

Ferro victorious in Lumber Mill’s first Paul Bunyan Burger Challenge
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The Lumber Mill’s first “5 lb. burger eating challenge” was held Saturday. The four contestants were (from left) Matt Jordan, Chad Marler, Justin Tkachuk and Frank Ferro. Photos by Shelly Solis


By Grandfathers For Golf Contributed Grandfathers For Golf is desperately in need of volunteers of any skill level to help teach kids how to play golf. A record number of children have signed up for the free program. Volunteers instruct students on the basics such as posture, grip, alignment, and swing one or two afternoons…
One of the films nominated for Best Feature at this year’s Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema (IIFC) is “Proof Sheet.” Aside from its artistic merits, (11 nominations), one unique aspect of this film is Eduardo Santiago, who co-wrote the screenplay with Richard Kilroy, is a former Idyllwild resident. He lived here in the 2010s, while…
In its 43rd season, the Idyllwild Master Chorale, led by Conductor Dwight Allen “Buzz” Holmes, continues to regale Idyllwild audiences with internationally renowned chamber orchestrations and exquisite vocal harmonies. Selections for this year’s Spring Concert tender a poignant tribute to Karen Visel, a cherished member of the chorale since 1984 who passed in 2017. Several…
Phyllis Mueller’s “office of Mayor Max” will celebrate the first birthday of Mayor Max III and Vice Mayor Meadow from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Mountain Paws will host the party and the public, human and four-legged, is invited. Mueller promises a lively time: VIPs both human (Leonard Purvis, formerly captain of Riverside…
Jacqueline “Jackie” Rodriguez is the new recreation director at Town Hall. “I hope to bring Town Hall back up to the standards for which it was originally built — as a meeting place to bring the community together, with recreation programs for all,” she said. Rodriguez spent the previous three years working in a similar…