Supervisor supports Soroptimists saving sequoia
On Tuesday, Nov. 17, Phyllis Mueller and her crew began installing the 5,000 lights that will adorn the giant Sequoia tree in the center of town. The 55th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and day long festivities will be held Saturday, Nov. 28 starting at 10 a.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Photo by John Drake
On Tuesday, Dec. 8, Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington asked his board colleagues to approve the use of Community Development Improvement Funds to help the Soroptimists International of Idyllwild.
The Idyllwild Soroptimists is the beneficiary of $1,000. Washington’s memo said the funds would be used for the “Save the Sequoia” project.
A water tank will be purchased to provide a consistent source of water to the sequoia, located at Jo’An’s, which is used for the annual tree lighting ceremony.
