The Board of Directors of Idyllwild Water District met on WednesdayAugust 21. The board heard that the initial engineering for theWastewater Treatment Plant replacement has been delayed until September,with GM Bill Rojas saying he is working on an alternative to the presentfirm. At a public hearing, the board voted to raise the stipend fordirectors from…
The Idyllwild Area Historical Society invites the public to their annualfree Ice Cream Social, thanking the community for their ongoing support,on Saturday, August 31. The event begins at noon and lasts until the icecream runs out. The Museum is the place for all things connected toIdyllwild’s history. The permanent exhibits are a perfect introductionto how…
Dr. M.P. Wylie’s Amore Retreat has been a part of Idyllwild’stherapeutic tourism community for 11 years now. Amore’s website callstheir couple’s retreats “A journey of renewed connection and lastingintimacy.’ The Crier spoke with Dr Wylie about her innovative approachto couples therapy this week. Wylie works out of a spacious yet cozy home office, and only…
Idyllwild’s free Summer Concert Series will bring more audiencefavorites to the Butterfield Amphitheater this week and next, with TheBroken Hallelujah’s on the 15th, and The Blue Breeze Band on the 22nd.In the Lenny,t will open the first concert, and Terry Jo and Lenny thesecond. The Broken Hallelujahs are based in Joshua Tree, and the CoachellaValley…
RMRU will be serving a Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, August 17 at TownHall, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. RMRU is an all-volunteer organization, and isa member of Mountain Rescue Association, the oldest search and rescueorganization in the US. They are often the first to hit local trailswhen hikers are reported missing or injured. RMRU is always…
Over 20 local nonprofit organizations participated in a Non-Profit Expoin IDY park on Wednesday, August 7. Groups were there to educate andmake friends, handing out literature and small gifts. The expohighlighted the variety of opportunities to volunteer and help ourcommunity, from preventing, preparing for and responding to disasters,to preserving our history, supporting the arts, and…
The Idyllwild Nature Center will be hosting the annual Butterfly DazeSaturday August 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entry is free. The event is byorganized by Riverside County Parks and the Friends of the San JacintoMountain County Parks. There will be a live butterfly tent with monarchsand painted ladies. There will be a lecture at…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild will be holding their annual Here and Nowart show at the Art Dept and Mountain Pottery on Saturday, August 17from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s theme is “Everyone Welcome.” Artists have submitted works in2 and 3 dimensions. Prizes will be awarded for various categories: 2D,3D, photography, and wearable…
Dr Marshall Hawkins’ Seahawk Modern Jazz Orchestra presented theconcluding headline concert of the 30th and final Jazz in the PinesFestival on Friday July 12. Idyllwild Arts Academy President PamelaJordan dedicated the evening to the memory of the “late jazz guitargiant, our beloved Bob Boss.” Jordan presented Boss’ wife of 44 years,Vicki, with a plaque and…
Idyllwild’s free Summer Concert Series continues its 25th Anniversaryseason on Thursday, July 18, with SouthBound and Company’s Classic RockDouble Shot. Locals Sandy Castleberry and Lily McCabe will open theshow. Next week, on the 25th, Sharon Owens performs as Barbra Streisand,backed up by Ken Dahleen’s Big Band Staff, who will also open that show. SouthBound and…
