Photos: Christmas is coming to Idyllwild

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Local talent and filmmaker Scott Foster performs to a huge crowd at the 53rd-annual Tree Lighting Ceremony held on Saturday. The program included performances by many local artists and musicians. Photo by John Pacheco
Local talent and filmmaker Scott Foster performs to a huge crowd at the 53rd-annual Tree Lighting Ceremony held on Saturday. The program included performances by many local artists and musicians.
Photo by John Pacheco

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“The Holly Sisters,” (from left) Barbara Rayliss, Phyllis Brown and Ruth Fountain, sing some tunes from the 1940s during the Stratford Players’ production of “On the Radio” Sunday at the Caine Learning Center. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
“The Holly Sisters,” (from left) Barbara Rayliss, Phyllis Brown and Ruth Fountain, sing some tunes from the 1940s during the Stratford Players’ production of “On the Radio” Sunday at the Caine Learning Center.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Idyllwild locals and visitors flocked to the 53rd-annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, “An Olde-fashioned Christmas,” on Saturday. Soroptimist International of Idyllwild sponsored the event. The ceremony is the culmination of a full day of activities in downtown Idyllwild. The tree had 4,000 lights, the most ever used on the tree display. Photo by John Pacheco
Idyllwild locals and visitors flocked to the 53rd-annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, “An Olde-fashioned Christmas,” on Saturday. Soroptimist International of Idyllwild sponsored the event. The ceremony is the culmination of a full day of activities in downtown Idyllwild. The tree had 4,000 lights, the most ever used on the tree display.
Photo by John Pacheco
The Caroling Company performed throughout Idyllwild on Saturday, Nov. 30, to the delight of attendees at the Harvest Festival held at Town Hall, and throughout the village leading to the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Jo’An’s. The group has been performing for more than 30 years and has appeared in several television shows and movies. Photo by John Pacheco
The Caroling Company performed throughout Idyllwild on Saturday, Nov. 30, to the delight of attendees at the Harvest Festival held at Town Hall, and throughout the village leading to the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Jo’An’s. The group has been performing for more than 30 years and has appeared in several television shows and movies.
Photo by John Pacheco
Above: Volunteers arrived at the American Legion kitchen at 5 a.m. Thanksgiving day to prepare the free feast. Lots of turkeys, 15 to 20, were brought in, along with a full selection of sides and desserts. The volunteers included Mike Behan, Susan Freed, Jim Dunn, Rick Foster, Dianne Csentery, Barbara Wallace, Michelle Behan and Claudine Ellis (pictured). Photo by John Pacheco Photo by John Pacheco
Above: Volunteers arrived at the American Legion kitchen at 5 a.m. Thanksgiving day to prepare the free feast. Lots of turkeys, 15 to 20, were brought in, along with a full selection of sides and desserts. The volunteers included Mike Behan, Susan Freed, Jim Dunn, Rick Foster, Dianne Csentery, Barbara Wallace, Michelle Behan and Claudine Ellis (pictured). Photo by John Pacheco
Photo by John Pacheco
Casey Abrams performs at the 53rd-annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 30. Abrams inhaled a balloon full of helium and entertained the crowd with “Don’t be Late for Christmas” by Alvin and the Chipmunks. Photo by John Pacheco
Casey Abrams performs at the 53rd-annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 30. Abrams inhaled a balloon full of helium and entertained the crowd with “Don’t be Late for Christmas” by Alvin and the Chipmunks.
Photo by John Pacheco
Below: During the annual Rotary Club’s Harvest Festival last week, Melinda Pinto (left) of the Navajo Indian Art booth, helps Barbara Hunt choose some handcrafted Navajo jewelry. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Below: During the annual Rotary Club’s Harvest Festival last week, Melinda Pinto (left) of the Navajo Indian Art booth, helps Barbara Hunt choose some handcrafted Navajo jewelry.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner

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