🏡 Welcome to issue #3 of the Aurora Newsletter
Hi neighbors, Happy April Fool’s Day! No tricks here — just everything happening around Aurora this week 😊 Thanks for being here — whether you’re new or have been following along these first few issues of the Aurora Newsletter. If you’ve ever found yourself jumping between Facebook groups trying to figure out what’s going on around town… you’re not alone. That’s exactly why I started this. 👉 One simple place for local events Each week, I’ll gather what’s happening around Aurora and share it here — simple, local, and easy to keep up with. If you find it helpful, feel free to share it with a friend or neighbor. That’s how this grows. — Peggy Jones |
🏛️ How Aurora Got Its Name
Aurora City Building (1886)
Look closely — the triangular detail near the top is said to represent the “dawn” 🌅
Can you spot the rays?
🌄 Did You Know?
Aurora, Indiana was named in 1819 after the Roman goddess of dawn.
But here’s where it gets interesting…
Some say the name was chosen as a playful nod to nearby Rising Sun — because the dawn comes before the rising sun.
Is it true?
No one seems to know for sure… but it’s a story that’s been passed around for generations.
👉 Have you heard this before?
👉 Or were you told something different?
Hit reply — I’d love to hear it. 👉 I may feature a few of your responses in a future issue.
📅 This Week in Aurora (April 1 – April 7)
“Looking for something to do in Aurora this week? Here’s everything happening around town.”
Wednesday (4/1)
🚶♀️ Get WalkIN’ – Morning Community Walk – 9:00 AM
Start your morning with an energizing walk around Aurora! Meet outside the library for a casual group walk.
📍 Aurora Public Library
🏫 Aurora High School – Special Events (Cardiac Screening) – 9:00–11:00 AM
📚 Storytime with Miss Emily (Ages 0–5) – 10:30 AM
We’re visiting castles! We’ll read about a prince who needs to wake a sleepy princess, a king of books, knight owl, and kite princess.
📍 Aurora Public Library
📚 Tween Tabletop Role Playing Games Club – 4:30 PM
Set out to help a friend find a rare treasure, rescue a town from evil goblins, or maybe even save the world in the Tween Tabletop RPG Club! Using easy to learn and use rules, delve into the world of table-top roleplaying games and explore storytelling at its finest. Ages 7-12 welcome!
📍 Aurora Public Library
🏫 Aurora High School – Open Swim – 7:00–8:30 PM
🏋️ Fitness Classes – Aurora Community Center
📍 Aurora Recreation Community Center
• Full Body Fitness – 6:00 AM
• Step & Strength – 9:00 AM
• Life Ready Fitness – 10:15 AM
• Pilates with Emily – 6:00 PM
Thursday (4/2)
📚 Between the Lines Book Club (Adults) – 1:00 PM
📍 Aurora Public Library
Join the Between the Lines Book Club for a discussion of Picasso’s Lovers. It’s a great way to connect with others, share thoughts, and enjoy a good read together.
🎮 Teen Time (Ages 13–19) – 3:00 PM
📍 Aurora Public Library
Drop in for Teen Time at the library! Enjoy snacks, games, crafts, or just a place to relax and study with friends.
🏫 Baseball (Boys V) @ South Ripley High School – 5:30–7:30 PM
🏋️ Fitness Classes – Aurora Community Center
📍 Aurora Recreation Community Center
• Group Strength – 9:00 AM
• Gentle Yoga – 10:15 AM
• Hannah’s Group Fitness (Premium) – 6:00 PM
• Tai Chi Chaun – 7:00 PM
Friday (4/3)
✝️ Good Friday – April 3
📚 Storytime with Miss Emily (Ages 0–5) – 10:30 AM
📍 Aurora Public Library
🏋️ Fitness Classes – Aurora Community Center
📍 Aurora Recreation Community Center
• Full Body Fitness – 6:00 AM
• Flow Kick Cardio & Core – 9:00 AM
• Parkinson’s Fitness – 11:00 AM
Saturday (4/4)
🏋️ Fitness Classes – Aurora Community Center
📍 Aurora Recreation Community Center
• Pilates – 9:00 AM
🏫 Aurora High School
🥎 Softball (Girls V) vs Richmond High School – 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
⚾ Baseball (Boys JV) @ Taylor High School – 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
⚾ Baseball (Boys V) @ Taylor High School – 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Sunday (4/5)
🐣 Easter Sunday
Monday (4/6)
🏋️ Fitness Classes – Aurora Community Center
📍 Aurora Recreation Community Center
• Full Body Fitness – 6:00 AM
• Group Strength – 9:00 AM
• Gentle Yoga – 10:15 AM
• Parkinson’s Fitness – 11:00 AM
• Hannah’s Group Fitness (Premium) – 6:00 PM
🏫 Aurora High School
🥎 Softball (Girls V) vs Switzerland County High School – 5:30–7:30 PM
⚾ Baseball (Boys JV) @ Rushville Consolidated HS – 6:00–8:00 PM
⚾ Baseball (Boys V) @ Rushville Consolidated HS – 6:00–8:00 PM
Tuesday (4/7)
🏋️ Fitness Classes – Aurora Community Center
📍 Aurora Recreation Community Center
• Yoga Flow – 9:00 AM
• NEW: Strength Training – 10:00 AM
• Spin Class (Sign up required) – 5:15 PM
• Spin Class – 6:00 PM
🏫 Aurora High School
🏀 Girls Basketball Banquet – 6:30–7:30 PM
🏀 Girls Basketball Awards Ceremony – 6:30–8:30 PM
📚 Between the Lines Book Club (Adults) – 6:00 PM
📍 Aurora Public Library
Join the Between the Lines Book Club for a discussion of Picasso’s Lovers. It’s a great way to connect with others, share thoughts, and enjoy a good read together.
🔜 Coming Up in Aurora
🎉 Tot Prom — April 17 at 10:30 AM
A fun and festive morning for little ones — music, dancing, and dressed-up fun at the Aurora Lions Club.
👉 More details coming soon
🛍️ Garage Sales This Weekend??
Planning a garage sale in Aurora?
👉 Send it in and I’ll include it in next week’s newsletter.
Just reply with:
• Address (or general area)
• Date & time
• A few items you’re selling
💬 Community Corner
Know something happening in Aurora?
• Grand openings
• Fundraisers
• Local news
• Community announcements
👉 Just reply to this email — I’d love to include it in a future issue.
👋 Until Next Time
This newsletter is built by and for our community — and I’m excited to grow it together. |
See you next week, |
Peggy |
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