Challis Lodge #92 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Idaho. They are a part of the Worldwide Organization of men dedicated to improving themselves and their surroundings, known for assisting others when help is needed. Open to interested males if they request admittance and are accepted to membership. The local lodge is located at 1220 Valley Street (across and up the street from the Village Inn Motel and Restaurant). Meetings are on the second Thursday of the month. Local Masons can advance to become York or Scottish Rite Masons as well as Shriners if they are interested. The sister organization is Eastern Star, open to men and women with a Masonic affiliation and their meetings are on the second Monday of the month.
Some of the things they now do around town: Pumpkin Painting and Carving Night, prepare and maintain the Ice-Skating Pond at the elementary school and have skating nights, Easter Egg hunt, Bikes for Books at the Elementary School, Teacher of the Year award, Shrine Circus, “Tin Lizzy” cars in the local parades, and Child Identification packets.
They are always interested in new members and other projects to assist others in need. A select group of people in whom you can put your trust. Information is available on request.
