🏡 Welcome to issue #4 of the Aurora Newsletter
Hi neighbors, Thanks for being here 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 |
🌿 What Do You Love About Aurora?
I love, Aurora River Walk 🌊
One of the best spots to slow down and enjoy the view
There’s something about Aurora that just feels like home.
Maybe it’s the river views, the quiet streets, or just seeing familiar faces around town.
I’d love to hear from you—
👉 What do you love most about Aurora?
📅 This Week in Aurora (April 8 – April 14)
“Looking for something to do in Aurora this week? Here’s everything happening around town.”
Wednesday (4/8)
🚶♀️ 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
📚 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
🏋️ Fitness Classes – Aurora Community Center
📍 Aurora Recreation Community Center
• Full Body Fitness – 6:00 AM
• Morning Momentum w/Misti – 7:00 AM
• Pilates with Emily – 6:00 PM
🏫 Aurora Middle School – 🏃 Track & Field (CO-ED JH) vs Milan/JCD – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Aurora Middle School
🏫 Aurora High School – 🎾 Tennis (Girls V) @ Southwestern Hanover High School – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Southwestern Hanover High School
🏫 Aurora High School – ⚾ Baseball (Boys V) @ Switzerland County High School – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Switzerland County High School
🏫 Aurora High School – 🏊 Open Swim – 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Thursday (4/9)
📚 Role Playing Games for Beginners – 4:00 PM
Interested in role playing games? Stop by the library to learn the basics! No prior experience necessary. Ages 13-19 welcome! Free snacks and drinks will be provided
📍 Aurora Public Library
🎬 Birds of a Feather Film Night (All Ages) - 6:00 PM 📍 Local History Library @ The Depot 510 2nd street
Watch educational bird videos, learn about birds in danger, and hear from special guests from Oxbow, Inc.
🏋️ 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
🏫 Aurora High School – 🎾 Tennis (Girls V) @ Franklin County High School – 5:00 PM
🏫 Aurora High School – 🏃 Track & Field Boys @ SD / Lawrenceburg / Milan – 5:00 PM
🏫 Aurora High School – ⚾ Baseball (Boys JV) @ Rushville Consolidated HS – 6:00 PM
🏫 Aurora High School – ⚾ Baseball (Boys V) @ Rushville Consolidated HS – 6:00 PM
Friday (4/10)
📚 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 • Morning Momentum w/Misti – 6:00 AM
• Flow Kick – 9:00 AM • Friday Spin Class – 9:00 AM
• Parkinson’s Fitness – 11:00 AM
🏫 Aurora Elementary PTO Carnival – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Aurora Elementary School
Saturday (4/11)
🏋️ Fitness Classes – Aurora Community Center
📍 Aurora Recreation Community Center
• Yoga – 9:00 AM
🏫 Aurora High School – ⚾ Baseball (Boys V) @ Milan High School – 11:00 AM
🏫 Aurora High School – 🥎 Softball (Girls V) – SD Round Robin – 11:00 AM
🏫 Aurora High School – ⚾ Baseball (Boys JV) @ Milan High School – 1:00 PM
Sunday (4/12)
🏫 Aurora High School – 📣 Cheerleading Cheer Banquet – 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🏫 Aurora High School – 🏀 Basketball (Boys V) – Awards – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Monday (4/13)
🏋️ Fitness Classes – Aurora Community Center
📍 Aurora Recreation Community Center
• Full Body Fitness – 6:00 AM • Morning Momentum w/Misti – 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 Middle School – ⛳ Golf (CO-ED JH) – 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Rising Sun / East Central / South Ripley
🏫 Aurora Middle School – 🏃 Track & Field (CO-ED JH) – SDMS Invite – 5:00 PM
📍 South Dearborn Middle School
🏫 Aurora High School – ⛳ Golf (Boys V) @ Lawrenceburg High School – 4:30 PM
🏫 Aurora High School – ⚾ Baseball (Boys JV) @ Lawrenceburg High School – 5:30 PM
🏫 Aurora High School – 🥎 Softball (Girls V) @ Lawrenceburg High School – 5:30 PM
🏫 Aurora High School – ⚾ Baseball (Boys V) @ Lawrenceburg High School – 6:00 PM
🏫 Aurora High School – 🥎 Softball (Girls JV) @ Lawrenceburg High School – 6:30 PM
Tuesday (4/14)
🏋️ Fitness Classes – Aurora Community Center
📍 Aurora Recreation Community Center
• Yoga Flow – 9:00 AM
• NEW: Strength Training – 10:15 AM
• Spin Class (Sign up in advance Boxing Room) – 5:15 PM
• Spin Class – 5:30 PM
🏫 M.A.T.H. Bowl @ DES – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Aurora Elementary School
🏫 Aurora High School – 🎾 Tennis (Girls V) @ Connersville – 5:00 PM
🏫 Aurora High School – 🏃 Track & Field (Boys) – SD Quad – 5:30 PM
🏫 Aurora High School – ⚾ Baseball (Boys V) @ Seymour High School – 6:00 PM
📚 Launching Your Own Business (Series) – 6:00 PM 📍 Local History Library @ The Depot 510 2nd street
Learn how to start your own business, create a business plan, and understand finances, taxes, and more. Ages 18 + welcome. Food and childcare provided. Registration required. (last series May 12th)
🔜 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.
🛍️ 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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