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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Readying the tree
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Paul Riggi views lights intended for the Community Christmas Tree. Above, a climber in the top of Idyllwild’s Christmas Tree pulls the tree lights into place.

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If you haven’t already done so, meet Trine Bietz
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Trine Bietz, one of Idyllwild’s premier holistic healers and artists, has had an eventful summer. In June, she opened a shop where she offers a variety of holistic approaches, while simultaneously showcasing her artworks, which line the walls. On Sept. 15, the San Jacinto Mountain Community Center Board of Directors elected Trine to their ranks, recognizing in her the ideal candidate to represent the artistic, as well as the holistic, community.

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Celebrating the colorful abstracts of Carol Mills (1930-2014)
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Carol Mills’ legacy is as enduring as it is endearing. She is remembered for many things: her beautiful art, her support of all forms of art in Idyllwild (an early proponent of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild, ISOMATA and Idyllwild Arts), her music, her spirituality, her smile and founding the Courtyard Gallery. AAI established a…

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Steele 22nd at The Barclays: Moves up the FedExCup list
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Brendan Steele began with a 2-over-par 73 Thursday, then followed with a 1-under-par 70 Friday and a 3-under-par 68 Saturday to claim a tie for 22nd going into the final round of The Barclays on the Bethpage Black course in Farmingdale, New York, the first of four season-ending playoff tournaments. Then Sunday, the Idyllwild native…

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Idyllwild Brewpub plans ‘green’ operations, but no green beer
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The opening of the Idyllwild Brewpub is still in the future. But when its taps do pour many special-craft brews, residents should enjoy the local libations as well as be proud of the effort to build one of the most technologically advanced and environmentally considerate businesses on the Hill. From providing the purest water available…

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Beer fest and home brewers competition to help ARF in June
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A very special fundraising event for Idyllwild’s Animal Rescue Friends is scheduled for June 6. ARF has announced a beer festival and home brewers’ competition to be held at the Riverside County’s Idyllwild Nature Center. Attendees will purchase admission, which will give them tastings offered by some of the finest craft brewers in Southern California,…

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