The Friends of the Idyllwild Library are sponsoring a series of talks about “Ernest Hemingway: His Literature, His Life, His Legend.” Hemingway expert Dr. Nancy W. Sindelar (standing) made the first presentation Tuesday, March 31, at the Idyllwild Library. About 20 people came to hear about the well-known 20th century American writer …
“Architecture doesn’t move,” said Idyllwild residential designer David Lilieholm, “but the landscape speaks.” His home designs reflect that conversation. Lilieholm has lived on the Hill for 28 years and knows the contours and textures of the mountain well. He regularly hikes and climbs. He watches, listens, touches and feels the identity of the land through…
Winners of the 2015 Idyllwild School Charles Dickens Essay and Poster Contest were announced Tuesday morning. The contest, in its eleventh year, is sponsored by Mary Austin Scholarships and Grants. Some $550 in cash prizes were awarded. Pictured here from top row left: Suzy Caparelli, Matt Kraemer, Marina Khella, Matt Hamlet, Doug Austin, Sophia Holanda, George Companiott, Vinny Parillo, Donna Mercer and Sierra Barnett; bottom row from left: Sidney Cruz, Abby See, Parker Strunk, Arriana Felix, Zack Zambranao and Izaiah Carmen.
We live in a forest sanctuary on the Hill, a sky island that we, and many wild animal species, call home. Animals typically roam around in particular locations within these mountains. This specific area is their home range or territory. In the woodland habitat that surrounds Idyllwild, the boundary between the natural and built environments…
We hope to bring extra fun to each school holiday break. This year we had a “What do you want to be when you grow up?” theme. Monday started off with Todd Hoggan, a wildlife biologist. He brought with him several different animals to share.
Are you an artist? Are you 18 years old or younger? Are you a local? Then the Art Alliance of Idyllwild invites you to enter your art into its first public exhibition for talented young artists on the hill. For more information and to register online, visit www.artinidyllwild.org/event-1852981. Registered artists must deliver their art to…
Brendan Steele scored his sixth top-25 performance in 12 tournaments this season at the Shell Houston Open last week. The Idyllwild native carded an 8-under-par 71-67-73-69 — 280 and earned 41 more FedExCup points, making 624 thus far this season. He climbed to 26th place in the FedExCup rankings. Steele also topped the $1 million…
Early Saturday morning, a rare “blood moon” lunar eclipse occurred and was visible for only 5 minutes — one of the shortest of the century.
Joanne Bischof and Kara Swanson, local Idyllwild writers, received major awards at the March 27 through 31 Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. Top award, Writer of the Year, went to Bischof for her body of work, and high school student Kara received Most Promising Teen Writer Award, for her debut fantasy novel, “Pearl of Merlydia”…
It is with sadness that Pamela Sharp’s family announce her death after a valiant battle and long illness, Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015. She was born at Sister’s Hospital in Santa Cruz, California, June 1, 1947, and christened Pamela Maureen Sharp, the second girl to Jack M. Sharp, MD and Phoebe C. Sharp. Their father,…
