

Jazz in the Pines proceeds presented to Idyllwild Arts
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An $80,000 check representing the proceeds from the 2011 Idyllwild Jazz in The Pines Festival was presented to the Idyllwild Arts Foundation at a reception held at the Quiet Creek Inn offices on North Circle Drive this weekend. Celebrating the occasion, from left, Marsha Lytle, Chair of Jazz in the Pines 2011 and Jim Newcomb, President of the Associates of Idyllwild Arts, present a check to Linda Twitchell, Idyllwild Arts chief advancement officer and Theresa Teel, Idyllwild Arts director of special events. Photo by Cid Castillo

Idyllwild Rotary Club members and members of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District Auxiliary invite everyone to join them in a casual “Welcome Home” celebration and a free hot dog and beverage at 5 p.m in the Idyllwild Community Center site just prior to Thursday night’s concert. The hot dog stand will remain open as long…
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The Idyllwild Brewpub began filling up early on New Year’s Eve.
Photos by Jenny Kirchner
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