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Hemp
Retail Marijuana Delivery and Social Equity
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Do-It-Yourself Kits
Police for Business
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Content Creation Studio
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Admission Tax
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Lodger's Tax
Occupational Privilege Tax
Purchasing a Business
Sales Tax
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Snow Removal Responsibilities
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Aurora Housing Strategy
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Home Ownership Assistance Program (HOAP)
Homelessness in Aurora
Housing Rehabilitation Programs
Reverse Mortgages
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Reports, stats and documents
Provide Comment on a Public Notice
Community Investment Financing
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Homeownership Seminars
Neighbor to Neighbor Roundtables
Water Conservation Classes
Environmental Resources
Airport Noise
Environment Aurora 2016-2017
Energy Action Plan
Home Improvement
Down Payment Assistance
Keep Aurora Clean
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Neighborhood Resources
Block Parties
Community Gardens
Community Relations
Fence Replacement Program
Mobile Home Park Resources
Neighborhood Crime Prevention
Neighborhood/HOA Support
Metro Districts
Neighborhood Grants
Emergency Cooling Stations
Aurora Mobile Response Team
Neighborhood Movie Kit Program
Oil and Gas Drilling
Oil and Gas Operator Agreements
Other Utilities
Park Aurora
Apply for a Parking Permit
Pay for Parking
How to Pay a Parking Citation
Aurora Parking Services and Programs
Aurora Parking Facilities
Aurora Parking Policies
What's New
Disabled-Accessible Parking
Public Safety
Police
Fire Rescue
A New Way: Our Plan to Restore Trust
Crime Prevention
Office of Emergency Management
Aurora 911
Courts & Detention
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Older Adult Resources
Other Older Adult Resources and Links
Right-of-Way Maintenance & Snow Removal
Roadwork & Construction Projects
Snow Removal
Traffic Signals & Signs
Park Aurora
Transportation & Mobility Resources
Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning
Shared Mobility Program
Park Aurora
Rail Information
Transportation Planning
Trash & Recycling
Recycling Opportunities
Keep Aurora Clean
Aurora Water
Pay My Water Bill
Service Center & Emergencies
Rebates
Watering Times
Water Conservation
Water Conservation Classes
Water-wise Landscaping
Water System
Flood Resources
Jobs @ Aurora Water
Environmental Education and Outreach
Wild Horse Reservoir
Get Involved
Drought
Volunteer, Donate & Sponsor
Aurora Civic Engagement Academy
Aurora Volunteer Center
Donation Opportunities
Event Volunteers
Library & Cultural Volunteers
Neighborhood Services Volunteers
Park & Recreation Volunteers
Police Volunteers
Snow Busters
Spirit of Aurora
Sponsorship Opportunities
Water Volunteers
Youth Programs & Resources
Bicycle Safety
Empowering: APD Guide for Aurora's Youth
Kids Police District
Youth Violence Prevention Program
Camps
Youth Camps
Things To Do
Arts, History & Culture
Art in Public Places
Art Classes
Arts, History & Culture Upcoming Events
Aurora Cultural Arts District
Aurora Dance Arts
Concerts
Theatre Education
Music
Outreach
Pottery & Bicentennial Art Center
Resources
Aurora Fox Arts Center/Theatre
Aurora History Museum
Visit the AHMHS
Aurora History
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Earth Day Celebration
Calendar
Colorado Remembers
4th of July Spectacular
Global Fest
Holiday Tree Lighting
Fall into Fun
Veterans Salute
Illuminate Aurora
Park Lights & Movie Nights
S'mores on the Shore
Carnival on the Plaza
Aurora Rhythms
Golf
Book a Tee Time
Clubs
Events & Registration
Fees, Discounts & Information
Gift Cards & Premier Cards
Golf Courses
Host a Golf Tournament
Junior Golf Camps/Programs
Jr. Golf Scholarship Information
Lessons
Historic Sites
Parks, Open Space & Trails
Aurora Sports Park
Dog Parks
Forestry
Nature & Open Space
Nature Centers
Parks
Park & Open Space Permits
Shelter Rentals
Trails & Bike Maps
Places of Interest
Aurora Water-wise Garden
7/20 Memorial
Colorado Freedom Memorial
Pools & Swimming
Beck Indoor Pool
C.A.R.A. Swim Team
Central Indoor Pool
Moorhead Indoor Pool
Outdoor Pools & Spraygrounds
Swim Lessons
Utah Indoor Pool
Aquatic Special Events and Programs
Recreation & Sports Programs
Adaptive Recreation & Inclusion Services
Adult Sports
Camps
Cooking
Crafts & Hobbies
Dog Training Registration Starting January 31, 2022
Excursions
Fitness & Wellness
Golf
Gymnastics
Lifetime Learning
Martial Arts
Memberships
Pools & Swimming
Preschool
Recreation Centers
Reservoirs
Older Adults
Sports Field Rentals
Tennis, Pickleball & Racquet Sports
Youth Services
Youth Sports
Rec Sale
Esports
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Aurora's Historic Photos
Photos have a way of connecting the current generation with their past. This exhibit showcases a small sample of the over 30,000 images archived at the Aurora History Museum.
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