Top Headlines Monday, December 01, 2008 | 29 ° Mostly Cloudy   Denver Update: Weekly News Summary November 21 - November 27, 2008       Produced by Denver 8 TV   Our review of the events in the City and County of Denver. Visit the Denver Update webpage, or click the icon to watch the program.   Denver Celebrates 150th Denver honors 150 ‘unsung heroes’ on sesquicentennial In celebration of its 150th birthday, the City and County of Denver has selected 150 of its citizens to honor as “unsung heroes” – ordinary people who have done extraordinary things to help make Denver a better city for this and future generations. And lists 150 Wonderful Things About Denver.        News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2

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Announcements Hip Hop Nights   Denver Parks and Rec presents Hip Hop night @ the Center. Featuring live DJ, dance battles, graffiti Art, and more... Check out this poster for details! LeafDrop Program Ends December 5th Denver LeafDrop program 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. 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.   Name the New Justice Center Buildings Have any ideas about what the new Detention Center and Courthouse should be named?   The Mayor is inviting you to submit suggestions. 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! 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