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November 27th, 2019

WeeCycle is growing!

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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November 22nd, 2019

On Havana Street Annual Report 2019

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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November 15th, 2019

On Havana Street 2019 Art 2C on Colorado and Company 9 News

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

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October 31st, 2019

Five Below COMING TO VILLAGE ON THE PARK in 2020!

Five Below will occupy 8700 SQ FT next Old Navy in the Kimco Village on the Park redevelopment. Coming to On Havana Street in 2020. About Five Below is a leading high-growth value retailer offering trend-right, high-quality products loved by tweens, teens and beyond. We know life is way better when you’re free to “let
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October 31st, 2019

First Watch The Daytime Cafe COMING TO VILLAGE ON THE PARK in 2020!

First Watch will be occupying the 4160 SQ FT next to America’s Best Optical and near TJ Maxx. The new restaurant concept to Aurora will open in 2020. Watch First Watch Story here About Here at First Watch, we begin each morning at the crack of dawn, slicing fresh fruits and vegetables, baking muffins and
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October 31st, 2019

Sharetea COMING TO VILLAGE ON THE PARK in 2020!

Sharetea will be coming to On Havana Street and occupying the 1470 SQ FT near Old Navy & Five Below at the Kimco’s Village on the Park redevelopment. About Established in 1992, Sharetea started off business with to-go black tea and pearl milk tea drinks in Taipei, Taiwan. Since then Sharetea has opened many branches
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October 30th, 2019

FLAVORS OF FALL

Visit Aurora’s blog featured our On Havana Street’s Yum Yum Cake & Pastries and Bettola Bistro in their “Flavors of Fall.” Visit the blog here and read more below. GET YOUR SEASON’S FILL OF PUMPKIN SPICE AND OTHER FALL-FLAVORED DELIGHTS. CHECK OUT OUR TOP PICKS FOR BITES AND DRINKS THIS SEASON. BEVERAGES & DRINKS CRAFT
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October 29th, 2019

2019 Winners of the Costume Contests

Thank you to everyone for participating in our Halloween Costume Contest in the Rose Garden. Please see all entries here. Announcement of the the Winner of the 2019 Halloween Costume Contests On Havana Street Winner of the Most overall creative costume (kid or adult):  8100 Noah’s Arc $100 Visa Card Prize Winner of the Best
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October 28th, 2019

2019 Photos from the Trick-or-Treat On Havana Street & Costume Contests at The Gardens on Havana

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.        

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September 27th, 2019

National Coffee Day in Aurora Features Muse Norebang Cafe

Aurora Now  featured Muse Norebang Cafe 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 various
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September 26th, 2019

Dotsero Rocked the Stampede

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

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September 20th, 2019

Havana Hosts the Annual Grocery Cart Races to Support the Comitis Crisis Center

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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September 20th, 2019

Dotsero Performs In-Studio at AuroraTV

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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September 19th, 2019

Winners of the 2019 Grocery Cart Race

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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September 12th, 2019

Grocery Cart Race 2019 on Colorado and Company

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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September 10th, 2019

1st Denver Monday Night Football Game at Gibby’s

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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August 29th, 2019

Last Summer Rose Garden Concert with Tunisia

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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August 1st, 2019

On Havana Street Supports Community Partners & Volunteers at Visit Aurora VOLUNTEER WEEK | JUL. 29 – AUG. 2

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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July 31st, 2019

First Bank picks up the tab for breakfast for the Summer of Savings event

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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July 26th, 2019

My Favorite Muffin – BUY ONE GET TWO MUFFINS for FREE – Grand Opening Weekend

📣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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July 25th, 2019

Matt Howshar takes us to a Frozen Treats Progressive Party on Havana

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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July 25th, 2019

Our Free Outdoor Reggae & R&B Concert, Pizza Party & Gift Card Giveaways Draw Our Largest Crowd

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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July 22nd, 2019

Here’s the Scoop: 6 Shops Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with FREE Frozen Treat Samples

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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July 21st, 2019

29th Annual Schomp Automotive Children’s Hospital Colorado Sale

  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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July 14th, 2019

FirstBank’s “Summer of Savings” is a celebration of saving money

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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June 27th, 2019

Danced the Night Away!

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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June 26th, 2019

Eat, Network and Connect

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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June 25th, 2019

Chick Fil A Raised $3129.69 for Special Olympics Colorado in June 2019

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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June 25th, 2019

NEW Location & Ribbon Cutting for The Mathes Allstate Agency

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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June 21st, 2019

The Morbid Curiosity Carnival & Hearsecon Come to Aurora

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    

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June 20th, 2019

Asian Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours – Seoul BBQ & Hot Pot

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!    

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June 19th, 2019

From the Hip Photo Captured the FUN FESTIVAL SITES at the 2019 Cruzin’ Havana Car Show & Poker Run

Thank you to our Presented By Sponsor – Havana Auto Parts

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June 14th, 2019

Connecting with Local Chambers Near On Havana Street

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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June 7th, 2019

Donut Forget to Get Your Free Donut – June 7, 2019 National Donut Day

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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May 23rd, 2019

Havana Motor Mile Auto Tech Tool Incentive Program 2019

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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May 16th, 2019

Auto Mart USA on the Havana Motor Mile truly is “The dealer with a heart.”

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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March 12th, 2019

2019 Celebrating Small Businesses On Havana Street – Featured Business – Infiniti of Denver & Pure Barre Pop Up Event

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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November 16th, 2018

Purchase an Electric Car at a Steep Discount on the Havana Motor Mile

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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November 2nd, 2018

Thank you to Schomp Automotive for hosting our 2018 Art 2C Gala!

    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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July 17th, 2018

The Salvage Restaurant Closing

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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July 16th, 2018

Nominate an outstanding Aurora business for recognition

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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July 16th, 2018

Thank you for supporting the On Havana Street Frozen Treats Day!

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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July 11th, 2018

Denver chef Samir Mohammad opens Bettola Bistro in the former Cody’s Café & Bar space in Aurora

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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July 9th, 2018

The Schomp Automotive Group Purchased 3 franchises of The Shortline Auto Group On Havana Street

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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July 3rd, 2018

The New York Times visits On Havana Street’s Global Corridor

If Demographics Are Destiny, Why Can’t Democrats Win This Denver District? https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/02/us/colorado-sixth-district-coffman.html 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
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June 21st, 2018

City of Aurora has extended the ZONING UPDATE SURVEY – Take the Survey

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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May 17th, 2018

Updates On Havana Street – Ward 4 Presentation

See PowerPoint  – Ward 4 May 17 2018 On Havana Street PP

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May 8th, 2018

Taqueria El Gallito

Westword Article Exploring Havana Street: El Gallito Is Something to Crow About MAUREEN WITTEN | FEBRUARY 16, 2018 | 2:56PM  

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March 31st, 2018

8th Annual Grocery Cart Races at Safeway on Havana Results & Pictures!

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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January 29th, 2018

Havana Motor Mile Spots on 9News

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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