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We’re excited to welcome the River of No Return

We’re excited to welcome the River of No Return Chapter of Trout Unlimited (RNRTU) as a new member of the Challis Area Chamber of Commerce!

RNRTU serves the communities of Salmon, North Fork, Challis, and Stanley, working throughout the upper Salmon River basin. Their mission is rooted in community-driven restoration, youth education, and ongoing salmon recovery efforts that make a lasting impact across the Columbia Basin.

We’re grateful to have an organization so dedicated to the health of our rivers, the future of our fisheries, and hands-on education for the next generation.

Please join us in giving RNRTU a warm Chamber welcome! 🐟

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Get ready for a full day of festive fun in Challis

Get ready for a full day of festive fun in Challis! Shop Hop kicks off ✨ THIS SATURDAY ✨ December 13th with local businesses offering specials, treats, giveaways, and holiday cheer at every stop. Pick up your Shop Hop punch card at any participating location, visit each business to get your card punched, and turn it in at the end for a chance to win great prizes!

Don’t forget 🎅 we have Photos with Santa from 12-2 PM at the CusterTel cottage, 🖌️ a kids craft at the library from 2-3 PM, plus ☕️ food/drink specials at the Village and the Roadhouse during the event!

Make a day of it — shop small, shop local, and enjoy the magic of the holiday season in Challis. See you Saturday!

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We couldn’t be more proud is Sabina’s senior

We couldn’t be more proud is Sabina’s senior project! Beautifully designed signs welcoming visitors to Challis. Well done Sabina!

Hello everyone! I am Sabina Bennetts and It was my Senior Project to build and make Welcome to Challis Signs. I have wanted to do this project for a very long time and my dream has finally came true! I did this project because I wanted to give something to this amazing community, I am so prideful of this town! Although I hope you find this as a gift, it wouldn't have been possible without the help and donations, from many people, and companies around town. There are some final details I would still like to tune up, but I would love to hear everybody's thoughts!

Things to do this week in Challis: Monday Decembe

Things to do this week in Challis:

Monday December 8th —
🗒️ 8 AM — Custer County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting @ Custer County Courthouse

Tuesday December 9th —
📚 11 AM — Pre-K Story Time @ Challis Public Library
🏘️ 5:30 PM — Challis City Council Meeting @ City Hall

Wednesday December 10th —
no events

Thursday December 11th —
no events

Friday December 12th —
🔬 1 PM — STEM @ Challis Piblic Library

Saturday December 13th —
🎄 10 AM — Shop Hop!
🎅 12 PM — Photos with Santa @ CusterTel Cottage
🎨 2 PM — Kids Craft @ Challis Public Library
♟️ 6 PM — BINGO @ Senior Center

Sunday December 14th —
no events

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Have an event that’s not listed? Make sure to submit your event on our website (challischamber.com/submit-events-form/) to be featured on our community calendar!

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🎄✨ Holiday Decorating Contest – VOTING IS N

🎄✨ Holiday Decorating Contest – VOTING IS NOW LIVE! ✨🎄

Your neighbors have been busy bringing their favorite Christmas Carols to life — and now it’s your turn to help choose the winners! 🎶🎅🌟

Cast your vote here: https://www.surveyking.com/survey/qrhug]

🗳️ Voting is open now through Saturday, December 13th (aka Shop Hop!) — you can vote more than once but please only vote once per day!

Take a moment to browse all the festive entries and pick your favorites!

Thank you to everyone who participated — Challis is looking extra magical this year. 💫

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The 2025 Parade of Lights, hosted by Frontier Cred

The 2025 Parade of Lights, hosted by Frontier Credit Union, kicks off TONIGHT at 6 PM on Main Street! Bundle up, grab a hot cocoa, and enjoy this year’s magical “Christmas Carols” theme as the floats roll by. 🎶🚗💡

And don’t head home after — the annual Christmas Concert will take place immediately following the parade at the Challis Middle School Auditorium. It’s the perfect way to keep the holiday spirit going! 🎼🎄

See you tonight, Challis! ❤️

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Don’t forget — all Christmas Carols–themed d

Don’t forget — all Christmas Carols–themed decorations need to be completed and submitted by THIS FRIDAY ‼️ December 5!

To enter, send a photo of your display along with the name of your chosen carol to us via DM or email at challischamber@custertel.net

🗳️ Voting begins right after the Parade of Lights and the Christmas Concert on December 5!

Get those festive creations ready — we can’t wait to see how you’ve brought your favorite carols to life! 🎶🎅✨

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Winter Photo Contest! Winter has arrived, and we

Winter Photo Contest!

Winter has arrived, and we want to see it through your lens! From snowy peaks and frosty mornings to festive lights, steaming hot springs, wildlife in winter coats, or your favorite cold-weather adventures around Challis — capture the magic of the season and share it with us!

How to Enter:
✔️ Snap a photo of your favorite winter activity or scene in or around Challis, or share a favorite from winters past.
✔️ Post it in the comments or tag us in your post.
✔️ Your photo could be featured on the Chamber's social media!

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our other seasonal photo contests — your submissions have been incredible! Now it’s time to celebrate everything that makes winter in Challis so peaceful, sparkling, and unforgettable.

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Things to do this week in Challis: Monday Decembe

Things to do this week in Challis:

Monday December 1st —
no events

Tuesday December 2nd —
📚 11 AM — Pre-K Story Time @ Challis Public Library

Wednesday December 3rd —
no events

Thursday December 4th —
no events

Friday December 5th —
🎄 9 AM — Challis Community Christmas Bazaar @ Challis Community Center & American Legion Hall
🤰 10 AM — Christmas Open House @ New Life Pregnancy Center
🎨 12 PM — Arrisans Market Open House @ MadDog Gallery
💫 6 PM — Parade of Lights @ Main Street
🎶 6:30/7 PM (immediately after parade) — Annual Christmas Concert @ Middle School Auditorium

Saturday December 6th —
🎄 9 AM — Challis Community Christmas Bazaar @ Challis Community Center & American Legion Hall

Sunday December 7th —
no events

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Have an event that’s not listed? Make sure to submit your event on our website (challischamber.com/submit-events-form/) to be featured on our community calendar!

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