

New Idyllwild Vacation Rentals owners open Village Center location
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Idyllwild Vacation Rentals held an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 29 in its new location at Village Centre. Co-owner Dick Rennick, left, and wife Lorrie, at right, talk with homeowners Connie and David Speltz from Los Angeles. Co-owner Maxey Sparks was not available for the photo. Photo by Cid Castillo

By Sally Hedberg Special to the Town Crier It’s summer, school is out and the Idyllwild Nature Center is once again offering the Junior Naturalist Program for children ages 7 to 12. The first program is “All About Water,” a timely topic for all ages. Children will learn about the water cycle, do an experiment,…
“I am an artist. For me to not create every day, to not make something, something is missing. I must create.” And for that voice with a name like “Mountain Mike,” certain expectations must follow. Looking the part, complete with beard, longer hair and well-worn hands that look strong enough to have wrestled a mountain…
Idyllwild Arts Foundation President Pamela Jordan announced a number of new hires for key management positions including film chair, music chair, chief development officer and director of programs. Each will be profiled in articles beginning this week. Heather Netz, current music faculty and assistant to the music chair, will take on greater responsibility as orchestra…
Pine Cove resident Michele Bryant had big dreams — to run the San Diego (Suja) Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon and raise money for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The event, both marathon and half marathon, takes place Sunday, June 5. It starts at 6th and Quince at Balboa Park, runs through historic downtown neighborhoods, and…
Scott and Kimberlee Finnell started “2nd Saturday” in 2013 with the goal of attracting new visitors to the Hill and adding to Idyllwild’s reputation as an art destination. “It was also a way to help local merchants and restaurants, and to publicize the town,” said Scott. The event has grown significantly since debuting in 2013….
By Art Alliance of IdyllwildContributed The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) will hold its “Eye of the Artist” fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 17. The event will take place in IdyPark starting at noon. It features a judged art show with over 45 pieces of art in four categories: 2-D, 3-D, wearable art and photography. AAI…