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More than 200 Idyllwild residents came to the open house held by Fern Creek Medical Center on Saturday, June 2. The medical center festooned its premises with half a dozen gazebos housing live entertainment by the Bill Sheppard & Max Gringo Ensemble, wine by local vintners Middle Ridge Winery, BIA testing, musical entertainment by violinist Dottie Goldfarb and delicious catering served by local Gary’s Deli. Photo by Cid Castillo

By Friends of the Idyllwild LibraryContributed On July 27, our very own Idyllwild Public Library, a branch of the Riverside County Library System, will celebrate its 100th birthday. To kick off this memorable event, a year-long celebration began on July 27, 2019 with a block party held at IdyPark, along with the unveiling of the…
The longest-running, community-wide sporting event on the Hill will take place Saturday, June 9, with hundreds of runners and walkers pushing themselves beyond their usual limit in Idyllwild’s annual 5K and 10K Run and Fitness Walk. Athletes will pound the pavement through downtown and forest campgrounds, and in off-the-beaten path neighborhoods to help raise money…
Wisconsin native and longtime Hill resident Annie Varvari has joined Idyllwild Arts Academy’s full time faculty as resource teacher. With degrees in special education and counseling, Varvari fills a key position, providing advocacy for and support to students with special classroom academic and logistical needs. “Kids in resource have concerns,” said Varvari. “Those concerns could…
Brendan Steele posted an 8-under-par 68-67-69-72 — 276 to finish tied for 44th in The Northern Trust, the first of three FedExCup tournaments that close out the 2019-2020 PGA Tour season. The Idyllwild native’s drives averaged 303.8 yards while finding 69% of the fairways. He hit two-thirds of the 72 greens in regulation and gained…
Disagreements continue between neighboring businesses there Kim Tookey could not be happier with her new shop Penny Lane, tucked toward the back of the historic Village Lane walkway. She opened her doors on Saturday, Oct. 6. Her shop features vintage clothing for women. It has a warm and colorful vibe with Beatles music playing in…
Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar is in phase 1 of a four-phase renovation, according to new owner Mo Jacob, and was expected to re-open the middle of this week. The restaurant closed at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4. Heading the renovation is contractor Brad Rechtfertig, owner and builder of the boutique inn The Grand Idyllwild Lodge….