Top Headlines Thursday, November 20, 2008 | 27 ° Overcast   DENVER SUCCEEDING IN FIGHTING CRIME Justice Grant  Helps D.A. and Police Learn Effective Tools and Techniques An eighteen month project support by the National Institute of Justice is reaping rewards for the Denver Police and Denver District Attorney. The City and County of Denver received a grant from the National Institute of Justice for a DNA Burglary Project along with four other cities. Now, with the effort underway for just over a year, the Denver Project will be held out by the National Institute of Justice as a national model for the use of DNA in property crimes. SEARCHABLE DATABASE of AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS Mayor Hickenlooper and Superintendent Bennet Unveil Collaborative Technology   Mayor John Hickenlooper and Denver Public Schools Superintendent Michael Bennet have unveiled the Denver After-School Database ), an online searchable database that uses the City’s Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technology to access information about Denver’s after-school programs.   Over 700 programs are available for the 2007-2008 school year that are located in or hosted by schools, recreation centers, libraries and community-based organizations. Users can search by entering a street address or selecting a neighborhood, program, school, library or recreation center.          News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2 3 4

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Announcements Mayor's Gala Ball 2008 It's the 25th annual showcase of  ballroom dance talent in the City. Make it part of your holiday season and dance the night away! Celebrate Geography and GIS Systems! Learn about the innovative ways City agencies use Geographic Information Systems technology to analyze data and create maps.  Don't miss GIS Day 2008. LeafDrop Program Ends December 5th The last weekend for the Denver LeafDrop program is November 15 and 16, with two weekday sites open until December 5th. You're encouraged to dig your leaves into your garden, compost them or use them as mulch and take the rest to a LeafDrop collection site. 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). Parade of Lights Right Around the Corner! The 34th Annual Parade of Lights takes place December 5 and 6 in downtown Denver. For more information visit the event website.   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