PHOTOS: This week in Idyllwild: April 21, 2016

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Many came out to the Celebrating Women in the Arts fundraiser, which the Soroptimist International of Idyllwild sponsored. Thursday’s event at the Rainbow Inn included a reception, silent auction and presentation about human trafficking. Photo by Jenny Kirchner — Many came out to the Celebrating Women in the Arts fundraiser, which the Soroptimist International of Idyllwild sponsored. Thursday’s event at the Rainbow Inn included a reception, silent auction and presentation about human trafficking.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Gary Parton opened the Lilac Festival festivities with a talk Saturday at the Idyllwild Library. He gave his audience guidance on the care of lilac trees, which are planted throughout Idyllwild. Photo by John Drake

Winds of Change, flutist duo, performed at Ferro Sunday afternoon, April 17. Christine Ziegenfuss-Holanda (left) and Kathy Harmon-Luber played a variety of soothing classical and popular music for a large group of outdoor diners on a beautiful afternoon. Photo by Tom Kluzak — Winds of Change, flutist duo, performed at Ferro Sunday afternoon, April 17. Christine Ziegenfuss-Holanda (left) and Kathy Harmon-Luber played a variety of soothing classical and popular music for a large group of outdoor diners on a beautiful afternoon.
Photo by Tom Kluzak

Peter Szabadi (left, in blue T-shirt), speaking with Barry Zander, opened a six-week showing of his photos of Cuba at Dore’s Mountain Gallery on Saturday, April 16. Captured during a trip in September 2015, his work illustrates the rich textures of the Cuban landscape and people. Photographs taken by his wife, Michèle Marsh (left), also are on display.Photo by Tom Kluzak — Peter Szabadi (left, in blue T-shirt), speaking with Barry Zander, opened a six-week showing of his photos of Cuba at Dore’s Mountain Gallery on Saturday, April 16. Captured during a trip in September 2015, his work illustrates the rich textures of the Cuban landscape and people. Photographs taken by his wife, Michèle Marsh (left), also are on display. Photo by Tom Kluzak

At the April 13 weekly meeting of the Idyllwild Rotary Club, author Joanne Bischof (center) discussed interesting historical facts about circuses. Then her father, Mike Soffes (left), played some sing-along bluegrass music. Here, Rotary President Chuck Weisbart (right) presents them with the official Rotary squirrel mascot. Photo by Tom Kluzak — At the April 13 weekly meeting of the Idyllwild Rotary Club, author Joanne Bischof (center) discussed interesting historical facts about circuses. Then her father, Mike Soffes (left), played some sing-along bluegrass music. Here, Rotary President Chuck Weisbart (right) presents them with the official Rotary squirrel mascot.
Photo by Tom Kluzak

Leslie Pimentel (second from right), with her father Pablo (left) and mother Maria, was honored for being the Idyllwild School Seventh Grade Citizen of the Year by the Idyllwild Rotary Club. The award was accompanied by a $100 scholarship, which Rotarian Scott Fisher (right) presented at the April 13 weekly meeting. The Idyllwild Middle School teachers selected Leslie because she is an outstanding citizen who conducts herself with honor and integrity and displays a positive demeanor on a daily basis. She encourages others and is quick to lend a helping hand, said Principal Matt Kraemer. Photo by Tom Kluzak — Leslie Pimentel (second from right), with her father Pablo (left) and mother Maria, was honored for being the Idyllwild School Seventh Grade Citizen of the Year by the Idyllwild Rotary Club. The award was accompanied by a $100 scholarship, which Rotarian Scott Fisher (right) presented at the April 13 weekly meeting. The Idyllwild Middle School teachers selected Leslie because she is an outstanding citizen who conducts herself with honor and integrity and displays a positive demeanor on a daily basis. She encourages others and is quick to lend a helping hand, said Principal Matt Kraemer.
Photo by Tom Kluzak

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Bronwyn Jones, Idyllwild Community Fund (ICF) co-chair, presents Hubert Halkin, owner of Café Aroma, with a beautiful bouquet of flowers in thanks for the Café’s continued financial support of the fund. In 2011, ICF gave $12,948 in grants to nine local nonprofit organizations. As the fund grows, so does its ability to give to the community each year.

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Forest gardening wizard Peter Kindfield at Idyllwild Community Garden
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Amy Finley shares delectable stories
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Amy Finley, joining the Idyllwild Author Series, entertained her audience Sunday afternoon with stories of Parisian and French cooking. Her 2011 book, “How to Eat a Small Country: A Family’s Pursuit of Happiness One Meal at a Time,” was the topic of her visit to INK.

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Legion has memorial ceremony
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Casey comes home
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A hometown block party, sponsored by Café Aroma, will welcome home Idyllwild’s American Idol finalist, Casey Abrams

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