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 Monday, November 23, 2009 | 30.0° 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 Garden Plastic Pot Recycle Drive June 27 - Looking for a place to recycle garden plastics?  Plastic garden pots will be collected for recycling on Saturday at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Learn More… Film on the Rocks - Special Film Added Aug. 17 -  Peace & Love on the Rocks, a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Woodstock, at Red Rocks Amphitheatre featuring a screening of Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music Director's Cut, the music of Something Underground and all-star cast of local musical guests! Spring Into Health May 28 - Spring into Health is a showcase of fitness and wellness programs, highlighting fitness options as well as a one-mile loop walk around the Denver Zoo - an 80-acre wonderland in Denver's historic City Park. May is Older Adults Month Denver celebrates Older Adults month throughout May with 9 events. From Free Days, to Art Tours, Music and more... New Zoning Code Introduced May 12-21: A series of public meetings will introduce Denver's New Zoning Code. Learn how the context and form-based approach will improve processes, planning and city. 5 Points Jazz Festival May 16 - Attend this FREE, family event. Performances and activities are at venues along Welton Street in Historic Five Points! Complete list at www.denvergov.org/5pointsjazz 2009 Movies in the Parks June - Aug.   Free Family Fun under the Stars. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic goodies for a fun-filled night watching a movie in one of Denver’s beautiful urban parks. Free Public Art Tours-2009 Guided tours create an opportunity to venture inside venues such as the Ellie Caulkins Opera House and Colorado Convention Center and to view works at Civic Center. Learn the intimate details of their creation and installation.   More Announcements      1