Photos: Last week in Idyllwild: September 10, 2015

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In appreciation for providing space for courts, Idyllwild Pickleball players donated $5,000 to the Idyllwild Community Center project. Receiving the check presented by Pickleball Coordinator Barry Wallace (center left) is Janis Lyle (center right), ICC president, flanked by ICC board members Robert Priefer (left) and Pete Capparelli (right). Photo by Stewart McClure

With the help of the Idyllwild Rotary, the Solis family cuts the ribbon for the official opening of Fratello’s Ristorante and Pizzeria on Monday morning, Aug. 31. In front, from left, are David Rostra, Saul Rostro, Co-owners Louis Solis, Lupita Solis, Manny Solis and Edgar Solis. At right are Phyllis Mueller (representing Mayor Max) and Sissy. In the second row, from left, are Earl Parker, Dawn Miller, Charlie Wix (sitting), John Graham, Danny Richardson, Craig Coopersmith, Bob Parish and Scott Fisher. Standing in the third row, from left, are Rick Foster, Chuck Weisbart, Terry Kurr and Doug Austin. In back, from left, are Chris Scott, Chuck Streeter, Steve Espinoza and Thom Wallace. Photo by John Drake — With the help of the Idyllwild Rotary, the Solis family cuts the ribbon for the official opening of Fratello’s Ristorante and Pizzeria on Monday morning, Aug. 31. In front, from left, are David Rostra, Saul Rostro, Co-owners Louis Solis, Lupita Solis, Manny Solis and Edgar Solis. At right are Phyllis Mueller (representing Mayor Max) and Sissy. In the second row, from left, are Earl Parker, Dawn Miller, Charlie Wix (sitting), John Graham, Danny Richardson, Craig Coopersmith, Bob Parish and Scott Fisher. Standing in the third row, from left, are Rick Foster, Chuck Weisbart, Terry Kurr and Doug Austin. In back, from left, are Chris Scott, Chuck Streeter, Steve Espinoza and Thom Wallace.
Photo by John Drake

The Aug. 20 issue of the Town Crier carried a story about an illegal party and bonfire near Alvin Meadows. This is the fire pit. Candles were found on the ground among the leaves, too. Photo by JP Crumrine

The Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation held a chamber music concert Sunday at a private home in Pine Cove. The Marion View Ensemble performed for nearly 50 attendees.Photo by Jenny Kirchner — The Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation held a chamber music concert Sunday at a private home in Pine Cove. The Marion View Ensemble performed for nearly 50 attendees. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Michael Britton at Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe & Bistro on a recent Wednesday night. Britton brings 1960s and 1970s rock to Idyllwild when he can at the wine bar and also plays with Karen Blanchard at the Lumber Mill Bar & Grill from noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Photo by Becky Clark

The Friends of the Idyllwild Library held its annual book sale Saturday. Many came out to scavenge for the good titles on the tables in front of the library’s entrance. Photos by Jenny Kirchner

Jayden Emerson (center no. 28), of Idyllwild and freshman at California Baptist University, finished fifth in his first college cross-country race Saturday. Cal Baptist won the Lancer Invitational, easily routing three other schools. Photo by Jessica Priefer — Jayden Emerson (center no. 28), of Idyllwild and freshman at California Baptist University, finished fifth in his first college cross-country race Saturday. Cal Baptist won the Lancer Invitational, easily routing three other schools. Photo by
Jessica Priefer

Doug Austin (center) and Geoffrey Caine (right) share stories and insights in a discussion about caretaking and caregiving held at the Caine Learning Center on Tuesday night, Sept. 8.Photo by John Drake — Doug Austin (center) and Geoffrey Caine (right) share stories and insights in a discussion about caretaking and caregiving held at the Caine Learning Center on Tuesday night, Sept. 8. Photo by John Drake

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