Little by little, the new Village Market under experienced grocer/owner Jay McCormack, is fulfilling McCormack’s vision of supplying an upscale shopping alternative to Hill residents at reasonable prices. Shelves are well stocked and the produce installation is expected by May 22, according to McCormack’s daughter in law Sarah, part of the family management team….
70 years ago – 1947 Idyllwild’s first switch-board was installed at the home of Jess Brown. When prodded for comment, Jess said, “Just don’t have anybody phone anybody before 9:30 Sunday morning.” 60 years ago – 1957 May was headed for the wettest on record, with 4.54 inches of rain and snow recorded for the…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats welcomed Anabel and Tinkerbell to the cattery. Bobbie: It’s news time! Gather ‘round! George: Did someone get a forever home last week? Bobbie: No, sadly, but ARF did get two new dogs. George: Do they like us cats? Bobbie: Actually, they do! The dogs…
Idyllwild 5k/10k race and fitness walk a romp for all ages You have to be there — literally. And if you can walk, no matter how slowly, there’s a place for you. For the past 37 years, the second Saturday in June is race day — the Idyllwild 5,000 meter/10,000 meter race and fitness walk…
ARF fundraiser offers beer, cider and much more The third-annual Paws for Rhythm and Brews fundraiser for Idyllwild’s Animal Rescue Friends is Saturday, June 3. The event, with more brewers than the first Paws and Rhythm, will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Idyllwild Nature Center. “This is the major fundraiser for ARF….
Idyllwild Garden Club’s ever popular Mountain Garden Tour is back. Visitors will not only discover Idyllwild’s botanical wonderlands, but each garden will have a Plein Air artist painting on site until about 2 p.m. The event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 10. The Idyllwild Garden Club is again collaborating with the…
Bill Sheppard was there. Right in the center of West Coast rock and roll. Right when it was all happening. And not many know how big his career was. It turns out, Bill is so modest even his wife and sons did not know how close to the sun he flew with the groups with…
Memorial Day, originally Decoration Day, began in 1866 as an observance to honor Civil War dead, both Union and Confederate. It was called Decoration Day because of the practice of decorating the graves of the more than 600,000 men who died in the conflict. Over the years, the observance was expanded to honor war dead…
Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington asked his Board of Supervisors’ colleagues Tuesday to approve using of Community Improvement Designation funds to help the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series. They agreed. Washington is giving the ISCS $2,500 toward this year’s concerts that begin July 6. However, this year and perhaps next year, the Thursday-night series…
The Idyllwild Rotary Club has again made a significant contribution to the Idyllwild HELP Center. On Tuesday, May 16, President Roland Gaebert and Past President Chuck Weisbart delivered 300 pairs of Bob’s Clogs to the HELP Center. “It is a fun opportunity and great potential,” said HELP Center Executive Director Colleen Meyer. “I know it…
