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1+ week, 2+ day ago (872+ words) One family was visiting the Little Heartshake in Old Colorado City from out of town." They had visited several others throughout the region, but far and away the Little Heartshake was the biggest hit, they told the employee working the register. Wednesday afternoon was a busy day for the shop, with roughly seven or eight people crowding into the tight space at 2423 Colorado Ave. While big-box online and brick-and-mortar stores were ready for Black Friday shoppers, retailers in Old Colorado City, Manitou Springs and downtown Colorado Springs geared up for some of their busiest days of the year " including this weekend's Small Business Saturday. "This year, our sales are focusing on cozy items like blankets, mugs and holiday d'cor," said Kit Hutchinson, the owner of Little Heartshake. "We rotate categories every year and sales on groups of items make much…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (181+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " If you aren't sure what to get someone as a gift this year, the Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs has a solution for you. The Downtown Colorado Springs gift card offers shoppers a card that is good at 150 businesses in the city. This year, the gift card has gone digital. The Downtown Partnership says they wanted to make the popular gift card digital because they want people to have an easy way to shop and use it. Plus, the gift card can be saved to your digital Apple or Google Wallet like any other digital card. "If you're not sure if they're a foodie, you're not sure what size shoes they wear, this gift card, you know, you take it Downtown in almost any store you walk in, you can use it," said Carrie Simison, Director…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (164+ words) COLORADO (KOAA) " Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is hosting a 'Fresh Air Friday,' where the community can visit a Colorado state park for free. The free day will be on Black Friday, which CPW says serves as a unique alternative to shopping. It offers a chance to experience Colorado's state parks. "What better way to spend the Holiday season than exploring one of Colorado's amazing state parks. Fresh Air Friday is a great opportunity for Coloradans and out-of-state visitors to take advantage of free access to the parks, try a new outdoor recreation activity and spend time with loved ones," said Colorado Governor Jared Polis. The state has 42 parks, which offer both hiking and wildlife watching. Visitors are reminded to dress in layers because the weather can change quickly. For more information about 'Fresh Air Friday,' visit CPW's website. Oral…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (1157+ words) MONUMENT, Colo. (KOAA) " Plans are in motion for a potential Target coming to Monument. KOAA news partner The Gazette was the first to report documents for the building phase that mention the retailer multiple times. The area where the big box store could go is east of I-25 and north of Baptist, just south of the Home Depot. "The project will carry a variety of retail and fast casual dining, including national anchor retailers, quality site amenities, and landscaping," an invitation to a previous public meeting from the Town of Monument reads. "Offering convenient and safe parking and circulation." The Gazette is reporting that work on the project could start in March. Some took to social media, upset at the idea of a Target potentially throwing off the samll-town vibe Monument is known for. The mayor pro tem responded to that…...