With Christmas cookies on the counter, fun music, and beer and wine on the house, David Benders vintage store in Carlisle was as much of a party Saturday as a shopping destination. Like other Carlisle businesses laying out the welcome mat for Small Business Saturday, the scene at Miss Ruths Time Bomb proved grabbing gifts at big box stores could be a bit bland compared to shopping local. We have a DJ spinning records right now, said Bender, who co-owns the shop on 117 W. High St. with his wife, Sarah Taby. Bender added, people just couldnt get that experience in a mall or big box store. Shoppers Saturday milling around businesses in downtown Carlisle seemed to be coming for that unique experience, as well as the clothing and wares they couldnt find elsewhere. More than a few customers said they had heard of Small Business Saturday. Some said they wanted their money to help support their local businesses and economy. Founded by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday...