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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

Children join a dance contest during the American Legion Post 800’s Halloween party on Sunday. 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

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.

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

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

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

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

Art & Culture | On The Town

Ken Dahleen and his Big Band Staff bring back the ’40s: And it’s all about dancing
By August 3, 2016 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The big-band era that had its heyday from the early 1930s to the 1950s helped to lift the spirits of a country recovering from a Great Depression and facing a devastating war on two fronts. Ken Dahleen and his Big Band Staff, next up at the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series, plan to lift the spirits…

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Art Alliance reinvents itself in nine-and-a-half months: Financial transparency and membership election of board are key elements
By March 3, 2016April 18, 2016 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Installed in May 2015, after a chaotic en masse resignation of the previous board, the board of directors of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild has reinvented and redefined itself. At its annual membership meeting Friday, Feb. 26, the board reviewed its last nine-and-a-half months and unveiled plans for the future. AAI is steadied by a…

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Longtime Idyllwild resident, film and TV actor Chris Pennock died at age 77
ByIdyllwild Town Crier April 6, 2021April 13, 2021 Reading Time: 3 minutes

By Lynn PennockContributed Chris Pennock first came to Idyllwild 40 years ago to rock climb with his stunt man. It was then that he fell in love with the beautiful surroundings of the Idyllwild mountains. Chris often came up on weekends to hike with friends. In 1988, he moved here to Idyllwild with his new…

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Emax, art and Idyllwild
ByIdyllwild Town Crier June 20, 2011June 30, 2011 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Ernie Maxwell, Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper founder with his wife Betty, discovered an environment in Idyllwild in which to express his many talents, impressing his spirit permanently on the community.

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PHOTO: O’Neill’s photography at Idyll Awhile
By August 1, 2014October 2, 2014 Reading Time: 1 minute

Erin O’Neill and fellow photographer Francoise Frigola enjoy a well-attended opening of O’Neill’s photography exhibit Sunday at Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe & Bistro.

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Hungry families win in Super Bowl food drive
By February 6, 2012January 28, 2013 Reading Time: 1 minute

Gathering donations to aid needy families is a sporting affair at the Community Presbyterian Church. On Super Bowl Sunday, members of the congregation vote for their favorite team by placing a donated item in either team’s barrel at the entrance to the church. Coordinating the worthy effort is Ned Roberts, left and Pastor Dick Olson, right. Every year the Church holds its donation Super Bowl, the bin receiving the most items is the team that wins Super Bowl. This year the Giants’ bin had 137 items donated and the Patriots had 82 items. By noon Super Bowl Sunday, all the items were given to the Idyllwild Help Center.

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