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Idyllwild Nature Center’s Junior Naturalist program was “The Budding Botanist” in which youngsters learned about flowers, planting, soil and seeds. Nature Center volunteer Susie Hampson assists, An Lin, Liam Walsh, William Taylor and Meixing Lin. Photo by Cid Castillo

College dean, teacher and avid horseman Dr. David Haddad volunteers his time and expertise for a cause close to his heart. The Idyllwild resident founded a nonprofit, the Sandia Creek Ranch Auxiliary Foundation, in 2014 to help facilitate creating a second life for race horses retired by injury, age or loss of funding. Sandia Creek…
The Idyllwild Master Chorale (IMC) season began rehearsals this month from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday nights in the music room at Idyllwild School. Singers interested in auditioning and joining the master chorale should contact Dwight Holmes, artistic director and conductor, at (951) 659-2650 or can email from IMC’s website at www.idyllwildmasterchorale.com. The Idyllwild Master…
Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery has teamed up with Idyllwild Storytellers to present a new music series. Starting May 2, Middle Ridge will be hosting a Musician Spotlight Series every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. The series will feature both emerging and established musicians. Emerging artists will have the opportunity to display their…
Readers have voted, and the recipient of this year’s Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award is Leslie Moon Gin. The award recognizes those who, through their own tangible effect on the community, represent EMax’s own spirit of community and volunteerism, and inspire others to join in. Les came to Idyllwild after a long career in banking…
Idyllwild’s history, much like that of Anza and Garner Valley, is colorful and rich. Old-timers are proud of having lived through times of no regular electricity and rutted roads. The Idyllwild Area Historical Society and museum sponsors an annual home tour whose residents are proud of their homes’ history and restoration efforts. Said new IAHS…
Not only do the Forest Folk eat potluck and watch movies, but they travel. Here a group is seen at the 20th Annual Christmas Festival of Lights at Mission Inn in Riverside …