

Photos by Tom Kluzak
Strawberry Creek Village opens
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Joyce Schilling, matriarch of the family who own and operate the Strawberry Creek Village, cuts the ribbon on Saturday, March 25, signaling the official opening of the inn on North Circle Drive. Surrounded by well-wishers from the Rotary Club and friends, family members, in blue jackets, are (back row, from left) Kurt, Nicole and Joseph Jones, innkeepers Cindi and Rick Hinds; and (front row, from left) Brendan Jones, Schilling and Sean Jones.


Photos by Tom Kluzak
Idyllwild Post Office, after receiving a few recent break-ins, has changed its hours again. Full service is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. The will call door is open from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday to Friday. Lobby hours are from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Idyllwild Nature Center has a new ranger, Sonny Waldron. His most recent assignment was at Lake Skinner, where he served for over five years. He is certified by the National Association for Interpretation as an interpretative guide (IG), and is also trained and certified in First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, CPR/AED, Basic Water Rescue,…
Not only did the town get to enjoy the Fourth of July festivities, but it also welcomed a new business, Wax Apothecary. Driven to create natural hand-crafted goods from candles to soaps and nature-inspired trinkets, Wax Apothecary also cares about where its tins, glassware, wax and packaging are all made right here in the U.S.,…
By Jared Dillon Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe & Bistro The style of Christmas ale is a unique one. To even name the style after Christmas is a misnomer. Historically, cultures around the world have created some sort of fermented beverage to celebrate the change from autumn to winter. Many civilizations around the world have parties…
Idyllwild Francophonie, a local French-speaking group, met at Café Aroma on July 14 to celebrate Bastille Day.