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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

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

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

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 (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

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

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

Regional News

Fire officials ready for the fire season
By May 13, 2014July 7, 2014 Reading Time: 3 minutes

In a formal proclamation, Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. declared May 4 through May 10 as “Wildfire Awareness Week” …

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Art & Culture

Idyllwild and the world celebrate Dickens’ 200th birthday
By February 14, 2012January 28, 2013 Reading Time: 3 minutes

At Idyllwild School, however, it was just another day in another year of annual celebrations of Dickens and his life …

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Art & Culture | On The Town

Christopher Scott takes reins of Rotary
By August 28, 2018 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Service, whether as a professional or a volunteer, has been one of the anchors of Christopher Scott’s life. He is neither a native “hillbilly” nor a long-time resident. But Scott’s devotion to serving his community is becoming well known on the Hill, especially as he bestows the Idyllwild Rotary mugs to guest speakers each week….

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Idyllwild News

Horsin’ around
By November 20, 2013January 15, 2014 Reading Time: 1 minute

The Idyllwild Community Center sponsored a horseshoe tournament Saturday for both men and women. Despite the cold and drizzly weather, Bob Baker (left) and Robert Priefer (right) were able to pitch and play two different games simultaneously. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

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On The Town

Winners announced in ARF contest
ByIdyllwild Town Crier April 19, 2022June 7, 2022 Reading Time: 5 minutes

Animal Rescue Friends (ARF) of Idyllwild’s Pets of the Year contest returned this year after about a one-year absence. This year’s contest raised $8,965, all of which is put into a fund to help with veterinary costs financially challenged local pet owners need. Some of the monies raised also will be used to help with…

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Art & Culture | Artist | On The Town

Art’s Corner: Delirium Musicum
ByArt Connor April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 Reading Time: 3 minutes

As always in the past, the specific contours of Idyllwild Arts’ Lowman Concert Hall prove more than receptively ideal for the projection and preservation of string sonority, whether in chamber music or in a full orchestral complement. Thus, the stage was set for the Idyllwild debut of that intriguingly-titled ensemble known as “Delirium Musicum” this…

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