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While no snow fell in the village, the mountain ridges surrounding Idyllwild were dusted in white powder last week …
This year’s Lemon Lily Restoration event is scheduled for one day only, but many interesting exhibits and experiences are planned. Due to the decline in Lemon Lily populations, the restorers are revitalizing their original mission to focus on education, restoration and conservation of the Lemon Lily. Dave Stith, an amateur botanist, began surveying Lemon Lily…
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will observe holiday hours during the Valentine’s and Presidents Day weekend, Feb. 13 to 15. Each day the first tram car up will leave at 8 a.m. and the last tram car up will be at 8 p.m. The last tram car down will be at 9:45 p.m. Tram cars…
This spring, the Stonewood Homeowners Association approached Jerry Holldber, Pine Cove Water District general manager, about establishing a physical connection with the district …
In Idyllwild’s commercial core, businesses come, go, and change ownership and business models. Staying profitable in a small town that depends on both local support and tourist dollars is demanding. Two businesses, both art-based, are closing shop – Lightbender Art Studios on Highway 243 and Jerry Art in Oakwood Village. A third is changing its…
Second ISCS features American Songbook On July 18, Frank Sinatra classics will be heard at the second concert of the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series (ISCS). He will be here in the person of Rick Michel, who will be joined by the Harry James 12-piece band. Michel does “Sinatra Forever: A Salute to Frank Sinatra” around…