ACAA Earns Re-Accreditation: The Aurora Center for Active Adults (ACAA) has been awarded national accreditation for the second time, and is one of only 176 in the country to earn the designation.
	Library Closures: Four of Aurora's seven public libraries will close by Dec. 31 due to budget reductions and a failed ballot question in the November election.
	Aurora named 3rd top Digital City in America: Aurora has placed in the top five digital cities for the past six years. This year Aurora has taken 3rd place in the largest population category of 250,000 and over.
	Aurora Police Sgt honored with Excellence in Law Enforcement award: Aurora Police Sergeant M. Young was presented with the first-ever Excellence in Law Enforcement Award by Colorado Attorney General John Suthers.
	Aurora In The News: Two national news stories have mentioned Aurora in top rankings related to building wealth and safe cities.
	Upcoming Recycling Opportunities: America Recycles Day is Nov. 15, and three opportunities for recycling are available in Aurora throughout the month of November. All recycling events are free.
	Wemlinger Treatment plant honored by state: Environmental efforts at the Wemlinger Water Treatment Plant were honored yesterday in a ceremony that included Gov. Bill Ritter.
	Visitor Restrictions at Univ. of Colo. Hospital: In an effort to protect patients, their families and staff this flu season, the Univ. of Colo. Hospital will begin restricting visitors under the age of 12.
	Aurora 911 Center Inspires New Award of Excellence: Because the Aurora 9-1-1 Center's outstanding 2008 accomplishments, they inspired a new award, given by the National Emergency Number Association.
	Aurora City Manager named "Citizen of the Year": The Aurora Civitan Club recently presented their "Citizen of the Year" award to Aurora City Manager Ron Miller.
	Reorganization streamlines city services, operations: With the recent reorganization of some city operations and services, there are also changes to the city web site as of Nov 2.
	HUD awards Aurora Housing Counseling Grant: Aurora is set to receive $42,724 as part of the nearly $618,000 in Colorado housing counseling grants announced by the US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development.
	Candidates Forum: If you missed the Candidates Forum, you can watch it all on Aurora 8-TV rebroadcast. Check out the schedule.
	Aurora's Dry Dock Brewing Co. named small brewery of the year: Dry Dock wins big at the Great American Beer Festival.
	County Open Space Plan Meetings: Arapahoe County is seeking public input in the development of its long-range open space plan through a series of open houses.
	Dispose of household hazardous waste the easy way: Aurora Water has teamed up with Curbside, Inc. to offer a door-to-door household hazardous waste disposal program.
	Aurora's Open Space & Natural Resources Division awarded $10,000: Funding will provide naturalist programs in Aurora to improve and expand science education programming and exhibits.
	Front Range Traffic Survey: Front Range Travel Counts has launched a survey to plan for future metro area transportation needs.
	Aurora water wins taste test: A panel of judges recently announced what so many already know: Aurora's water is some of the best around.
	Gershen wins ICMA Honorary Membership: ICMA awards Dr. Jay Gershen, Executive Vice Chancellor of UCHSC, for his outstanding contributions to Aurora.
	We need you and your 4-wheel drive: The Adams County 4x4 Response Team and the Aurora Volunteers in Disaster 4x4 Team are used for transportation during an emergency. Kick off recruitment event Sept 19
	Lisa Strawn Memorial Rose Garden: When you shop at the Gardens on Havana, be sure to stop and smell the roses at the Lisa Strawn Memorial Rose Garden.
	Aurora's Predator Coexistence Education Project Receives Funding: Adams County has awarded Aurora's Morrison Nature Center a grant to help support predator coexistence education.
	Beware of Flying Pumpkins: Jack-O-Launch at PumpkinFest is just around the corner and Aurora is recruiting for teams. Don't just watch the launch, be a part of it.
	State closes DMV office in Aurora: The State has announced closure of the driver's license office at 4th and Sable in Aurora for repairs.
	Join the Aurora Youth Commission: Aurora is looking for involved young people wanting to make a difference in their community. If that's you, we've got a great opportunity for you.
	Kaiser Permanente donates $8,000 to youth program: When Aurora won the Kaiser Permanente Municipal Cup at the Colfax Marathon, they received an $8,000 donation.
	Univ. of Colo Hospital - one of the best in the US: Univ. of Colo Hospital is recognized in more categories than any other hospital in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. by U.S. News & World Report
	Taking Care of Damaged Trees: Were your trees damaged during the recent severe weather? Check out tree companies for proper license and insurance.
	2009 Business Recognition Awards: The city of Aurora is seeking the nominations for its annual Business Recognition Awards Program.
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