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🌱 Why 500 teens forced a massive police response in Aurora
Happening soon: AdventHealth Aurora Highlands ER GRAND OPENING on the Aurora Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Why 500 teens forced a massive police response in Aurora
- How to get free on-demand rides if you're 60-plus in Aurora
- Which Aurora prep teams made the biggest statement to start the season?
Also on today's calendar: AdventHealth Aurora Highlands ER GRAND OPENING and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A couple of p.m. t-showers, temps: high: 91, low: 64.
- Saturday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. More Than 500 Teens Swarm Shopping Center, Burger King in Chaotic Scene (wideopencountry.com) — Hundreds of teens converged on Aurora's Hoffman Heights Shopping Center on August 30, overwhelming businesses like Burger King and a nearby supermarket and prompting a massive police response. Aurora police say some youths vandalized property and stole merchandise, and the chief is urging parents to closely monitor teens' plans as officers work to identify anyone who committed crimes in the crowd. 
2. Aurora launches 'Aurora Rides,' free on-demand microtransit for adults 60 and older (sentinelcolorado.com) — Aurora seniors 60 and older can now book free weekday rides through the new Aurora Rides microtransit service for medical appointments, errands and social outings. Operating west of I-225, including Heather Gardens and St. Andrews Village, the grant-funded pilot offers wheelchair-accessible trips via app or phone, with bookings available up to six days ahead or just hours before pickup.
3. Week past: The week past in Aurora prep sports, 8.25-8.31.26 (sentinelcolorado.com) — Aurora high school teams packed a busy late-August week with standout performances across softball, soccer, volleyball, golf, cross country, tennis and girls flag football. From Regis Jesuit and Cherokee Trail to Grandview, Eaglecrest and Vista PEAK, local athletes logged big wins, narrow losses and tournament highlights that set the tone for the fall season and showcase rising stars across Aurora prep sports.
4. Tariff on imports could fuel auto parts price increase for Colorado consumers (9news.com) — Auto repair shops in Aurora warn that new U.S.-Canada tariffs could push up the price of parts and delay repairs for Colorado drivers, adding to already rising maintenance costs. Local experts say it's too soon to pin exact increases on tariffs, but residents should be prepared for higher bills and possible wait times when fixing their vehicles.
5. Westminster exempts diapers, formula, and feminine hygiene products from city sales tax (denver7.com) — Westminster is dropping its city sales tax on diapers, formula, and feminine hygiene products, joining Aurora and several other Front Range cities that have adopted similar exemptions. For Aurora residents, it's another sign that local governments are trying to ease childcare and basic-needs costs, using savings from under-budget projects and zoning changes to support families and providers.
📸 Around Aurora
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aurora
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- August Attendance Incentive 'Pie the Principal'
Rocky Mountain Prep - Fletcher Campus Aurora, CO 80010 - Recess Day - No Classes
Jewell Aurora, CO 80012 - Principal Coffee Hour →
Rocky Mountain Prep - Fletcher Campus Aurora, CO 80010
8:30 am - Football vs. Doherty
Aurora Central APSS - Aurora Public Schools Stadium, 1250 Chambers Rd, Aurora
6:30 pm - Football vs. Doherty (C-Team)
Aurora Central Doherty High School, 4515 Barnes Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
10:00 am - đ Autism Community Store -- Dungeons and Dragons Youth Group
Developmental Pathways Autism Community Store, 14095 E Exposition Ave, Aurora, CO, 80012, United States
12:00 pm - Labor Day - District Closed
Jewell Aurora, CO 80012 - No School (Labor Day)
Rocky Mountain Prep - Fletcher Campus Aurora, CO 80010 - AdventHealth Aurora Highlands ER GRAND OPENING →
3405 Main St, Aurora
11:00 am
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Sunday September 20
📣 Aurora Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- GALS Finance Committee Meeting online
Girls Athletic Leadership MS Denver, CO 80204
11:00 am - Dora Moore Annual 'Grill & Chill' Community BBQ
Dora Moore Denver, CO 80218
4:00 pm - Black Professionials Services Group relaunch event
Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce Spangalangs Brewery 2736 Welton St #102, Denver, CO 80205
4:00 pm - Track Meet vs Horizon Community Middle School
Falcon Creek Academy Falcon Creek Middle School (6100 S Genoa St, Aurora, CO 80016
4:30 pm
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sun's out, fawns out, and courage is growing.
The little guy tries once to go under the fence but didn't...He worked up some courage and managed to overcome his fear. So cute. Have a great day! (Nextdoor Inspiration Colorado) - Hey Neighbors!
My husband found this little guy on Evans running around with a pink collar in a panic. We picked him up gave him a bath, some food and some water. … (Nextdoor Dover-Aurora Knolls)
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook in Aurora. Apply here.
- Comcast posted a job opening for Xfinity Retail Service Associate 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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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