Events in May, 2012

The Aurora Public Art Commission and the Aurora Historical Society will help tell the story of Aurora’s first 175 years through two new exhibits that will be unveiled Friday, May 4 at the David L. Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Place.

The 12th annual event, which attracted more than 1,000 people last year, will have something for every motorcycle enthusiast. The free event will feature a 60-mile motorcycle rally, live music, a bike blessing, bike shop and food vendors, safety presentations and people’s choice bike contest. The 60-mile bike ride begins at 1 p.m.

Aurora residents can learn about rain barrels, rain gardens and other eco-friendly techniques at this Aurora Public Library program. The Conservation Foundation’s Jim Kleinwachter will be speaking from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 7 at the West Library Branch, 231 W. Constitution Drive.

The annual Ceremony Honoring Law Enforcement will be on Wednesday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m., at the Mooseheart Church of God on Route 31 in Batavia.

The City celebrates May as National Physical Fitness and Sports month by inviting middle school students with grades of either an “A” or “B” in physical education to participate in “Olympic-style” sports and recreation competitions. For more information and other site locations, visit the City’s website.

The Exchange Club of Aurora in association with the Aurora Police Department will once again name the “Police Officer of the Year” during a luncheon on May 15 at the Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church Road.

On Thursday, May 17, the Aurora Police Department’s annual Police Week Memorial Service will be at 3 p.m., at the police headquarters, 1200 East Indian Trail.

The annual Aurora Police retiree dinner presented by the Aurora Police Benevolent and Protective Association Unit #30 will be held on May 17 at Stonebridge Country Club, 2705 Stonebridge Blvd, at 6 p.m.

This workshop offered by the City of Aurora will provide information to help you reduce home energy needs, increase comfort, maintain the structural integrity of your home, and more!

For more information, please visit  Neighborhood Redevelopment’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program page.

Residents who pre-ordered rain barrels can pick them up on Saturday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Aurora Gardener's Sale, Blackberry Farms Pioneer Village parking lot. Additional rain barrels will also be available for purchase at a cost of $75.

Aurora will remember all those who gave their lives for our country during a parade and ceremony. With the Downer Place bridge construction taking place in the downtown, check out the City’s website closer to the event for the new parade route. The ceremony starts at 11:15 a.m.; Parade steps off at noon.