City of Aurora / Residents / Public Safety / Office of Emergency Management / COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources The city of Aurora declared a state of emergency March 13 in response to COVID-19. This declaration allows the city to expedite additional emergency resources to support the city’s Office of Emergency Management and gives the city flexibility to procure additional essential resource, if needed. The city would
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Several Havana Business Improvement District – On Havana Street businesses are closed and/or limiting their hours and/or offering special services so you can support them from afar. We are tracking a list of On Havana Street business updates here, but please reach out to individual stores if you have questions. If you are an On
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A Public Improvement Fee (PIF) is an added fee collected by businesses on sales transactions. It operates kind of like a sales tax, but it is actually a fee rather than a tax. The fee is used to fund infrastructure improvements in order to improve the site community of the fee collector. Learn More about
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Today Chance Horiuchi, Executive Director of On Havana Street presented at the Aurora Association of Realtors. She shared the exciting happenings at the Friday Marketing Meeting. Join #AAR next Friday for @theaurorahighlands Development speaker. On Havana Street Handout for Aurora Realtors Association 3 6 2020
The 2020 Census is a unique opportunity for us to support the growth we are seeing in our community. Our goal is for each and every Aurora resident to be counted as part of the census. It is vital for Aurora’s future federal funding and success during the next decade. On average, the city receives
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By THE SENTINEL Read Full Article Here March 3, 2020 AURORA | Aurora lawmakers moved closer to putting the kibosh on kids meals in local restaurants automatically including soda pop or other sugary drinks. After a long and caustic argument among city council members, the council voted 6-3 to move the bill to a second and final reading.
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The ordinance, which passed on first reading 6-3, still needs a final vote in two weeks. Jeremy Papasso / Staff Photographer Alison Daley, of Lafayette, writes in a notebook while having a soda at a patio table at the Community in Lafayette in 2017. The city was the first in Colorado to pass a law
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Rock It Sock It was a huge success! On February 29, 2020, over 50 volunteers joined the efforts and created over 2,000 care kits with over 6,000 socks donated to Comitis Crisis Center and the Aurora Day Resource Center. Thank you to the amazing community members and volunteers who came out to support this wonderful
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In celebration of Small Business On Havana Street in March. We wanted to share some future workshops that are very helpful to small businesses. Look Before You Leap is a workshop hosted by the Aurora- South Metro SBDC. This is an excellent workshop for small businesses looking to navigate the essentials of launching marketing and
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Helping Small Businesses Grow and Prosper The Aurora-South Metro SBDC serves dedicated entrepreneurs committed to their own path of success through business ownership. In the spirit of celebrating Small Business Month On Havana Street, we wanted to share some upcoming workshops hosted by the SBDC. Below is a list of what the SBDC is offering
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Census 2020 City of Aurora / Things To Do / Aurora Public Library / Census 2020 The Census is coming in April 2020! For more information about Census 2020, click here. Want to learn more about the Census? Join us at the programs below! Be Counted Census Chats: Coffee, Cupcakes & The Census Questions about the census? Let us answer them for
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We are very sad and cherished so many wonderful memories created at Gibby’s Big Backyard Sportsbar On Havana Street. The longtime bar in Aurora has closed on February 23, 2020. Thank you to all the On Havana Street support of Gibby’s over the years. Please see the announcement from the Little Pub Company on behalf
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Children under age 5 are one of the largest groups of under-counted people. Don’t miss yours! It’s Important: Census data determines how funds are distributed for services such as the National School Lunch Program, Summer Food Service Program, Child Care Initiatives, Special Education Programs and many more. Every baby, toddler and teenager represents $2,300 per
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You’ve been hearing about the decennial census for some time now. It means $675 billion in federal funding, fair representation and civic duty. Beyond that, what does it mean for you, an Aurora resident? The data gathered during the 2020 Census determines funding for hundreds of federal programs used by residents like you. About 70%
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Aurora TV featured our Milkroll Creamery On Havana Street. Watch the feature here A new dessert is taking over Instagram. Thai-style ice cream rolls, have you hear of them? It’s a beautiful sweet treat that you can now get in Aurora! Category: Business and Development Arts and Entertainment Flavors of Aurora Producer: Christina Savan, Devyn Salazar
Visit Aurora Blog Featuring On Havana Street BECAUSE WHO DOESN’T WANT A SWEET TREAT? SWEET COW ICE CREAM 2501 Dallas St. Inside Stanley Marketplace | get directions Visit an ice cream shop that’s bound to please everyone with a variety of flavors and outdoor patio. Located inside Stanley Marketplace, Sweet Cow Ice Cream scoops sweet treats
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See the Visit Aurora blog – EXPLORE THE BEST PLACES TO ENJOY THIS FAMILY-STYLE MEAL. Home to more than 250 ethnic eateries, Aurora is a hub for international-style dining. Much like Korean BBQ, traditional hot pot restaurants are based around a communal experience. With roots tracing back to China and Eastern Asia, hot pot diners
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Travel + Leisure BY ERIN MCDOWELL / BUSINESSINSIDER.COM JANUARY 05, 2020 Depending on where you live, keeping your New Year’s resolutions might be easier than you think. House Method ranked the 100 largest cities in the US on four of the most common New Year’s resolutions — exercise, healthy eating, saving money, and reducing stress.
