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The day could not have been more beautiful. A few clouds danced through an otherwise brilliant sky, a light wind ruffled the lake surface, several kites flew nearby and people clustered around picnic tables as an expectant crowd of mostly young swimmers waited to be the first to swim in the lake. Top brass of…
Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, in Mountain Center, provides camping experiences for kids with cancer. Over this past summer, a herd of 10 brightly painted fiberglass cows raised the spirits of campers as the herd moved each day from barn to pasture. “Our campers don’t want to feel defined by cancer,” said Brian Crater,…
It was a beautiful morning for a walk, a talk and a history lesson at Mt. San Jacinto State Park with Mark Hudgens, who is sector supervisor for the park, a job he has held since August 2016. Since becoming supervisor, Hudgens has been involved in adding six electrical hookups at Stone Creek, a project…
The Great Pumpkin Carnival wouldn’t be possible without the community’s support! Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) is looking for more than 50 volunteers to help with the event. Volunteers are needed for booths from 4:30-7 p.m. on Oct. 31 (Halloween). Please consider volunteering to make this the best year yet. If you are interested in volunteering…
The Crier introduced readers to filmmaker Donal Brophy and his production company, Idyllwild Pictures, in late 2021, when their first film, “The Shuroo Process,” was released. Now he is starting a new project, a docuseries called “Pride and Prejudice.” The first session will be filmed with a live audience at the Rustic Theatre Friday, Oct….
Tiffany Brannan is certain of her career as an opera soprano. She is preternaturally poised and professional. She exudes intelligence, charm and elegance when she speaks about her experience and her goals. She handles her interview with a thorough command of her field, the arcane details of its history and repertoire, and a clear understanding…