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

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

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

Children join a dance contest during the American Legion Post 800’s Halloween party on Sunday. 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 Orchestra performs Mozart
By October 18, 2012April 19, 2013 Reading Time: 1 minute

Benny Kleinerman was the piano soloist at the Idyllwild Arts Orchestra Concert Saturday and Sunday, performing W.A. Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 9 Allegro.

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‘Solitary’ premieres at Idyllwild 2015
By December 31, 2014February 6, 2015 Reading Time: 3 minutes

At 7 o’clock Wednesday evening, Jan. 7, those attending Idyllwild 2015, will be able to watch the premiere of “Solitary.” “It’s a deeply personal script,” said the film’s writer and star Katharine McEwan, and producing the film “was an all-consuming experience.” The movie is about an adult woman returning home to an aging father. The…

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Town Hall Date Night frees up parents
By March 16, 2012January 30, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

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Leslie Thompson’s final collection at Quiet Creek
By July 12, 2012April 12, 2013 Reading Time: 1 minute

Award winning porcelain artist, Leslie Thompson has retired from the art of ceramics …

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Students wanted for middle school’s athletic programs
By September 3, 2015February 19, 2016 Reading Time: 1 minute

Hemet Unified School District’s middle schools are having their sports tryouts. If your student is interested in joining flag football, girls volleyball, cross country or cheer, you are encouraged to speak with Darren McKay, Idyllwild School athletic director. Coaches and principals are excited for the new season. Staff believes that having an athletic program in…

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Stratford Players debut ‘Dear Elizabeth,’ a play in letters
By May 1, 2018May 14, 2018 Reading Time: 4 minutes

“Dear Elizabeth” by Sarah Ruhl is a theatrical adaptation from letters that passed between writers Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell. Touted as one of the greatest exposés between two American literary giants spanning a period of 30 years, the play is culled and scripted from more than 800 letters of intricate friendship and supportive critique,…

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