Watch here: Dotsero Performs In-Studio at AuroraTV Ahead of Their On Havana Concert at the Stampede/Interview #1 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 station, AuroraTV. AuroraTV has been focused for 37 years on featuring positive and accurate stories about your
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Thank you for participating in the 2019 Grocery Cart Race! Winners of Grocery Cart Race: Top Fundraising Team Aurora Realtors Association – Home for the Holidays Best Decorated Cart Belco Credit Union – Belcoville Who’s Best Costume MHBHC Peer Specialists – The Front Line First Place Platinum Aurora Elks Club – Hocus-Pocus Second Place Platinum
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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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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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On Tuesday, August 27, 2019, On Havana Street hosted our last summer concert in the rose garden for the season. There were over 350 attendees dancing the night away with Tunisia, a local Colorado favorite band. Tunisia’s set list boasts over 300 songs, including hits from Earth Wind and Fire, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, The
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On Havana Street Supports Community Partners & Volunteers at Visit Aurora VOLUNTEER WEEK | JUL. 29 – AUG. 2 Ronald McDonald House Aurora For 40 years, Ronald McDonald House has been keeping families of sick children together and near the medical care that they need. Help their team with a cleanup project that will benefit
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The last Summer of Savings event with First Bank was on July 27, 2019. First Bank On Havana Street hosted The Delectable Egg Food Truck at their branch for customer appreciation. Customers and guests enjoyed the yummy food truck with an assortment of breakfast items, corn hole and free giveaways. FirstBank hosted “Summer of Savings,”
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📣Hey On Havana Street and Aurora, CO!📣 We have an new addition to our Havana Business Improvement District Corridor – My Favorite Muffin! The new location next to Safeway & near Gibby’s Big Backyard On Havana Street hosted their GRAND OPENING on Friday, July 26, 2019 and Saturday, July 27, 2019! There were great giveaways,
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Aurora TV’s Matt Howshar takes us to a Frozen Treats Progressive Party on Havana. He spent the Sunday, July 21, 2019 progressively eating frozen treats with us On Havana Street. We all celebrated National Ice Cream Day On Havana Street visiting 6 shops offering samples of frozen treats. Check out the video Matt Howshar created
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Thank you to everyone for attending the Byron Shaw Projex concert at The Gardens on Havana on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. We had a beautiful Colorado evening in the Rose Garden Plaza with over 600 attendees. It was a record attendance for our On Havana Street concerts. The Havana Business Improvement District – On Havana
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It’s National Ice Cream Day and with all of this heat, a day set aside for these frozen treats is just what’s needed. On July 21, 2019, On Havana Street hosted a Progressive Frozen Treats Party at six shops throughout the business improvement corridor. National Ice Cream Day is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of
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Schomp Automotive’s Children’s Hospital Colorado Sale is Big with Fun Family Activities at All Six Stores. Join Schomp Automotive during Monday, July 22 – Wednesday, July 24 for events at the various Schomp dealerships. Many of the fun events are hosted on the Havana Motor Mile – On Havana Street at Schomp Mazda, Hyundai
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The best way to kick off your summer Saturday morning was to visit the fun at First Bank on July 13, 2019. First Bank On Havana Street hosted The Cravings Truck at their branch for customer appreciation. Customers and guest enjoyed the yummy food truck, corn hole and free giveaways. First Bank provided free drinks
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Thank you all for attending and dancing at our 1st concert of the summer! On June 25, 2019, the 6 Million Dollar Band helped us kick off the summer fun at our 11th Anniversary Rose Garden Concert Series at the Rose Garden On Havana Street. We had over 450 attendees and enjoyed subs from 8
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Aurora Chamber’s Women in Business Progressive Lunch was hosted at On Havana Street businesses on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. The Chamber’s Women In Business committee serves as a voice for all women in business, acting as an advocate on issues that affect their professional growth and long term economic vitality. Thank you for joining the
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We want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who came to support the Special Olympics Colorado at the Chick Fil A at the Gardens on Havana on Thursday, June 20, 2019. The On Havana Street Chick Fil A restaurant alone raised $3129.69! We hope everyone had a great time hanging out with our
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Monday, June 24, 2019 5 – 7 pm FREE EVENT Ribbon Cutting – The Mathes Agency The Mathes Allstate Insurance Agency welcomed their clients, business professionals, partners, the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and the Havana Business Improvement District to attend their Ribbon Cutting on Monday, June 24th 5 – 7 pm. There was lots of food,
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Thank you to Aurora, Colorado City Hall Aurora 8 • Aurora TV for featuring the event On Havana Street. Watch the feature here at 20:24 with HearseCon Colorado Morbid CuriositiesCarnival #OnHavanaStreet at the NEWLY REMODELED Stampede
Thank you to the Asian Chamber of Commerce for hosting their June Business After Hours On Havana Street. There were about 40 business professionals enjoying the newly remodeled Seoul BBQ & Hot Pot’s grilled meat and banchan (side dishes). We enjoyed authentic Korean cuisine, networking and meeting new friends!
