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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

Scary surroundings and very real monsters and characters greeted visitors at Idyllwild haunted Ghost Town on Halloween weekend. 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 (far left) at Idyllwild Vacation Rentals. Juneau, pictured here, dances with Idyllwild School Principal Matt Kraemer.

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

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

Art & Culture | On The Town

Idyllwild Arts student and family raising funds for autism
By October 30, 2018 Reading Time: 2 minutes

In an effort to raise awareness about the impacts of neurological disorders, Idyllwild Arts Academy Inter-arts student Jackson Bujnosek’s family decided to take this idea directly to campus. “With my personal passion for art, and the importance of certain social issues within my family circle, we’ve found it best appropriate to combine the two aspects…

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No injuries in minor crash
By April 30, 2014June 11, 2014 Reading Time: 1 minute

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‘We’re still here!’
ByJack Clark July 25, 2013October 7, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Thus read the headline of the Town Crier on July 4, 1996, right after the Bee Canyon Fire had burned more than 9,000 acres and knocked at Pine Cove’s back door. “We’re still here” means every bit as much to Hill residents now as it did then.

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‘Nice Fish’ portrays lost souls waiting to hook or be hooked
By July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 Reading Time: 2 minutes

On a frozen Minnesota lake, the ice is beginning to creak and groan. It’s the end of the fishing season, and two old friends are out on the ice, angling for something big; something down there that is pure need. Something that might just swallow them whole. “Less a traditional play and more a series…

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Past Tense: September 3, 2015
By September 3, 2015February 19, 2016 Reading Time: 3 minutes

65 years ago – 1950 Angling in the area had never been so good. More than 9,000 catchable-sized trout had been planted in lakes Hemet and Fulmor. 60 years ago – 1955 The Idyllwild Fire Protection District’s educational program was very effective. This year, the number of fire losses on the Hill was fewer than…

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‘Hannibal’ producer moderates Idyllwild Arts panel
ByIdyllwild Town Crier October 17, 2018 Reading Time: 3 minutes

A prolific inventor, a Grammy award-winning musician, a former child star turned thoughtful memoirist, a metalworker who brings together art and science, a sought-after designer and speaker, and a writer of stylish dystopias will discuss what they have in common at the Oct. 19 to 20 Idyllwild Arts Academy Alumni/Family Weekend and Open House. What…

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