

Angel Trees a giving opportunity
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The Angel Tree at the BBVA Compass bank contains gift tags each listing a child’s Christmas wishes. Idyllwild residents are encouraged to make a local child happy this Christmas by selecting one of the tags. Gifts may be brought to the HELP Center. The center has another Angel Tree available at Fairway Market with tags for a total of 62 children. The BBVA Angel Tree was set up by, from left, Peyton Manchee, Colleen Meyer, Caden Meyer, Brynnley Meyer and Laura Swanson. Photo by Cid Castillo

Pipestem Clematis or Chaparral Clematis,(Clematis lasiantha), is one of the two native clematis in California (the other being C. ligusticifolia or Western Virgin’s Bower). Pipestem clematis is a beautiful deciduous vine that can be as long as 20 feet. This native vine can be found growing on hillsides, chaparral, and open woodlands in southern and central California. It blooms April to May, displaying many small, creamy white and fragrant flowers. This vine prefers shade for its roots, and sun for its top, and is completely drought-tolerant when established.
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