Shopping & Services

All children encouraged to Tri the Rock May 20

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 9th, 10:52 am

All you have to do is tri! The Town of Castle Rock’s child-friendly triathlon is back for the seventh time this year.

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Colorado holiday sales forecast to be up 2.9 percent, slightly better than national forecast

Submitted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 26th, 10:20 pm

Holiday sales in Colorado are forecast to increase by 2.9 percent over last year which is slightly better than the national forecast.

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Website helps Colo. shoppers buy local this holiday season

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 15th, 4:12 pm

Whether you are looking for that perfect gift, a special ingredient for your holiday meal or a shapely tree to grace your home, the Colorado Department of Agriculture has online resources to help you find what you need this holiday season.

The Colorado Food and Agriculture Gift Guide and the Christmas Tree List help shoppers connect with local producers.

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Job opportunities on the rise this holiday season

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 9th, 1:31 pm

DENVER -- If you are looking for a job, then your chances of finding one right now are better than ever.

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Public asked to clear snow and ice around mailboxes for letter carriers

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 4th, 10:58 am

A message from the Metro Denver office of the U.S. Postal Service...

Winter storms and along with them the cold, snow and icy conditions can make delivery of your mail very challenging for postal letter carriers.

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Take precautions when purchasing firewood

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 1st, 9:41 am

Press Release

LAKEWOOD, Colo. -- As the state prepares for another cold winter, many Coloradans may turn to the use of firewood as an alternative means of heating their homes. The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) strongly recommends purchasing firewood from a reputable dealer.

“The buyer should obtain the seller's name and business address,” said Nick Brechun, CDA’s Measurement Standards Program Administrator. “Bulk firewood sellers in Colorado must provide a receipt with this information as well as the price, amount, and type of wood.”

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Better Business Bureau: Don't let layaway ruin your day

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 16th, 11:42 am

Press Release

DENVER -- Layaway has become increasingly popular with the challenging economic times. Many find it very helpful during the holidays to be able to space out payments. However, putting an item on layaway may result in a loss of money or the item itself if you don’t read the contract carefully.

Better Business Bureaus around the country have received complaints in the last year from consumers whose layaway purchase did not turn out the way they anticipated.

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