Photos: Idyllwild Arts Summer Program
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David JeromeCorrespondent Over the last year-and-a-half the Hill has seen unprecedented circumstances and needs in these communities. Many people have experienced food insecurity, some for the first time. Fortunately, the Hill is home to many dedicated volunteer groups working to make sure no one here goes hungry. Most of these groups distribute free grocery boxes….
“I think we need more beauty to be happy,” said artist, designer and teacher Mimi Paris Jacaruso of Idyllwild. “Beauty teaches us love and respect. What one does in their own little corner of the world benefits the planet. There are so many hearts in this world.” Working from the heart, and designing for the…
Anticipation mounts as many of Idyllwild’s favorite performers rehearse exhilarating acts in the spirit of funding a full-featured commercial kitchen and deck for the new Idyllwild Community Center this year. Idyllwild’s Got Talent! is back for a second season by popular demand under the expert guidance of talent organizers from the ICC board, Suzy Capparelli,…
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…
Last week, during its reception at the Red Kettle, the Idyllwild Community Fund announced the organizations to whom it has awarded grants for 2018. This year the grant awards totaled more than $15,000. The largest check went to the Idyllwild School smARTs program. The $3,250 will enable the program to purchase more art supplies. The…
Thursday nights concert in the park featured City Beat a contagious high energy band playing classic tunes from the 50s to the present …
