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An artist’s reception featuring the work of nine local artists was held at Honey Bunns & Joe Bakery on Sunday, Dec. 11. Against a background of artwork whose theme was “Boxes,” are artists Teresa Brouwer, Elizabeth Harlow, Roberta Callahan-Melendez and Cher Townsend. The exhibit is available for viewing until Jan. 3, 2012. Photo by Cid Castillo

County official Michael Franklin told the County Service Area (CSA) 36 Advisory Committee that its fiscal year expenses through November 2011 had been $63,000.
Local artist John Cook’s transition to mosaic art from stain glass was serendipity. But his new talent will honor Leo Politi, renowned Los Angeles artist and children’s author. Cook’s mosaics, patterned after Politi’s sidewalk mosaics, will be placed in the Leo Politi Garden outside the Henry Madden Library at California State University, Fresno. Politi, whose…
Idyllwild has a general store focused on local needs. With over 1,500 items, Miss Sunshine’s General Store has everything from paper towels and toilet paper to tissue paper and back to school items. The store has items for tourists who may have forgotten to pack a toothbrush or just want a puzzle to do while…
Riverside County Regional Park & Open–Space District staff have expanded service in Idyllwild by now operating Idyllwild Town Hall. RivCoParks also operates Hurkey Creek Park, Idyllwild Park, Idyllwild Nature Center, McCall Memorial Park, Lawler Lodge and Lawler Alpine Cabins. RivCoParks staff will be hosting a Meet and Greet with Idyllwild community members during the summer…
Idyllwild Community Center SoccerBy Stephanie YostICC President The soccer scores for last Thursday’s games were: • Ages 4-6: The Idyllwild Garage Bobcats achievedtheir third win in as many weeks against the Pino TreeService Little Big Feet with a final score of 4-0. Three ofthose goals were scored by Torin Puckett and one wasscored by Max…
The Village Lane is approaching full occupancy as Taryn Scanlon makes the final push to open her art gallery and tavern, Taryn’s Place, there. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has signed off (pending a period to allow public protest) and environmental health has also given the go ahead, according to Scanlon. The last hurdle…