By Idyllwild Community GardenContributed Renown Idyllwild Forest Garden expert Peter Kindfield will teach the second of his three class series this Saturday Aug. 14. New class time to beat the heat will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.Sign up at www.idyllwildgarden.org in the Calendar section for all classes. They are free but donations are most…
By Jim CrandallContributed After closing down for months because of the pandemic, Grandfathers for Golf (GFG) is starting up its free golf program for children in the Hemet/San Jacinto area at the end of August. The call is out for parents to sign up their kids and for volunteer instructors of any golf ability to…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls. • Aug. 2 — Public service assist, 8:31 a.m. Dogwood Rd.• Aug. 2 — Medical aid, 8:49 a.m. Highway 243.• Aug. 3 — Public service assist, 12:39 a.m. Cougar Rd.• Aug. 3 — Service call, 11:55 a.m. Pine Dell Rd.• Aug. 3 —…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats shared their most endearing traits.Fern: What is it with dogs and kittens?Stevie: Uh, they are both homeless?Fern: Ha ha. That’s true, but what I mean is I’m trying to figure out why they are adopted so quickly.Rosemary: Now Fern, many of our adult cats…
70 years ago – 1951It was reported that wild turkeys turned loose on the Wellman ranch were doing well and reproducing as hoped. 65 years ago – 1956The annual Chuckwagon Dinner for the benefit of Town Hall netted almost $500. 60 years ago – 1961Construction of a clubhouse at Tahquitz Lake Golf Course was nearly…
Last week from Monday to Thursday, Aug. 2 to 5, a Caltrans tree crew performed routine maintenance tree trimming on Highway 243. Caltrans Public Affairs Officer Terri Kasinga said the work “provides road clearance, visibility and reduces the weight of the branches. It also provides preparation work for winter months. This type of tree trimming…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls. • July 26 — Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke, 8:05 a.m. Double View Dr.• July 26 — Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke, 12:45 p.m. Double View Dr.• July 26 — Public service assist, 4:20 p.m….
By U.S. Business AdministrationContributed The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is launching a streamlined application portal to allow borrowers with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans $150,000 or less through participating lenders to apply for forgiveness directly through the SBA.“The SBA’s new streamlined application portal will simplify forgiveness for millions of our smallest businesses — including…
By Idyllwild Community GardenContributed Renown Idyllwild forest garden expert Peter Kindfield will teach three classes over three Saturdays in August from 9 to 10 a.m. beginning this Saturday, Aug. 7. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to learn how to ‘Garden Like the Forest.”Topics will include the composition of healthy soil, how forests recycle nutrients through…
By Idyllwild Actors TheatreContributed Idyllwild Actors Theatre is thrilled to be back in production after the long Covid hiatus. The upcoming play “SLOW FOOD,” a comedy by Wendy Mac-Leod, is coming to The Rustic Theatre and Entertainment Center, 54290 N. Circle Dr., Idyllwild, Aug. 6 and 7. Doors open at 7 p.m. and curtain is…
