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March 9th, 2022

On Havana Street Businesses Engaged in the 2022-2024 Art2C Public Art Selection

1. Donovan Welsh – HBID Board of Director and Havana Auto Parts, BID stakeholder 2. Yuly Williams – HBID Board Vice President – US BANK, BID stakeholder 3. Chris Swank – The Stampede, BID stakeholder 4. David Shamaev – Mazal Motors, BID stakeholder (former State Farm Mark Vissering property) 5. Sara Mendoza – Western Centers
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March 9th, 2022

On Havana Street Workforce Covid-19 Recovery Resources

The BID is connecting businesses with local resources and partners for workforce and training. Here are opportunities and partners to work with below for workforce development in our community:   Post job availabilities on the BID’s website and blog. Chance created a new webpage for job seekers On Havana Street here. Please share job openings
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March 9th, 2022

City Resource Guide for New Immigrants and Refugees now available

The guide has been translated to Dari and Pashto to assist Afghan evacuees coming to the city. English: https://tinyurl.com/AuroraImmigrantResourceGuide Dari: https://tinyurl.com/AuroraImmigrantGuide-Dari Pashto:  https://tinyurl.com/AuroraImmigrantGuide-Pashto Other language translation will be available soon. Check out their Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/internationalaurora/

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March 9th, 2022

March 2022 On Havana Street New Businesses & Updates

  bb.q Chicken – Korean Fried Chicken – Soft Opening TBD, Spring 2022, 3/7/2022 soft opening has been delayed. Cast Iron Korean BBQ restaurant by JW Lee – Opening June 2022 (former Thai Basil/Hungry Wolf BBQ), same owner as Seoul KBBQ & Hot Pot, Seoul Mandoo, Mochinut, Coffee Story, & Thank Sol Pocha. Xclusive Events
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March 9th, 2022

2022 International Women’s Day On Havana Street

March 8, 2022 is International Women’s Day. To celebrate On Havana Street shared posts on their Instagram feed and stories honoring the many women-owned and women-led businesses and organizations in our diverse District.  International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women.
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March 8th, 2022

Small Business Highlight: Sharetea Aurora

Sharetea is the most authentic Boba Tea brand from Taiwan! The first location in Aurora was On Havana Street at the Village on the Park. This women-owned and Asian-owned small business brought Sharetea specialty boba beverages to Aurora and our special District. These unique drinks are a treat and bring customers from all over the
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March 5th, 2022

Stop by Sam’s No 3 for Irish Oats this March to Celebrate St. Patty’s Day

 Ever wonder what’s in Irish Oats?  I’ll give you a hint…it involves a special kind of Jameson! Well come on over to our Aurora location where we have a limited March and St. Patty’s menu to get excited about!  You can check out what’s in store online at samsno3.com and click on the Aurora menu! #repost  @samsno3 @onhavanastreet @visitauroraco Visit Aurora’s Sam’s
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March 5th, 2022

Call to Artists: 11th Biennial Art 2C On Havana Street 2022-2024

The Art in Public Places – Aurora, Colorado (AIPP) and the Havana Business Improvement District (Havana BID) are looking for outdoor sculpture to be considered for an exhibition on Havana Street in Aurora, CO, for two years. Entry Deadline: 4/17/22 – application, stipend detials, & more info at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php… The exhibit is scheduled to open
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March 3rd, 2022

Small Business Month Feature – Aurora TV Visits Colpar’s Hobbytown USA

In celebration of Small Businesses On Havana Street we wanted to highlight some of the Aurora TV’s features of small businesses in the corridor.  Aurora TV, featured our wonderful Colpar HobbyTown USA. 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.
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February 25th, 2022

After years of bumpy economic times, strip malls across the Aurora metro region are finding new life, even reborn

Aurora Sentinel  Read Full Article Here By MAX LEVY, Sentinel Staff Writer Mike Fruitman poses for a portrait in his card shop, Mike’s Stadium Sports Cards, Feb. 23, which is located in the East Bank Shopping Center. Photo by PHILIP B. POSTON/Sentinel Colorado Mike Fruitman has been slinging sports memorabilia out of his current spot in
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February 25th, 2022

