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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

New this year was a Canine Costume Contest 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

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

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

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

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

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Community Calendar: June 17, 2021
ByIdyllwild Town Crier June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Submit listings and changes to melissa@towncrier.com. All events are subject to last-minute changes. Note: Some events, meetings and office hours may be canceled or modified due to precautions being taken to limit the spread of COVID-19. Wednesday, June 16• Jazzercise, 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Camp Maranatha, 54162 Maranatha Dr.• Coed Pickleball, 9-11 a.m. Idyllwild…

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John Newman: new Jazz in the Pines chair
By August 12, 2015February 5, 2016 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Jazz in the Pines weekend begins Friday with the delicious and entertaining Patrons Dinner. On Saturday and Sunday, Strawberry Valley is subsumed in clouds of wonderful and special music — jazz, a truly American genre. This year, the 22nd Jazz in the Pines also introduces something new, but not the performers. In 2015, Idyllwild Arts…

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Art’s Corner
ByArt Connor September 12, 2023September 21, 2023 Reading Time: 5 minutes

The prospects of the Labor Day holiday weekend always bode well for the Idyllwild area, regardless of ever-changing weather patterns and the ever-increasing plethora of yard sales and other outdoor activities. To this mixture of community togetherness, the joint coordinators of the Manhattan Chamber Players, Luke Fleming and Brendan Speltz, both dedicated musicians as well…

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Art Alliance of Idyllwild presents Eye of the Artist this Saturday
By April 3, 2018 Reading Time: 5 minutes

Art Alliance of Idyllwild members are still buzzing with excitement after last month’s successful grand opening of their Art Visitors Center in the Courtyard Gallery located in the center of town at The Fort. “Renting that space provides an affordable opportunity for members to have a ‘home,’” AAI President Donna Elliot said, “and a place…

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PHOTOS: HELP Center fashion show
By June 11, 2013July 12, 2013 Reading Time: 1 minute

The Idyllwild HELP Center held its annual fashion show and luncheon Sunday, June 9, at the Rainbow Inn. This year’s theme was “Country Western Comes to Idyllwild.”

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Idyllwild Arts dance instructor directs/performs in ‘The Little Mermaid’
ByIdyllwild Town Crier March 19, 2019March 19, 2019 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Idyllwild Arts Dance and Musical Theatre Faculty, and Associate Director and Principal Dancer at Inland Pacific Ballet Jonathan Sharp of Idyllwild is directing and dancing (as the Sea King) in IPC’s “The Little Mermaid” performing from April 6 to 28 at Bridges Auditorium, Lewis Family Playhouse, and Fox Performing Arts Center. Sharp was trained at…

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