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Anna Maruca is the founder of Creative Connections, a local nonprofit providing enrichment classes and activities for youth and seniors. The group is now offering almost a dozen programs that range from science to language, arts, crafts and play. All programs are free or low cost, and scholarships are available. Maruca’s own experience with home…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild continues its rich program of events with “The Idyllwild Collection: Best in Show,” an open-to-the-public artist reception. The event, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, inaugurates the Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery at 54301 N. Circle Drive. Best in Show is the first major exhibit at the newly…
The free film series at the Rustic, “Seeing Diversity,” started strongly on Sunday with “Schindler’s List” ..
Cynthia Bond’s first novel, “Ruby,” was just released by Random House in April and is already garnering overwhelming critical acclaim. She speaks next with Eduardo Santiago as part of his Idyllwild Authors Series, now in its fourth season. Bond charted an interesting course in her journey to writing her first novel. “My Dad was a…
The year of the dragon, Chinese Year 4710, began on Jan. 23 and is considered the luckiest year in the 12-year Chinese Zodiac cycle. Red is the dragon’s color, and wearing red is said to ensure good fortune. Each day of the 15-day holiday comes with its recommended traditions, all designed to bring happiness, prosperity…
At its monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 17, the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District board approved Young Idyllwild’s Halloween Haunt, the Haunted Village on the Lake. The vote was unanimous. Kathy Sacher-Wilson, founder of the month-long Halloween actor and animatronic maze walk spook fest, said the new venue offers greater possibilities. “We posted our flier advertising…