
Photo courtesy Kathy Lewis

Photo courtesy Leslie Schelly




Celebrating high school grads and scholastic achievements
By Idyllwild Town Crier






The Idyllwild Library is one of the oldest and most respected institutions on the Hill and staff and volunteers there are proud to celebrate its 100th anniversary July 27, 2020. They are planning a series of community events leading up to that date and they have at least 100 ways you can help make the…
Cuban émigré and Idyllwild author Eduardo Santiago intimately knows the Havana landmarks in his novel, “Midnight Rumba” (Cuban Heel Press, 2013). And now, because of the interest of two local book clubs, Idyllwild residents may have the opportunity to accompany Santiago to his Cuban homeland and visit key places where important scenes play out. One…
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…
The 23rd-annual Jazz in the Pines festival is only a week away with anticipation building and visions of sweet jazz hovering over the valley. The first notes will begin setting feet “a-tapping and heads bobbin’” at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. But the ever-popular Patrons Dinner is Friday night. This year, the dinner’s theme is…
Two weeks into her ownership of Mountain Pottery, Helen Hixon could not be happier or more enthusiastic. The working studio offers ceramic classes, including all materials, use of design tools and instruction, and Hixon is fully involved in the studio’s evolution. Detailed information regarding classes and studio memberships will be available on the website, although…
Donna ElliotArt Alliance of Idyllwild Publicity What does October in Idyllwild offer? First of all, prismatic autumn colors with hues of red, yellow and gold, celestial symphonic breezes through our shady forests, fresh mountain air, stunning scenery and adventure on our trails and rocks. Secondly, on Saturday, Oct. 9, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild celebrates…