The Austin Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the Christmas in the East Passport contest winners. Beth Kalliokoski won the first-place prize of $100 in Chamber Bucks. Frank Gerlach won $50 in Chamber Bucks for second prize and Patricia Mungia won $40 in Chamber Bucks for third.

The Chamber extended special thanks to all the sponsoring businesses of Christmas in the East:

Hoot & Ole’s Tavern, Eagles Club, Thoroughbred Carpets, Emerge Fitness, Star Liquor, Heath Tattoos, Jim’s Marketplace, Kwik Trip, Independent Management Services, Tom’s Heating, Echo Lanes, CCI Granite, Old 218, Y Waste Removal, Bobee Jo’s, Austin Tire, Hardy Geranium, and Midtown Towing.