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🌱 How did Ketchum’s Pioneer Saloon land a James Beard honor?
Also check out December Gallery Walk & Client Appreciation Evening on the Ketchum Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How did Ketchum’s Pioneer Saloon land a James Beard honor?
Also on today's calendar: Holiday Open House! and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Ketchumfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Rain and drizzle this morning, with a high of 42 and low of 30 degrees.
- Friday: Snow, 1-3", temps: high: 36, low: 20.
- Saturday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 29 and low of 6 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• ICYMI: 'Really big deal' for Caldwell: Amano's Alamilla wins James Beard Award (boisedev.com) — Ketchum’s own Pioneer Saloon just earned a coveted James Beard “America’s Classics” nod, putting a beloved local spot on the national culinary map. The piece mainly follows Caldwell chef Salvador Alamilla’s big James Beard win, but closes by highlighting the Pioneer’s recognition and what these honors mean for Idaho’s growing food reputation.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ketchum
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★ Featured events ★
- December Gallery Walk & Client Appreciation Evening
Sun Valley Contemporary Gallery, 360 East Ave APT 6, Ketchum
5:00 pm
Friday December 26
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Other local events
- Holiday Open House!
Sun Valley Culinary Institute , 211 N Main St , Ketchum
4:00 pm - Mountains of the Moon — Liberty Theater
Liberty Theater , 110 N Main St , Hailey
7:30 pm - Dungeness Crab Feed!
Sun Valley Culinary Institute , 211 N Main St , Ketchum
6:00 pm
Saturday December 27
Tuesday December 30
📣 Ketchum Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Die Hard 2 — Liberty Theater
Liberty Theater , 110 N Main St , Hailey
3:00 pm - Suns vs McCall Mountaineers (Dec 26-27)
Campion Ice House , 771 S Main St , Hailey
7:00 pm - Liberty Presents: Jeff Crosby — Liberty Theater
Liberty Theater , 110 N Main St , Hailey
8:00 pm - Liberty Presents: Jeff Crosby W/ Walsy & The Riverdogs — Liberty Theater
Liberty Theater , 110 N Main St , Hailey
8:00 pm - Game Night Live Trivia is at Sawtooth Brewery (Hailey)!
Sawtooth Brewery & Tap Room , 110 N River St , Hailey
7:00 pm - InsurTech Slopes 2026 (Founders and Investors Forum)
Sun Valley Resort , 1 Sun Vly Rd E , Sun Valley
1:00 pm - Suns vs Wilmington Wheels (Feb 20-21)
Campion Ice House , 771 S Main St , Hailey
7:00 pm
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Wednesday December 31
Wednesday January 28
Friday February 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Enjoy some DEQ-themed holiday cards!
Images: - "Please don't dump it on Crumpit (Properly dispose of waste)" - nobody likes litter. Put trash where it belongs, and protect waterways by… (Nextdoor )
- St. Luke's Health System posted a job opening for Cook in Ketchum. Apply here.
- GHR Travel Nursing - General Healthcare Resources, Inc. posted a job opening for L&D | RN in Ketchum. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ketchum here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sun Valley
- Winter Storm Warning as 16 Inches of Snow to Strike: ‘Life-Threatening' (newsweek.com)
- Skiing Needs Warren Miller's Words, Perhaps Now More Than Ever (skimag.com)
- Front Row Classics is celebrating the legacy of Peggy Lee with Holly Foster Wells (nprillinois.org)
Hailey
- BLM announces OHV closures in Wood River Valley to protect Elk, Deer (kivitv.com)
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