Photos: This week in Idyllwild: December 24, 2015

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Paul and Merrie VonSeggern’s house at the corner of McMahon and Middle Ridge is a Christmas sight worth viewing at night. The house is festooned with about 3,600 lights. Photo by Becky Clark — Paul and Merrie VonSeggern’s house at the corner of McMahon and Middle Ridge is a Christmas sight worth viewing at night. The house is festooned with about 3,600 lights.
Photo by Becky Clark

Kids and parents gather in the music room at Idyllwild School last week before winter break to watch the kindergarten class perform Christmas songs. Photo by John Drake — Kids and parents gather in the music room at Idyllwild School last week before winter break to watch the kindergarten class perform Christmas songs.
Photo by John Drake

Mrs. Claus arrived at the Idyllwild Library Monday in time for Christmas Storytime, where more than 20 youngsters and 30 adults greeted her. Lots of activities filled the day, but for Briar Scott, getting her face painted by Mrs. Claus was the highlight. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library as part of the weekly storytime series. Photo collage by Barry Zander — Mrs. Claus arrived at the Idyllwild Library Monday in time for Christmas Storytime, where more than 20 youngsters and 30 adults greeted her. Lots of activities filled the day, but for Briar Scott, getting her face painted by Mrs. Claus was the highlight. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library as part of the weekly storytime series.
Photo collage by Barry Zander

James Bachmann of Idyllwild operates ventriloquist Joe Gandelman’s most difficult dummy at the Idyllwild Library Saturday. James is a burgeoning ventriloquist in his own right, and impressed Gandelman, who earlier entertained a roomful of children and adults at the free Friends of the Idyllwild Library event. Gandelman also taught the group many of his techniques. Photo by Becky Clark — James Bachmann of Idyllwild operates ventriloquist Joe Gandelman’s most difficult dummy at the Idyllwild Library Saturday. James is a burgeoning ventriloquist in his own right, and impressed Gandelman, who earlier entertained a roomful of children and adults at the free Friends of the Idyllwild Library event. Gandelman also taught the group many of his techniques.
Photo by Becky Clark

Young Lylah Potter approaches Santa for her gift at New Spirit Vacation Homes on Sunday. A representative of New Spirit Vacation Homes, which sponsored the Toy Drive, said about 90 percent of the children who received toys were from the Idyllwild area. Photo by John Drake — Young Lylah Potter approaches Santa for her gift at New Spirit Vacation Homes on Sunday. A representative of New Spirit Vacation Homes, which sponsored the Toy Drive, said about 90 percent of the children who received toys were from the Idyllwild area.
Photo by John Drake

Santa Claus appeared at Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar Saturday to hear kids’ Christmas wish lists and collect food for distribution to the needy. From left, Ryan Dunn, 12, Taylor Dunn, 9, and Jake Ruyle,12, all from Temecula, gather around Santa while having lunch with their families.Photo by becky Clark — Santa Claus appeared at Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar Saturday to hear kids’ Christmas wish lists and collect food for distribution to the needy. From left, Ryan Dunn, 12, Taylor Dunn, 9, and Jake Ruyle,12, all from Temecula, gather around Santa while having lunch with their families. Photo by becky Clark

Ventriloquist John Gandelman performed at the Idyllwild Library Saturday. With him were many different puppets, including his favorite elephant, who shot water at the audience, bringing everyone to laughs. Photo by Jenny Kirchner — Ventriloquist John Gandelman performed at the Idyllwild Library Saturday. With him were many different puppets, including his favorite elephant, who shot water at the audience, bringing everyone to laughs.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Spirit Mountain Retreat Founder Francis Rothlueber leads a meditation during the Winter Solstice Celebration at the Caine Learning Center on Sunday. Photo by John Drake — Spirit Mountain Retreat Founder Francis Rothlueber leads a meditation during the Winter Solstice Celebration at the Caine Learning Center on Sunday.
Photo by John Drake

following the week when 500 world leaders gathered in Paris to talk about climate change, Idyllwild participated in the world-wide Billion People March last Saturday at Harmony Monument. “We’re glad they’re talking but now it’s time for change,” said Richard Barker (front) with his Russian Siberian husky Stavro. Also participating (from left) were Mallory Cremin, Naomi Cohen, Jenn Quintyn and Pete Anderson on guitar. Photo by becky clark — following the week when 500 world leaders gathered in Paris to talk about climate change, Idyllwild participated in the world-wide Billion People March last Saturday at Harmony Monument. “We’re glad they’re talking but now it’s time for change,” said Richard Barker (front) with his Russian Siberian husky Stavro. Also participating (from left) were Mallory Cremin, Naomi Cohen, Jenn Quintyn and Pete Anderson on guitar.
Photo by becky clark

The Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain County Parks enjoy their Christmas party at the Rainbow Inn Friday, Dec. 18. Photo by John Drake — The Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain County Parks enjoy their Christmas party at the Rainbow Inn Friday, Dec. 18.
Photo by John Drake

Pamela Jordan, Idyllwild Arts Foundation, accepts a $2,700 donation from Art Alliance of Idyllwild President Shanna Robb. Funds will support three different areas, whose purpose is to keep art available to Idyllwild youth. Photo by Jenny Kirchner — Pamela Jordan, Idyllwild Arts Foundation, accepts a $2,700 donation from Art Alliance of Idyllwild President Shanna Robb. Funds will support three different areas, whose purpose is to keep art available to Idyllwild youth.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner

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New poetry society has first event Saturday
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The Idyllwild Poetry Society, a new organization “formed with the purpose of promoting poetry and the literary arts in the Idyllwild community,” will hold its first event this weekend at the new Recht Gallery. The event will include readings by three poets: Annalise Oatmen, Anthony Q Mack and Eszter Takács. The reading will be followed…

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Hot dog!
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HOT DOG! Dakota (center) and owner Danny Richardson approach the judges to get their first-place prize Saturday during the Harvest Festival Halloween dog costume contest in Village Lane.

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Blood Sweat and Tears founder in one-man Idyllwild Master Chorale show
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Idyllwild resident Dick Halligan, original member and principal arranger of the iconic, critically acclaimed horn band, Blood Sweat and Tears (BS&T), presents his one man musical biography “Man Overboard,” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, on the Idyllwild School (IS) stage. First performed in Italy, where Halligan and wife live part time, this will be…

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JPL science educator Tom Nolan speaks at AstroCamp
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Tom Nolan, Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientist, is a frequent presenter as part of the laboratory’s speakers’ bureau. He is a lively and entertaining speaker who has learned from many presentations to K-12 students, as well as family and public talks, how to make science fascinating and easy to understand. “Bringing the ‘Wow! I didn’t know that!’ of NASA Earth and Space Science to both formal and informal education is my passion,” said Nolan.

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Business changes continue to redefine Idyllwild
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In Idyllwild’s commercial core, businesses come, go, and change ownership and business models. Staying profitable in a small town that depends on both local support and tourist dollars is demanding. Two businesses, both art-based, are closing shop – Lightbender Art Studios on Highway 243 and Jerry Art in Oakwood Village. A third is changing its…

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2022 film festival may be the last one
ByJP Crumrine February 15, 2022June 7, 2022 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The 13th Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema (IIFC) opens online Tuesday, March 8. The final official day for viewing the more than 80 film selections is Sunday, March 13. Again in 2022, restrictions due to the COVID pandemic have limited the festival’s presence in Idyllwild. While the awards ceremony will still be live, it also…

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