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At the American Legion Post 800’s Annual Labor Day Barbecue, Post Vice Commander Shawn Lunney, left, and Lathey Wampler, Sons of the American Legion member, oversee the hot grills on Saturday, Sept. 3. Photo: Cid Castillo


The 2nd Annual Paws for Rhythm and Brews fundraiser for Idyllwild’s Animal Rescue Friends will be Saturday, June 4. The event, with more brewers than the first Paws and Rhythm last year, will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Idyllwild Nature Center. This year, the organizers have invited 16 brewers — beers…
By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens discussed dealing with dog and cat undesirable behaviors. Harley: Did you guys know that October is Adopt a Shelter Dog month? Pepper: I knew that, and I hope humans do, too. Phil: It makes so much sense, in many ways….
Events planned throughout the next year The 100th anniversary of the opening of the Idyllwild Library will be July 27, 2020. In anticipation, the library and Friends of the Library have planned a one-year celebration of events beginning at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 27 in Idypark. The Friends of the Idyllwild Library and Librarian Shannon…
Highway 74 from Palm Desert and Highway 371 is no longer restricted access. The highway is open to anyone. Caltrans Public Information Officer Shane Massoud said this week that Highway 243 north of Idyllwild is expected to open in five to six weeks. No estimate was given on Highway 74 from Mountain Center to Hemet….
Idyllwild Library Branch Manager and Librarian Shannon Houlihan Ng and staff drafted a proclamation declaring Sunday, Nov. 26, through Saturday, Dec. 2, Friends of Libraries Appreciation Week in Idyllwild. The proclamation, with three pages outlining the many functions and gifts of the Friends of the Idyllwild Library, acknowledges the critical roles the Friends play in…
Swamp King Troy Landry (right) is stepping out of the Bayou and into Soboba Casino. If you haven’t yet seen History Channel’s “Swamp People,” you are missing out on all of the tree shaking, gator catching, Louisiana goodness that is the Cajun way of life. When the show first aired in 2010, it gained the…