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
This year marks the 124th anniversary of probably the most famous Christmas newspaper editorial of all time. It was written by Francis P. Church in response to a letter from 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon. It was published on Sept. 21, 1897, in the New York Sun. We try to reprint it each year for the enjoyment…
‘Naturally Crazy’ is the theme The Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild, at 77 strong (“76 women and one brave man,” according to Penny Bottomley), will host their 15th-annual Quilt Show. Themed “Naturally Crazy,” the show will feature crazy quilts, patchwork quilts made of patches of randomly varying sizes, shapes, colors and fabrics. Once again, the popular…
Andrew Meyer recently visited the Idyllwild Arts Academy where he shared with students some of the knowledge he gained during his career as a film producer. The visit included a screening at the Rustic Theater of one of his better-known productions, The Breakfast Club, and a more personal quest; the search for the little cabin…
As a teacher and guitar builder, David Pelham’s visit to Paracho, Michoacán, Mexico, in 2002 changed his life and inspired a new personal mission.
Vocalist Mary Stallings, considered by many one of the great jazz singers, has also been called one of the best-kept secrets in vocal jazz …
In 2013, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild made public-art history in Idyllwild by spearheading a project to place 22 painted deer around town. Artists volunteered their time and talent, and individuals and local businesses sponsored the deer. One of the original herd was stolen and replaced, but another was damaged beyond repair due to an…