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The Crier received two bits of good news about this year’s Idyllwild Summer Concert Series (ISCS): This year’s fundraising goal has been exceeded and a ninth concert has been added. As of last week, contributions had reached $34,422. The added Thursday, Sept. 1 concert will feature Jennifer Singer, a crowd-pleasing vocalist who has enjoyed pre-pandemic…
Kent and Jana Steele, parents of professional golfer Brendan Steele, were hosts to the New York Times on two days recently. Writer Karen Crouse met the Steeles in Maui during the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. She became intrigued by the notion of a PGA touring pro who grew up in a town with no golf…
Idyllwild Garden Club The Idyllwild Garden Club will offer the Mountain Garden Tour Saturday, May 21. It will include five unique and lovely home gardens throughout Idyllwild, plus the club’s garden at the Idyllwild Area Historical Society and Museum. The price per person has been kept at $15, (under age 12 is free). Tickets will…
Rachel Haynes first began driving for Hemet Unified School District in 1990. On Feb. 23 of this year she retired. “I loved driving our local kids,” she said. “Of course I won’t miss getting up at 3 a.m.” Depending on schedules, there were days that began for Haynes at 3 a.m. and did not end…
Idyology’s location has boasted a creekside restaurant for decades, one of them being The Chart House. This location offers one of the most attractive patio ambiances on the mountain, offering two areas for outdoor dining — the upper deck and the lower patio area next to Strawberry Creek. Carmel Benson is the new owner of…