Thank you to our Presented By Sponsor – Havana Auto Parts
Thank you to the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and the DTC | Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce. It was wonderful to meet with Eastern Metro professionals on June 13th and kick-off the Colorado summertime fun. Many of the Aurora Chamber and DTC & Greenwood Village Chamber shop and work On Havana Street. It was wonderful to
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Dunkin’s special offer to ring in the holiday is good all day on National Donut Day, Friday, June 7, at participating locations while supplies last. Guests can enjoy classic donut favorites including Boston Kreme, Glazed, Glazed Chocolate, Strawberry Frosted with Sprinkles and more Dunk Out, America: Take A Break On National Donut Day With A Free Donut From Dunkin’
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2019 was an exciting year for our Havana Motor Mile Auto Technician Tool Incentive Program. We worked with Pickens Technical College Auto Tech Program to award the top 5% of their graduating students a tool chest with tools valued at $6000. The Havana Business Improvement District’s Havana Motor Mile created this partnership and program to
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Auto Mart USA was recognized by the Aurora Police Department on May 16, 2019. Lt. Mike Hanifen, SGT Tom Graham and Chance Horiuchi visited Auto Mart USA to present a thank you and recognition plaque. This dealership on the Havana Motor Mile truly is “The dealer with a heart.” In March 2019, APD collaborated with
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Sunday, February 3, 2019: Big Game Football Party Los Angeles vs New England – 4 pm – at Buffalo Wild Wings, Kick off at 4:30 pm March 2019: Celebrate Mom & Pop Business Month – Small Business Spotlights, Snowl Event & Gift Card Giveaways May 1-8, 2019 — Restaurant Week – Eat On Havana Street Saturday, May 4, 2019: Rose Garden
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During the month of March, On Havana Street is celebrating small businesses in the business improvement corridor from 6th Avenue to Dartmouth. At the most southern end of the district we have one of our 23 car dealerships – Infiniti of Denver. The Havana Business Improvement District attended the Pop Up Event in support and celebration
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Shop the Havana Motor Mile Tynan’s Nissan Aurora for an electric car 🚗 “For the remainder of the month, Colorado residents can purchase an electric car in Aurora at a steep discount. It’s part of a program the state is offering in partnership with Aurora Tynan’s Nissan and Xcel Energy. Residents are eligible for the 52 percent discount
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Thank you so much to Michael Dunlap, Chris Bigger, Carla Finn, Paula Wiens, Tracy Baxter, Riley Hogg, Emily Fahlstedt with Schomp Automotive for hosting the venue, event equipment, valet, beer and wine! Schomp Automotive graciously hosted the On Havana Street, Havana Motor Miles’s Annual Art 2C Gala on November 1st, 2018 from
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It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the closing of Salvage Restaurant. This has been an exciting journey that has been filled with challenges yet so many rewards along the way. Due to unfortunate circumstances, we are no longer able to operate at 2700 S Havana Street. We have every intention of
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AURORA, Colo. – The city is accepting nominations until Aug. 31 for this year’s Business Recognition Award Program. Winners will be honored at the 14th annual Aurora Business Recognition Award ceremony in December at the Aurora Municipal Center. The Aurora Business Recognition Awards Program, which began in 2005, celebrates successful businesses that are leaders in
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Thank you so much for participating and we hope you enjoyed the frozen treats On Havana Street. We enjoyed celebrating National Ice Cream Day with everyone. Congratulations to Jim Musser and his family who won the fun day at Elitch Gardens ($300 value)! We had about 125 visitors to each of the 6 locations between
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Bettola Bistro Press Release Denver chef Samir Mohammad opens Bettola Bistro in the former Cody’s Café & Bar space in Aurora DENVER, CO (July 11, 2018) — Samir Mohammad, along with his fiancée Rachel Firestone, are thrilled to announce the opening of Bettola Bistro, an intimate, spirited and passionately hospitable Italian restaurant located at
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PDF Shortline Denver Post July 8 2018 “In 1987, The Shortline Auto Group was founded, and for the past 31 years we have had the privilege of serving our customers and supporting our employees.We prospered on South Havana Street and grew Shortline into one of the largest multi-franchise dealerships in the state of Colorado. Because
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If Demographics Are Destiny, Why Can’t Democrats Win This Denver District? By Jack Healy July 2, 2018 AURORA, Colo. — In the fast-changing political battleground that is suburban Denver, Somali families dine on goat soup and fish fritters in a onetime Chinese restaurant where golden dragons still guard the doorways. Where the English Teacup cafe once
