The Stagecoach 400 mountain bike ride began and ended in Idyllwild — crossing more than 400 miles of varied topography and touching much of Southern California’s history along the way. Organized by Brendan and Mary Collier of Hub Cyclery, the ride also directly benefits Idyllwild youth, by raising more than $3,000 in registration fees to…
These days, unless we’re eating only organic, we’re eating GMOs. Today, Genetically Modified Organisms, also referred to as Genetically Engineered, can be found in 80 percent of all processed foods. Some 30,000 products, including frozen, in jars, cans, bags and boxes, contain one or more GE additives. Soy and corn are the most prevalent, coming to us in the form of flours, pastes, oils, sweeteners, binders and fillers.
Q. I’ve got a large bald spot that I see when the barber gives me a mirror to look at the back of my head. How can I get rid of it? Louis, Santa Monica A. Bald spots are caused by barbers. I used to have a bald spot, too. Tell your barber to stop…
Spring heralds new growth in the Idyllwild business scene. Reopening at 10 a.m. Friday, April 3, is the sustainable, native plant garden, Lily Rock Native Gardens, on North Circle Drive. Co-owner Bronwyn Jones expressed delight about the new portable solar panel that will power minimal electricity throughout the garden, allowing soft music to be played….
In the garden at Spirit Mountain Retreat and with locals in attendance, Executive Director Mary Morse lights a ceremonial candle to commemorate the spring solstice on Sunday
Idyllwild’s Stratford Players will present “Engaging Shaw,” by John Morogiello, a scintillating comedy and battle of wits based upon the true story of the courtship of George Bernard Shaw by wealthy heiress Charlotte Payne Townshend. At the time of the play, Shaw, a literary critic just beginning to dabble in playwriting, was a confirmed bachelor…
Art Alliance of Idyllwild is holding its annual Community Social Potluck Dinner from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Town Hall. Everyone is invited to attend. There is no admission fee and you don’t have to be an AAI member to attend. “We invited anyone in the community to attend this social event…
Although she has it all — grace, intellect, talent and an international pedigree — theater and television actor Meg Wolf says she finds balance and happiness in being normal. Born in New Jersey to a father who worked internationally, Wolf — now an Idyllwild resident — spent her fifth birthday in Saudi Arabia, and fifth…
At the newly opened Farley’s Art Supply in Fern Valley, renowned photographer Les Walker (right) is helped by Jacquee Swerdferger to build a homemade light box during his class on photographing artwork, a part of the Art Alliance’s Artist Series, on Saturday.
Sherry Williams (left), Conductor Dwight “Buzz” Holmes (right) and the Idyllwild Master Chorale perform “Sigh No More Ladies” by John Dankworth last Saturday night at Stephens Hall on the Idyllwild Arts campus.
