PHOTOS: Idyllwild’s hometown July 4th parade
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Larry Kawano will unlock and update popular myths and misconceptions about the universe, or to be more specific, our universe as presenter for the Idyllwild Community Recreation Council’s very popular Idyllwild Speakers Series. Many know Larry, or more properly, Dr. Kawano — doctorate in cosmology from the University of Chicago, bachelor of science in physics…
Hollywood has used Idyllwild as a movie setting for decades. For example, in 1961, Elvis Presley’s “Kid Galahad” walked Idyllwild’s streets and rode around Garner Valley’s ranches. Before expanding to “50” or more in the 21st century, “Shades of Gray” was shot here in 1997. Throughout the first two decades of this century, the Hill…
While the daytime temperatures seem to hide winter’s presence, forecasters assure us that colder weather is coming …
Nicole Picchiottino returns to her K-6 alma mater Nicole (Hoffman) Picchiottino, along with other first- and second-grade students at Idyllwild School, used to slide her lunchbox down the long hall from the cafeteria to the kindergarten classroom to see whose could go farther. “I’m sure I won occasionally,” said Picchiottino. “I’m very competitive.” The game…
In an effort to tie in the entire community to activities celebrating the centennial of the Idyllwild Library, the students at Idyllwild School were invited to create original artwork for bookmarks celebrating reading and the library’s 100th birthday. The selection committee, made up of the Friends of Idyllwild Library board, chose winners from three categories: grades…
By Ernie MaxwellTown Crier Founder During our many years in the woods we’ve heard one tune many times. Its melody boils down to one theme: “When things get too rough, I’ll take to the hills.” Generally, the thought behind the tune is that when man begins to destroy himself, the place to be is deep…