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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

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

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

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

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

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March 6: 9th Idyllwild International Film Festival
By January 30, 2018 Reading Time: 3 minutes

The ninth-annual Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema is from March 6 to 11 this year, with more than 130 films scheduled to be shown during the six-day festival. “This is the most we’ve ever screened. 2018 could be the best year yet for quality feature films,” said IIFC chair and founder Stephen Savage. And Andrea…

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Rent Party news
By October 2, 2012April 18, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Editor’s note: Last week, the Town Crier wrote about the Rent Party planned for noon to 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 8. Since the story appeared, the Rent Party committee has changed the process of distributing the proceeds. See Piper Dellums’ explanation below.

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Latin heat can’t be beat to open the ISCS dance floor
By July 3, 2018 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Idyllwild Summer Concert Series producer Ken Dahleen brings back the popular Latin band Grupo Bohemio to inaugurate Idyllwild summer dance fever. There are certain experiences, approaching addictions, that are blissfully healthy. Dancing is one of them. Singing is another. Joy is a third.

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The labyrinth at St. Hugh’s
ByIdyllwild Town Crier May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 Reading Time: 4 minutes

By Mary KnabContributor Idyllwild, the place we all call home is a literal idyllic place where folks find peace, centering and healing.Surrounded by nature we find these things in the beauty and majesty in which we are immersed daily.But did you know that here in our little town is a labyrinth, an ancient practice for…

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Idyllwild Community Acupuncture marks Chinese New Year
By January 31, 2012January 28, 2013 Reading Time: 1 minute

Many residents attended a Chinese New Year celebration held by Idyllwild Community Acupuncture on Friday, Jan. 27. Free 20-minute acupuncture treatments, massages and Jin Shin Jystsu sessions were offered. Proceeds of donations are to benefit Breanna Lewis, 12, who will participate in the 2012 Irish Dance World Competition in Ireland.

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Scottish film fest has roots in Idyllwild
ByJP Crumrine February 8, 2022February 15, 2022 Reading Time: 3 minutes

In March, the Idyllwild International Festival Cinema (IIFC) is about to have its 13th opening. And one month later, the inaugural Scotland International Festival of Cinema (SIFC) will showcase new films in Peebles, Scotland, south of Edinburgh. Stephen Savage, IIFC founder, inspired the SIFC over a lunch meeting in London in 2019. Joining him at…

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