Mark D. Smith is Idyllwild’s new postmaster and follows a proud tradition dating back when Benjamin Franklin was the first postmaster of the United States. Smith replaces Ray Wilson, who retired in June. In 2011, Smith began his postal career as the postmaster relief in Donald, Oregon. He was promoted to postmaster in Marylhurst, Oregon…
The Seahawk Mojo will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at the IAF Theatre on the Idyllwild Arts Academy campus. Led by Idyllwild’s Marshall Hawkins, Seahawk and others will present the performance in honor of Black History Month. “This is a journey that started [with] last year’s performance,” Hawkins said. “It’s about what happened…
Assemblymember Greg Wallis announced that the Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program is accepting applications for the 2024-25 class. The Assembly Fellowship Program provides the opportunity for aspiring public servants of all ages, backgrounds and experiences to directly participate in the legislative process. Beginning in October 2024, the 11-month fellowship provides an introduction to public…
The Idyllwild Library presents a weeklong workshop series designed to generate some steam among local youth — excitement and fascination about topics on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics: STEAM Week Youth Camp. The event coincides with an Idyllwild School recess this week. The topics are so interesting it’s a shame that Idyllwild’s older population,…
The Hill’s elusive “Idyllbeast” and his lovely companion held center stage at Mountain Restaurant where they were “roasted” during the Mountain’s first “Improv Comedy Night,” slated to take place on Thursday evenings.