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Denver Headlines Sunday, July 20, 2008 | 96 ° Mostly Cloudy   CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER PERMITS for DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION First Requests will be Accepted from March 3 - 14, 2008   The 2008 Democratic National Convention (DNC) has been declared to be an "Extraordinary Event". This event will require special efforts to coordinate the permitting and licensing activities of the various departments and agencies of the City.   Given the international significance and the large-scale nature of this Extraordinary Event, a special process has been established for events, permits, and licenses in the downtown area [map] from August 15 – 31, 2008.   Visit the Convention Information site for details. HISTORIC AGREEMENT FOR A HISTORIC PARK Denver's Daniels Park to Receive Much Needed Improvements. Officials with Douglas County and the City and County of Denver have finalized a Cooperative Agreement defining roles and responsibilities for implementation of the Master Plan for Daniels Park, the historic 1,000-acre ranch north of Castle Rock that has been part of Denver’s Mountain Parks system since the 1920s. Daniels Park is known for its bison herd, dramatic views of the Rocky Mountains, historic ranch buildings, the Kit Carson Campsite, distinctive stone shelter and the TallBull Memorial Grounds.     Cinemocracy Film Festival Announced How Do You Define Democracy? Online short films address the topic -  Top vote-getters to be screened   The Cinemocracy Film Festival is an open source film festival to coincide with the 2008 Democratic National Convention. As an official event of the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee, Cinemocracy calls for open participation in the political process; a multitude of voices that shape the political future of the U.S..        Archives         Headlines      1 2

Announcements Cinemocracy: Democracy on Film Capture your definition of democracy in a five minute production and submit it.  The deadline is August 1.  The top 10 videos will be shown during the DNC. http://www.cinemocracy.org/ for details  Parks & Rec Wants Public Input on Rec Centers Denver residents are being asked to help decide the future of the City's rec centers. The Parks & Recs Department is hosting a series of public meetings to gather public comment.   Red Rocks History on the Block Original redwood benches from Red Rocks Ampitheatre are on the auction block- through Saturday, 7/19 at 5 p.m. Denver's Road Home Presents Free Film Preview Friday, July 25th at 8:30 p.m. , at  Denver's City Park watch a sneak preview of Where God left his Shoes.   Summer Sounds Ring through the Air in July!         Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, Colorado Council on the Arts and Target presents the Colorado Symphony Orchestra outdoors at two Denver parks  -  July 3 and July 24 City Looking for 150 Exceptional Residents This November on the city''s 150th anniversary,  Mayor John Hickenlooper will honor Denver's 150 .  These will be people who are doing something extraordinary that is making the City a better place for generations to come.   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. More Announcements      1 2