

Blast from the past at Town Hall dance
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About 30 residents and several youngsters attended Town Hall’s “Let’s Rock & Roll” Dance held Saturday, Sept. 24. Only tunes from the 1950s and 60s were featured. Prior to the dance, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and refreshments were served. Town Hall conducts many community events throughout the year in addition to its sports programs. Photo by Cid Castillo

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, visitors to Idyllwild will be treated to local art that is all priced under $100. Hosted by the Art Alliance of Idyllwild, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the fourth-annual Under $100 Art Fair will feature 18 individual artist booths. Galleries and Art Hot Spots throughout town will also…
Over the next few weeks, the Idyllwild Scholarship Fund board is requesting community donations to support scholarships for area 2022 high school graduates.The Idyllwild Scholarship Fund goes back to 1969 when three students were awarded “scholarships.” One was for $250, another for $100, and one student received a dictionary. In April 2021, six high school…
Idyllwild Garden Club The Idyllwild Garden Club will offer the Mountain Garden Tour Saturday, May 21. It will include five unique and lovely home gardens throughout Idyllwild, plus the club’s garden at the Idyllwild Area Historical Society and Museum. The price per person has been kept at $15, (under age 12 is free). Tickets will…
The Town Crier reached out to its readers to ask for tributes to Doug Austin, our Mr. Idyllwild, a man who showered us all with love and kindness, and a passion for literacy. His Dickensian voice and presence emceed many events, particularly the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series and the Tree Lighting Ceremony.Sadly for them and…
65 years ago – 1950 A new attraction at the Labor Day carnival was Zeke’s hayride. A team of six horses pulled the wagon and took children on free rides. 60 years ago – 1955 After a cool summer, September arrived with a blazing 96 degrees. 55 years ago – 1960 Joe and Leona McGaugh…