Idyllwild Arts Academy theater major Nicolas “Nico” Yasko is a young man with a work ethic and a mission. While only a junior, he has the mind and discipline, not to mention an abundance of talent, to accomplish whatever he begins. Nico is the next presenter at the Idyllwild Community Center speaker series, co-presented with…

The scent of lilacs is heavy in town this week. The Garden Club will host a Lilac Tea at Alpenglow Gardens in Fern Valley on May 2 and 3 as well as an educational talk at the library and Lilac-inspired art show at the Caine Learning Center.

The wishing fountain in Village Lane has been refurbished and is already bringing good fortune to local pets. Two years ago, Marc Peterman and Julia Meadows leased their first stores in Village Lane, Sub Rosa Apothecary, Gallery and Home. Despite lack of maintenance and a poor appearance, the fountain in the middle of the lane…