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 | 52.0° Partly Cloudy 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 Public Safety Diversity Career Day   The City & County of Denver in coordination with the Denver Regional Council of Governments is hosting the 7th Annual Rocky Mountain Public Safety Diversity Career Day.  This event will be held Tuesday December 9, 2008. Recycle Turkey-Fryer Oil   Recycle your family’s used cooking oil, and to help reduce the costs and taxes associated with your household and municipal sewer maintenance as well as to reduce pollution of our precious streams and rivers. More details Hip Hop Nights  Denver Parks and Rec presents Hip Hop night @ the Center. Featuring live DJ, dance battles, graffiti Art, and more... Check out this poster for details! Name the New Justice Center Buildings Have any ideas about what the new Detention Center and Courthouse should be named?   The Mayor is inviting you to submit suggestions. City Seeks Comments on Use of Foreclosure Funds The Office of Economic Development has drafted a plan for how to spend $6.1 million in federal funds to acquire and redevlop foreclosed properties. The public comment period runs through November 30th. Help Low-Income Families Get Tax Refunds You can be trained to help file tax returns for people who are struggling in these challenging economic times. No experience needed.  Apply by November 30th. Celebrate Geography and GIS Systems! Learn about the innovative ways City agencies use Geographic Information Systems technology to analyze data and create maps.  Don't miss GIS Day 2008. New Piece of Public Artwork in Denver It's called National Velvet and will be dedicated November 18th in the plaza at the base of the 16th Street pedestrian Bridge.  The artist is John McEnroe. More Announcements      1 2