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The Idyllwild HELP Center has been the consistent go-to for those who need assistance. The thrift store has helped furnish homes and uplift spirits without breaking the bank. During these tough times, the HELP Center continues to adapt in order to be of service in the safest way possible. In mid-July, Julia Ledesma, Idyllwild HELP…
“Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen, Voices whisper in the trees, ‘Tonight is Halloween!’” — Dexter Kozen In the small village of Idyllwild, Halloween occupies a large place in the yearly calendar. Celebrations bring young and old, two-footed and four-footed residents together in a festive family oriented holiday. Some of the celebrations are…
Three generations of the Ewing family returned to Idyllwild to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the original Ewing home. “This weekend, as has been happening for over 45 years, the Ewing clan will get together and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day,” wrote daughter-in-law Camille Ewing before the event. “Most of the grandkids, now with families of…
The Idyllwild Master Chorale presents “Viva Vivaldi,” IMC’s always popular holiday fusion concert — serving up Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and other chorale confections and then, after intermission, a jubilant jazz holiday sampler. And with choral music where dynamics matter, where pianissimo often goes unheard in many halls, Idyllwild’s new concert gem Lowman Concert Hall provides…
Pickleball is the newest racquet and court sport and its popularity is soaring. Its origin is credited to a group of Washington state dads trying to entertain their bored children over the summer. Since March 2010, when the number of places to play was fewer than 1,000, the number of sites has more than…
The esteemed Idyllwild Area Historic Society (IAHS) has received another statewide award. At the annual conference for the California Council for he Promotion of History (CCPH) in Riverside last week, IAHS received the Council’s 2011 Dave Byrd Award for Meritorious Performance. The award is granted for outstanding contributions to the promotion of history. This year,…