April showers fell on the Hill as the month ended. But these were kinder and gentler than the February downpours, and many April flowers have already bloomed. At the U.S. Forest Service’s Keenwild Ranger Station, 0.4 of an inch was recorded Monday. This brings the total recorded rainfall at Keenwild to 28.27 inches since Oct….
Broad view of recreation and desire for more participation Chad Taylor is the newest member of the County Service Area 36 (Idyllwild and Fern Valley) Advisory Committee. Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington presented Taylor’s nomination at the Board of Supervisors’ April 16 meeting and he was unanimously approved. Taylor and his wife, Ellen,…
After more than a decade with the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council, Executive Director Edwina Scott is resigning this month. During her tenure, which began in 2004, was interrupted in 2005 and resumed in 2009, she brought millions of dollars in federal and state grants to the community, and oversaw the preparation and development of…
Before Jack and I came out of retirement — for me to run the Town Crier again — the Idyllwild Historic Preservation District became a fact with the intention of preserving the historic character of the charming downtown buildings. Not every Idyllwild building meets the requirements for inclusion into the district so the boundaries are…
Editor: I couldn’t agree more with Kristy Frazier’s letter “Cell tower is not a bonus.” The one bonus that Idyllwild has always had going for it is the quiet and solitude of the forest and mountains. It is what has always differentiated us from Big Bear and Wrightwood. This is what keeps visitors coming back…
Editor: I want to die on the Hill. I’ve said it. I’m 81. My friends have said it. We are Idy elders. Many of us live alone. We believe that the best homes are our own homes. Question: What will it take to enable us to “age in place” with our friends in this very…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats welcomed Minnie, the newest ARF dog. Zeus: Unbelievable. Just unbelievable! Thomas: What’s that, Zeus? Zeus: Minnie has already been adopted! But the good news is she is still on the Hill, happy in Pine Cove. Indigo: Lucky girl! So, who is next up? Will…
Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery has teamed up with Idyllwild Storytellers to present a new music series. Starting May 2, Middle Ridge will be hosting a Musician Spotlight Series every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. The series will feature both emerging and established musicians. Emerging artists will have the opportunity to display their…
Evelina Poghosyan, Idyllwild Arts Fashion Design Department The Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation’s Spotlight on Leadership Series’ next presentation is at 10 a.m. Monday, May 13. In the Idyllwild Arts campus’ Fireside Room, Evelina Poghasyan, fashion design instructor at Idyllwild Arts Academy, will share her excitement about her work for IAA within the Inter…
Songwriters Lexi Warnock and Aminta Skye share their stories on May 2 The Thursday, May 2, IdyTalk, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Town Gallery offers a study in friendship and artistic collaboration by Idyllwild Arts Academy Songwriting majors Lexi Warnock and Aminta Skye. The partnership between Lexi, graduating May 18, and Aminta, finishing…
