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Top Headlines Friday, October 10, 2008 | 52 ° Mostly Cloudy   City Starts Planning for Aging Boom Mayor John Hickenlooper has announced the creation of a task force to identify strategies to help Denver prepare for the anticipated “age wave” of rapidly aging baby boomers. Wants to ensure services and keep aging population engaged.     DIA Sets Another Record DIA had its busiest month ever in August, making it the 20th month in a row it set a  monthly record for passenger traffic.  But it was the smallest monthly increase since April and traffic is expected to decline now that airlines are cutting capacity to deal with higher fuel costs.        News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2

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Announcements Colorado Colfax Marathon   May 18 - Event celebrates the revitalization of America’s longest continuous street — Colfax Avenue. The course highlights interesting historic sites along Colfax and, of course, views of the majestic Rocky Mountains.  Third Annual Post-News Event! Benefit the Library’s Book Fund! June 14 & 15:  33rd Annual Book Sale,  This year's Annual Used Book Sale has been moved to June due to the Democratic National Convention. Over 60,000 books and media sold at bargain prices: paperbacks start at just 50 cents! Street Sweeping Details here through Oct - Show your pride and move your ride, to keep Denver clean!  Check the posted red and white signs for street sweeping parking restrictions.  There are two ways to help remember your street sweeping day. Select Read More or photo.    LIGHTS OUT for EARTH HOUR March 29 -   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 from 8 to 9 p.m. local time.. 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.  Doors Open Denver City Celebrates 150 Years of Denver Architecture   April 12 & 13 - 2008 will be the 150th anniversary of the founding of Denver. Doors Open Denver 2008 celebrates by opening doors on each decade with buildings characteristic of various eras by important Denver architects. Summer Jobs for Young People 16 - 21 March 25 - Local youth need look no further for summer employment than the Governor’s Summer Job Hunt Tuesday. The Governor’s Summer Job Hunt assists young adults, ages 16 to 21, by matching their skills, interests and work experience with appropriate employers. Best Spring Break Ever, Denver Art Museum Is Free for Kids  Family friendly festivities kick off on Saturday, March 22, through Sunday, March 30 Spring fever is in full swing at the Denver Art Museum (DAM) during its 2008 Best Spring Break Ever. The DAM is FREE FOR KIDS 18 and under, Saturday, March 22, through Sunday, March 30, 2008. During the festivities, the Museum will unveil special art-inspired activities for the entire family. For more information, visit www.denverartmuseum.org or call 720-865-5000. Creative Business Expo One-stop Opportunity to Grow and Stabilize Creative Businesses March 8 – The 3rd annual Building Creative Businesses Expo offers Denver’s creative community a “one-stop” opportunity to learn about the various City, non-profit and for-profit resources available and skill-building workshops to help grow and stabilize creative businesses.   More Announcements      1 2