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Celebrate National Empanada Day at Taquería Laurita located at 150 W High Street. Don't limit yourself to just empanadas. Everything on the menu is estupendo!

Downtown Carlisle restaurant scene reflects flavors found around the world. Lizardi’s Restaurant located at 204 N Hanover Street offers their customers a taste of Puerto Rico. Check out their menu and let your taste buds take a trip to Puerto Rico.

Old fashioned radio shows are back! If you've got that acting bug and are looking for a new role, reserve your audition time at the Carlisle Regional Performing Arts Center.

Wall is looking goooood!

YES! The bar stools are back at downtown Carlisle's restaurants and they are ready to serve up a cold one-or two. Here is a look at the newly renovated bar at North Hanover Grille and what's on tap.

Still looking for more Bunny fun? Mark your calendar for this Saturday, April 10 for the 8th Downtown Carlisle Bunny Hop. Come downtown and hop from business to businesses. This event is sponsored by Georgie Lou's Retro Candy and Destination Carlisle.

SPEND MONEY, MAKE MONEY!! Spend $100 on Grand Illusion Hard Cider take out food/drink and get a Hook and Flask Still Works $10 gift card. Promo starts Wednesda...y December 30th and runs while supplies last. Help one downtown business help another. Grand Illusion Hard Cider..."Making Cider Magical!" See more

In the book "Our Towns" by James and Deborah Fallows they determine one component of a healthy, vibrant downtown is a strong community library that is about more than just books. Bosler Memorial Library fits that bill and is a large part of the success of downtown Carlisle.

Give Local: Are you ready? Bella at Bella Bridesmaids is! Shop downtown Carlisle today. Most shops are open until 3 p.m. Get your last minute gifts, pick up sweets for your dinner or even dinner itself!

Give Local a walk back through time with a gift or gift card from Bedford Street Antiques LLC. Every corner has something new and interesting that will bring back memories for the old and perhaps start a tradition or add to the collection of the young.

Give Local can be a box of cookies, a Christmas cake or a few Christmas cupcakes. These delights from @Nothing Sweeter will put a smile on anyone's face this holiday season.

Looking for ways to make a difference that can directly impact downtown restaurants now? Here are a few ideas...

Congratulations North Hanover Grille on Twenty years of serving wonderful food and terrific service! Cheers to many more!

Give Local the gift of happiness and cheer at Hook and Flask Still Works. A gift card can be used for happy hour and a bottle of homebrewed whiskey can bring a lot of cheer!

The holiday season continues with a fun family activity right in downtown Carlisle! The Griffiths invested early this year in a large heated outdoor tent in their rear parking lot at Create-A-Palooza as a safer alternative. It is very festive inside!

If you are looking for some fun check out the music on North Hanover Street at Hook and Flask Still Works and Market Cross Pub & Brewery Carlisle. Enjoy a drink, something good to eat and some good music.

From December 16th to December 23rd over $3,000 in LoveBuck$ were sold in the community! These Official Downtown Carlisle Gift Certificates allow you to spend them at any one of over 70 downtown stores and restaurants! Reserve your LoveBuck$ at www.LoveCarlisle.com for teachers, coaches, instructors, staff or others to say thanks! No expiration dates!

A slice of this delightful looking cake from Helena's Chocolate Cafe & Creperie is just the thing to start the new year. Stop by and get a slice!

Something special from the Carlisle Borough Police Department...

Give Local with a gift of something stylish at a bargain price! Stop by C-Luv Thrift and pick up an outfit or two for everyone on your list and a little something for you too!

Beautiful shot of South Street on Christmas Night. Thank you to the families who wanted to celebrate this special night with luminaries. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! (photo credit to Fred Ryerse

If you are looking for cheer and beauty, Christmas night the 400, 500, 600, and 700 blocks of West South Street in Carlisle will be lined up with luminaries. Come take a stroll or slowly drive around and enjoy the beauty of the season.Peace and love to all.

Don’t forget-Farmers on the Square today from 2-5 pm!

Give Local with a gift of sushi from Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant. No travel, no climbing for the recipient to enjoy this taste of Japan. A gift card is so much easier!

Downtown businesses are always looking for ways to revamp and update their businesses. Check out what Anahata Yoga & Mindful Movement is up to for the new year.

Give Local: Are you ready for the big day? Shop local, give local, think of downtown businesses for last minute gifts. Gift cards for a yoga class, hair cuts or classes are always a welcome gift in addition to restaurant and retail gift cards. So many options for the last minute people on your list.

Give Local the gift of security from Woodmouse LLC. You will find antiques, firearms , militaria, and crystal & sea life specimens in this unique shop.

Give Local a gift so your belle can be the belle of the ball from Bella Bridesmaids (Harrisburg). Find the perfect gown for an upcoming formal or for your bridal party. Anna can guide your party to find the right fit for everyone.