman who's being honored for her many years of teaching about organ donation; learn more about the city's master transportation plan called Connecting Aurora; and wait until you hear the story behind this month's mystery object provided by our Aurora History Museum. Those stories and many more this week on Aurora Now.

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Eaglecrest teacher honored for educating kids about organ and tissue donation

On Havana Street and The People’s Building recognized for their engagement with the arts

Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA) unveiling new exhibit Jan. 17

Aurora poet laureate hosting poetry reading Jan. 15 for "Aurora Speaks" exhibit at the Aurora History Museum 

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

PSA #1: Download the AuroraTV app

Community Calendar #1: Attend an upcoming meeting to learn about Aurora neighborhood improvement grants

PSA #2: Volunteer for an Aurora board or commission

Aurora’s 39th annual commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. features several events

AuroraTV streaming “At the Table with Dr. King” on Jan. 14 and Jan. 20

“Capturing the Dream Through Film” featuring students from Community College of Aurora airs Jan. 17 and Jan. 20 on AuroraTV

Residents share views on city’s first ever master transportation plan called Connecting Aurora

Adams County launches study to help create a Roadway Safety Action Plan

Volunteers needed for annual point-in-time count Jan. 28 to better understand homelessness and identify needs

PSA #3: Aurora Center for Active Adults hosting 45th anniversary open house Jan. 10

Community Calendar #2: Police chief hosting meet and greet Jan. 10 at Salvation Army Aurora Corps

PSA #4: Check out AuroraTV.org

Local students have a blast at Buckley’s “Space Day”

Mystery object from Aurora History Museum revealed

Recycle electronics at Techno Rescue for free through Jan. 11

New fee and age requirements now in effect at Aurora recreation centers

Stay warm this winter with the latest recipe from "Lindita’s Kitchen"

Aurora all-girls robotic team receives innovation award at recent competition