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Morning Twin Falls! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Twin Falls rabbi responds to hate with holiday light
• Which Twin Falls Bruins just made the 5A All-Idaho first team?
• Why Twin Falls gas is still above Idaho’s new $3 average

Also on today's calendar: Sponsor Nights: Christmas in the Garden and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Very windy; periods of rain, with a high of 59 and low of 30 degrees.
• Thursday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 45, low: 39.
• Friday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 54 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Twin Falls rabbi shares Hanukkah message of light amid rising antisemitism concerns (kivitv.com) — A Twin Falls rabbi is sharing a Hanukkah message about bringing light to the community as local Jewish residents celebrate amid concern over rising antisemitism worldwide. He reflects on the long history of Jews in Twin Falls, recent hostile encounters downtown, and why he’s committed to staying visible and involved, from running a Main Avenue business to helping hang holiday lights.
   

• 5A All-Idaho football team: Best of the best from the state's second-largest class (idahostatesman.com) — Two Twin Falls Bruins, lineman Dillon Spenser and defensive back Dalton Carter, earned spots on the 5A All-Idaho first team after powering an offense that averaged 37 points and a defense stacked with big plays. The statewide list, chosen by Idaho high school coaches, showcases top performers from Bishop Kelly, Hillcrest, and other programs, but gives Twin Falls fans extra reason to celebrate their standouts.
   

• Idaho gas prices drop below $3 a gallon (eastidahonews.com) — Idaho gas prices have dipped below $3 a gallon on average, but Twin Falls drivers are still paying about $3.06 for regular fuel. AAA says cheaper crude oil and recent steady price drops are helping, and encourages shoppers to use grocery fuel rewards to stretch their holiday travel budgets.
   

📸 Around Twin Falls

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Twin Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• GPTF School Tour/ Info Session
  Gem Prep: Twin Falls, 151 Federation Rd, Twin Falls
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Business After Hours Sponsored by The Depot Grill Catering & The Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
  Gaslamp on 3rd Event Center , 269 3rd Ave S , Twin Falls
  5:30 pm
• Indivisible Twin Falls Holiday Party
  Milner's Gate - Idaho Craft Brewery , 205 Shoshone St N , Twin Falls
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• White Christmas
  The Orpheum Theatre , 146 Main Ave N , Twin Falls
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Open Water Course – Academics and Pool — AWOL Adventure Sports
  AWOL Adventure Sports , 701 2nd Ave S , Twin Falls
  10:00 am
• Watersprings at Hansen
  550 Main St S , Hansen
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• White Christmas
  The Orpheum Theatre , 146 Main Ave N , Twin Falls
  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Sponsor Nights: Christmas in the Garden
  867 Filer Ave W , Twin Falls
  9:00 am

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve Party
  Canyon Crest Event Center , 330 Canyon Crest Dr , Twin Falls
  7:00 pm

📣 Twin Falls Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• JH GB/BB v. Carey
  Hansen District #415 Hansen, ID 83334
  2:00 pm
• HS GB v. Castleford
  Hansen District #415 Hansen, ID 83334
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• HS Boys - HS
  Hansen District #415 Hansen, ID 83334
  4:00 pm
• HS GB @ Hagerman
  Hansen District #415 Hansen, ID 83334
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Very happy with handyman Steve!
  He replaced my ceiling fan and did an excellent job. He was on time, prepared and charged a fair price. I’ll use him again for future projects and… (Nextdoor Addison/2nd Ave)
• PREMIER SECURITY SERVICES, we have a HUGE SHOUT OUT to you for sponsoring our parade float for all three parades, TF, Filer & Buhl.!!!!
  We got to ride in our 3rd Christmas parade in Buhl on Saturday night.. A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE! (Nextdoor Washington and Falls)

• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Twin Falls. Apply here.
• Mondelez International posted a job opening for Part Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Twin Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Twin Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jerome

• Woman flown to hospital following crash in Jerome (eastidahonews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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