Peter Seung-Woo Lee, Becky Hogan, Suegie Park, Korean War Veterans Memorial

Ousmane Ndoye, Colorado Diasporic Film Festival

The Colorado Diasporic Film Festival [https://cdfilmfestival.com/] is back, bringing powerful stories and cultures to Aurora. Filmmaker and Askkanwii Filmmaking Hub founder Ousmane Ndoye shares how this year's festival, & the new Diasporic FilmHub Village, will transform the Aurora Cultural Arts District [https://www.auroraculturalartsdistrict.org/] into a celebration of film, music, food, art, and community.

Peter Seung-Woo Lee, Becky Hogan, Suegie Park, Korean War Veterans Memorial

Aurora's newest landmark is more than a memorial; it's a promise to remember. Peter Seung Woo-Lee, Becky Hogan, and Suegie Park discuss the new Korean War Veterans Memorial [https://koreanwarmemorial.net/] at General's Park. Hear the inspiring story behind the years-long effort to bring this tribute to life, why the Korean War should never be forgotten, and what visitors will discover when they experience this powerful new addition to Aurora.

Dr. PJ Parmar, Mango House

Dr. PJ Parmar shares the remarkable story behind Mango House [https://www.visitaurora.com/search/?CRAFT_CSRF_TOKEN=QlvxTixT2alXInlIwyFpLQUFvN9Z3IieBoH6dOBTGn9j4uZXwJVrjCtqvnxVFO7cLkYXLvNJJ39GPN2dIPHg1XHGnS6IBFZILImDZ4PPAPw%3D&keywords=mango+house], Aurora's one-of-a-kind community hub where healthcare, entrepreneurship, and global cuisine come together under one roof. Hear how a family medicine practice grew into a thriving home for refugee-owned businesses, international restaurants, and community organizations, and why authentic connection is at the heart of everything.

Sarah Ibrahim, Camel International Market

What does a grocery store mean to a community? For Sarah Ibrahim, of Camel International Market [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694176940] on Havana Street [https://onhavanastreet.com/], it's about much more than food. In this episode, Sarah shares her personal journey, the inclusive evolution of the market, and how international flavors, halal products, and cultural traditions help people feel connected and at home in Aurora.

Katrina Karczewski & Charlie Larsen, Mershop Market Days

Mershops Market Days [https://www.towncenterataurora.com/events/mershops-market-days] at Town Center at Aurora, the last two Saturdays of each month, blends fantastic local vendors with live music. Katrina Karczewski from Grateful Garden LLC [https://www.gratefulgardenllc.com/contact] and Wolf Creek Fresh [https://www.wolfcreekfresh.com/] owner Charlie Larsen discuss local entrepreneurship, fresh food, wellness, and the power of community at this innovative new market.