PHOTOS: This Week in Idyllwild: January 19, 2017

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Riverside County snow equipment was the feature at Monday, Jan 9, Storytime at the Idyllwild Library. Aliyah Rempel takes a seat on the snow plow and imagines driving the vehicle. Photo by John Drake

Idyllwild Rotary President Roland Gaebert presents an official Rotary mug to Jen Hajj after she spoke to members at the weekly meeting of the Club on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Hajj spoke about the power of music, leading her to open the Music Play Center, offering group singing, guitar and family music lessons in Idyllwild.
Photo by Tom Kluzak

A few hardy souls were out at Lake Hemet on Saturday for the eagle count, led by biologists from the U.S. Forest Service. Both bald eagles were seen Saturday, according to District Biologist Ann Bowers. One eagle was spotted sitting and observing the observers from afar, across the lake (inset). The next count will be Feb. 11. Photo by Tom Kluzak

Four Idyllwild School students participated in the 40th-annual Hemet Unified School District Spelling Bee at HUSD offices Tuesday, Jan 10. The students were (from left) Michael Stroud, sixth grade; Mei Li Stroud, fifth grade; Timothy Mejia, eighth grade; and Martina Navarrete, fourth grade. Photo by Vic Scavarda

It was clear skies between storms on Tuesday afternoon. The high country still glowed white after snow showers the week before and locals were taking in the sun and bracing for a big dump, forecast to come Wednesday night. Photo by Mandy Johnson

Attendees of the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema take a break outside the Rustic Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 14. Photo by Tom Kluzak

Chuck Washington, Riverside County supervisor, addresses the audience at the Awards Ceremony prior to awarding the Chuck Washington Best of Festival Award.
Photo by Tom Kluzak

Cassie Jaye, director of “The Red Pill,” accepts the Chuck Washington Best of Festival Award at the IIFC Awards Ceremony on Jan. 15. Photo by Tom Kluzak

Shirley Sui, winner of the Best Student Film under 18 Award gives her acceptance speech at the IIFC Awards Ceremony. Photo by Tom Kluzak

Patron of the arts in Idyllwild Doug Austin presents the Faulkner Award for Community Service to Idyllwild to Phyllis Mueller. Mueller, best known for her role as “mother” of Mayor Max, is also the driving force behind the annual tree lighting in downtown Idyllwild. Photo by Tom Kluzak

Popcorn and movies made an enjoyable afternoon for everyone who attended the Children’s Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Idyllwild Library. The second Saturday of the event, held in conjunction with the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema, featured films whose audience was children (and adults) ages 10 and up. Photo by Tom Kluzak

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From a Greek island to a sky island
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There has been one constant in Michael Newberry’s peripatetic life — painting. He mounted his first exhibition when he was 18 and has since exhibited internationally — in Greece, Belgium, Italy and Holland, and throughout the U.S. He has taught at the Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles and writes about art…

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Second San Jacinto 50k trail race is a success
ByDavid Jerome November 1, 2022November 8, 2022 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Ultra endurance runners from across the country gathered in Idyllwild Saturday, Oct. 29, for the second-annual San Jacinto 50k trail race. The course covered 34 miles of rugged terrain including (with intervening descents) over 10,000 feet of elevation gain. The race was again organized by desert physician and running enthusiast Alex Charmoz and his wife…

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Altschul’s “Deus Ex Machina” savages media
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Andrew Altschul, according to reviews, has applied a devilish wit to what he observes as a growing societal fascination with reality TV, in his novel, “Deus Ex Machina” (Counterpoint, 2011). That fascination, in Altschul’s view, centers on ever-devolving scenarios of debasement, danger and cutthroat competition for contestants. Intrigued by shows such as “Fear Factor” and…

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PHOTOS: Weekend events
By October 2, 2014December 5, 2014 Reading Time: 1 minute

Sunday afternoon, Marion Young (right) models an outfit during the High Tea and Fashion Show fundraiser for the Spiritual Living Center, which was sponsored by Prairie Dove. Phyllis Brown, owner of Prairie Dove, is shown at the podium.

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Grandfathers For Golf seeks volunteers
ByIdyllwild Town Crier October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 Reading Time: 1 minute

By Grandfathers For Golf Contributed Grandfathers For Golf is desperately in need of volunteers of any skill level to help teach kids how to play golf. A record number of children have signed up for the free program. Volunteers instruct students on the basics such as posture, grip, alignment, and swing one or two afternoons…

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This town knows how to party
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To please the surprisingly diverse character of Idyllwild, local businesses will offer a potpourri of New Year’s Eve events. Festive choices include Las Vegas-style drag and burlesque at the Rustic, a Cheers-like neighborhood gathering at Idyll Awhile, prix fixe dinners and entertainment at a number of our finest eateries and a free party at the…

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