Photos: This week in Idyllwild: December 24, 2015

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Paul and Merrie VonSeggern’s house at the corner of McMahon and Middle Ridge is a Christmas sight worth viewing at night. The house is festooned with about 3,600 lights. Photo by Becky Clark — Paul and Merrie VonSeggern’s house at the corner of McMahon and Middle Ridge is a Christmas sight worth viewing at night. The house is festooned with about 3,600 lights.
Photo by Becky Clark

Kids and parents gather in the music room at Idyllwild School last week before winter break to watch the kindergarten class perform Christmas songs. Photo by John Drake — Kids and parents gather in the music room at Idyllwild School last week before winter break to watch the kindergarten class perform Christmas songs.
Photo by John Drake

Mrs. Claus arrived at the Idyllwild Library Monday in time for Christmas Storytime, where more than 20 youngsters and 30 adults greeted her. Lots of activities filled the day, but for Briar Scott, getting her face painted by Mrs. Claus was the highlight. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library as part of the weekly storytime series. Photo collage by Barry Zander — Mrs. Claus arrived at the Idyllwild Library Monday in time for Christmas Storytime, where more than 20 youngsters and 30 adults greeted her. Lots of activities filled the day, but for Briar Scott, getting her face painted by Mrs. Claus was the highlight. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library as part of the weekly storytime series.
Photo collage by Barry Zander

James Bachmann of Idyllwild operates ventriloquist Joe Gandelman’s most difficult dummy at the Idyllwild Library Saturday. James is a burgeoning ventriloquist in his own right, and impressed Gandelman, who earlier entertained a roomful of children and adults at the free Friends of the Idyllwild Library event. Gandelman also taught the group many of his techniques. Photo by Becky Clark — James Bachmann of Idyllwild operates ventriloquist Joe Gandelman’s most difficult dummy at the Idyllwild Library Saturday. James is a burgeoning ventriloquist in his own right, and impressed Gandelman, who earlier entertained a roomful of children and adults at the free Friends of the Idyllwild Library event. Gandelman also taught the group many of his techniques.
Photo by Becky Clark

Young Lylah Potter approaches Santa for her gift at New Spirit Vacation Homes on Sunday. A representative of New Spirit Vacation Homes, which sponsored the Toy Drive, said about 90 percent of the children who received toys were from the Idyllwild area. Photo by John Drake — Young Lylah Potter approaches Santa for her gift at New Spirit Vacation Homes on Sunday. A representative of New Spirit Vacation Homes, which sponsored the Toy Drive, said about 90 percent of the children who received toys were from the Idyllwild area.
Photo by John Drake

Santa Claus appeared at Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar Saturday to hear kids’ Christmas wish lists and collect food for distribution to the needy. From left, Ryan Dunn, 12, Taylor Dunn, 9, and Jake Ruyle,12, all from Temecula, gather around Santa while having lunch with their families.Photo by becky Clark — Santa Claus appeared at Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar Saturday to hear kids’ Christmas wish lists and collect food for distribution to the needy. From left, Ryan Dunn, 12, Taylor Dunn, 9, and Jake Ruyle,12, all from Temecula, gather around Santa while having lunch with their families. Photo by becky Clark

Ventriloquist John Gandelman performed at the Idyllwild Library Saturday. With him were many different puppets, including his favorite elephant, who shot water at the audience, bringing everyone to laughs. Photo by Jenny Kirchner — Ventriloquist John Gandelman performed at the Idyllwild Library Saturday. With him were many different puppets, including his favorite elephant, who shot water at the audience, bringing everyone to laughs.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Spirit Mountain Retreat Founder Francis Rothlueber leads a meditation during the Winter Solstice Celebration at the Caine Learning Center on Sunday. Photo by John Drake — Spirit Mountain Retreat Founder Francis Rothlueber leads a meditation during the Winter Solstice Celebration at the Caine Learning Center on Sunday.
Photo by John Drake

following the week when 500 world leaders gathered in Paris to talk about climate change, Idyllwild participated in the world-wide Billion People March last Saturday at Harmony Monument. “We’re glad they’re talking but now it’s time for change,” said Richard Barker (front) with his Russian Siberian husky Stavro. Also participating (from left) were Mallory Cremin, Naomi Cohen, Jenn Quintyn and Pete Anderson on guitar. Photo by becky clark — following the week when 500 world leaders gathered in Paris to talk about climate change, Idyllwild participated in the world-wide Billion People March last Saturday at Harmony Monument. “We’re glad they’re talking but now it’s time for change,” said Richard Barker (front) with his Russian Siberian husky Stavro. Also participating (from left) were Mallory Cremin, Naomi Cohen, Jenn Quintyn and Pete Anderson on guitar.
Photo by becky clark

The Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain County Parks enjoy their Christmas party at the Rainbow Inn Friday, Dec. 18. Photo by John Drake — The Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain County Parks enjoy their Christmas party at the Rainbow Inn Friday, Dec. 18.
Photo by John Drake

Pamela Jordan, Idyllwild Arts Foundation, accepts a $2,700 donation from Art Alliance of Idyllwild President Shanna Robb. Funds will support three different areas, whose purpose is to keep art available to Idyllwild youth. Photo by Jenny Kirchner — Pamela Jordan, Idyllwild Arts Foundation, accepts a $2,700 donation from Art Alliance of Idyllwild President Shanna Robb. Funds will support three different areas, whose purpose is to keep art available to Idyllwild youth.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner

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Idyllwild gives to high school seniors
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The Idyllwild community stepped up again to generously donate monies to the Idyllwild Scholarship Fund (ISF). Nine high school seniors, who submitted applications and were interviewed, received a total of $47,000 to help them with their college educations. Tuesday night, May 17, a reception was held at the Idyllwild Library for the scholarship recipients, their…

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“Seeing is Believing” at Nature Center
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A hike through the woods was a key part of this weekend’s Junior Naturalist Program series at the Idyllwild Nature Center. Titled “Seeing is Believing,” the Saturday, Aug. 27 program taught youngsters to look for minute details in everything they see.

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Nature Center’s new ranger: Sonny Waldron
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The Idyllwild Nature Center has a new ranger, Sonny Waldron. His most recent assignment was at Lake Skinner, where he served for over five years. He is certified by the National Association for Interpretation as an interpretative guide (IG), and is also trained and certified in First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, CPR/AED, Basic Water Rescue,…

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Community Calendar: June 3, 2021
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Submit listings and changes to melissa@towncrier.com. All events are subject to last-minute changes. Note: Some events, meetings and office hours may be canceled or modified due to precautions being taken to limit the spread of COVID-19. Wednesday, June 2• Jazzercise, 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Camp Maranatha, 54162 Maranatha Dr.• Soroptimist International of Idyllwild, 9…

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Soroptimist Celebration of Women event features Idyllwild Arts grad Maya Lea
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For the second year, Idyllwild’s Soroptimists’ Celebration of Women and Arts event focuses on human trafficking, one of the key missions of the international organization. The event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, takes place at the Rainbow Inn. This year, 2005 Idyllwild Arts theatre graduate Maya Lea Osterman performs her one-woman show “For Sale,”…

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Kathy Harmon-Luber wins poetry award
By April 28, 2020May 7, 2020 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Kathy Harmon-Luber has called Idyllwild home since 2003. Harmon-Luber is an artist in many forms including sketching and painting. She is also an award-winning photographer. Recently, Harmon-Luber was recognized for another passion in the art realm — poetry. Last month, Harmon-Luber submitted one of her poems “Nature Becomes Me” to the Seventh Annual Ross Andrews…

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