Aurora Now May 14, 2025

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The city's oldest recreation center is closing, but there are still plenty of other options for enjoying sports, fitness and fun in our city. We'll show you where. Also on this week's show, Aurora is now home to a massive new piece of public art - wait until you see what it took to install it. Plus, we get an in studio preview of one of the many international performances at Global Fest 2025. Mayra Alejandra, a Selena tribute singer, joins us, and the beautiful but dwindling Monarch butterflies are making their way through Aurora as part of their migration. See how residents are teaming up with city naturalists to help this important pollinator as it makes its way north. Those stories and many more this week on Aurora Now.

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City of Aurora announces closure of Beck Recreation Center

Aurora's other recreation centers located across the city and have much to offer

Camp Spark teaches firefighting and life skills to young women; applications open through June 6

Fire Safety Field Day is May 17 at City of Aurora's Public Safety Training Center

Project Power for Youth teaching healthy eating habits to kids at several Aurora Public Schools

Massive new 58-foot sculpture installed at The Aurora Highlands

Aurora Highlands P-8 finishes top ten in national STEM competition

Lufthansa Airbus A380 often flies over Aurora as part of new daily route between Munich, Germany and Denver

Community Calendar #1: Community Advisory Council & Independent Consent Decree Monitor hosting virtual town hall May 17

PSA #1: Global Fest 2025 is June 14 at Aurora Municipal Center