Latest Convention News   City Maps Mobility for Downtown Access During Convention Plan maximizes downtown access to residents, employees and customers. Roads and transit will be open to enable area residents to come downtown and attend public events. Additional screening and security will affect some locations.     Denver Provides Budget Overview for Security Equipment DNC Parade Route Slots Announced   More...

Top Headlines Friday, July 25, 2008 | 78 ° Scattered Clouds   Mayor's Drug Commission Releases Plan   The Drug Strategy Commission's five year plan takes a critical step towards tackling substance abuse in Denver.  It identifies areas of need as well as practical solutions. Denver Updates Building Code New Rules Start August 4, 2008.  The City & County of Denver has adopted the 2006 Series of Building Codes established by the International Code Council, and 2005 National Electrical Code. The new Code is available for use now!           Archives         Headlines      1 2 3 4

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Announcements Free Mulch May 3 - Free mulch will be available at four locations during the City’s annual TreeCycle Mulch Giveaway and LeafDrop Compost Sale. Available to Denver residents FREE, on a first-come-first-serve basis.   tips on using mulch and compost DialogCity Presents May 5 – Artist D.J. Spooky (a.k.a Paul Miller) gives a public lecture Monday, May 5th at Davis Auditorium on the University of Denver campus, 2000 E. Asbury Avenue, beginning at 5:30 p.m.   Blood Donations Save Lives April 18 - The City & County of Denver is hosting a blood drive from 9:30am - 3:30pm on the Bonfils Lifeliner Bus parked on Bannock. Bonfils Blood Center needs more than 4,000 volunteer donors weekly.  Earth Day Fair April 22 -  The City and County of Denver will participate in this celebration by hosting the 2008 Earth Day Fair in Civic Center Park at the Greek Amphitheater from 10 AM to 2 PM.  People nationwide will be celebrating Earth Day to inspire awareness and appreciation for our planet.  Construction Job Fair April 23 - With dozens of construction cranes dotting the metro area landscape, there are numerous construction openings for Denver area job seekers. To assist in filling these positions, Denver is sponsoring the Construction Industry Job Fair. Old House Expo May 10 - Learn about creative and economical solutions to improving older homes. 12 free workshops offer experts on energy efficiency, use of space, remodeling, taking care of old windows and masonry  - as well as protecting yourself with permits and more. Creative Spaces May 14 – Town hall meeting reports results of Creative Space Online Survey. The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs hosts the meeting Wednesday, May 14th at the Oriental Theatre, 4335 W. 44th Avenue, at 7 p.m. No RSVP is required. More Announcements      1 2