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Top Headlines Friday, August 29, 2008 | 69 ° Scattered Clouds   MUNICIPAL SHELTER SEES JUMP IN ADOPTIONS Reports Double-Digit Increase in Adoptions For 2007   Denver’s Animal Care and Control division of the Department of Environmental Health proudly reports that the Denver Municipal Animal Shelter experienced a double-digit increase in animal adoptions in 2007. “Controlling and abating the homeless animal population is an important goal for Denver,” said Nancy Severson, Manager of Denver Environmental Health.  “The recent bond passage to build a new municipal animal shelter confirms that increasing adoptions, getting lost animals back to their owners, and improving the care and well being of the homeless and lost animal population is a priority with Denver residents.”     In 2007... Envisioning Economic Prosperity Task Force Initiated   Councilman Doug Linkhart and Andre Pettigrew, Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development, have initiated an Economic Prosperity Task Force.  The goal is to strengthen the long-term economic well-being of all residents by extending opportunities for them to more fully benefit from Denver’s economy. The group will present a final report to the Mayor and Denver City Council in early 2009.        News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2 3 4 5

Announcements Taste of Colorado Over Labor Day Weekend Civic Center Park in Downtown Denver is the place for endless food, fun and entertainment.   Details at the Taste of Colorado website. Dialog: City Artifical Intelligence is Better Than No Intelligence   A fully interactive being who is running for president.  August 26-29    Dialog: City Art Installations Ten Denver neighborhoods host internationally renowned artists and designers.  August 21 - 29     Presidential Experience Experience firsthand the excitement of the Presidency. Dozens of exhibits. August 22 - 29   I Get Around Get healthy while you explore Denver's premier attractions, during Convention week and beyond—all at zero carbon impact on our environment! View map (7.3MB PDF)     Deadline Extended to Nominate 150 of City's Extraordinary This November on the city''s 150th anniversary,  Mayor Hickenlooper will honor Denver's 150 .  Nominate people who are doing something extraordinary that is making the City a better place.   Build a Better Denver Citizens can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects. Visit the Better Denver website focusing to learn about capital maintenance, health and safety, transportation, libraries and cultural facilities and parks and recreation infrastructure. Free public art tours Certain Saturdays - Spend a quiet Saturday exploring the City’s public art program, or make the tours a destination for friends and family visiting Denver. Sign up now! Read more for details.   More Announcements      1