Main Street Aurora NewsLetter

October/november 2019

2019

Accredited

Our Volunteer

Board of Directors Judy S. Hizer, President

James G. Waldon, Past President Debbie Fehling, Vice President

Terri Schmeltzer, Secretary Samantha J. Peddenpohl, Treasurer

Kerrie Ohlmansiek Wayne Schroeder Tabatha Turner

Lani Valas Shane Wagner

Executive Director Nancy Fahey Turner

Mission Statement

The Mission of Main Street Aurora is to revitalize the historic downtown

physically, commercially, and as a community gathering place.

Vision Statement

Downtown Aurora will be a thriving business, residential and arts community

offering a unique experience that seamlessly blends the natural beauty of its landscape, preservation of its historic

heritage and a multitude of retail, entertainment and service

establishments.

This small section was taken from a “WINDOWS OF AURORA” painting within the Main Street Aurora boundaries, which covers Fifth Street to Broadway Street and the Ohio River to US 50.

Email your guess to mainstreet@aurora.in.us If it is the correct answer your entry will be included in a drawing to win $20.00.

You must have your entry in by November 14th, 2019. Only one entry per person!

Where is It? Contest It’s all about the details!

The picture to the left is a small section of a “WINDOWS OF AURORA” painting.

Locate the painting that includes the section shown and enter to win.

Wednesday, October 2nd - Saturday, October 5th (always the 1st Saturday in October)

1 1 1 t h A U R O R A FA R M E R S FA I R

2019 fair theme is "Celebrating Aurora’s 200 Years" Grand Marshals Aurora Mayor’s

JD Largent, Bob Cheek, John Borgman, Richard Ullrich, Donnie Hastings Jr. Many events are in the fair lineup

For current information visit aurorafarmersfair.org The Fair is sponsored in part by Dearborn Community Foundation

Aurora Fire Rescue

LOST SOUL ASYLUM Haunted House

$8.00 Admission

Friday & Saturday Nights October 11/12, 18/19,

& 25/26, November 1/2

7:30—10:30PM (or later) 5950 Dutch Hollow Road

ENTER IF YOU DARE!!! November 1st & 2nd, 7:30-8:30 children

will be admitted for $5.00. The lights will be left on and the house will be scare free. Treats provided!

Fall in love with Aurora

Awards Night

Thursday, October 17th Gabbard Riverfront Park

5:00 - 9:00pm

Thursday October 31st

6:00—8:00PM

Enter from George St.

Sponsored in part by Dearborn Community Foundation

Dine In (All You Can Eat)

$12.00/Adults

$5.00/Children 3-10

FREE/Children under 3

or Carryout $9.00

For carryout or delivery call

812.926-1122 or

812.926.1682

Aurora Fire Rescue 5950 Dutch Hollow Road

Chicken Fry

Sunday November 3rd

11:00am— 7:00pm

Aurora Lions Club WE CARE Breakfast

Saturday, November 9th 7:00AM - 11:00AM

228 Second Street

Includes Pancakes, Sausage, Biscuits/Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, juice, milk & coffee!

Advance tickets are available from any Lions member Adults are $7.00 and Children are $4.00

Over 100 boxes are shipped to troops monthly

Volunteer to pack boxes 1st Tuesday of the month

Aurora Administration Building, 235 Main Street

Friday, November 15th

Sunday, December 1st 6:00 PM

Miracle on Main Street Christmas Tree Lighting and Lighted Parade

Complete schedule of events through December 21st at www.aurora.in.us

Peppermint Tea Time

Adults & kids over 12 $25.00 12 and under $15.00

Reservations required

812.926.0087

Saturday, November 23rd 11:00AM

Shop Historic Downtown Aurora

Small Business Saturday

November 30th

Before you shop big

Get Wine(d) & Dine(d) in Aurora

5:00 - 8:30pm

Downtown Aurora

More Information Main Street Aurora Call 812.926.1100 231 Main Street, Suite #210

As Aurora celebrates its bicentennial in 2019, Indiana Landmarks, Main Street Aurora, and Dearborn County Historical Society invite exploration of historic landmarks across the city, including private homes, an 1850 church, a railroad depot, a commercial building, and even a local brewery housed in a warehouse with brewing history.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN AURORA TOUR October 19, 2019, 10am-3pm

LEARN MORE AND BUY TICKETS AT: indianalandmarks.org or call 317.639.4534

The August/September newsletter contained the fourth 2019 contest of

Where is It? Brianne Relly was the

winner of a drawing from the correct entries

guessing “Aurora Coffin Co.” location at Judiciary St.

Brianne received a $20.00 check from Main Street Aurora

October 25 & 26 6:30PM

Reservations Required

Mystery at the Mansion Dinner Theater

812.926.0087 www.hillforest.org

Tuesday, October 29th 7:00PM

Parade forms at US Bank and proceeds to the Lions Club

& Costume Contest

Sponsored in part by Dearborn Community Foundation