On Havana Street Businesses Engage with Local Government & Community Partners

Networking #OnHavanaStreet is back! On Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 10am-11:30am at the newest addition to the District, Tous Les Jours at 2892 S Havana Street the Havana BID hosted a networking event for BID stakeholders. Thank you so much to so many On Havana Street supporters that came out to support today’s business engagement event with
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February 23rd, 2022

Free COVID-19 rapid tests available at Aurora libraries Wednesday morning

Sentinel Aurora Media Group Read Full Article Here By CARINA JULIG, Staff Writer AURORA | Six Aurora libraries and a fire station will be giving away 900 free COVID-19 rapid tests Wednesday morning as part of a partnership with the State of Colorado. The governor’s office is expanding on the success of the free mask distribution
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February 17th, 2022

Rocket Fizz Aurora at The Gardens on Havana is HIRING

Rocket Fizz is hiring Sales Associates and Managers Please send resumes to Patrick Evans at [email protected] Call for more information at +1 (303) 862-6431 Rocket Fizz Aurora located at The Gardens on Havana at 10650 E Garden Dr Suite 102, Aurora, CO 80012 Learn more about Rocket Fizz at https://rocketfizz.com/locations/rocket-fizz-aurora-co/

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February 12th, 2022

Aurora is for lovers: From Havana Street to Stanley Marketplace, A-Town boasts a bevy of Valentine’s Day events, gift ideas

By CARINA JULIG, Staff Writer Read Article Here Valentine’s Day themed gifts are on display at Poppy & Pine Flower Company at the Stanley Marketplace, where the options are many to prepare for the holiday of love. Photo by PHILIP B. POSTON/Senitnel Colorado AURORA | 2022 is flying by. It may have felt like you were ringing in the
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February 9th, 2022

$20,000 Check to Pickens Tech Delivered to Support the Havana Motor Mile Tool Incentive Workforce Program

In early February 2022, Chance Horiuchi, Executive Director, for On Havana Street, delivered the $20,000 check to Rolf Werner and Ed Martin at Pickens Technical College to order tools and chests for the upcoming year’s Havana Motor Mile Tool Incentive Workforce Program. Learn More about Pickens Technical College’s Automotive Technology Program Here The Automotive Technology
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February 9th, 2022

City Resource Guide for New Immigrants and Refugees is now available in English, Dari, Pashto, and Spanish.

English – https://tinyurl.com/AuroraImmigrantResourceGuide Dari – https://tinyurl.com/AuroraImmigrantGuide-Dari Pashto – https://tinyurl.com/AuroraImmigrantGuide-Pashto Spanish – https://tinyurl.com/AuroraImmigrantGuide-Spanish   Contact for more information: Minsoo SongCommunity Outreach Coordinator Office of International and Immigrant Affairs | City of Auroraoffice 303.739.7521    Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Nextdoor |

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February 3rd, 2022

Red Tape Reduction Committee wants to hear from you

The Aurora City Council’s Red Tape Reduction Committee wants to hear about your experiences working through the city’s development planning, permitting, licensing and other business-related processes. Your input will help guide the committee, City Council and staff in analyzing opportunities for improvement or changes necessary to allow Aurora businesses to thrive and to ensure policies
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February 3rd, 2022

SAVORING THE MOMENT: A world of woes is ready for comfort food, no matter how it’s defined

By The Sentinel  See Full Article Here February 3, 2022 AJ Winn-McClain is a classically trained chef and teaches at Create cooking school at Stanley Marketplace. Portrait by PHILIP B. POSTON/Sentinel Colorado There’s no arguing that just about everyone near and far these days has a taste for respite. The ceaseless effects of the pandemic. The
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February 3rd, 2022

14 of Denver’s Best Ramen Spots

EAT AND DRINK 5280’s List of Denver’s Best Ramen Spots From traditional tonkotsu to birria ramen, we’ve rounded up the best places to devour crave-worthy noodle soup in the city. Thank you for featuring On Havana Street’s Katsu Ramen. Read the Full Article Here By Riane Menardi Morrison & Staff February 3, 2022 Tokyo ramen at Uncle. Photo
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February 1st, 2022

Apply now for openings on city boards and commissions

Board and Commission Openings Board and Commission Openings Feb 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Feb. 1, 2022 Media Contact: Julie Patterson Senior Communications Strategist 303.739.6617 [email protected] Apply now for openings on city boards and commissions   AURORA, Colo. – The city of Aurora is accepting applications now for vacancies on the following boards listed below. Volunteering for
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January 31st, 2022

