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

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 (far left) at Idyllwild Vacation Rentals. Juneau, pictured here, dances with Idyllwild School Principal Matt Kraemer.

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

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

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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Community Calendar: May 20, 2021
ByIdyllwild Town Crier May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Submit listings and changes to melissa@towncrier.com. All events are subject to last-minute changes. Note: Some events, meetings and office hours may be canceled or modified due to precautions being taken to limit the spread of COVID-19. Wednesday, May 19• Jazzercise, 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Camp Maranatha, 54162 Maranatha Dr.• Coed Pickleball, 9-11 a.m. Idyllwild…

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A filmmaker describes making his first indie film
By December 28, 2011January 25, 2013 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Andrew Fisher, writer and director of this year’s “Buttons in the Ground,” an Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema featurette …

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Spirit Mountain Retreat celebrates spring equinox
By March 28, 2012January 30, 2013 Reading Time: 1 minute

Spirit Mountain Retreat and Local Color joyously celebrated the Spring Equinox at the Caine Learning Center on Sunday March 25, 2012. Enthusiastically welcoming the return of the vernal season are (from left) Esther Kennedy, Katya Williamson and Marilyn Beauchesne.

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Town Hall screens ‘African Cats’ in the park
By August 7, 2012April 12, 2013 Reading Time: 1 minute

Many came out to enjoy “African Cats” by Disney Nature at Town Hall on Friday night …

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Wildland Organics opens new store
By November 3, 2020November 10, 2020 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Wildland Organics offers eco-conscious hair and body care products, helping people live a healthy and organic lifestyle. On Halloween, Wildland Organics officially opened a new storefront in Oakwood Village — a dream come true for owners Marisa Quintanilla and Daane Griffeth. “We’ve always loved this spot,” Quintanilla said. “We wanted to open a shop but…

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Forests elves invade Idyllwild cabins
By June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Even in Iceland, locals confirm the existence of cherished bands of jovial forest elves. Delivery of meticulous service to all the realms they inhabit is their forte. Rarely sighted by mere mortals, these diminutive shape-shifters unblock creeks, lay out food and build nests deep in flora and fauna but only the most trusting elves share…

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