Top Headlines Sunday, September 07, 2008 | 64 ° Mostly Cloudy   Mayor Praises Police, Public Works on Protecting Public During Convention Caches of Potentially Harmful & Disruptive Materials Seized throughout the Week. “Our police and Public Works crews engineered an extraordinary behind-the-scenes collaboration preceding and during the Democratic National Convention which thwarted plans of those intent on disrupting our city,” Mayor Hickenlooper said.       New Manager for Parks and Recreation Department Announced   Mayor Hickenlooper has announced the appointment of Kevin Patterson as the new Manager of the Parks & Recreation Department.  Kevin brings a unique combination of experience as a teacher, elected official and executive manager to his new post.                News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2 3

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LIGHTS OUT for EARTH HOUR LIGHTS OUT for EARTH HOUR On Saturday, March 29th, Earth Hour will bring millions of people around the world and across the United States together to make a strong statement about energy use and the environment.  People will turn off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour - from 8 to 9 p.m. local time. Mayor John Hickenlooper is urging residents and businesses of Denver to help make Earth Hour 2008 a success by switching off lights and non-essential appliances for one hour on March 29. One person committed to reducing energy consumption can make a difference. Millions of us working together can change the world. Be part of the solution. If you would like to learn more about Denver's sustainable and environmental initiatives, please visit: www.greenprintdenver.org, or call 303-865-9017. Posted on Thursday, March 27, 2008 Posted by AlanD  Contributed by AlanD Return