DEN Newsletter with Resources for Businesses

Our community partners at DEN shared their newsletter from January 28, 2022. There are great business resources for businesses that would like to engage with the airport. Connect with Michelle Sandoval or Learn More Here DEN Commerce Hub — Business Opportunities    What is the Commerce Hub Commerce Hub acts as a resource for small businesses and champion efforts that
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January 28th, 2022

Several Aurora businesses honored by African Chamber of Commerce Colorad

By CARINA JULIG, Staff Writer See the Aurora Sentinel Full Article Here AURORA | Ten Aurora businesses will be recognized Friday evening at the African Chamber of Commerce Colorado’s first business awards and recognition reception. The chamber is recognizing 20 businesses in five categories, half of which are based in Aurora. In the non-profit category, Aurora-based
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January 27th, 2022

Western Centers – Colorado’s Leading Private Real Estate Investment Management Company

2802 S Havana Street  – Bicycle Village 24,652 SF – LEASE AVAILABLE March 2022 Property Brochure: Download Got Any Questions? If you have any questions, Please do not hesitate to contact us. Contact Us CONTACT INFO 10555 E. Dartmouth Ave., Suite 360, Aurora, Colorado 80014 (303) 306-1000 [email protected] FAX:  (303) 306-1133 914,118 Total Square Footage 305
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January 27th, 2022

Lunar New Year Celebrations at Sharetea On Havana Street

Join @shareteaaurora @onhavanastreet • RING IN LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH US We’re ringing in the new year with a BRAND NEW SHARETEA AURORA EXCLUSIVE DRINK & a SPECIAL Lion Dance Performance with Firecrackers: TUES. FEB 1 & SAT. FEB 5 @ 5:30 PM BOTH Days will include gifts with every purchase (limited quantity)! Come on in and help us ring in
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January 27th, 2022

Neighborhood Grants

Learn More Here auroragov.org/NeighborhoodGrants The City of Aurora is hosting Neighborhood Grants. Apply Today! From building strong neighborhood connections to tackling neighborhood issues, the city of Aurora believes in the power of close-knit communities. This is why the city offers funding opportunities for residents.  Opportunities include: Neighborhood Improvement Grant (New!) Neighborhood Mini-Grants Know Your Neighbor Mini-Grant
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January 25th, 2022

Keep your kids safe and healthy this winter

Tips to stay out of the emergency department this winter Winter Health and Safety Tips from Children’s Hospital Colorado Winter is the busiest season in the Children’s Hospital Colorado emergency department for a reason. From cases of the flu, RSV and COVID to injuries caused by winter activities like skiing, snowboarding and ice skating, the
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January 24th, 2022

United for Business – SMALL BUSINESS WEBSITE PROGRAM

Mile High United Way – United for Business Program Website Link Here: https://unitedwaydenver.org/small-business-website-program/ No cost website creation program for small businesses located in Thornton and Aurora, CO.   The United for Business Website Program works with small businesses, primarily minority and woman-owned businesses, to produce, design, and create their website. With the help of business consultants and
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January 24th, 2022

Aurora lawmakers soliciting input from businesses tired of government ‘red tape’

By MAX LEVY, Sentinel Staff Writer January 24, 2022 See Full Article by the Aurora Sentinel Here Aurora Municipal Center Photo by PHILIP B. POSTON/Sentinel Colorado AURORA | If you’re an Aurora businessperson frustrated with local licensing, regulations, taxes, fees and other conditions for doing business set by the city, members of Aurora’s City Council want
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January 20th, 2022

Where to get free KN95 and surgical grade masks

Information from https://covid19.colorado.gov/freemasks Updated: January 19, 2022 | Available languages: Español Limit: 5 masks per person per month In support of the State of Colorado’s ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and assist in the mitigation of virus spread, the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) will offer KN95 and surgical grade
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January 20th, 2022

Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

NOTE: Image of tests is only representative. Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order: Limit of one order per residential address One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests Orders will ship free starting in late
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January 12th, 2022

Aurora City Council extends ‘safety and security’ grants to nonprofits and community organizations

