
PHOTO BY JOEL FEINGOLD
By Idyllwild Town Crier


One of the great pleasures of Idyllwild’s independent film festival is seeing new works by up-and-coming filmmakers. The Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema year eight will not disappoint with an expanded schedule, new offerings and celebrity appearances. As to what’s new, the IIFC website (www.idyllwildcinemafest.com) has a partial list of festival films with a new…
By Idyllwild Community FundContributed The Idyllwild Community Fund (ICF) started accepting grant applications from local nonprofit organizations Oct. 18 for the specific purpose of helping Cranston Fire victims only. To obtain an application visit the ICF website, idyllwildcommunityfund.org, or contact Shannon Ng at 909-213-7018. The background of ICF The Idyllwild Community Fund originated in 1995…
This weekend, “Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls” will be the next production of the 2012-13 Idyllwild Arts Theatre season.
Riverside County’s newest and fifth water park — the Drop Zone — opens Saturday, May 24, in Perris. The 12-acre, $25 million project started last summer just east of Interstate 215. The pools hold nearly 1.1 million gallons of water. There are admission fees. The facility offers swim lessons on weekdays and Saturdays throughout the…
Sadie’s Clinic, in conjunction with Animal Rescue Friends (ARF) held an Open House celebrating their offices being all under one roof. Entertainment was provided by Idyllwild’s Betty Anderson, right, accompanied by her husband Pete on guitar. Showcasing a special rescue dog named Bonnie Blue is Janice Murasko, at left. Joining Betty is another ARF favorite, Luke, far right.
Anyone interested in sending children and families some holiday magic this season can now adopt a letter written to Santa by visiting USPSOperationSanta.com. USPS Operation Santa turns 111 years old this year. The program relies solely on random acts of kindness and the generosity of strangers. It allows people to help children and families have…