This month, the Idyllwild area will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, Nov. 12 to 19. Idyllwild families, churches and groups will transform empty shoeboxes into gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items. The Samaritan’s Purse project partners with local…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats and dog Tex longed for homes of their own. Panther: Adoption news! Both Tinkerbell and Giorgio have found their forever homes. I’m so happy for them. Tex: As am I, but I have to tell you, I’m getting a bit depressed. I’ve been with…
70 years ago – 1948 Sen. William Knowland, an overnight guest at the Idyllwild Inn, met formally with Hill residents to discuss local affairs. 65 years ago – 1953 Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary met to sew gift projects for the Veterans Hospital. 60 years ago – 1958 The Rotary Club announced a Halloween…
Soccer Town Hall Sports Coordinator Michael Holato gave this report on Youth Soccer. Below are the scores, standings and players of the game for Town Hall Youth Soccer. Ages 4-6 There were no goals scored in the Village Market Wiggle Worms vs. Ferro Woodland Warriors game. Beau Dillon and Ben Donavan played outstanding soccer for…
Idyllwild Community Center is sponsoring this year’s Great Pumpkin Parade and Carnival, according to Chris Perrault, organizer of the event. Line up for the parade before it begins at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the top of Fern Valley Corners in your best costumes until the command is given to go. The Idyllwild Halloween…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats and dog Tex longed for homes of their own. Panther: Hey, everyone, no adoption news but I do want to introduce a new ARF canine! Tex: I won’t be the only dog? Panther: Well, Tex, even though you’d rather be the only dog in…
Our Husband, Dad, Grandfather, Brother and Friend passed away Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. As our “Rock,” we remember his kindness, wisdom, guidance, funny stories, laughter and sense of humor. Chuck was a building contractor in Idyllwild for 45 years — homes, additions, remodels — the creative force in countless Idyllwild projects — honest, hardworking, fair…
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for from 3 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, due to strong winds and low humidity in this area, as well as others in Southern California. However, a Southern California Edison media spokesperson said SCE has no plans to shut down power to the Hill…
On Oct. 10, with an impressive array of experts at Idyllwild Arts, the group Idyllwild Forest Health Project with Mark Yardas and Mara Schoner presented “From Ashes: Lessons from the Cranston Fire.” Even with extensive reporting, it seems a lot of people still do not realize how the preemptive efforts by Idyllwild Arts, in conjunction…
Hello from the Idyllwild Association of Realtors. Thank you for reading. This month, our message to you, citizens of California, is simple yet imperative: Register to vote, get your ballot in and make your voice be heard. It is not too late to register, but you must do it soon. The deadline for voter registration…
