For about 12 years, Aurora’s night sky has stayed dim during this country’s largest celebration -- Fourth of July.
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce, along with the city of Aurora, civic organizations, church groups and private individuals, will once again light the night, just a bit earlier than other communities.
On Saturday, June 19, Baldwin Park will come alive with activities complete with fireworks.
“It is a full day of community-picnic type activities,” said Shannon Walker, Chamber of Commerce director.
The decision to have the Light the Night event in June rather than July was to save on the fireworks expenses.
Activities begin at 1 p.m. with stage events, including the arrival of a Black Hawk helicopter and a double-header baseball game of Aurora vs. Marionville.
Those young and old will have activities to keep them entertained, including listening to local bands perform on stage.
Harvest Christian Band, Gotta Dance Studio, Hearts Cry Band and Kindergarten Kasualties Band will perform. Area residents will also have the opportunity to perform on stage with the Minute to Win It games and karaoke.
Rep. Don Ruzicka and Sen. Jack Goodman are scheduled to make appearances at the community event.
At about 9:20 p.m., fireworks will fill the sky to conclude the day’s activities. Walker said the best spot for viewing will be at the soccer fields. Residents need to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Outside coolers will not be permitted.
Admission to the park is free, and area businesses will offer or sell goodies during the day.
For a complete list of activities, see the schedule of events in this week’s paper.
Donors for the Light the Night are (divided out by level of donations):
• Big Boom: First Independent Bank, Great Southern Bank, CenturyLink, Aurora Main Street and Wal-Mart
• Patriot: Casey's General Store and Wommack Monument
• Stars and Stripes: Southwestern Renovation & Repair, Dr. CL Chambers DDS, Levi Shirley DDS, Aurora R-8 School District, Leitle CarQuest Auto Parts & Service, Modern Variety, Forms Plus Printing, St. John's Hospital -- Aurora, Edward Jones -- Randy Howard and Jeramie Groshenbacher, Aurora United Methodist Church Men's Club, Jessee Insurance, Bill Michel Homes, Nesbitt Family, AG Forte', Aurora Greenhouses Floral & Gifts, Journagan True Value and Community National Bank
• Red, White and Blue: Uncle Doc's Flea Market; Aurora Family Vision Care; Arc of the Ozarks; Penmac; State Representative Don Ruzicka; Jimmy Michel Motors; McVey FLP Houses, Apartments and Mini Storage; Robert and Sherri George; Steve & Kay Kahre; James Ferguson, CPA; New Veteran's Memorial; Ye Olde Mining Days; Holy Trinity Catholic Church Men's Organization; American Legion Post No. 126/ Ladies Auxiliary; American Legion Post No 126 ABC; Joe and Julie Ruscha; Wheeler Furniture; Price Chiropractic Center; Noelle Harmon; Central Sheet Metal; Century 21 Family Tree; and Heller Heat & Air
Sparkler Sponsors: Charles and Annette Burbridge, Jim and Sandy Brown, Kenneth Warren Ackley, Dennis and Ernestine Lawrence, John Cox, Bob and Sara Brown, Tony and Kathy Conn, Joseph Wood, Fred and Connie Baum, George's Convenience Store, Stations of the Talon Network- KSWM AM 940, Tri-County Sentinel, The Aurora Advertiser, Blackbird Grill, Richard's Hawgwild BBQ and The Strike Zone
While the fireworks and the picnic will fill the afternoon, residents can make it a full day with other activities provided during the morning.
Mustang Mania Car Show will be held under the shade trees at Oak Park on Business Highway 60 in Aurora.
Several classes of Ford Mustangs will be showcased. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with an entry fee of $15, which is required the day of the show. There will be plaque awards for the top five in five classes and dash plaques for the first 50 entries. A cruise through Aurora will begin at 1:30 p.m., and awards will be given at 2 p.m.
Sponsors for this year's show include Jimmy Michel Motors, First Independent Bank and Journagan's True Value
For more information, or to enter, call the Aurora Chamber of Commerce at 678-4150.
The Run for the Parks 5K/10K will begin at 8 a.m. in Crosby Park. Medals will be awarded three deep in each age category.
Walkers are welcomed. All proceeds go toward the development of walking/biking trails.
For more information, call Melissa Briggs at 678-7622 or visit www.runfortheparks.org.
