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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Santiago continues to open doors
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“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” in Spanish, was what started Eduardo Santiago on his career path. “I was confined in bed for two months with hepatitis when I was 7,” said Santiago remembering his boyhood in Cuba. “It felt like two years.” The gift of the book from his uncle not only helped Santiago through…

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Frank DiSalvo kicks off summer concert series
ByDavid Jerome June 27, 2023August 23, 2023 Reading Time: 3 minutes

The first of 2023’s Thursday night free Idyllwild Summer Concerts is set for July 6 at the Butterfield Amphitheater. It will feature series veteran Frank DiSalvo and his classic country band the Sundowners. The Sundowners feature “the good old boys: Willie, Waylon, Cash, Buck, Merle, George Jones … no new country!” Like all the headliners,…

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Will Steichen Recreation & Program DirectorIdyllwild Community Center The Idyllwild Community Center youth soccer season has officially kicked off. The opening game on Thursday, Sept. 23 between The Kraken and the Green Wolves turned out to be a high-scoring match. Jason Maldonado of the Green Wolves scored 4 points, and Makai Githaiga and Caleb Bischoff…

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Sky Island Natural Foods closed: SI Organics and Plant Food Supper Club open
By February 9, 2017June 7, 2017 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Michael Wangler’s Sky Island Natural Foods closed, leaving Idyllwild without a dedicated organic market. At this point, it is unclear how the space the market occupied will be used, according to Frank Ferro, owner of Ferro and the Idyllwild Brewpub. He said they have no current plans for how to use the space. The Plant…

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Dr. Seuss Coming to Idyllwild
By September 20, 2011September 20, 2011 Reading Time: 1 minute

At 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Community Presbyterian Church, children’s author Dr. Seuss will be portrayed in a heart-warming and humorous way by Broadway and film actor Duffy Hudson, who will share the story of Dr. Seuss in the first person and will perform “Horton hears a Who,” “And to Think I Saw It…

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Austin as Dickens at next speakers series event
By December 6, 2011January 25, 2013 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Doug Austin, familiar to Idyllwild audiences for his performance as Charles Dickens, will bring an insight into Dickens’ opinions and views on important social issues at the next Idyllwild Community Recreation Council’s (ICRC) Speaker Series event. In a talk called “Discover Charles Dickens Through his Personal Correspondence,” Austin as Dickens will focus on the British…

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