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What could be less stressful and
such a great winter pastime as a day in a historic antiques
capital? You’ll find plenty of parking, easy walking between
shops, great food (healthful, too) and homemade desserts to
enjoy while tucked away from the chill or raindrops. Just 20 minutes from Portland or Salem, I-5 Exit 278. (One exit north of the Woodburn Company Stores.)
February 6 First Saturday in Aurora! Ground Hog Hunt! 10-3. Punxsutawney Phyllis wakes up every year for her big day in Aurora. Enter to win prizes by finding the ground hogs in Aurora’s shops this day. Bring the kids and your walkin’ shoes and pick up one of the pink “maps” in our shops to guide you. Prizes have a minimum value of $20 each. Flea Market 9-4. Flea Market 9-4 at the American Legion Hall. Book Signing 12-3pm. Heart to Heart, a new book of tea poetry by Earlene Grey, illustrated by Susan Laird, both Oregon artists. Time After Time, 21611 Main Street. www.TimeAfterTimeOregon.com (503)678-5463 February 13th Valentine’s Eve Winemakers Dinner, St. Josef’s Winery, just 7 minutes from Aurora. Enjoy a deluxe dinner including wine pairings with each course prepared by a guest chef whose recipes have appeared in Bon Appetit magazine and The New York Times. Limited seating, call(503)651-3190. www.stjosefswinery.com February 14th Valentine’s Day. Enjoy the romance of antiquing together in our little village. All shops open. Eateries feature delicious lunch entrees, desserts and homemade style! Save the date! Aurora Colony Days Outdoor Antiques Faire is August 14. Shops are open year around with many stores open 7 days a week. Although some are closed on Mondays, you will find a full day’s worth of exploring on this day. All shops open Sundays. Hours begin at 10am and close at 5pm. Public restroom and RV parking. We are a green and healthy destination! Any time of year is right for a trip to Aurora where you will find that the past makes a lot of sense for the present! Quality vintage furnishings have a further life as we expand their usefulness – the ultimate use for a “green” environmental home! New furnishings, handmade in America, also provide future generations with lasting quality. The reasons for shopping Aurora when decorating a home have never been better!Just take the short drive to Aurora – only 20 minutes from Portland or Salem. But it will seem like its 150 years away! News about Aurora!
Some REALLY Old Stuff at
Ida Red's
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Got CABIN FEVER? Get out of the house and away from the malls to a fresh place filled with happy memories and A LOT OF INTERESTING STUFF! A day in Aurora is a day away from the news, the workweek and you might even forget about the weather. Quality items from all over the country make their way to Aurora’s stores making this an exceptional shopping experience. Fine vintage furniture, glassware, pottery, art, toys and popular collectibles are available along with quality, hand made items and specialty giftware you won’t see everywhere. Shop by phone or email by clicking on our merchant listings here. Impress your guests with a phenomenal destination for their visit! There’s something for everyone to enjoy in Aurora and they will remember their time with you as a special memory. |
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With its lush rural setting, the village of Aurora welcomes visitors with a glimpse into the 19th century. As one of Oregon's premier National Historic Districts, the town's distinctive original architecture is home to a first-class museum complex and an unrivaled antique shopping experience that earns its designation as the state's antiques capital. You'll find Aurora easily accessible and only 20 minutes from Portland or Salem, but... it will seem like it's 150 years away! |
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02/02/2010