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In today's newsletter:
- Want to brighten a local child’s Christmas on Tuesday?
- Who’s taking the helm at Habitat for Humanity Idaho Falls?
Also on today's calendar: Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA.
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Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Cloudy, showers around; windy, with a high of 50 and low of 37 degrees.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 51, low: 39.
- Wednesday: A little rain, with a high of 51 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Stop by Idaho Falls library on Tuesday and help provide toys for needy kids this Christmas (eastidahonews.com) — Idaho Falls residents are invited to the Idaho Falls Public Library on Tuesday for the 30th annual St. Nicholas Toy Outreach “It’s A Wrap” Party, running from noon to 9 p.m. You can donate new toys—especially Lego, Barbie dolls, and Hot Wheels—and help wrap them for children of blue-collar workers who might otherwise be overlooked this Christmas.
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• Habitat for Humanity selects new CEO and CFO for its Idaho Falls chapter (eastidahonews.com) — Habitat for Humanity Idaho Falls Area has named longtime local builder Randy Hubbard as its new CEO and will promote current treasurer Tracy Gohr to CFO/COO in January. The Idaho Falls-based affiliate, active from Idaho Falls to Ashton and partnering with the city on home repair projects, has built 58 homes since 1994 and continues expanding its housing mission.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Idaho Falls
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- Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
The Colonial Theater , 450 A St , Idaho Falls
8:30 pm
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Pocatello, ID
Station Square , 200 S Main St , Pocatello
9:00 am - Highpoint Cider- Trivia Night
Highpoint Cider , 7565 Lupine Ln Unit D & E , Victor
7:00 pm - Libraries Closed
Ashton Public Library , 925 Main , Ashton - Library Closed
Marshall Public Library , 113 South Garfield , Pocatello - Jackie's Book Group
Marshall Public Library , 113 South Garfield , Pocatello
11:00 am - Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA
The Colonial Theater , 450 A St , Idaho Falls
8:30 pm - The Simon & Garfunkel Story
L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center , 1002 Sam Nixon Dr , Pocatello
5:00 pm - Pocatello Home Show 2026
Mountain View Event Center , 1567 Way to Grace Ave , Pocatello
12:00 pm - Teton Valley Skijoring: The Grand Showdown 2026
Teton County Fairgrounds , 1413 ID-33 , Driggs
9:00 am - East Idaho Home and Garden Show
Mountain America Center , 1690 Event Ctr Dr , Idaho Falls
9:00 am - East Idaho Home & Garden Show
Mountain America Center , 1690 Event Ctr Dr , Idaho Falls
9:00 am
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
Saturday December 27
Wednesday December 31
Wednesday January 21
Friday February 20
Saturday February 21
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Driver in Idaho Falls. Apply here.
- Jamba, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Idaho Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Idaho Falls here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Gibbs-Lawhorn's 28 help UNLV down Fresno State 84-72 (postregister.com)
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- Local bar dispute leads to arrests (postregister.com)
- USA TODAY Sports Super 50: Top high school football team in each state (usatodayhss.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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