🌱 Could a backyard cottage soon be allowed on your Aurora lot?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could a backyard cottage soon be allowed on your Aurora lot?
• What a confirmed TB case at Aurora’s ICE facility means locally
• Meet the Aurora lacrosse stars now recognized as All-Americans

Also on today's calendar: Jim's Journey 2026 and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the astronaut’s favorite meal? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 62.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 95 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Aurora considers expanding accessory dwelling units to boost housing options (sentinelcolorado.com) — Aurora leaders are weighing new rules that would allow accessory dwelling units on most single-family lots, potentially opening the door to basement apartments, backyard cottages, and attached units across the city. Council is reviewing guidelines that could streamline permitting while setting design standards, a move that could expand rental options and multigenerational living for Aurora homeowners.
   

2. Tuberculosis case confirmed at GEO Group Aurora ICE Processing Center (cbsnews.com) — Health officials have confirmed a case of active tuberculosis at the GEO Group-run ICE Processing Center in Aurora and launched an investigation to see who else may have been exposed. Adams County Health Department and Denver Health’s TB clinic are gathering information, while officials stress they’re working to prevent further illness at the facility and in the surrounding community.
   

3. Boys Lacrosse: Grandview's Mason Kelly, Regis Jesuit's William Wilson hailed as USA Lacrosse All-Americans (sentinelcolorado.com) — Two standout Aurora-area lacrosse players, Grandview’s Mason Kelly and Regis Jesuit’s William Wilson, have been named USA Lacrosse All-Americans after huge senior seasons. Both recently graduated stars, also honored on the Aurora Sentinel All-Aurora team, ranked among Colorado’s top scorers and will continue their careers at Rutgers and UMass, respectively.
   

4. It's Go Time (coloradogolf.org) — A major new private golf and social club is planned for southern Aurora, with earthwork on the Bluebird Club’s course starting next month and an opening targeted for fall 2028. Founded by Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Pat Hamill, the invitation-only club will feature a Sand Hills-inspired links course, extensive amenities, and about 1,700 nearby homes, raising long-term questions about growth and water use.
   

5. State scrutinizes 42 homeschool enrichment programs amid new law, one from Aurora (sentinelcolorado.com) — Colorado education officials are closely reviewing 42 homeschool enrichment programs run by Education reEnvisioned BOCES under a new state law, and one separate application comes from Aurora Public Schools. The state is demanding more details on locations, contractors, and sub-campuses before deciding which programs can keep operating, potentially affecting enrichment options for some Aurora homeschool families.
   

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📸 Around Aurora

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aurora

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday July 16

• Jim's Journey 2026 →
  FlyteCo Tower, 3120 Uinta St, Denver
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday July 18

• In-Person Registration for Families (AM: Option 1)
  Altura Aurora, CO 80011
  9:00 am
• In-Person Registration at Altura
  Altura Aurora, CO 80011
  9:00 am

Tuesday July 21

• 9th/10th Grade Student Registration
  Aurora Central Aurora, CO 80010
  8:00 am
• In-Person Registration at Altura
  Altura Aurora, CO 80011
  2:00 pm
• In-Person Registration for Families (PM: Option 2)
  Altura Aurora, CO 80011
  2:00 pm

Saturday July 25

• Exchange4 Creativity Fundraising Gala →
  18301 Lincoln Meadows Parkway
  8:00 pm

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📣 Aurora Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday July 14

• Soccer - Boys - Off Season
  Littleton High School - Fitness Center/Weight Rm 1565
  8:15 am
• RTD’s 1st In-Person Vendor Open House
  Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce RTD Headquarters 1660 Blake Street Denver, CO 80202
  8:30 am
• Lunch Bunch - BBB (Bourbon, Brews, Burgers)
  Parker Area Chamber of Commerce BBB Bourbon Brews Burgers 16522 Keystone Blvd., Parker, CO 80134
  11:30 am
• Psylutions Colorado Healing Series - Lone Tree →
  Great Divide Brewery & Roadhouse, 9977 Sky Ridge Ave #240, Lone Tree
  5:30 pm
• Football - Off-season
  Littleton High School - LHS Turf Field
  6:00 pm
• Soccer - Girls - Off Season
  Littleton High School LPS Littleton Stadium - LPS Littleton Stadium - Stadium
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ****LOST**** Have you heard me meowing??
  I could be trapped in your shed or under your deck. I’m an old senior who wants to get home to my teenagers… please help me! Lost near Duquesne Cir &… (Nextdoor Murphy Creek)
• Reunited!
  Maggie's owners have her! FOUND DOG! Himalaya & Lehigh / Jebel Circle Australia Shepherd with no collar. Injured. Jumped in my car. I'm looking for… (Nextdoor May Fair)

• The Salvation Army posted a job opening for Driver/Warehouse Worker in Aurora. Apply here.
• King Soopers, Inc. posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Aurora. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aurora here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Launch (Thank you Lee S. for sending it in!)
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