Top Headlines Friday, January 09, 2009 | 29° Partly Cloudy Public Works Recognized for Innovative Achievements The Colorado Chapter of the American Public Works Association recently awarded the City and County of Denver’s Department of Public Works five program awards for extraordinary projects and programs initiated and/or completed in 2008.  Categories ranged from Engineering-Construction Management to Drainage & Flood Control. See Denver Public Works awards. Save Energy, Save Money Cold weather is here and the high cost of heating makes conservation a winter priority.  Personal energy choices and modifying habits are important. Everything we can do – at home or work –can result in savings. There are many things that each of us can do to save. Here are a few...        News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2 3

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Announcements Free Mulch May 3 - Free mulch will be available at four locations during the City’s annual TreeCycle Mulch Giveaway and LeafDrop Compost Sale. Available to Denver residents FREE, on a first-come-first-serve basis.   tips on using mulch and compost DialogCity Presents May 5 – Artist D.J. Spooky (a.k.a Paul Miller) gives a public lecture Monday, May 5th at Davis Auditorium on the University of Denver campus, 2000 E. Asbury Avenue, beginning at 5:30 p.m.   Blood Donations Save Lives April 18 - The City & County of Denver is hosting a blood drive from 9:30am - 3:30pm on the Bonfils Lifeliner Bus parked on Bannock. Bonfils Blood Center needs more than 4,000 volunteer donors weekly.  Earth Day Fair April 22 -  The City and County of Denver will participate in this celebration by hosting the 2008 Earth Day Fair in Civic Center Park at the Greek Amphitheater from 10 AM to 2 PM.  People nationwide will be celebrating Earth Day to inspire awareness and appreciation for our planet.  Construction Job Fair April 23 - With dozens of construction cranes dotting the metro area landscape, there are numerous construction openings for Denver area job seekers. To assist in filling these positions, Denver is sponsoring the Construction Industry Job Fair. Old House Expo May 10 - Learn about creative and economical solutions to improving older homes. 12 free workshops offer experts on energy efficiency, use of space, remodeling, taking care of old windows and masonry  - as well as protecting yourself with permits and more. Creative Spaces May 14 – Town hall meeting reports results of Creative Space Online Survey. The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs hosts the meeting Wednesday, May 14th at the Oriental Theatre, 4335 W. 44th Avenue, at 7 p.m. No RSVP is required. 5th Annual 5 Points Jazz May 17 – 5th Annual 5 Points Jazz is Saturday, May 17th.  Performances and activities begin at 11 a.m. at venues along Welton Street in historic Five Points.  All performances and activities are free.  For a complete list of events visit www.DenverGov.org/5PointsJazz.  View video.   More Announcements      1 2