The American Legion Post 800 is serving a free Thanksgiving Day dinner from noon to 2 p.m. Turkey with all the trimmings is served community style with a fire in the fireplace. The Soul Kitchen located in Mountain Harvest Market will also provide a free Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 3 p.m.

The Idyllwild Fire Department has announced the retirement of Capt. Alan Lott, who has served more than 25 years with the department. He started Dec. 1, 1989, according to Chief Patrick Reitz. A celebration of his career and party in his honor will be at the Idyllwild Fire Station from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday,…

Idyllwild School President Timothy Poseley wrote at 6 p.m. Sunday, “At this time school will be open tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the storm activity and area conditions.” Idyllwild Arts Academy students do not return to classes until Aug. 30. “Tomorrow there are faculty orientation and prep meetings which will be held via Zoom…

Idyllwild Water District directors will review a preliminary fiscal year 2014-15 budget in June. A rate increase will be part of the budget package, partly needed to pay for raised costs, such as electricity, which will increase 10 percent. The next regular meeting has been advanced to Wednesday, June 11, to ensure the full board…