PHOTOS: This Week in Idyllwild: January 19, 2017

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Riverside County snow equipment was the feature at Monday, Jan 9, Storytime at the Idyllwild Library. Aliyah Rempel takes a seat on the snow plow and imagines driving the vehicle. Photo by John Drake

Idyllwild Rotary President Roland Gaebert presents an official Rotary mug to Jen Hajj after she spoke to members at the weekly meeting of the Club on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Hajj spoke about the power of music, leading her to open the Music Play Center, offering group singing, guitar and family music lessons in Idyllwild.
Photo by Tom Kluzak

A few hardy souls were out at Lake Hemet on Saturday for the eagle count, led by biologists from the U.S. Forest Service. Both bald eagles were seen Saturday, according to District Biologist Ann Bowers. One eagle was spotted sitting and observing the observers from afar, across the lake (inset). The next count will be Feb. 11. Photo by Tom Kluzak

Four Idyllwild School students participated in the 40th-annual Hemet Unified School District Spelling Bee at HUSD offices Tuesday, Jan 10. The students were (from left) Michael Stroud, sixth grade; Mei Li Stroud, fifth grade; Timothy Mejia, eighth grade; and Martina Navarrete, fourth grade. Photo by Vic Scavarda

It was clear skies between storms on Tuesday afternoon. The high country still glowed white after snow showers the week before and locals were taking in the sun and bracing for a big dump, forecast to come Wednesday night. Photo by Mandy Johnson

Attendees of the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema take a break outside the Rustic Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 14. Photo by Tom Kluzak

Chuck Washington, Riverside County supervisor, addresses the audience at the Awards Ceremony prior to awarding the Chuck Washington Best of Festival Award.
Photo by Tom Kluzak

Cassie Jaye, director of “The Red Pill,” accepts the Chuck Washington Best of Festival Award at the IIFC Awards Ceremony on Jan. 15. Photo by Tom Kluzak

Shirley Sui, winner of the Best Student Film under 18 Award gives her acceptance speech at the IIFC Awards Ceremony. Photo by Tom Kluzak

Patron of the arts in Idyllwild Doug Austin presents the Faulkner Award for Community Service to Idyllwild to Phyllis Mueller. Mueller, best known for her role as “mother” of Mayor Max, is also the driving force behind the annual tree lighting in downtown Idyllwild. Photo by Tom Kluzak

Popcorn and movies made an enjoyable afternoon for everyone who attended the Children’s Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Idyllwild Library. The second Saturday of the event, held in conjunction with the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema, featured films whose audience was children (and adults) ages 10 and up. Photo by Tom Kluzak

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Fashion students highlight Idyllwild HELP Center
By March 2, 2017March 10, 2017 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Besides the better-known arts — music, theater and visual — taught at the Idyllwild Arts Academy, fashion design also is an important part of the curriculum. And similar to the performing arts, the student fashion designers are happy to share their creativity with the local community. Next Saturday, March 11, the school, in cooperation with…

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Germinating a native plant and a festival: Lemon Lily festival needs volunteers
By May 9, 2013June 10, 2013 Reading Time: 3 minutes

The Idyllwild Lemon Lily Festival, July 13 and 14, enters its fourth year faced with germination challenges. Propagating the lily from native seeds is a time-consuming and difficult job that takes years to consummate. Growing the festival itself is no less difficult. Both take a core of dedicated volunteers that expands as the festival grows…

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Local author writes book-long invitation
ByIdyllwild Town Crier September 12, 2017 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Author’s press release An Idyllwild author has written a book-length R.S.V.P. — a heartwarming invitation for readers that shows them a way out of whatever’s keeping them from enjoying life. Judy Leighton has been a pain and stress consultant for more than 30 years, helping hundreds of people not only find relief from traumatic memories…

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Talking trusts
By February 25, 2015December 4, 2015 Reading Time: 1 minute

On Thursday, Kay Wanner speaks to a full house at Silver Pines about setting up trusts and the large costs of probate. Wanner was part of the Idyllwild Community Center Speaker Series.

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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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ByIdyllwild Town Crier November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 Reading Time: 1 minute

Sergio Fernandez-Lopez and Hsing-Liang Lee perform “Raymonda Suite” Friday night at the Idyllwild Arts Academy’s Fall Dance Concert in the Bowman IAF Theatre. PHOTO BY JOEL FEINGOLD

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