Cash Mob to Manitou

Photo from The Gazette website

The Waldo Canyon Fire has been a terrible and devastating thing to people in our neighboring towns. As I'm writing this, I'm also watching the live stream on KKTV, it is estimated that the size of the fire is at 5,165 acres. We have friends that have been evacuated, some of whom have been able to return to their houses, but what a scary, scary situation for our area.

On Wednesday at noon there will be a Cash Mob (on twitter use the hashtag #ManitouMob) in Manitou. If you're unaware, a Cash Mob is not a noisy riot, it's a focused coming-together of large groups of people who plan to spend their money in a particular area to help a specific business or local economy. In this case, the mob is organized by the Colorado Springs Community Alliance, and the call is for everyone to head into Manitou and spend your money. Get drinks, food, ice-cream, buy some souvenirs, buy clothes...just buy things and support the town. As beer geeks, we would like to send you to the wonderful bars in town. There are many great bars there, so go to all of them! Some of our favorites include Kinfolks and The Ancient Mariner. We've heard Keg Lounge is great. I'm sure, if they are open, these places would appreciate your business.