

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

New Year’s Eve in Idyllwild will be crisp and cold, with snow and ice likely to remain on the ground because of nighttime temperatures in the 20s. Snowfall dusted Idyllwild in crystalline white on Monday night, Dec. 28. That night was picture-postcard beautiful with temperatures in the high teens. New Year’s Eve will be a…
High blood pressure is the next subject A speaker will discuss high blood pressure, including optimal blood pressure levels, at the fourth in a series of five lectures. Presented jointly by the Fern Creek Medical Center and the Idyllwild Library, the first Interactive Community Lectures address chronic health conditions that can be ameliorated through use…
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The “Center of Idyllwild” mural on the side of The Fort facing Highway 243 has been restored to its original beauty under the direction of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI). According to AAI representatives, the mural had not had any restoration work since it was built in 1992. AAI member and artist Darcy Gerdes, left, presents a check for the completion of work, ahead of schedule, to artist J.R Darwin, second from left. Others present for the occasion are, from left, Gary Kuscher, AAI vice president, Reba Coulter, AAI treasurer, and Jan Bruner, AAI member and artist.
The third-annual Soboba Casino and Soboba Foundation Charity Golf Tournament on April 3, at the Country Club at Soboba Springs, included 172 participants, and more than 85 volunteers. The golf course was filled with a healthy mixture of competition and playful spirit. Attendee Jeff Shepard said, “This was such an exciting event and everybody was…
Visitors to Town Gallery enjoyed the 52 portraits and slideshow displayed at the opening reception of “Fashionable Idyllwild” Friday, July 1. The show featured 12 local models: Azali Cressler, Ginger Dagnall, Chylsea and Halayia Nuez, Ruby Flores-Verhagen, Liliana Charmoz, Cyn Grady, Lindsay Owen, Pamela Mayfield, Jennifer Savino, Julianna Poldi and Fiona McMullen. At the opening…