Thursday, Nov. 26 - City and County of Denver offices will be closed for the day in observance of Thanksgiving Day. On Friday, November 27, most City and County offices will also be closed as Employees are taking a furlough day to help the City create budget savings during these challenging economic times. Please see details here for specific information on how the closures may or may not affect City functions.

Top Headlines Friday, November 27, 2009 | 40.0° Fair Denver Human Services receives Progress Report on 3rd Party Review Denver Human Services has received a progress report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation assessing the department’s progress  the 2007 Third-Party Review requested by the agency. The Review Team found the department has made “significant progress” on several of the recommendations. 2009 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced Mayor John Hickenlooper celebrated the growing number of Denver’s homeowners, small business owners and developers who have made design excellence a priority in their community at the fifth annual Mayor's Design Awards. The program honored 15 diverse projects that enhance the city.        News Archives           Current Headlines 1 2 3

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Latino Rythms Latino Rythms The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs (DOCA) will present the sixth annual Latino Rhythms on Saturday, July 18, 2009. The event runs 4 to 8 p.m. at Lincoln Park, 11th Ave. and Mariposa St. Latino Rhythms highlights Latino music, dance and heritage. This event is free and open to the public. The 2009 list of performers includes: Fiesta Colorado Rick Garcia Band Jazz del Barrio Sabor de la Calle Latino Rhythms is fun for the whole family. Children’s activities will be provided by La Alma Recreation Center and Denver Parks and Recreation. The event will also feature food and community booths. Free parking will be available on the Auraria Campus in lots H & L. Latino Rhythms is accessible by light rail, exit 10th Ave. and Osage St. Public transportation is encouraged. For complete Latino Rhythms information, visit www.denvergov.org/latinorhythms. The mission of the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs is to advance the arts and culture in the City and County of Denver. * * * 2009 Latino Rhythms Sponsors: Auraria Higher Education Center KBCO KUVO VIVA Colorado 2009 Latino Rhythms Partners: City Council District 9 Denver Parks and Recreation La Alma Recreation Center Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Return