Spring is here, and the rattlesnakes are out! Rattlesnakes have awakened from their brumation and already have been spotted in a variety of locations throughout Idyllwild. Brumation is not a complete hibernation, but it does slow down their metabolic rates to help them live longer without food and rest more during the winter season. Now…
Have you noticed the barrels of flowers around town—in front of Town Hall and at the welcome sign on 243? What about the hanging baskets in front of the new restrooms? Who keeps up the gardens at the Historical Society and the pollinator garden at the Nature Center? The answer to all these questions is…
Patricia Carratello, a former Idyllwild resident since 1980 and a teacher at Idyllwild School from 1991 to 2012, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, March 20, at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio, at age 74. She was enveloped in love by her devoted husband, John, their three children, Dominick and Anthony Carratello and…
In Idyllwild, we have a beautiful balance of interconnected ecosystems. Animals and plant life blend together to keep the mountain thriving. Nonetheless, when one aspect of the forest is failing, its impact on the rest of the environment is significant. The California Mule Deer is one such animal that must be protected and maintained properly….
Dear Spiritual Workout:I had a conflict with some friends earlier this year and I haven’t talked to them since but I keep thinking about it and being bothered by it. Do I let it go or try to fix the relationships? Dear Reader:That depends entirely upon what, exactly, is bothering you since the time of…
Dear Spiritual Workout:It seems like losing loved ones who die and losing homes and livelihoods and losing degrees of safety, security, and certainty are all around me and almost everyone I’m close to right now. For me, it’s not just one of these, but many. What are some ways to handle so much loss? Dear…
The SCE crew at Town Hall asks us to spread the word that the safety kits including chargers are gone for tonight, but they expect more tomorrow. They will close at 10 p.m. and open at 8 a.m.
Even from its humble but enthusiastic beginnings, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) aspired to offer the Idyllwild community something special and beautiful through art. Its founders, Chris Trout and Grace Songolo, wrestled with their idea of how to lay the foundation for a “member funded, nationally recognized association, that served as an attraction for…
Dear Spiritual Workout:How do I get over a breakup gracefully? Dear Reader:OMG, I love this question! That’s because I hear it as “I want to get over a breakup gracefully,” which sounds like an intention and being intentional is, for anyone playing along at home, such a huge part of what it means to live…
By Flavia Mangan ColganContributor As I filled up the Advent Calendar with chocolates at the start of this week, I was reminded of what a sweet time this season can be. Advent is a time to reflect, a time of preparation, a time to seek stillness. The season has a way of making one feel…
