Stephanie Palagi

Stephanie Palagi

With the holiday season quickly approaching, be sure to shop local and enjoy local! Your friends and neighbors in Historic Downtown Pocatello have amazing gift ideas, holiday décor, delicious baked goods, sparkly jewelry, event space for holiday gatherings, special holiday menus and more!

Lookout Credit Union presents Historic Downtown Pocatello’s Annual Christmas Night Lights Parade on Friday, November 24th! The parade will follow the traditional route, East to West, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Parade registration is now open at www.historicdowntownpocatello.com! This year’s parade theme is “Favorite Christmas Movies.”

Lookout for Santa at Lookout Point! Following the parade, Santa will light the Community Christmas Tree and visit with children at Lookout Point! There will be hot cocoa, cookies, popcorn and festive fun for the entire family.

Happy 5th Anniversary to Cherub Capers! They can’t wait to welcome you and share the joy of the season. Treasures go quickly this time of year, so start making your plans to shop and visit an unforgettable Christmas experience at Cherub Capers, located at 308 W. Center St., between the United Way and Gate City Coffee! They are open 3:30-6:00 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturdays!

Happy 1st Anniversary to Glean Coffee Roasters! Located at 240 S. Main St., Glean Coffee Roasters hand brews delicious coffee drinks, sells beans by the bag, features baked goods including stuffed croissants, waffles, gluten free and vegan muffins, cookies, and sweets, and gives back to our community through their Pour-Over Giving Campaigns. Glean has recently extended their hours and are open until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and until 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. For your convenience they offer mobile ordering for pick up. They are also hosting visiting food trucks on Saturday mornings for breakfast and lunch. Wow! If you haven’t visited Glean Coffee Roasters, be sure to come by this week!

Cue & Brews, 259 E. Center St., is now home to The Rim Rock Grill, serving your favorite menu items Monday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pool, famous food and cold drafts now at Cue & Brews!

Brick 243 Gastropub, 243 W. Center St., will be hosting their Seven-Course Italian Inspired meal on Wednesday! One of their featured courses is Secondi: seared filet with butter browned wild mushrooms, Chianti demi glaze and a truffle cream. Reserve your table now by texting 208-380-1072. Don’t miss this experience!

Far Out Fudge, 928 N. Main St., is a gourmet fudge shop that is pioneering a new era of fudge. They offer many flavor options including traditional milk chocolate fudge or chocolate caramel fudge along with unique flavors like pumpkin cream pie. For this upcoming holiday season they will have Char-Fudgerie Boards available to order. Get your spot reserved before it’s too late. All fudge boards are $65! You can go into the shop to place your order, message them on Facebook, or text 208-417-1150.

Purpose Tea, 224 N. Main St., invites you in to enjoy their drink of the week, a London Fog Tea, which pairs nicely with their London Fog Scones. Purpose Tea is also serving lunch featuring mac & cheese, chili or mix the two. ISU Bengals receive a 15% off discount every Wednesday. Be sure to stop in!

If you are dreaming about new appliances, Pocatello Electric would love to help you! Stop in today at 258 N. Main St., so you are ready for holiday entertaining. Serving southeast Idaho since 1902!

Since 1903, Molinelli’s Jewelers, is where Idaho goes to propose. Winter wedding season is upon us and that perfect ring is just waiting for you. Don’t pop the question before you’ve visited Molinelli’s Jewelers, 126 N. Main St.

Pocatello Flooring, 123 N. Main St., has a huge selection of hardwood, carpet, and waterproof luxury vinyl flooring. Now is the perfect time for new flooring in your home. Family owned and operated, Pocatello Flooring is open Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

Alston T-Shirt Printing and Embroidery, 245 N. Main St., specializes in custom printed and embroidered apparel. From one to thousands, Alston’s can help your business grow! Stop in or call 208-242-3264 for more information.

Books galore can be found at Walrus & Carpenter Books. Books for collectors, new and used, if you love books, stop by 251 N. Main St.

Snake River Fly, 257 N. Main St., is your locally owned progressive fly tying and fly fishing shop. They have a huge assortment of locally tied flies specific to the area. For flies and all types of fishing supplies, Snake River Fly should be your first stop.

Stephanie Palagi is the president and CEO of Historic Downtown Pocatello.

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