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 aslo 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 Sunday, November 22, 2009 | 31.0° A Few Clouds Denver Update: Weekly News Summary November 13 - 19, 2009 (Review by Denver 8 TV) Review current events in the City and County of Denver. Visit the Denver Update webpage, or click the icon to watch the program. 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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Announcements Final Weeks for LEAP 2008-9 Application LEAP, The Low-income Energy Assistance Program, can provide relief for some people affected by the current economic situation who need help paying their heating bill if they qualify. Designing Denver April 18, 19 - Doors Open Denver will celebrate the local architects that have shaped Denver during a FREE two-day event that allows you to go behind the scenes of the city’s significant architectural gems and lesser-known treasures. Learn details 2009 Earth Day Fair April 22 - Join in on the free family-friendlycelebration sponsored by the City & County of Denver at the Greek Amphitheater of Civic Center park.  Attendees can learn about all types of "Earth Friendly" activities going on in our communities.  More than 40 exhibitors!   Come Along, Fellow April is Poetry Month and Denver's Office of Culural Affairs has got some wonderful activities planned - so plan to come. Stock up on Free Mulch and Low Cost Compost May 2 - Denver Recycles will host the City’s annual Treecycle Mulch Giveaway and LeafDrop Compost Sale. The free mulch will be available at five locations throughout the city. Learn more here. More Announcements      1