Top Headlines Thursday, November 20, 2008 | 27 ° Overcast   Dreams Come True Successful Foster Care Youth Graduate   A group of youth able to overcome many obstacles is now living their dreams, after a special graduation ceremony earlier this month.   It was the Denver Human Services 19th annual Foster Youth Graduation Ceremony.  Thirty young people in foster care who received a diploma, GED or certificate from a vocational or other educational program this past year were honored. Denver Justice Center Gains Green Award Post Office/Parking Garage Achieves Silver LEED Rating   The new Denver Justice Center complex has received a final SILVER LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, rating from the US Green Building Council (USGBC).   “This building is a perfect example of sustainable construction practices that can help us significantly reduce that impact,” said Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health.        News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2 3 4 5

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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