There’s new leadership at the Aurora Police Department. Daniel Oates, who led APD from 2005 to 2014, has returned to serve as the interim chief. Hear his thoughts about the department, and what he hopes to accomplish while he’s here. Also on AuroraNow this week, how to help the 7/20 Foundation with the on-going Paper Crane Peace Project and how to take part in the 10th anniversary events for the theater tragedy. We’ll also give you a behind-the-scenes look at Aurora’s park rangers in action and show you how you can become one. And Dry, Dock, Aurora’s original microbrewery, announces an exciting expansion. Those stories, and many more, this week on AuroraNow.
Story Links:
Meet Interim Aurora Police Chief Daniel Oates
Help the 7/20 Foundation Create Paper Cranes for Uvalde, Texas; Buffalo, NY; & Laguna Hills, CA
The 7/20 Foundation Announces Events for the 10thAnniversary of the Theater Tragedy
Wear Orange to Support Victims of Gun Violence & Take Part in Aurora’s First, “Unity Walk and Roll”
The Next Aurora-Denver Gun Buyback Event Takes Place June 11that Heritage Christian Center
The Aurora History Museum’s, “Mosaic of Cultures” Exhibit Honors, “Amigos de Mexico”
Colorado’s First bb.q Chicken Is Now Open on Havana Street
Nominate an Outstanding Business for the Aurora Business Recognition Awards
Weigh in on Ward Redistricting in Aurora
PSA #2: Take Park in PROS’ Skateboarding Camp
Meet an Aurora Park Ranger, and Find Out How to Become One
Aurora’s Outdoor Pools and Spraygrounds Are Open for the Season
Aurora Launches a Neighborhood Movie Kit Program and Makes Some Changes for Block Party Permits
Dry Dock Brewing Expands Out of State/In-Studio Interview
The Aurora Public Library’s, “Craft Brews Tour” Is Back
Show Closer/The Beverly Belles Perform at the, “Colorado Remembers” Ceremony
Related Links
Interim Aurora Police Chief Daniel Oates Full Interview
Aurora Theater Tragedy 10th Anniversary Events
Wear Orange June 3rd: “National Gun Violence Awareness Day”
“Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora’s Mexican Community”
Nominate an Outstanding Business
Public Meetings on Ward Redistricting
Apply to Be an Aurora Park Ranger
Aurora’s Outdoor Pools & Spraygrounds
Neighborhood Movie Kit Program