Top Headlines Tuesday, November 18, 2008 | 67 ° Scattered Clouds   Mayor Appoints New Denver County Court Judge Mayor Hickenlooper has announced the appointment of Kerry Steven Hada as Denver County Court Judge.  He will fill a vacancy created by the retirement of a judge at the end of this month. Denver Turning 150! In honor of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the City, Denver has kicked off Arts Week.  Everyone is encouraged to participate in the celebration of the performing and visual arts. There are more than 150 events in 7 arts districts in and around the City.           News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2

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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. New Piece of Public Artwork in Denver It's called National Velvet and will be dedicated November 18th in the plaza at the base of the 16th Street pedestrian Bridge.  The artist is John McEnroe. 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