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SHARE YOUR BUSINESS VOICE FOR ON HAVANA STREET City of Aurora has extended the ZONING UPDATE SURVEY — Please complete the survey here – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTZBC72 and add comments. This is your opportunity to voice your opinion on commercial zoning and updates in the City of Aurora. On Havana Street has an overlay district with
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Westword Article Exploring Havana Street: El Gallito Is Something to Crow About MAUREEN WITTEN | FEBRUARY 16, 2018 | 2:56PM
We have posted pictures in an album on Facebook. Click here The winners: Best Costume: (pictured) The famous rock band “Guns & Hoses” won best costume. Congrats to Aurora City Council Members Allison Hiltz and Angela Lawson, Aurora Police Association President Bob Wesner (white wig) and Aurora Fire Protective Association political action committee chair Jimmy Allen. We
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From January 27-February 7, 2018, we will be running three new Havana Motor Mile TV commercials on 9News KUSA/KTVD. The spots will market the 21+ car dealerships in the Havana Motor Mile, as well as the many parts and service options that are available along Havana Street. We added the newest dealership along Havana, Ethio
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On Saturday, November 25, the Aurora Singers and some local residents (23 total) went holiday caroling through the stores at The Gardens on Havana. Here are some pictures:
Over 200 people entered our Halloween Costume Contest on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at The Gardens on Havana. There were lots of fantastic costumes making judging difficult. THE WINNERS ARE: Most overall creative costume is The Outhouse, picture 1832, winning $100 cash. Best Adult Costume went to Dufus & the Zipper Face Girl, picture 1834,
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We finished off the 2017 Concert Series on August 22 with a concert by Six Foot Joe and the Red Hot Rhinos and our annual Ice Cream Social. The big crowd consumed 450 free sundaes from Baskin Robbins, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Good Times Frozen Custard and Freddy’s Frozen Custard. Thank you all for coming to our 2017 free concert
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All Hobby Swap Meet at Colpar’s Hobbytown in Aurora, 1915 S Havana, Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 10-2 in the lower level of the store. Tables can be reserved by calling the store at 303-341-0414 and are $10 each. There are only 25 tables available, so reserve yours today. Please reserve a table if you
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Another wonderful and “hot” event On Havana Street. The Tunisia Band Concert on Tuesday, May 27, 2017 at The Gardens on Havana was incredible! The huge crowd feasted on sub sandwiches from 6 different On Havana Street restaurants and then enjoyed hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, Motown greats, and more current pop artists. A
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Here are pictures from the hot, hot, hot 2017 Cruzin’ Havana Car Show and Poker Run. The winner of the poker run was Steve Knapp with a winning hand of five 2’s. Steve won the 5 day/4 night ocean cruise for two. After receiving the winning prize, Steve turned to his girlfriend of 7 years,
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Classic car lovers–you are in for a real treat this weekend! Mecum Auto Auction’s John Kraman and David Morton will be wandering the festival sites at Cruzin’ Havana this Saturday, June 10, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. John Kraman will join Willie B from KBPI on Willie B’s Garage Radio Show pre-cruise from 9-11
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Great Teamwork and Great Fun! On Havana Street helps organize, market and host the annual grocery cart races at Safeway at 1677 S Havana with our partners from Mile High Behavioral Health and Safeway. Over 30 teams raised funds to participate in this year’s event. Several major corporate sponsors also stepped up in a big way. This
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Families had a great time creating Valentine’s Day crafts and cards at The English Tea Cup at our Gummy Heart Festival on Saturday, February 11, 2017. By far, the most popular project was the magic color scratch hearts, but the lace heart butterflies, candy gift bags, and stickers and glitter glue used to create Valentine’s Day
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On January 25, Aurora Planning commission approved the site plan for Phase III of the big retail redevelopment of Kimco’s Village on the Park Shopping Center located on the NW corner of Havana and Parker Road. Phase I and II included façade upgrades on the TJ Maxx and Shoe Carnival buildings, along with the shops in the center
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On Saturday, December 3, 2016, our Secret Santas and Santa’s Helpers hit the street to spread Holiday cheer by distributing gift cards and candy canes to thank people for doing their Holiday shopping On Havana Street. Over 630 gift cards totaling $7,000 were purchased by the Havana Business Improvement District (BID) from its stakeholder businesses along Havana for
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