
Photo by Jenny Kirchner



PHOTOS: Welcoming spring
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In the garden at Spirit Mountain Retreat and with locals in attendance, Executive Director Mary Morse lights a ceremonial candle to commemorate the spring solstice on Sunday




An alternative school, known at various times as Hi-Lo Alternative and at others as LIFE (learn in freedom education), celebrates a 40th class reunion at noon Saturday, July 23. The reunion will be held at Hurkey Creek campground, according to organizer Kathie Beale. The school started in 1973 with 41 students from Idyllwild (high elevation)…
Mark Dean was the only one to respond with, “Here’s a cool history from “Rock Climbs of Tahquitz and Suicide Rocks,” by Randy Vogel, 1985 …” “More recently, Tahquitz Rock drew the attention of turn of the century hikers who often worked their way to its class 2 summit. During this period of time Tahquitz…
Mark Hudgens is the new Mt. San Jacinto State Park superintendent. He took over his new position in August of this year. Having spent the last 14 years in the Perris district, Hudgens inherits a far larger state park to supervise with his move to the Mt. San Jacinto District. “Perris was roughly 8,800 acres…
Several months ago, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s board wished to support local musicians. It came up with the idea to record and press a CD. The musicians will receive a number of free copies that they may sell at their gigs. These CDs also will be for sale through the AAI’s Courtyard Gallery and…
Don Raridon solves problems. With a keen analytic and intuitive nature, he notices small openings that lead into larger clearings. Once through the opening and into the clearing he assesses and appreciates what is there. It is in the noticing that his particular gift for analysis, structure and composition produces elegant results. As is characteristic…