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Denver Update: Weekly News Summary
May 2 - 8, 2008
Find out what's happening in Denver city government.
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Get your weekly review of City news, issues and events in two ways. Watch the Denver Update video program or read the weekly summary. Both options are, right here online. You may also Subscribe to receive notices of weekly updates. Each program brings you the details and happeinings that will help you participate in local civic affairs and know about the week ahead. |
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Denver Justice Center Gains Green Award
Post Office/Parking Garage Achieves Silver LEED Rating
| The new Denver Justice Center complex has received a final SILVER LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, rating from the US Green Building Council (USGBC).
“This building is a perfect example of sustainable construction practices that can help us significantly reduce that impact,” said Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health.
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Denver Completes In-Depth Mortgage Study
Primary Research Project Provides New Perspectives on Denver Foreclosures
| A new 81-page report, titled Understanding Mortgage Foreclosures in Denver, is helping city managers gain a greater understanding of the underlying causes for the rapid rise in residential mortgage foreclosure filings in Denver. The Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) has published the in-depth study of impacts on the City and County of Denver. |
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Recycle Your Tree After the Holidays
Program Runs December 31 - January 11
 Denver Recycles' annual Treecycle program will be recycling thousands of Christmas trees into mulch again this holiday season. Treecycle helps Denver avoid using landfill space and paying disposal fees Place cleaned trees out for pick-up at start of either week.
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Denver Households to Stay Warm this Season
Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
| The Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps qualifying low-income families pay their heating bills each winter. Last year, 114,576 Coloradans received assistance from LEAP, including disabled and elderly individuals. |
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It's a "Play Fair" for the Playground Master Plan
Denver Parks and Recreation Wants Your Input... For FUN!
| All ages are welcome at this fun, interactive event to roll out concepts for a citywide framework of play in Denver. Help shape the vision for Denver’s future playground system, Wednesday, January 30, 5:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of Denver. This event is co-hosted by Denver Parks & Recreation and the Children’s Museum of Denver. |
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Computer Classes Offered at Denver Public Library
Programs Designed for New Users
| The Denver Public Library is helping to bridge the digital divide by offering classes to help introduce customers to the world of computers. Several Denver Public Library branch locations offer Basic Computer Skills courses to adults ages 18 and up. Courses are free. |
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The 2008 Democratic National Convention
comes to Denver in August.
Select logo for more information
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Cultural Events Calendars
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Denver365.com
Visit Denver's cultural events calendar for the best activities that Denver has to offer.
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Other Events and Calendar Listings
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Arts to Zoo - Colorado's Guide to Cultural Events and Organizations - by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District [SCFD]
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Downtown Denver Events, events within the Downtown Denver area that celebrate, cultural diversity, community pride and the visual, performing and culinary arts.
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Social calendar and other events for Colorado's nonprofit organizations
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Denver Cultural Facilities
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Denver Art Museum - World-class art collection and special events, shopping, great food, and more. |
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Denver Botanic Gardens - Spectacular 23-acre urban oasis offers an unforgettable artistic garden experience and education.
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Denver Museum of Nature and Science - Natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe. - Leading resource for informal science education.
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Denver Zoo is home to nearly 4,000 animals representing over 700 species and is one of the most popular zoos in the United States. |
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