🌱 How a broken oven led to a life-changing Rexburg Christmas surprise

Good morning Rexburg! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a broken oven led to a life-changing Rexburg Christmas surprise
• How low could Rexburg gas prices go this holiday season?
• How Rexburg’s response is shaping Idaho Falls’ Giving Machines push.

Also on today's calendar: Handel’s Messiah Community Concert and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 49 and low of 42 degrees.
• Wednesday: Rain mixing with snow, temps: high: 46, low: 27.
• Thursday: Cloudy, p.m. snow, up to 1", with a high of 38 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Secret Santa steps in after teen baker's oven breaks down days before Christmas (eastidahonews.com) — A Rexburg teen baker who sells gourmet treats at the Rexburg Farmers Market faced a holiday crisis when her family’s oven suddenly died just before Christmas orders were due. A local Secret Santa stepped in with a surprise gift, helping her keep her small business going while supporting her busy homeschooling and college schedule.
   

• Idaho gas prices drop below $3; hasn't been this low since January 2024 (rexburgstandardjournal.com) — Rexburg drivers are seeing some relief at the pump, with regular gas averaging about $2.92 per gallon as Idaho’s statewide average dips below $3 for the first time since January 2024. AAA Idaho says cheaper crude oil is driving prices down, and suggests shoppers use grocery fuel rewards to stretch holiday budgets even further.
   

• Community invited to make a donation at Giving Machines in Idaho Falls (eastidahonews.com) — Rexburg residents who enjoyed the Giving Machine at Hemming Village can now support the same traveling charity project at Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls through Jan. 1. Organizers say the response in Pocatello and Rexburg was outstanding and are urging eastern Idaho communities, businesses, and families to donate items that directly benefit local and global charities this Christmas season.
   

📸 Around Rexburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rexburg

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• StepIt Strength
  Fit 1, 664 N 2nd E, Rexburg
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Board Business Meeting
  Madison District #321 , 60 W Main St , Rexburg
  9:00 am

Sunday December 21

• Handel’s Messiah Community Concert
  Rexburg Tabernacle Civic (Community) Center , 51 N Center St , Rexburg
  7:00 pm
• Handel's Messiah Community Concert
  Rexburg Tabernacle , 51 N Center St , Rexburg
  7:00 pm
• Clark Christmas Concert - Second
  Clark Music Foundation , 1799 W 4200 N , Rexburg
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Dueling Pianos at Roadhouse Saloon
  Roadhouse Saloon , 1680 Lindsay Blvd , Idaho Falls
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Seniors’ Luncheon
  Dixie's Diner , 2150 Channing Way , Idaho Falls
  12:00 pm
• Membership Meeting @ Dixie’s Diner — Eagle Rock Art Guild
  Dixie's Diner , 2150 Channing Way , Idaho Falls
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Board Business Meeting
  Madison District #321 , 60 W Main St , Rexburg
  9:00 am
• Idaho Falls Spud Kings vs. Rock Springs Miners
  Mountain America Center , 1690 Event Ctr Dr , Idaho Falls
  7:05 pm

Friday December 19

• Kids Sewing ages 6-9: Friday Class
  The Bake House Academy , 2333 N Yellowstone Hwy Suite 3 , Idaho Falls
  4:00 pm
• Merry Cryptmas Trivia (21+)
  Museum of Idaho , 200 N Eastern Ave , Idaho Falls
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Costco Forklift Operator in Rexburg. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (07391) - 155 W. Main #1 in Rexburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rexburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rigby

• Two men charged after brutal beating leaves Idaho Falls bar patron severely injured (eastidahonews.com)
• Idaho man lost a leg. Here's why he feels gratitude (ksl.com)
• All-State: East Idaho earns 19 first-team selections, with Shelley's Higham, Hillcrest's Gines, and Butte County's Lyon and Simpson earning top honors (eastidahonews.com)

Ashton

• Nearly $1.8 million paid out to Fall River Electric customers (eastidahonews.com)

Idaho Falls

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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