Photos of the activities and events in Idyllwild last week.
New to Idyllwild and Cafe Aroma, Diane Hubka sang last Friday for patrons on the cafe’s new patio. Photo by John Drake
Last week’s Idyllwild Summer Concert featured Nancy Knoor crooning for the crowd with the Jimmy Dorsey Band.The speaker last week at the Idyllwild Rotary meeting was District Governor-elect Bob Duistermars (right). Pictured with Bob is this year’s Idyllwild Rotary President Chuck Weisbart. Bob enlightened the club members on what the real meaning of Rotary is on a local and international level, a very motivational presentation. Photo by Nathan DePetrisShane Stewart’s Mountain Center Market and Spirit Gas Station is open and already experiencing heavy business. Photo by Halie WilsonSunny makes regional news Television reporter Gloria Rodriguez of KMIR Palm Springs, came to Idyllwild on Friday, July 17, in search of news about Sunny the cat and why so many in the town are caught up in this critter controversy. Sunny was a resident cat at the Nature Center who was relieved of her duties recently and has found a home with Gary Kuscher. Photo by Marshall SmithMike Harrison (left), a candidate for Assembly District 71 seat, visited the Town Crier offices Friday, July 17. Current Assemblyman Brian Jones will have served his three-term limit in 2016 and the seat will be vacant. Harrison is current deputy district director for U.S. Congressman Duncan Hunter. He is shown with Becky and Jack Clark, co-owners of the Town Crier. Photo by J.P. CrumrineFan Dan Kirby (center) gets Michael Dante (right) to autograph his book “From Hollywood to Michael Dante Way.” Dante discussed the book Saturday at the Idyllwild Library. Photo by John DrakeMargaret Rondeau describes handwriting analysis at the Caine Learning Center Friday evening. Photo by John DrakeThe Center for Natural Learning, a branch of The Natural Learning Research Institute, sponsored a panel discussion called “Chronic Pain and Fatigue” Tuesday at the Caine Learning Center. Leading the discussion were panelists (from left) Larry Kawano, Dr. Renate Caine, Gary Kuscher, Mary Morse and Carol McClintic. Future sessions address “Learning to Age Gracefully” and “Learning From Caretaking a Loved One(s).” Photo by Jenny KirchnerOn Tuesday, July 14, the Idyllwild Spanish Book Club held its first gathering. Discussing the “12 Pillars” in Spanish and doing hands-on activities related to each chapter are (from left) Patty and Aurelio Perez, and Rosa and Edgar Santiago. Photo courtesy Jannette SantiagoAmanda Berry was one of the winners of the coloring contest held at Idyllwild Nature Center during the recent Lemon Lily Festival. One winner was chosen from every grade level, kindergarten through sixth. Each winner received $10 from the Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain County Parks group. One excited winner even chose to donate the prize back to the Nature Center. Several of the beautiful pictures are currently on display at the Nature Center’s outdoor bulletin board. Photo courtesy Amanda Allen, park interpreterMia Germann was one of the winners of the coloring contest held at the Idyllwild Nature Center during the recent Lemon Lily Festival. Photo courtesy Amanda Allen, park interpreter