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Posted on the High Altitude Martial Arts website on December 27, 2019 Give a child you love the gift of self confidence! Send your kids to learn all about the 3 Ts of dealing with bullies and unwanted contact. “Talk, Tell, Tackle.” On the second day of school this year our son was approached by
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THE CHANGE IN DATE FOR THE JANUARY 2020 HAVANA BID BOARD MEETING IS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020 AT 8:30AM. The Havana BID Board 2020 MEETINGS ARE AT 8:30 A.M. AT DENNY’S AT 1505 S HAVANA, 3rd Thursday of each month IN THE MEETING ROOM TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE RESTAURANT However, due to board availability
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We are excited to support the Aurora Police Department’s upcoming fundraiser. Please do donate to this amazing fundraiser for Comitis Crisis Center. We will have donation sites along the Havana Business Improvement District corridor. Rock It & Sock It POSTER 2020
On Havana Street’s Golf Cart Doctor was awarded the 2019 Business Advisory Board Award. We are so proud of Mike Pieper and his team at the Golf Cart Doctor. Watch the Aurora TV’s Business Recognition Award Video here It’s common to see golf carts whizzing around not just golf courses these days, but also festivals,
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Talk about some high-flyin’ fun! AuroraTV takes you to the local hobby hotspot, Colpar’s Hobbytown USA, to show you all the awesome gizmos and gadgets. Watch the Aurora TV feature of our Hobby Town USA On Havana Street here Thank you so much to our talented friends at Aurora TV! Matt Howshar & Wendy Brockman did an
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The Consulate of El Salvador in Aurora hosted a special evening in tribute to the Salvadoran residents on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the City of Aurora. The consulate presented their main achievements serving the states of Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming during 2019. Contact Information: José Manuel Castillo Pérez Consul [email protected] +1 720 485
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Thank you to Visit Aurora for hosting their 2019 Annual Meeting and featuring On Havana Street in your Year in Review video. Watch video here Transformation, growth and a whole lot of change. Aurora, Colorado has become a destination for every traveler, from business to leisure. Take a look back with us to discover our
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Westword featured On Havana Street’s Thank Sool Pocha on their list of The Ten Best New Bars in Denver MARK ANTONATION | DECEMBER 17, 2019 | 5:56AM Brass Tacks is more fun than fussy when it comes to cocktails. Aaron Thackeray Every drinker has a preferred style of bar, whether that’s a comfortable neighborhood classic,
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Visit the Art 2C On Havana Street Feature Here
Aurora is growing in population, diversity, business activity and vibrancy. The 2020 Census is a unique opportunity for us to support the growth we are seeing in our community. Our goal is for each and every Aurora resident to be counted as part of the census. It is vital for Aurora’s future federal funding and
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Support WeeCycle’s New Home! WeeCycle is growing! We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be moving into a larger warehouse (just across our parking lot) in the new year. With the new space, we’ll be able to better serve our current clients, expand our services, host more volunteer groups and thus allow us to better serve those
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Experience Living Water Car Wash—Colorado’s premier express car wash! Living Water will be opening in early December, just in time to help you tackle that winter grime. Living Water is located on the northwest corner of Havana & Kentucky, just north of Mississippi and they are extremely excited to be joining the On Havana Street
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2020 Havana BID Operational Plan and Budget 2020 Havana BID Operational Plan Budget Message Havana BID Sales Tax Revenue Jan 2014 – Sep 2019 thru Q3 2019 2019 Annual Report 11 21 2019 Demographics Report 2019 Havana BID Operational Plan and Budget 2018 Havana BID Operational Plan and Budget The final 2018 end of year
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Thank you so much to the Schomp Automotive Team – Michael Dunlap, Chris Bigger, Carla Finn, Paula Wiens, Tracy Baxter, Emily Fahlstedt and Roman Tafoya with Schomp Automotive for hosting the venue, event equipment, valet, beer and wine! Schomp Automotive graciously hosted the On Havana Street, Havana Motor Mile’s Annual Art 2C Gala on
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On November 14, 2019, On Havana Street was on Colorado and Company 9NEWS featuring our 2019 Art 2C Public Art program. Watch the segment here
Thank you to Visit Aurora for feature On Havana Street for “ABOUT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.” Read Blog Here The Havana Corridor has Aurora’s most extensive collection of ethnic eateries. This business district is home to unique things to do and dining you can’t find anywhere else in Colorado. Explore our hand-picked neighborhood itinerary; everything is within
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Please enjoy the professional photos from the Costume Contest at The Gardens on Havana. Photos By Brian Molitoris Photography Thank you so much for participating and Trick or Treating On Havana Street.