By MAX LEVY, Staff Writer  Sentinel Article Here January 10, 2022 AURORA | Business owners along the Colfax corridor and elsewhere in Aurora could soon get help keeping their property safe, after the city council voted Monday to move forward a grant program backed by $3 million in federal aid. Nonprofits and community organizations are also
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January 11th, 2022

City of Aurora names Jeannine Rustad as its new Planning & Development Services director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Jan. 11, 2022 Media Contact: Julie Patterson Senior Communications Strategist 303.739.6617 [email protected] Planning and Development Services Director Release AURORA, Colo. – Aurora’s newly hired Planning & Development Services director is bringing 25 years of land use, policy and law experience to the city. Jeannine Rustad, who most recently spent six years as the
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January 5th, 2022

It’s a New Year for Denver: 22 People to Watch in 2022

We are so proud that our On Havana Street stakeholder JW Lee is featured in the Westword’s 22 People to Watch in 2022. Article by Westword WESTWORD STAFF JW Lee Though he often flies under the radar, restaurateur JW Lee is one of the busiest hospitality pros in the Denver area. Currently, he operates fifteen
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January 4th, 2022

Save Up to $50,000 with Electric Vehicle Charging

@auroragov @xcelenergy • For businesses and institutions in Aurora, the next round of Charge Ahead Grant funding will open Jan. 24. You could save up to $50,000 on a workplace or public charging project. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3mKj5r0.   Charge Ahead Colorado Zero Emissions Vehicles Stakeholder Engagement: Transportation ZEV Tax Credits Can Do Colorado eBike Pilot
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January 3rd, 2022

COVID-19 testing update: Omicron surge may cause delays

Kaiser Permanente’s COVID-19 updates To view in browser, click here. The highly contagious omicron variant is spreading rapidly throughout the country. This has caused a surge in demand for COVID-19 testing at Kaiser Permanente and other health care organizations. Unfortunately, there may be longer than usual wait times for testing at our facilities — even if
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January 3rd, 2022

Wee Cycle is Accepting Donations to Support the Families Displaced by the Boulder County Fires

#repost and Share please @weecycle.co @onhavanastreet • Shelters and evacuee resource centers often overlook the importance of essential baby supplies so WeeCycle is teaming up with @pitterpattershop, @oldfriendslouisville, Assorted Goods & Candy, Conscious Alliance and We Don’t Waste to host pop up mobile baby essentials and food distribution on Monday, January 3rd from 11am-1pm at 720 Front St. Louisville, CO 80027.
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December 30th, 2021

48 Winners from the 2021 12 Days of Reindeer Games with Buckley Space Force

On Havana Street partnered with Buckley Space Force & the 460th Force Support Squadron for a holiday campaign featuring On Havana Street businesses, shopping centers, restaurants, retail, our Art 2C public art and the Havana Motor Mile. We celebrated 12 Days of Reindeer Games and BIG Giveaways each day with gift cards to our On
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December 9th, 2021

Kent Stevinson inducted into the Colorado Automotive Hall of Fame

Press Release Stevinson Automotive The Colorado Automotive Hall of Fame’s mission is to honor decades of innovation, influence and enduring contributions by Colorado dealers to the automotive industry and communities throughout Colorado,” says Tim Jackson, CEO/president of CADA. “Through the Colorado Automotive Hall of Fame, we honor the industry — past and present — and
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December 9th, 2021

Longtime family-owned Stevinson Automotive sells to Georgia-based company

Stevinson started 59 years ago with Chevrolet dealership in Golden Denver Post file photo Stevinson Toyota is one of eight dealerships the Stevinson Automotive Group is selling to Georgia-based Asbury Automotive. The family-owned and operated Stevinson has been in business in Colorado for 59 years. By JUDITH KOHLER | [email protected] | The Denver Post PUBLISHED: December 7, 2021 at 2:27
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December 1st, 2021

On Havana Street, 14th Anniversary Annual Meeting Successfully Concluded 온하바나스트리트, 14주년 기념 연례회의 성황리에 마무리

Home  news  On Havana Street, 14th Anniversary Annual Meeting Successfully Concluded View Full Article Here: news Colorado News On Havana Street, 14th Anniversary Annual Meeting Successfully Concluded By Reporter Jo Ye-won 2021-11-26 Article Translated from Korean to English On Wednesday, the 17th, in celebration of the 14th anniversary of On Havana Street, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman, city councilors,
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December 1st, 2021

