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

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

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

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

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Eighteen California wineries in Saturday’s art event
By October 10, 2017 Reading Time: 2 minutes

From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, visitors to the mile-high artist community of Idyllwild will experience the magic that happens when galleries, artists and Southern California wineries join forces to raise money for art scholarships and events. Event organizers for the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s 20th-annual Art Walk and Wine Tasting are…

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Art Alliance stages Winter Lane Pop-Up Gallery
By November 25, 2015March 4, 2016 Reading Time: 1 minute

Idyllwild artists join forces to create a week-long Winter Lane Pop-Up Gallery from Saturday, Dec. 12, to Sunday Dec. 20, at the cozy and historic Village Lane arcade at 54200 N. Circle Drive. The holiday event is hosted by the Art Alliance of Idyllwild. The Winter Lane Pop-Up Gallery will be set up temporarily in…

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Santa visits Kids Tree Lighting
By December 11, 2012May 2, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

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Idyllwild places second in top 10 national list: Survey of must-visit small towns
By January 22, 2015October 27, 2015 Reading Time: 4 minutes

The secret is out. Idyllwild is a major travel destination, second in a top-10 list of “must see” small cities “that should absolutely be on your travel bucket list” (www.bustle.com). Bustle, a visually flashy daily online news, entertainment and fashion community with a nod toward women readers, selected Idyllwild and the other nine destinations because…

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Artspresso Gallery features images of Italy
By July 26, 2011November 9, 2012 Reading Time: 1 minute

Artist-photographer Kathy Harmon-Luber’s photographs of Italy are featured at Artspresso Gallery. The opening reception on Saturday was well-attended.

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Hill food assistance roundup
ByIdyllwild Town Crier September 8, 2021September 28, 2021 Reading Time: 2 minutes

David JeromeCorrespondent Over the last year-and-a-half the Hill has seen unprecedented circumstances and needs in these communities. Many people have experienced food insecurity, some for the first time. Fortunately, the Hill is home to many dedicated volunteer groups working to make sure no one here goes hungry. Most of these groups distribute free grocery boxes….

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