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David Roy, chainsaw artist, speaking to the crowd assembled for the dedication of the tree monument “Harmony,” which Roy carved and now sits in the center of town. The dedication took place on Saturday afternoon. Photos by Barbara Reese



Wanting to be a positive force in the community, Peter Buhl is inaugurating a new concept to enable folks interested in art, music and literature to come together …
Katie Jones and Barb Reese compete in the Ladies Stein Holding Contest at the Animal Rescue Friends’ Paws for Rhythm and Brews fundraiser at the Nature Center on Saturday. Jones held it the longest and even beat the men by a few minutes.
On the Yokoji-Zen Mountain Center home page, there is a quote. “Before enlightenment: chop wood carry water, after enlightenment: chop wood carry water.” No matter the level of enlightenment, the work of living continues. That was especially true for Zen Center Abbot Charles Tenshin Fletcher, Roshi after the disastrous Mountain Fire of July 2013. A…
“Dear Elizabeth” by Sarah Ruhl is a theatrical adaptation from letters that passed between writers Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell. Touted as one of the greatest exposés between two American literary giants spanning a period of 30 years, the play is culled and scripted from more than 800 letters of intricate friendship and supportive critique,…
Volunteers made good progress on Thursday, but more workers are needed to keep the build on schedule …
By Sally Hedberg Special to the Town Crier It’s summer, school is out and the Idyllwild Nature Center is once again offering the Junior Naturalist Program for children ages 7 to 12. The first program is “All About Water,” a timely topic for all ages. Children will learn about the water cycle, do an experiment,…