By Jack Clark, pro golf correspondent Brendan Steel posted a 3-under-par 68 Thursday in the first round of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on the TPC Summerlin course in Las Vegas. A sign of a good round showed itself early when the Idyllwild native drained a 26-footer for birdie on his third green of…
By Riverside County Department of Waste ResourcesContributed Are you interested in helping the environment? Do you like to compost or recycle? You can become an outreach volunteer with the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources and help the earth by helping others become better recyclers and composters. Outreach volunteers assist with classes or events by…
Palm Springs Aerial TramwayContributed Historical records of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will soon be revealed in an episode of the popular Empire/KVCR PBS series “Uncovered in the Archives.” Series host Brad Pomerance travels to Palm Springs to sift through the tramway’s archives to learn how this world-renowned Southern California attraction came to be. The…
By Grandfathers For Golf Contributed Grandfathers For Golf is desperately in need of volunteers of any skill level to help teach kids how to play golf. A record number of children have signed up for the free program. Volunteers instruct students on the basics such as posture, grip, alignment, and swing one or two afternoons…
Despite the cold and foggy weather, many came out to enjoy the Idyllwild Renaissance Faire at Camp Emerson over the weekend. Sword battles, ax throwing, yarn spinning, storytelling and musical performances were just a few of the events happening to keep visitors entertained. Many booths were also set up selling food, beverages and unique, handmade…
By Will SteichenIdyllwild Community Center Director The Idyllwild Community Center’s 2019 youth soccer season started last week. Soccer games are played on Thursdays and Fridays at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Idyllwild School. 4- to 6-year-old division The Red Hawks and Royals Knights played an exciting game with goals scored by the Red…
By Woody Henderson, MCFSC board memberContributed A quick note from the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council (MCFSC): Though it is late in the season, we are still getting a lot of questions regarding fire abatement around residences and vacant property. People call us because we can often help with the removal of brush and dead…
Dr. Ruiz calls for a congressional hearing on the imminent health crisis at the Salton Sea Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D., D-Palm Desert, continues to sound the alarm that federal agencies must be held accountable for and fully engage in the imminent public health crisis at the Salton Sea. Ruiz and Rep. Juan Vargas, D-El Centro,…
70 years ago – 1949 The Lucks, who manned the community telephone switchboard, figured the average number of calls serviced daily during the summer was 1,800. 65 years ago – 1954 The Idyllwild School term opened with 166 students, a 20% increase over the previous year. 60 years ago – 1959 Bow and arrow expert…
Spotlight on Leadership series continues The Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation Contributed The Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation’s next Spotlight on Leadership presentation is Monday, Oct. 14. Laura Sherman, vice president of campus planning and facilities management at Idyllwild Arts Academy, will share her story. Sherman will speak about visible projects now underway…