Aurora ranks No. 1 in Colorado for immigrant support in 2021 Cities Index by New American Economy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Dec. 1, 2021 Media Contact: Michael Bryant Manager of Public Relations 303.739.7181 (w), 303.578.2053 (c) [email protected]   Aurora ranks No. 1 in Colorado for immigrant support in 2021 Cities Index by New American Economy AURORA, Colo. – The city of Aurora has been ranked No. 1 overall in Colorado on the New American Economy Cities
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November 30th, 2021

Around the World…in Aurora.

Read the Full Article by 5280 Here Experience global cultures, languages, and food—no plane ticket required—in Colorado’s third-largest city. BY CITY OF AURORA + VISIT AURORA Travel has been limited over the past year-and-a-half, but that doesn’t mean we have to deprive ourselves of the globe-trotting lifestyle. Drive a few miles east of Denver and you’ll
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November 30th, 2021

2021 Holiday Giveaway On Havana Street

GIVEAWAY CLOSED ON 12.3.2021 LIANNA IS THE WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY.  How to Enter  Go to Instagram to Enter To Win Here  Like the original post F O L L O W @onhavanastreet  to qualify TAG A FRIEND that LOVES #OnHavanaStreet (Giveaway valued at $160 in gift cards) There is no purchase necessary to win. One lucky
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November 17th, 2021

2021 Annual Stakeholder Meeting at The Stampede

11 17 2021 Annual Meeting AGENDA 2021 Update On Havana Street Presentation – ANNUAL MEETING 2022 Havana BID Operational Plan and Budget + 2021 Annual Report 2022 prelim BUDGET MESSAGE for the City of Aurora Havana BID Roster 2021 DRAFT 10 21 2021 Minutes BID BOD Meeting    

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November 16th, 2021

Aurora Water Project On Havana Street Updates

2021 PRV Vault Improvements Project entails the replacement of the existing Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) vault between East 1st and Alameda avenues, including piping, valves, flow meter, bypass line, electronic instrumentation and control components, HVAC and more. To improve accessibility and operational safety, the new vault will be moved out of Havana Street and into a utility
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November 12th, 2021

EV Toolkit by Partners in Energy

Visit https://xcelenergycommunities.com/evtoolkit   EV Tool Kit Partners in Energy for OHS Introduction Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy helps address the challenge of identifying local priorities and then structures a path that leverages all resources available. As part of this offering, we have developed this toolkit to help communities reach their electric vehicle (EV) goals. This
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November 10th, 2021

Habitat for Humanity gets OK to build 20 affordable Aurora duplexes for sale in Havana Heights

Aurora Sentinel By KARA MASON, Managing Editor  – November 9, 2021 Read Full Article Here Schematic of potential design of Habitat for Humanity project in Aurora. SOURCE: CITY OF AURORA AURORA | A vacant cul-de-sac in the Havana Heights neighborhood is now set to be the newest site for affordable housing units in Aurora. A majority
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November 3rd, 2021

South Havana Street Gains Influx of New Restaurants, Bakeries

Pastries from Coffee Story on South Havana Street. Photo courtesy Coffee Story EAT AND DRINK 5280 Magazine Article Here Look for new spots serving Korean pastries, mochi doughnuts, and fried chicken in Aurora’s hub for minority-owned food businesses.BY VIGNESH RAMACHANDRANNovember 2, 2021 As bars and restaurants continue to try to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the
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November 1st, 2021

2021 Halloween Costume Contest Winners

Thank you all for participating in the 2021 Halloween Costume Contest On Havana Street at Rocket Fizz Aurora. See the winners for each category below. First Place Winners for the Group, Adult, Child & Pet Costume Categories will receive a $50 Gift Card from an On Havana Street business. Second Place Winners for the Group,
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October 29th, 2021

COVID-19: ON HAVANA STREET IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS – LIST OF RESTAURANTS & BUSINESS UPDATES

UPDATED 10/29/2021 Below is a list of business open as essential businesses, closures, and other updates for On Havana Street businesses responding to COVID-19 concerns. If you would like your business information to be included below, please email details to [email protected] If you would like to learn how to continue to support the Havana Business
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