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Children join a dance contest during the American Legion Post 800’s Halloween party on Sunday. Photo by Cid Castillo

Scary surroundings and very real monsters and characters greeted visitors at Idyllwild haunted Ghost Town on Halloween weekend. Photo by Cid Castillo

The Halloween Canine Costume Contest winner was “Pixel,” being held by happy owner Jenny Kirchner. Photo by Cid Castillo

Halloween teen dance night at Town Hall was festive event as about 25 teens celebrated by playing games and of course, dancing on Friday, Oct. 28. Photo by Cid Castillo

New this year was a Canine Costume Contest at Idyllwild Vacation Rentals. Juneau, pictured here, dances with Idyllwild School Principal Matt Kraemer.

Story time for youngsters held on Halloween Day morning at the Idyllwild Library was a scary but fun time as Idyllwild Witch Rachel Torrey held the audience spellbound with fairy tales and scary stories. Photo by Cid Castillo

New this year was a Canine Costume Contest (far left) at Idyllwild Vacation Rentals. Juneau, pictured here, dances with Idyllwild School Principal Matt Kraemer.

Jo’An’s Restaurant was filled with a myriad of characters for its Halloween Costume Contest held on Saturday, Oct. 29. Photo by Cid Castillo

Café Aroma was the place to be Sunday night, Oct. 30 as it held its Halloween Costume and Dance Party. Photo by Cid Castillo

The front office at Town Crier was filled with costumed youngsters from Town Hall trick or treating their way through downtown on Halloween day. Photo by Cid Castillo

Art & Culture | On The Town

Idyllwild Arts Foundation to launch podcast
By March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 Reading Time: 2 minutes

By Idyllwild Arts AcademyContributed The success of last summer’s One World. One Idyllwild. (https://www.idyllwildarts.org/oneworldoneidyllwild/) global showcase of the citizen artists of Idyllwild Arts has inspired a new podcast series. Hosted by Idyllwild Arts Foundation President Pamela Jordan, the series will feature interviews with thought- leaders, creatives, influencers and changemakers from around the world.Jordan’s guest on…

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Too Much Fun in the Pines event Saturday
ByIdyllwild Town Crier September 28, 2021December 14, 2021 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Christian Chalifour is bringing Too Much Fun in the Pines, a concert to benefit Spirit Mountain Retreat, to the retreat at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, in the retreat’s garden at 25661 Oakwood Street. It will run just under two hours with a short intermission for purchasing snacks. The concert features John Walz, Los Angeles…

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Idyllwild Ghost Town slithers back
By September 26, 2012April 18, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The ninth edition creeps and slithers back into its dank den at the Idyllwild Community Center property ..

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Idyllwild Soroptimists host comedy night at Brewpub
By June 6, 2017June 7, 2017 Reading Time: 3 minutes

This night it’s all for laughs, although the annual Soroptimist International of Idyllwild fundraiser raises money to combat a dangerously pervasive and serious social problem — human trafficking. For more than 40 years, Soroptimist International of Idyllwild has passionately raised funds and advocated for women and girls. This year’s fundraiser — Hilltop Comedy Night —…

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Past Tense: September 3, 2015
By September 3, 2015February 19, 2016 Reading Time: 3 minutes

65 years ago – 1950 Angling in the area had never been so good. More than 9,000 catchable-sized trout had been planted in lakes Hemet and Fulmor. 60 years ago – 1955 The Idyllwild Fire Protection District’s educational program was very effective. This year, the number of fire losses on the Hill was fewer than…

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Paint n Sip is back
ByIdyllwild Town Crier May 16, 2023August 23, 2023 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The Associates of Idyllwild Arts Foundation (IAF) have brought back Paint n Sip, a fundraiser. Based on the success of the event in October of last year, Pinots’ Palette will host another painting party at the Delano House in Idyllwild from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday June 3. Pinots’ Palette is the innovator and leader…

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