

Photos by Gallagher Goodland
History buffs face off in first ever Hillbilly Games
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Last Thursday, Feb. 19, the “Hillbilly Games” were held at the Idyllwild Library. The first event pitted two teams in a game of Idyllwild Jeopardy. Here, members of Team One — Barbara Hunt, Bud Hunt and Gina Genis — prepare to answer the first question, “Who was named homecoming queen the same year her brother, David, came home from the Air Force?” All the questions were based on archived copies of the Idyllwild Town Crier, available at the Idyllwild Library or online, from 1949 through 1956.


Charles M. Province’s list of published works include no less that 11 titles about General George Patton, (including one focused on the allegation that he was assassinated by the powers that be). His latest work is “Jon Gnagy — America’s Art Teacher.” Gnagy, to those not old enough to remember, hosted a long-running series of…
Teaches mindfulness Monique Zander hosts Idyllwild meditation workshops that help connect and center her participants in the now, in each person’s particular present. “The past is recrimination and the future is what might happen,” said Zander. “What is important is the present. It is important to be mindful of this moment and to live in…
For years, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) has been providing the community with a place for all artists to share their work. They also support our young artists, encouraging them to explore their artistic abilities. Getting supplies has been a bit more difficult with the recent Stay-at-Home order. With school now being taught at…
The Idyllwild Library hosts an ambitious agenda of summer learning opportunities for children, teen and adults beginning in early June and running through July. “Reading by Design” is the summer reading program that takes place from 10:30 a.m. to noon weekly beginning Monday, June 5. Sandii Castleberry leads off with “Singing Your Way to Reading.”…
By Art Alliance of IdyllwildContributed The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) has successfully staged 22 annual Art Walk & Wine Tasting events. This event is key to raising funds for the AAI as well as bringing over a thousand visitors to town, thus benefitting local inns, restaurants and shops. Like many other local events, this…
The Great Pumpkin Carnival wouldn’t be possible without the community’s support! Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) is looking for more than 50 volunteers to help with the event. Volunteers are needed for booths from 4:30-7 p.m. on Oct. 31 (Halloween). Please consider volunteering to make this the best year yet. If you are interested in volunteering…