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The Town Hall team and nine Forest Friends preschoolers went to the Riverside County Date Festival in Indio on Thursday, Feb. 23. Here the children are pictured enjoying the seals. Photo courtesy of GeGe Beagle

Washboard Joey and The Muddy Boots played traditional jazz Saturday night at Cafe Aroma …
An alternative school, known at various times as Hi-Lo Alternative and at others as LIFE (learn in freedom education), celebrates a 40th class reunion at noon Saturday, July 23. The reunion will be held at Hurkey Creek campground, according to organizer Kathie Beale. The school started in 1973 with 41 students from Idyllwild (high elevation)…
Fourth-annual Paws for Rhythm and Brews The fourth-annual Paws for Rhythm and Brews is Saturday, June 2, at the Idyllwild Nature Center. The event has become the major fundraiser for Idyllwild’s Animal Rescue Friends, said ARF Director Janice Murasko. “It keeps the doors open.” Again this year, ARF has attracted 16 breweries and one winery…
First of all, there really wasn’t a plan for part two. I thought I was done but here I am writing about this subject again. It started after I wrote an article for the Town Crier’s other publication, Palms to Pines Magazine, last May. It was titled “Idyllwild’s Patriotic Parade” and it spoke of the history and the long-standing tradition it brings.
The Community Presbyterian Church hosted many artists on Saturday at their annual Arts & Crafts fair …
Marshall Hawkins, dean of local jazz musicians, one of the founders of the annual Jazz in the Pines festival, will be honored next Friday, Feb. 22. The California Alliance of Jazz will induct Hawkins into its Hall of Fame in Fresno. Dr. Jeffrey James Tower championed Hawkins’ entry into the Hall of Fame. Tower was…