

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

A prolific inventor, a Grammy award-winning musician, a former child star turned thoughtful memoirist, a metalworker who brings together art and science, a sought-after designer and speaker, and a writer of stylish dystopias will discuss what they have in common at the Oct. 19 to 20 Idyllwild Arts Academy Alumni/Family Weekend and Open House. What…
Offering an opportunity to pause for reflection and worship during the hustle of the holiday season, most of Idyllwild’s churches host special Christmas Eve and Christmas services.
Sadie’s Clinic, in conjunction with Animal Rescue Friends (ARF) held an Open House celebrating their offices being all under one roof. Entertainment was provided by Idyllwild’s Betty Anderson, right, accompanied by her husband Pete on guitar. Showcasing a special rescue dog named Bonnie Blue is Janice Murasko, at left. Joining Betty is another ARF favorite, Luke, far right.
By Wendy Watts Special to the Town Crier Saturday, Sept. 5, marks Idyllwild’s first year commemorating National Cheese Pizza Day because, really, why not? This could just be a good excuse to just say, “Let’s just go out for pizza.” Pizza as we know it today has taken on many forms and several incarnations throughout…
“It’s no longer the little red school house,” said Pamela Jordan, president of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation. Jordan will talk about the student and information-driven bottom-up revolution that is changing educational paradigms in this country and around the world. Jordan is the next speaker in the Idyllwild Community Center Speaker Series and will talk about…