

Idyllwild Arts song writing students perform at Creek House
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Idyllwild Arts songwriter classmates Alex Keller (right) and Elias Sedimayr at piano appeared at Creek House Friday evening, May 25. Photo by Marshall Smith

This night it’s all for laughs, although the annual Soroptimist International of Idyllwild fundraiser raises money to combat a dangerously pervasive and serious social problem — human trafficking. For more than 40 years, Soroptimist International of Idyllwild has passionately raised funds and advocated for women and girls. This year’s fundraiser — Hilltop Comedy Night —…
Award-winning Mohican composer Brent Michael Davids (wearing the top hat), taught four local native American youth how to compose a string quartet, which was played by a 12-piece ensemble Friday at Idyllwild Arts.
The Idyllwild Orchard Project, headed by permaculturist Tricia Pilkington, aims to provide emotional and edible sustenance to the Idyllwild community. The plan is to plant 10 fruit or nut trees per year for 10 years in community accessible spaces throughout the village center. With the goal of modeling future sustainability and responsible development to both…
Soroptimist International is seeking women who are successfully enrolled in an educational program that results in either a certificate, license or undergraduate degree. Grants are available for amounts ranging up to $1,000. Two types of grants are available. The first is the “Live Your Dream,” which is designed for women who are the head of…
Editor’s note: This story was taken from a press release. The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians’ replacement casino and resort project has moved to the next level by installing 5,500 tons of structural steel that will allow the construction to move upwards. Tom Groenendal, senior superintendent for C.W. Driver, said the replacement casino will use…
Idyllwild has seen an influx of new residents in recent months. Grace Honor Gaardian is one of them, having made her way up to Idyllwild in September. Gaardian is a bit of an adventurer, traveling wherever her heart takes her. She moved to Idyllwild from Green Valley, Nevada where she spent time being with her…