

Funky Bazaar raises funds for animals
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Peter Buhl, right, owner of the Funky Bazaar, presents $150 checks to Mary Lou Prosin, Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild (ARF), and Clay Helgren of Living Free Animal Sanctuary. The funds came from the donations made at the Bazaar’s “Donation Alley.” All proceeds are equally divided between ARF and Living Free. Photo: Cid Castillo

Idyllwild Garden Club Visitors are welcome at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the Idyllwild Nature Center meeting room, 25225 Highway 243. The planned program is Lauren Owens on growing roses in the mountains. For more information, email idygar@gmail.com … Idyllwild Contemporary Book Club The club is celebrating reading its 50th book. Some of the…
Founded in 1980, Living Free Animal Sanctuary was among the first privately funded no-kill animal sanctuaries, with a mission of rescuing cats and dogs from imminent shelter euthanasia. And in an effort to better acquaint the mountain communities with Living Free’s mission, the board has inaugurated “town meetings,” prior to board meetings. The next meeting…
University of California at Riverside’s Pipe Band once again joined Idyllwild’s Fourth of July Parade. The Band also performed at several other events during the week, including a service at the Rustic Theatre Saturday commemorating Maggie Morphett …
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With less locations and more bands, this year’s Idyllwild StrongBenefit Music Festival event promises to deliver. The event is organized to make sure that patrons are able to travel easily between venues. The popular fire engine will be back this year with stops at or very near venue locations. This year’s main stage will be…