Larry Kawano was the Idyllwild Community Recreation Council speaker at Silver Pines Lodge Wednesday night. Kawano, who works as Astrocamp, spoke about astrophysics.

Idyllwild Arts student Nicky Martin, one of 150 who auditioned for the Voice of the Valley talent competition, was one of eight finalists who performed on Saturday, June 9, at the Grand Finale of the three-month competitive process. The performance, intended as a fundraiser for the historic Hemet Theatre at 216 E. Florida Ave. in…