Aurora Fireworks Show

The Aurora Fireworks will be on Saturday, June 29th starting at 10 pm on the Ohio River. Join residents and visitor to watch the fireworks display from SR 56 and Third Street.

(There will not be a Firecracker Festival this year due to construction on SR 56!)

Unveiling of A Korean War Veterans Memorial

Join the Korean War Veterans Chapter #4 as the unveil a memorial in honor of ALL VETERANS that served on active duty during the Korean War or who have served in Korea and any time since 1945. The unveiling will take place Saturday, June 22, 2013, 11 am at Lesko Park. Please join the Korean War Veterans as they unveil the memorial and share this with your family and friends.

BRING YOUR FAMILY -- BRING YOUR CHAIR

For further information contact Captain Luther Rice, USMC Retired,
(812) 926-2790.

City of Spires Summer Art Show

City of Spires Historical Museum and Foundation, 111 Fifth Street, Aurora, has announced summer plans which include a display of artwork by students who live in or attend school in the area served by South Dearborn Community Schools. Art students from grade five and up have been recruited by their art teachers to submit favorite artwork to be shown at the museum from June through September.

The museum is scheduled to be open on the first and third Sundays of each month from June through September from 1 – 4 P.M. Visitors will enjoy not only the wonderful variety of students’ renditions, but also the simple beauty and history of Aurora’s oldest standing house of worship. Built in 1848 for Aurora Baptists, the building was sold in 1874 to a German Reformed group, the ancestors of what became the First Evangelical United Church of Christ. Known locally as the “Fifth Street Church,” the facility was used for worship until early 2010 when it was handed over to a non-profit, member-based group which took the name “City of Spires Historical Museum and Foundation, Inc.” The facility is available for rental for a variety of purposes and includes the former sanctuary, a meeting room suitable for up to sixty guests, and a dining room which seats one hundred.

The mission of City of Spires is to preserve Aurora’s oldest church building as a representation of 19th century Ohio Valley worship and to provide a museum of local interest for the community at large. The former church is graced by charming ambiance which includes vibrant stained glass windows and a working pipe organ.

Admission to City of Spires is free, and in addition to the first and third Sunday hours, the museum is available for tours by appointment. Call (812) 926-0944 or email cityofspiresaurora@gmail.com for more information, or you can visit http://www.cityofspires.org/.

Main Street Aurora Newsletter

May/June 2013

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Aurora Recreation and Community Center

Start the year right and join the Aurora Recreation and Community Center (ARCC). The most important thing you can do for your health is regular exercise. A moderate amount of activity performed three to five days per week can:

• Improve your heart health
• Improve your heart disease risk factors
• Improve your strength and feeling of well-being

The ARCC has many fitness classes and programs to fit your individual needs. Call 926-2311 for more information or check out our new site at www.auroracommunitycenter.com and join today!

Aurora Police Department Website

The Aurora Police Department web site can be used to learn more about the department and see recommended links provided by the department "Click here" to see the new web site, click on the Police Department tab under the Services menu in the navigation bar, or you can use the web address www.aurora.in.us/police.html to reach the site.

If you need to call the Aurora Police Department for a non-emergency dial 926-1101. If you have an emergency call 911.

City of Aurora Code

City of Aurora Code Ordinances are now available on line by clicking on the following link: "City of Aurora Code." If you need additional information, or have specific questions call Rick Grubbs, Code Enforcement Administrator at 812-926-1777.

Aurora Public Library

Since 1901 Aurora has proudly offered its citizens what Andrew Carnegie called the “cradle of Democracy.” The Aurora Public Library has changed in countless ways over the course of its history but one thing remains the same: our dedication to patron service. Somewhere between our author visits and children’s programming, our bestsellers and book discussions, and our downloadable books and DVDs, you will experience the personal touch that makes our library more than books and bricks.

We invite you to come and experience your Educational, Informational, Recreational, and Personal public library. Learn more at: http://www.eapld.org/

Hillforest Historic Victorian House Museum

Hillforest Museum is open for tours from April through December from 1-5pm and is closed on Mondays and major holidays.This magnificent house is situated on 10 acres overlooking the City of Aurora and has an incredible view of the Ohio River. Visit beautiful Hillforest decorated in Victorian splendor for the holidays. Admission charged.

For more information visit www.hillforest.org or contact them at (812) 926-0087.

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