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Denver Headlines Friday, July 04, 2008 | 71 ° Scattered Clouds   Volunteers Needed for Tax Preparation Site You Can Help Lift Denver's Hard-Working Low-Income Families Out of Poverty   The City and County of Denver is calling for volunteers, on behalf of the Denver Asset Building Coalition (DABC), to help hard-working low-income familes with their tax preparations. This assistance can can help them get tax refunds and is one effort that can help lift Denver's low-income families out of poverty. Cold Weather Water Tips    Property owners should prepare now   Property owners who hope to escape the expense and inconvenience of frozen, broken water pipes in their homes and businesses should take these steps to prepare themselves for winter weather. Mayor Makes Executive Staff Appointments Hickenlooper Appoints Deputy Chief Of Staff And Deputy Chief Operating Officer   Mayor John Hickenlooper announced Friday his appointment of Amy Mueller to the position of deputy chief of staff and the appointment of LaCharles Keesee II as deputy chief operating officer, both beginning on January 2, 2007.    “These appointments add outstanding strategic planning, management, operational and financial experience to our team that will serve Denver citizens and City employees extremely well,” Hickenlooper said. “We look forward to the ideas and energy they will bring to our initiatives.” Mayor Names New City Attorney Judge Lawrence Manzanares will assume his new post on January 9, 2007.   Mayor John Hickenlooper announced Thursday, November 30, 2006 his appointment of Denver District Court Judge Lawrence Manzanares to the position of City Attorney.        Archives         Headlines      1

Announcements Summer Sounds Ring through the Air in July!         Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, Colorado Council on the Arts and Target presents the Colorado Symphony Orchestra outdoors at two Denver parks  -  July 3 and July 24 Free Concert Event Denver Office of Cultural Affairs presents the 5th annual Latino Rhythms July 11 at Sloan's Lake Park   City Looking for 150 Exceptional Residents This November on the city''s 150th anniversary,  Mayor John Hickenlooper will honor Denver's 150 .  These will be people who are doing something extraordinary that is making the City a better place for generations to come.   Fees waived at Denver Recreation Centers Denver youth age 17 and younger may use City recreation centers, including swimming pools, for free this summer from June 2 - Aug 16  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.   Denver Election Information   The Denver Elections Division has a new location and a new website. Both places have the most current and accurate election information for Denver voters. Visit the website www.DenverVotes.org     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 2