Top Headlines Thursday, December 04, 2008 | 16 ° Light Snow   Help Make Season Bright Spreading holiday cheer is what the Denver Human Services (DHS) Giving Program hopes to bring to over 5,000 developmentally delayed adults, disadvantaged seniors, teenagers, youngsters and families this season.   “With the economy the way it is, we are seeing a decrease in donations and a rise in people who need help,” says Chrisanne Wilhelmi, Volunteer Program Manager at Denver Human Services. Denver Celebrates 150th Denver honors 150 ‘unsung heroes’ on sesquicentennial In celebration of its 150th birthday, the City and County of Denver has selected 150 of its citizens to honor as “unsung heroes” – ordinary people who have done extraordinary things to help make Denver a better city for this and future generations. And lists 150 Wonderful Things About Denver.        News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2

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Announcements Denver Housing Fair June 2 - Kickoff Affordable Housing Week with the Denver Housing Fair in the Webb Municipal Office Building atrium. The fair will feature a variety of affordable housing and rental options available throughout the City and County of Denver. Economic Development Forum June 3 - Forum  to address development opportunities in Council District #5, as well as economic development tools and financing options available to business owners, developers and community organizations along East Colfax Ave. Denver Union Station Public Presentations June 4 - Denver is a partner in the development of Denver Union Station as a multimodal transportation center.  National landscape architecture firms will discuss their philosophy of design as it relates to the public spaces. Spring into Health June 6 -A showcase of fitness and wellness programs. This year's keynote speaker is Joan Borysenko, Ph. D., one of the leading experts on stress, spirituality and the mind/body connection. Movies in the Parks June 6 - Aug 2: Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic goodies for a fun-filled night under the stars. 16 family-friendly films on outdoor screens with high quality sound is one-of–a-kind experience.   Special Exhibition June 9 - Special one-time exhibition of work entitled Heart Land by artist Chandler Romeo at the Buell Theatre contemplate the altered landscape of the eastern prairies of Colorado. June Great Outdoors Month in Colorado June 14 - National Outdoors Day reconnects our youth and everyone to the great outdoors. Booths and outdoor stations will offer a variety of fun activities such as a mountain bike course, rock climbing and geocaching. More Announcements      1