DENVER THANKS THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION

Top Headlines Friday, August 29, 2008 | 79 ° Scattered Clouds   Re-visit Memorable Moments from the Democratic National Convention The city was buzzing with people, events and historical moments. See what happened around town and hear from city and state leaders as the week unfolded. Mayor Hickenlooper also gives his assessment of how things went.  All on Denver 8's  homepage.    Denver Finalist for Municipal Excellence Award   The 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence award recognizes cities and towns for outstanding programs that have improved the quality of life in their communities. Denver’s 5 By 5 Project provides the city’s Head Start families with educational opportuniites.     Disabled Residents Have New Web Resource   New site helps residents and visitors navigate in and around Denver and offers suggestions on service animal care, recreation, emergency and hundreds of listings of disability-related businesses and organizations.       Director of Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security Named   Mayor John Hickenlooper has announced the appointment of Daniel Alexander as Director of the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. “His experience involve the private sector in all aspects of emergency management is impressive,” Hickenlooper said.  Alexander assumes post September 22, 2008.                News Archives         Current Headlines

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