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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.

New this year was a Canine Costume Contest 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

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

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

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

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The challenges of year two: Lytle ready for 19th jazz fest
By August 21, 2012April 18, 2013 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Marsha Lytle, chair of the 19th Annual Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines, is tired but excited about the 2012 edition of the local jazz festival. For example, she is looking forward to Mary Stalling’s performance on Saturday, Aug. 25, in the Barn. “I haven’t seen her in about 35 years. The last time was…

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Clubs
ByIdyllwild Town Crier November 1, 2022November 8, 2022 Reading Time: 1 minute

Idyllwild Rotary Club Idyllwild Rotary Club reported that residents of the hilltop communities generously donated $174 on World Polio Day Monday, Oct. 24, at the Idyllwild Post Office. These contributions will allow Rotary International to administer 3,480 doses of polio vaccine around the world.

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Music and art come together at Town Hall
ByIdyllwild Town Crier June 21, 2023August 23, 2023 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Saturday June 17, the weather was perfect, everyone was rocking and many people left happy carrying art they had won at the “Eye of the Artist” and “Call of the Wyld” events. Town Hall’s outdoor stage was the venue for an art gallery and a concert. The “Eye” event is the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s…

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Art Alliance of Idyllwild donates more than $15,000
By December 10, 2015April 2, 2016 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The Art Alliance of Idyllwild, a 501(c)(3) organization, has announced it will be donating more than $15,000 toward keeping art alive in Idyllwild. The proposed funding will further AAI’s purpose as a nonprofit, which is to “enhance and expand Idyllwild’s reputation as an art community, to support the achievement of artistic excellence, and to support…

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INHALE to fill Rustic with ‘positive vibes’
ByWilson, Johnny & Halie March 26, 2014May 6, 2014 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The Rustic Theatre hosts INHALE, a reggae/rock/punk/ska band from Riverside, this Friday, March 28 at 10 p.m. The show is part of the Rustic’s effort to bring more live music to Idyllwild and establish the theater as a local music venue. INHALE already has a strong local following. The band was formed in 2005 and…

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Nordella, Sparks shine in ‘It Had to be You’
By February 18, 2014March 21, 2014 Reading Time: 1 minute

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