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Idyllwild’s Pookie, of the Deesing family, is caught in the hair and makeup department prior to shooting a TV commercial last Monday Aug. 6 in Los Angeles. Pookie is no stranger to television; several years ago, she was also on “America’s Funniest Home Videos” in a clip shot while visiting Paris. Photo by Lea Deesing

Submit listings and changes to melissa@towncrier.com. All events are subject to last-minute changes. Note: Some events, meetings and office hours may be canceled or modified due to precautions being taken to limit the spread of COVID-19. Wednesday, June 16• Jazzercise, 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Camp Maranatha, 54162 Maranatha Dr.• Coed Pickleball, 9-11 a.m. Idyllwild…
Los Angeles attorney Bruce Ross has a long history with Idyllwild. Forty years ago, he thought to invest in a restaurant in Pine Cove with a friend. The friend was killed in a bike crash and Ross’ thoughts of owning a restaurant took second place to his burgeoning law career — until now. Ross bought…
High Country Communities of talented artists will present their work at the third “Heart of the High Country” gallery show at the Anza Community Hall, 56630 Highway 371, in Anza, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 28.
Editor’s note: throughout the year, we will cover events and write articles celebrating IAF’s 70th anniversary. Idyllwild Arts began in the early 1940s with one man’s dream of a peaceful mountain idyll where people could experience the civilizing influences of art and music in extended summer sessions. The Idyllwild Arts Foundation will celebrate its 70th…