

Esther Kennedy retires from Spirit Mountain Retreat
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Trisha Clark (left), president, and Kathy Halkin (center), secretary, thank Ester Kennedy for her stewardship as director of Spirit Mountain Retreat at a retirement party honoring her Sunday, June 2. Photos by Francoise Frigola

By Kate Kramer Special to the Town Crier Last month I gave a presentation about the Idyllwild Lemon Lily Festival at the state meeting for the California Native Plant Society in San Jose. Native plant lovers from across California were a receptive audience for the story of the festival and the local efforts in conserving…
Ken Dahleen and his Big Band Staff open the 13th season of the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series. Held at the Idyllwild Community Center site, the first concert starts at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 5. …
Kent and Jana Steele, parents of professional golfer Brendan Steele, were hosts to the New York Times on two days recently. Writer Karen Crouse met the Steeles in Maui during the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. She became intrigued by the notion of a PGA touring pro who grew up in a town with no golf…
Corvettes filled the parking lot at Idyllwild Inn on Sunday, Oct. 9.