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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Idyllwild Arts showcases songwriters
By November 29, 2011January 25, 2013 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Ryan Zwahlen, new chair of the Idyllwild Arts (IA) Music Department, is shaking things up a bit in the music curriculum. He has added a songwriting concentration for the first time this year. Seven students in the class taught by Zwahlen and Don Reed will debut some of their work from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m….

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IPA beers sampled at Idyll Awhile event
By September 6, 2012April 18, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The six different IPA beers that were served on Thursday night at Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe. Jared Dillon hosted the beer tasting event.

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Marc Kassouf new Art Alliance president
By November 26, 2014January 19, 2015 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Marc Kassouf, co-owner of Quiet Creek Inn with partner Nathan Depetris, is the new president of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild, one of the most active and visible of Idyllwild’s many nonprofits. He had previously served on the AAI board and was chosen for this demanding post because of his project management, business and organizational…

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Idyllwild CinemaFest 2013 featured filmmaker: Gary King
By November 27, 2012May 2, 2013 Reading Time: 4 minutes

New York filmmaker Gary King, one of two Idyllwild CinemaFest 2013 honorees, spent five years in the corporate world of Silicon Valley before deciding to build a career doing what had always been his passion — storytelling, writing and making movies. He ditched the West Coast technology hub and moved with his wife to the…

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PHOTOS: This week in Idyllwild: February 11, 2016
By February 11, 2016April 8, 2016 Reading Time: 3 minutes

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RMRU completes two rescues on holiday
By July 11, 2012April 12, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit completed two rescues over the Fourth of July holiday …

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