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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 (far left) at Idyllwild Vacation Rentals. Juneau, pictured here, dances with Idyllwild School Principal Matt Kraemer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Art & Culture | On The Town

Opening night films, anniversary specials and a DeLorean
By November 4, 2015March 4, 2016 Reading Time: 4 minutes

The seventh season of the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema promises provocative opening night films, an expanded lineup of 125 features, shorts, documentaries and student films, and valentines to iconic movies celebrating anniversaries in 2016. One “oldie” celebrating its 20th anniversary in Idyllwild even comes with its own DeLorean car. In the six years since…

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Regional News

Flu deaths double state-wide in a week
By January 28, 2014March 20, 2014 Reading Time: 2 minutes

During the week ending Jan. 18, 50 more people under age 65 died from influenza, for a total of 95 confirmed flu deaths this flu season, including three children …

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On The Town

PHOTOS: This week in Idyllwild: March 10, 2016
By March 10, 2016April 29, 2016 Reading Time: 3 minutes

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Idyllwild News

County authorizes Idyllwild library construction
By October 5, 2011January 24, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors authorized putting the construction of the Idyllwild Library out to bid …

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Art & Culture | On The Town

AAI members mingle and mix at event
BySusan Monroe February 21, 2018 Reading Time: 2 minutes

A high-volume harmonious hum vibrated while people mingled at the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s annual Members meeting Saturday night at the Community Church. AAI President Donna Elliot discussed an expansion of the Deer Sightings exhibition, and an overview of AAI’s agenda before a notice of the winners of awards. Touching only on March for this…

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On The Town

Ken Young as Seurat makes last Idyllwild appearance
By April 2, 2013May 17, 2013 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Retired arts educator Ken Young, popular with Idyllwild audiences for his portrayals of famous painters, makes his last Idyllwild appearance as French pointillist Georges Seurat at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Rainbow Inn …

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