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🌱 Free bowling comes to Aurora’s Heather Ridge this Sunday

Aurora, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Aurora! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Free bowling comes to Aurora’s Heather Ridge this Sunday
  • Aurora weighs shorter opening comments, unlimited time at meeting’s end
  • Aurora’s Parker Road Hooters sets its final day

Also on today's calendar: Living Well With Essential Tremor and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 66 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 39.
  • Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Colorado Family Fest 2026: Free Bowling Dates and Locations (totallythebomb.com) — Aurora’s Bowlero Heather Ridge is offering one free bowling game per guest Sunday, November 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., plus a $10 arcade card for children 16 and younger. Bowling depends on lane availability even with an RSVP, and shoe rental is not listed as included.
   

2. Aurora council advances rule change, again, to allow unlimited late-meeting public comments (sentinelcolorado.com) — Aurora residents could get an unlimited public comment session at the end of regular council meetings under a proposal advanced Monday. The change would shorten the opening session from an hour to 30 minutes while keeping each speaker’s three-minute limit. It follows repeated extensions as more people come to speak.
   

3. Hooters to close Aurora location after more than 30 years (denverpost.com) — Aurora’s Hooters at 2610 S. Parker Road will close Nov. 15 after 31 years in business. The franchise operator cited competition and rising costs, saying the decision is unrelated to the corporate bankruptcy. Employees in good standing will be offered opportunities to apply at its other locations and concepts.
   

4. Insider Info: 2026 CHAMPS Grand Nationals (varsity.com) — All Star cheer teams will compete at Aurora’s Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center during CHAMPS Grand Nationals on December 19–20. Division I and Division II teams will pursue league points and championship bids, with performance times to be posted as the weekend approaches.
   

5. Betsy Oudenhoven returning to CCA as interim president as search continues for next leader (sentinelcolorado.com) — Betsy Oudenhoven will return to lead the Community College of Aurora in January while the search for a permanent president continues. The former president, who served from 2013 to 2021, will take over after Mordecai Brownlee leaves for a Colorado State University position at year’s end.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I am a resident od Stone Canyon Condominiums since 2009 and yesterday I saw a post from someone requesting help for essentials to settle down in an apartment.
    I lost that post. I can help with basic things to get started and settle down. My faith teaches me to help neighbors in need and I can afford and… (Nextdoor Stone Canyon)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Viri , a dog who went missing in Aurora, CO, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 43 minutes. Message from Owner: "Her and her… (Nextdoor Aurora Cultural Arts District)
  • Chuck E. Cheese posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Aurora. Apply here.
  • J&J Maintenance, Inc. posted a job opening for Commercial Cleaning Supervisor [s] in Aurora. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aurora here.

Ok Aurora! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Aurora

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