Donna ElliotContributed Despite the heat Saturday, July 10, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s (AAI) “Eye of the Artist” event was well-attended and provided joy for the artists who won ribbons and those who bought raffle tickets and won these valuable pieces of art. This is the AAI’s second largest fundraising event and raises thousands of…
Ann SmithReporter Diamond Valley Arts Council, known by locals as DVAC, has a long and lasting history in the valley. So, the “valley” per se has not previously included Idyllwild, however, DVAC has taken advantage of many Idyllwild singer-songwriters, musicians and educators. Idyllwild and DVAC have always had a symbiotic relationship. Over the years, this…
We celebrate a life well lived. Born Sept. 11, 1941, Dan spent his life serving God, family and community. He was humble and selfless and would stop to help anyone in need.Dan married the love of his life Barbara in 1962. He was a loving and faithful husband for 59 years. Being a devoted husband…
By Riverside County Riverside County Board of Supervisors is launching a fentanyl-abuse awareness campaign in a bid to combat rising cases of overdoses and deaths from the dangerous drug.The board unanimously approved an initiative — co-sponsored by Chair Karen Spiegel and Supervisor Chuck Washington — to establish a multidisciplinary committee that will inform the public…
By Stephanie YostICC board president The Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) has new outdoor playground equipment at Town Hall, funded by a grant from the Idyllwild Community Fund (ICF) and an anonymous donor.The ICF, which provided the grant in 2020, is affiliated with The Inland Empire Community Foundation. Since 1999, the ICF has granted more than…
By Federal Trade CommissionContributed The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a new rule that will crack down on marketers who make false, unqualified claims that their products are Made in the USA. Under the rule, marketers making unqualified Made in USA claims on labels should be able to prove that their products are “all or…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls. • June 27 — Police matter, 9:45 p.m.• June 28 — Medical aid, 6:13 p.m. Marian View Dr.• June 29 — Gas leak, 1:24 p.m. Saunders Meadow Rd.• June 29 — Medical aid, 11:52 p.m. Highway 74.• June 30 — Medical aid, 9:07…
Submit listings and changes to melissa@towncrier.com. All events are subject to last-minute changes. Note: Some events, meetings and office hours may be canceled or modified due to precautions being taken to limit the spread of COVID-19. Wednesday, July 7• Jazzercise, 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St.• Soroptimist International of Idyllwild, 9…
Last week, the newspaper reported on an interview of Clinton Abrams, 31-year-old son of Lydia “Dia” Abrams, conducted by David Gotfredson, of News 8. Five people, including Abrams, to go missing in and around the Idyllwild area remain missing. The other four are David O’Sullivan, Roy Prifogle, Melissa Lane and Diana Perez Gonzalez. O’Sullivan, who…
Event charges may apply. See ads throughout the issue. Email melissa@towncrier.com.Wednesday, July 7• “@ Creation:” Native American Arts Festival Invitational Exhibition virtual artist and curator talk, 7 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Academy, idyllwildartsgallery.org.Thursday, July 8• “@ Creation:” Native American Arts Festival Invitational Exhibition, Idyllwild Arts Academy, idyllwildartsgallery.org.• Idyllwild Summer Concert Series: Sherry Williams, 6:15 p.m., Butterfield…