All artworks are available for purchase. For more information contact the Public Art office at [email protected] or 303.739.6747 On Havana Street and the city of Aurora’s Art in Public Places program are proud to partner to bring the Sixth Annual Art 2C on Havana sculpture exhibit and competition. Thirteen sculptures and one permanent piece will
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On Havana Street is Hosting a Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza & Pet Costume Parade Watch the Aurora TV’s feature of the On Havana Street Trick or Treat: Aurora Now – October 16, 2019 WATCH AURORA TV’s feature here Aurora Now – October 23, 2019 WATCH AURORA TV”s feature here
Aurora Now featured our Milk Roll Creamery for a story that had appeared on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Aurora Now airs on the city of Aurora’s national award-winning television station, AuroraTV. They have been focused for 37 years on featuring positive and accurate stories about your city, your community and your news! Aurora Now airs at
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Photos from the Dotsero Stampede Concert on September 24, 2019 Great outdoor patio with incredible sunset views Complimentary Argentinian appetizers Volunteers from the Aurora Census 2020
Aurora Now featured our Art2C public art program for a story that had appeared on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Aurora Now airs on the city of Aurora’s national award-winning television station, AuroraTV. They have been focused for 37 years on featuring positive and accurate stories about your city, your community and your news! Aurora Now airs
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Watch here: Havana Hosts the Annual Grocery Cart Races to Support the Comitis Crisis Center Thank you so much to Matt Howshar for capturing the fun at the Grocery Cart Race On Havana Street. Thank you for your interest in an Aurora Now story that had appeared on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Aurora Now airs on the city of Aurora’s national award-winning television
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Havana Business Improvement District – Grocery Cart Race 2019 – September 12, 2019 Watch Kris Staff with Safeway and Jeremy Stern with Comitis Crisis Center on Colorado and Company on 9/12/2019 here The 9th Annual Grocery Cart Race rolls down the aisles of Safeway on South Havana on September 17th. Proceeds go to the
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Become a featured partner on the Visitor’s Savings Pass Visit Aurora is in the process of launching a Visit Aurora Savings Pass that will be provided to convention and tournament attendees staying in Aurora or at one of our Denver partner hotels. The Savings Passes will be distributed to Gaylord groups, but there are several other groups throughout the year
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We kicked off the football season at Gibby’s On Havana Street on September 9, 2019. Gibby’s Big Backyard hosted our annual Havana Business Improvement District – On Havana Street Broncos’ football party on Monday, September 9th at 7:30pm – 11pm. The game started at 8:25pm MT and we had over 100 guests wear their blue
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Water Construction Projects We have 3 ongoing Aurora Water Projects On Havana Street. 1) 2018-2019 Water System Improvements Project: Havana Street between East 1st and East 6th, as well as along East 1st and East 3rd from Havana to Dayton. This project will improve water pressures to the Argenta site. (Note that the rough road
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Support the High Line Canal and Rally for the Canal-ly A free family-friendly celebration on the High Line Canal to launch upcoming enhancements and protections for the 71-mile High Line Canal For Immediate Release Contact: Connie Brown, 720-530-5446/[email protected] Suzanna Jones, 720-767-2452/[email protected] Join the Rally for the Canal-ly on September 14 from 9:30 a.m. to Noon.
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Thank you to Dave Perry at the Aurora Sentinel for highlighting one of On Havana Street’s hidden gems – Katsu Ramen. Perry shares a list of “amazing stuff about Aurora.” See article here and read more below. PERRY: A bevy of no-big-deal places in Aurora are the biggest deals in the metro area By DAVE
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Winter Soccer Activities Keep your soccer player active and engaged throughout the winter off season with the following at-home winter soccer activities! These activities are designed for players of all ages to practice proper footwork and passing techniques. That way, your player will be prepared when practice starts up again in the spring! Learn More
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