Top Headlines Friday, January 09, 2009 | 35° Mostly Cloudy and Breezy 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 Non-Profits Can Raise Cash as Poll Workers In an innovative effort to meet the need for Election Day poll workers, nonprofit organizations can organize their volunteers to work the polls and donate their fees as a fund-raiser for the organization. Denver's "Aqua Golf" Reopens with New Miniature Courses and more... Denver Parks and Recreation's newly remodeled Aqua Golf complex offers two 18-hole miniature golf courses, 25 station lighted water range and a clubhouse.  Open Mon-Thurs,, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. (weather permitting). Energy Assistance Heating Fair The Denver Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is hosting a 3 day Heating Fair.  Families needing help paying for heat this winter can sign up for the program and learn ways to lower heating bills.  Insulation Rebates for Homeowners Rebates are being offered to Denver homeowners interested in having their homes properly insulated and sealed. In addition to cash back, energy bills could go down by as much as 30 percent.  Volunteers Welcomed for NeighborWoods Celebrate NeighborWoods Month by planting tree in the Greater Park Hill neighborhood. Seeking Volunteers. To sign up, contact Denver Parks and Recreation by e-mail or call 720-913-0330. Get Info on City Parking Plan Attend an information session on Denver's Strategic Parking Plan November 6. Included will be an analysis of existing policy on new  technologies and parking enforcement, among other topics. Only 1 Free Public Art Tour Remains This Year! One Saturday left to explore the City’s public art program. Don't miss out on this free tour in November. Sign up now!  Read more for details. Greening Up Greater Park Hill You can volunteer to help plant 500 trees along streets in the Greater Park Hill neighborhood the week of October 20 - 25.  It's a joint effort of Tree by Tree- the Million Tree Inititative and the Park People to add to the urban canopy. More Announcements      1