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Denver Headlines Sunday, July 20, 2008 | 96 ° Mostly Cloudy   METRO MAYORS ASSIST FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS Program Offers Downpayment Assistance and Stable, Conventional Fixed-Rate Mortgages   First-time homebuyers in many parts of the Denver metro area can now get a 4% down payment assistance grant and 5.95% 30-year fixed rate mortgage through the Metro Mortgage Assistance program led by the City and County of Denver and the Metro Mayors Caucus. Colorado residents can purchase Denver Mini-Bonds April 2-6 Denver Mini-Bonds are unique investments that offer a great combination of tax-free returns and competitive yield—at an affordable price   Introducing the new program, Mayor John W. Hickenlooper described Denver Mini-Bonds as small investments that pack a big financial punch.  “At $500 each, Denver Mini-Bonds are an affordable, tax-free investment for all Coloradans,” Mayor Hickenlooper said. NEW DIRECTOR OF STREET MAINTENANCE NAMED First female for the position in the history of Denver’s Public Works   Denver's Public Works announced today their selection for the new Director of Street Maintenance, Kelly Duffy.  As the Director of Street Maintenance, Duffy will be responsible for close to 200 employees, budgets totaling over $30 million and the numerous and diverse projects and services in the City and County of Denver assigned to Street Maintenance.        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