The North Pole Community Chamber of Commerce hosted its Days of Christmas Past Fundraiser Dinner on Aug. 16 at Hotel North Pole, drawing 54 attendees for an evening filled with history, holiday spirit and community support.

The festive event, themed around “Christmas of the Past,” aimed to raise funds for the construction of a new North Pole Community Welcome Center, envisioned as a hub to welcome new residents, empower local businesses, grow an enduring labor work force and inspire future generations to call North Pole home.

Honoring community history

Local historian Joan Skilbred served as the keynote speaker, offering a presentation on North Pole’s historical evolution. Her storytelling reminded attendees of the community’s roots while underscoring its enduring identity as “the commu

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