

Art Alliance of Idyllwild donates to smARTS program
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The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) contributed $1,500 to the Idyllwild School smARTS Program on Friday, Feb 3. AAI President Lea Deesing (second from left) presents the check to smARTS President Heather Mello (second from right). Joining the celebration are smARTS committee members Laurie Maxwell (left) and Mary Norris (right). Photo by Cid Castillo

Strawberry Creek Village, Idyllwild’s newest vacation rental property, is staging its delayed grand opening in March. The grand opening was delayed for four months following an unfortunate incident that severely impacted the Hinds family, owners of the Village. On Saturday, Nov. 19, Cindi Hinds, recently from the San Francisco area, was in the front yard…
Two speakers, both informed and intensely interested in Palestine/Israel issues, will present their individual perspectives Thursday evening, Sept. 18, at Silver Pines Lodge. The object, they both say, is to present information to the public as to the nature of the controversy so the public understands there really are two serious viewpoints. Kelli Way said…
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In 1965, 16-year-old Bill Lowman came to Idyllwild to sing in Robert Holmes’ celebrated choir as part of the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts Summer Programs. He stayed for a lifetime. First and longtime president and headmaster of the Idyllwild Arts Academy, Lowman concludes the free Throwback Summer Lecture Series. The series celebrates…
By Metro Editorial Service Art enriches lives and can be used to connect people from all walks of life. Among the many additional benefits of art is its effects on young people and the development of their brains. The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) notes that neuroscience research has shown that the effects of…