CLUBS: Soroptimists
Soroptimist club honors local women, gets new member

Photo by Mary Morse

Photo by Mary Morse

Photo by Mary Morse

Photo by Mary Morse

Photo by Theresa Teel
Soroptimist club honors local women, gets new member
Making “The Red Pill,” Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema opening-night film, was a difficult and extraordinarily personal journey for documentarian Cassie Jaye. When Jaye founded Jaye Bird Productions in 2008, her goal was to produce feature-length documentaries that would expand the mind and encourage critical thought on politically polarizing issues. But with “The Red Pill,”…
Don StollContributed David Reid-Marr’s schedule remains full even in semi-retirement. Two years after stepping down as Chair of Idyllwild Arts Academy’s Visual Arts Department, he’s teaching only two classes. “But that means you can give as much time to two classes as you used to give to four or five,” he smiles. “Besides which I…
Local singer/musician Jac Jacaruso is a warm and familiar presence in Idyllwild’s music and art scene. There are two words that best describe Jacaruso, “duality” and “family” – “duality” in how his career has played out and “family” as the centerpiece of his life. Born in Queens and raised in Brooklyn, Jacaruso remembers his parents…
Three generations of the Ewing family returned to Idyllwild to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the original Ewing home. “This weekend, as has been happening for over 45 years, the Ewing clan will get together and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day,” wrote daughter-in-law Camille Ewing before the event. “Most of the grandkids, now with families of…
Editor’s Note: This front page story was published on Jan. 11, 1947, the sixth edition of the Town Crier to ever be printed. With the Community Building becoming a reality, the Entertainment Committee of the Chamber is lining up a schedule of parties and dances for around the calendar. These parties, put on for the…