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For about 12 years, Aurora’s night sky has stayed dim during this country’s largest celebration -- Fourth of July.
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce, along with the city of Aurora, civic organizations, church groups and private individuals, will once again light the night, just a bit earlier than other communities.
On Saturday, June 19, Baldwin Park will come alive with activities complete with fireworks.
“It is a full day of community-picnic type activities,” said Shannon Walker, Chamber of Commerce director.
The decision to have the Light the Night event in June rather than July was to save on the fireworks expenses.
Activities begin at 1 p.m. with stage events, including the arrival of a Black Hawk helicopter and a double-header baseball game of Aurora vs. Marionville.
Those young and old will have activities to keep them entertained, including listening to local bands perform on stage.
Harvest Christian Band, Gotta Dance Studio, Hearts Cry Band and Kindergarten Kasualties Band will perform. Area residents will also have the opportunity to perform on stage with the Minute to Win It games and karaoke.
Rep. Don Ruzicka and Sen. Jack Goodman are scheduled to make appearances at the community event.
At about 9:20 p.m., fireworks will fill the sky to conclude the day’s activities. Walker said the best spot for viewing will be at the soccer fields. Residents need to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Outside coolers will not be permitted.
Admission to the park is free, and area businesses will offer or sell goodies during the day.
For a complete list of activities, see the schedule of events in this week’s paper.
Donors for the Light the Night are (divided out by level of donations):
• Big Boom: First Independent Bank, Great Southern Bank, CenturyLink, Aurora Main Street and Wal-Mart
• Patriot: Casey's General Store and Wommack Monument
• Stars and Stripes: Southwestern Renovation & Repair, Dr. CL Chambers DDS, Levi Shirley DDS, Aurora R-8 School District, Leitle CarQuest Auto Parts & Service, Modern Variety, Forms Plus Printing, St. John's Hospital -- Aurora, Edward Jones -- Randy Howard and Jeramie Groshenbacher, Aurora United Methodist Church Men's Club, Jessee Insurance, Bill Michel Homes, Nesbitt Family, AG Forte', Aurora Greenhouses Floral & Gifts, Journagan True Value and Community National Bank
• Red, White and Blue: Uncle Doc's Flea Market; Aurora Family Vision Care; Arc of the Ozarks; Penmac; State Representative Don Ruzicka; Jimmy Michel Motors; McVey FLP Houses, Apartments and Mini Storage; Robert and Sherri George; Steve & Kay Kahre; James Ferguson, CPA; New Veteran's Memorial; Ye Olde Mining Days; Holy Trinity Catholic Church Men's Organization; American Legion Post No. 126/ Ladies Auxiliary; American Legion Post No 126 ABC; Joe and Julie Ruscha; Wheeler Furniture; Price Chiropractic Center; Noelle Harmon; Central Sheet Metal; Century 21 Family Tree; and Heller Heat & Air
Sparkler Sponsors: Charles and Annette Burbridge, Jim and Sandy Brown, Kenneth Warren Ackley, Dennis and Ernestine Lawrence, John Cox, Bob and Sara Brown, Tony and Kathy Conn, Joseph Wood, Fred and Connie Baum, George's Convenience Store, Stations of the Talon Network- KSWM AM 940, Tri-County Sentinel, The Aurora Advertiser, Blackbird Grill, Richard's Hawgwild BBQ and The Strike Zone
While the fireworks and the picnic will fill the afternoon, residents can make it a full day with other activities provided during the morning.
Mustang Mania Car Show will be held under the shade trees at Oak Park on Business Highway 60 in Aurora.
Several classes of Ford Mustangs will be showcased. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with an entry fee of $15, which is required the day of the show. There will be plaque awards for the top five in five classes and dash plaques for the first 50 entries. A cruise through Aurora will begin at 1:30 p.m., and awards will be given at 2 p.m.
Sponsors for this year's show include Jimmy Michel Motors, First Independent Bank and Journagan's True Value
For more information, or to enter, call the Aurora Chamber of Commerce at 678-4150.
The Run for the Parks 5K/10K will begin at 8 a.m. in Crosby Park. Medals will be awarded three deep in each age category.
Walkers are welcomed. All proceeds go toward the development of walking/biking trails.
For more information, call Melissa Briggs at 678-7622 or visit www.runfortheparks.org.
