Photos: This week in Idyllwild: January 7, 2016

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One of five trees downed by wind on Devil’s Slide Trail is seen here. Trees also downed power lines on Saturday, Dec. 26 after extreme wind gusts followed previous heavy rains. Parts of Fern Valley were without power for over 48 hours while crews made repairs and replaced downed poles. Fern Valley resident Jim Tsai is seen here. Photo by Carl Emery.

On Saturday, Spirit Mountain Retreat held a wisdom fire to celebrate and reflect on the arrival of the New Year and its opportunities.Photo by Cheryl Basye — On Saturday, Spirit Mountain Retreat held a wisdom fire to celebrate and reflect on the arrival of the New Year and its opportunities. Photo by Cheryl Basye

Three local ladies were inducted into the Soroptimist International of Idyllwild at its Christmas party at Silver Pines Lodge on Dec. 9. From left, are President-elect Theresa Teel, new member Kat Wilson, President Karen Doshier, new member Bonnie Keefe and new member Phyllis Murton. Photo by Mary Morse

Spin Cycle performed at Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe & Bistro last weekend. From right, members of the group are Vince Day, guitar; Steve Zacardi, drums; HoJo Reynolds, guitar; and Tamar Tweedie, vocalist.Photo by Cheryl Basye — Spin Cycle performed at Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe & Bistro last weekend. From right, members of the group are Vince Day, guitar; Steve Zacardi, drums; HoJo Reynolds, guitar; and Tamar Tweedie, vocalist. Photo by Cheryl Basye

Year seven of the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema saw rain and predicted snow. The festival has a new meet and greet headquarters just across from the Rustic Theatre, the festival’s premiere primary site. Photo by Marshall Smith — Year seven of the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema saw rain and predicted snow. The festival has a new meet and greet headquarters just across from the Rustic Theatre, the festival’s premiere primary site.
Photo by Marshall Smith

The Greg Jones Band played to a large and happy crowd at Café Aroma on New Year’s Eve.Photo courtesy Philip Weber — The Greg Jones Band played to a large and happy crowd at Café Aroma on New Year’s Eve. Photo courtesy Philip Weber

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Awards ceremony spotlights film fest maturity
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Film festival in eighth year
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