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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

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

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 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

Café Aroma was the place to be Sunday night, Oct. 30 as it held its Halloween Costume and Dance Party. Photo by Cid Castillo

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Kid Galahad showing in Idyllwild 50 years later
By August 16, 2011November 9, 2012 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Locals will gather Aug. 20 for a potluck social and an outdoor screening of Elvis Presley’s boxing ring romantic musical …

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ARF speaker Nee talks about pet nutrition
By March 12, 2013May 16, 2013 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Margarat Nee will speak about nutrition and feeding options for pets as the next speaker in the ARF series. But she touts a resume filled with many other pet treatments and health options in which she is trained as part of her lifelong interest in animals. Nee states her objective in her work as a…

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Noer and Jimenez take over managing ICC programs
ByDavid Jerome September 27, 2022October 18, 2022 Reading Time: 6 minutes

The Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) board has hired a new recreation and program director and an assistant director. The duo will manage programs at Town Hall and ICC’s other facilities. Speaking with ICC President Stephanie Yost and her two new team members at Town Hall, the impression is that their jobs change every day, and…

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A new spin on Halloween in Idyllwild
By October 24, 2012May 2, 2013 Reading Time: 1 minute

The Idyllwild Fire Protection District, in conjunction with the Annual Idyllwild Halloween Parade and Carnival, announced a new feature to be added to the parade route — Trunk or Treat. Trunk or Treat participants will decorate their vehicles and hand out goodies at the sides of the parade route. Vehicles will not drive the route…

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Paws for Rhythm and Brews returns: More brewers and food vendors
By May 25, 2016 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The 2nd Annual Paws for Rhythm and Brews fundraiser for Idyllwild’s Animal Rescue Friends will be Saturday, June 4. The event, with more brewers than the first Paws and Rhythm last year, will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Idyllwild Nature Center. This year, the organizers have invited 16 brewers — beers…

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Terry Jo Stratton releases first solo album
ByIdyllwild Town Crier February 25, 2020February 25, 2020 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Terry Jo Stratton is unveiling her long-awaited first solo album, “BitterSweet,” at an album release party from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery. Produced and recorded by her TimbreWoods partner, Jeff Hixon, the album features seven original songs by Stratton, one original contribution from Hixon and several covers originally…

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