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Holiday Magic and Santa’s Station
The City of Aurora’s annual Holiday Magic event will be held on Friday, November 27, 2009 in downtown Aurora at the North Island Center (across from the Paramount Theatre) from 6 to 7pm.
Santa Claus will be available to visit with children at the Phillips Park Visitors Center Saturdays and Sundays Thanksgiving through Christmas. Hours are noon to 4 pm. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras. There is no charge for this event.
For more information call the Mayor’s Office of Special Events at (630) 844-4731 or the Events Hotline at (630) 844-4FUN.
Sticker-less leaf collection under way
Curbside leaf collection for Aurora residents began Monday, Oct. 12.
Residents should gather leaves in 30-gallon Kraft paper yard waste bags and place the bags near the curb by 6 a.m. on their regularly scheduled garbage day. A waste sticker will not be required. Leaves in plastic bags or other types of containers will not be collected.
The sticker-less leaf collection program will end on a resident’s garbage day the week ending December 4.
Aurora Borealis Newsletter
The Autumn 2009 edition of the City of Aurora’s Aurora Borealis newsletter has arrived and can be downloaded from the link provided below.
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Quick Links
Public Notices
- RFP- Neighborhood Redevelopment Stabilization Title Company
- Notice of 2010-14 CDBG Consolidated Plan Public Hearing
- Request for Qualifications - Lead Based Paint Inspector
- Request for Qualifications - Appraisers
- Request for Qualifications - Realtor
- Request for Qualifications - Rehabilitation Professional
Miss Merry Christmas and Jack Frost Winners Announced
Miss Merry Christmas 2009 is Airis Kennedy of Aurora, and Jack Frost is Chase Bradford. Airis is the daughter of Jon and Tasha Kennedy and Chase is the son of Mark and Candy Bradford, all of Aurora. Congratulations! Come watch them light the tree with Mayor Tom Weisner during Holiday Magic Friday, Nov. 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. Thanks to The Voice for partnering with the city on the contest.
Photo by Jason Crane
Aurora is a Red Light Enforcement Community
The Aurora Police Department is now issuing $100.00 fines for persons caught on video running red lights at three city intersections.
Seasonal and H1N1 Flu Updates
The Kane County Health Department has received the first shipment of H1N1 flu vaccines and has announced upcoming public vaccination sites to be held in October and November. Learn more, as well as how to keep your family safe from both the seasonal and H1N1 flu strains by clicking on the Health Department’s web site, below:
Census 2010 - A Great Way to Earn Extra Money
The U.S. Census Bureau needs thousands of people for temporary, part-time, jobs for the 2010 census. Earn $15.00 per hour, work flexible hours and close to home. Click on the link below to find out how to apply.
News
- Special City Council Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2009
- Public invited to tour new APD headquarters
- Aurora announces second round of layoffs
- Cancellation of November 19, 2009 Civil Service Commission Meeting
- Aurora fire officers accept wage freeze
- Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board slates breakfast; seeks student work
- City seeks Pete Perez Award nominations
- More News...
Events
- Sorry, no events at this time
Committee Meetings
- 11/30/09 - Notice of 2010-14 CDBG Consolidated Plan Public Hearing
- 12/01/09 - City Council
- 12/01/09 - Planning Council
- 12/01/09 - Finance Committee
- 12/01/09 - Committee of the Whole
- More Meetings...
