Only in Idyllwild would the local theatre open just for the children. On the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, the Rustic Theatre opened so the Town Hall children could watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The children loved the outing and watching a classic holiday movie on the big screen. Susan Swanson Idyllwild “Only in Idyllwild” may…
Join the Firefighters of Riverside County in spreading holiday cheer in the hearts of underprivileged children through the Spark of Love Toy Drive. For almost 20 years, CAL FIRE and the Riverside County Fire Department, in conjunction with ABC-7, and other local sponsors have collected and distributed toys with a common goal to ensure that…
The Hemet High School Girls Volleyball (23-7) team’s journey through the state championships ended abruptly in Del Mar Tuesday, Nov. 22. Nationally ranked Cathedral Catholic swept Hemet 3-0. The game scores were 25-9, 25-18 and 25-14 in the final. This is the second consecutive year Hemet has ended its season in the first round of…
In September, the Forest Service carried out its long planned foray against the expanding tamarisk in Pinyon and Palm Canyon. Kate Kramer, Forest Servcie biologist, who did the planning, led the team which Outward Bound kids also joined in the tamarisk assault. Below, Kramer explains the tamarisk biology to one of the Outward Bound participants.
The Angel Tree at the BBVA Compass bank contains gift tags each listing a child’s Christmas wishes.
Like a puff of smoke from a magician’s hat, the state fire fee has already been raised before anyone has paid the original fee announced in August. On Nov. 8, a restocked state Forestry Board voted 6-2 to replace the $90 annual fee (approved in August) with a new fee set at $150. Property within…
Hill businesses and institutions that will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, to observe Thanksgiving Day: Area post offices BBVA Compass Fairway Market Fern Valley Water District (also Friday) Hemet Unified School District (also Friday) Idyllwild Health Center (also Friday) Idyllwild Library Idyllwild Pharmacy Idyllwild Transfer Station Idyllwild Water District (also Friday) Pine Cove Water District…
Anza Valley’s future development hinges on water availability and a plan to maintain its sustainability. The pristine and relatively undeveloped valley is classified as a semi-arid high desert dependent on rainfall for all water uses. Furthermore, no comprehensive water study has been completed since 1973. The valley’s current 10,000 inhabitants include two Native American tribes….
After her 80th birthday, Marge Muir said, “Think … only in Idyllwild can you have a surprise birthday party when you turn 80 and it makes you feel young. … It did, and I do! “I got a birthday wish from Arizona and France, today folks read it in the Town Crier!” she exclaimed …
Duffy Hudson, Broadway and film actor, presents the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. Without the aid of props or costumes, he plays all 46 characters to bring the magical tale to life. The Friends of the Idyllwild Library brings this program to Idyllwild. It will be presented Wednesday, Dec.7 at the Rainbow Inn. Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m. And the program will begin at 5:30 p.m. This 75-minute program is suitable for teens and adults.
