

Children’s Tree Lighting Ceremony graced by carols, Santa
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Led by Recreation Manager Gege Beagle, left, children sang Christmas carols at Town Hall’s Children’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, Dec. 9 at The Fort. Photo by Cid Castillo


By Wendy Watts Special to the Town Crier Saturday, Sept. 5, marks Idyllwild’s first year commemorating National Cheese Pizza Day because, really, why not? This could just be a good excuse to just say, “Let’s just go out for pizza.” Pizza as we know it today has taken on many forms and several incarnations throughout…
Seven members of Rotary Clubs in Botswana and South Africa spent a few days in Idyllwild, from June 19 to 21, as part of the Rotary Friendship Exchange. This Rotary International program aims to build international friendships by letting members experience different cultures, taking turns hosting each other in their homes and clubs. This particular…
Organizers for “Beyond Bystander” expected a modest turnout for the symposium seeking to challenge and eliminate gender-based violence. But more than 50 people crowded into the Rainbow Inn venue on Tuesday, Dec. 1, to listen to presentations as part of a worldwide initiative. Organized by the Mountain Communities Alliance Against Gender-based Violence, the local panel…
The public is invited to join the Idyllwild Garden Club for a presentation by noted arborist Deborah Geisinger. She will discuss how to care for your trees, and how to identify and prevent problems, therefore ensuring that we are good stewards to one of our mountain’s most valuable gifts. There will be time allowed for…
While Christmas is often thought of as a time for family, New Year is considered a time for friends.