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On the newly opened trail to the Pacific Crest Trail in Garner Valley, an abandoned water tank is visible. This tank once provided water to Timothy Leary’s enclave in the 1960s. Over time, the weathering of the tank’s surface has transformed it into a modern abstract painting. Photo by Peter Szabadi











Idyllwild has many nonprofits whose activities improve the life of the community. Some provide propane for the needy, some entertainment, some educational services, some art lessons and some disaster preparedness assistance. Only one, the Idyllwild Community Fund, has as its sole mission to provide grants to area nonprofits to help them meet key project objectives….
Memorial Day at Lake Hemet Campgrounds will be big. For the first time, swimming will be permitted at the lake. And not only swimming, but a water park for families featuring 11 floating play structures, three of them dedicated to very young children. Kelly Lam, marketing director for the California Parks Company that operates the…
Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery, is once again introducing a new art exhibit in its 4,000-square-foot gallery. Appropriately called “The Idyllwild Collection: Synchronicity,” the exhibit features a variety of mediums and styles, all of which are designed to delight the viewer by capturing a moment in time where purpose meets imagination. The exhibit includes more than…
Christina Reitz, a true Idyllwild ambassador, is in her final week as an Idyllwild resident. From the counter of the Idyllwild Post Office, Christina has brought smiles and aid to so many. In evenings and weekends, she has worked just as hard to bring pleasure and happiness to her community and its visitors. Now she…
Professional dancer and university professor Robin Johnson is in motion even when sitting still. There is a quality of gracious good humor, enthusiasm and total commitment when he speaks. He smiles often and radiates joie de vivre. Although formally retired from a 34-year teaching career at Cal State Fullerton and professional touring with three…
Fine artists and crafts-people interested in showing and selling their work at the 11th Annual Indian Wells Arts Festival — “where Art is a Happening!” — are invited to apply online. A total 200 artists will be accepted. Primary jury deadline is Oct. 13. Sixty spaces are held for the secondary jury’s Jan. 5, 2013…