
Lake Hemet Market closed Monday, Nov. 10, until sometime in January or February for renovations.
Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, which owns the building, is making the renovations.
Send your business updates to becky@towncrier.com.
Business Changes: Bake & Brew opens, Lake Hemet Market closing for renovations…
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Lake Hemet Market closed Monday, Nov. 10, until sometime in January or February for renovations.
Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, which owns the building, is making the renovations.
Send your business updates to becky@towncrier.com.
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…
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