By Jack Clark Fashion Correspondent Q. I wear glasses. When I play golf, I swing and miss a lot. Is there something fashionable I can wear that will help me hit a golf ball? –André’s friend, Montreal A. I understand they have clip-on binoculars now that will make your golf ball, sitting on its tee,…
Editor’s Note: Most residents of Idyllwild call it a special place — special because of its people. We’re expanding our artist series to include a broader segment of those residents whose contributions to Idyllwild make it a better place. Father Dan Rondeau, vicar of St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church in Idyllwild, knew early on that he…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild stages its third-annual Under $100 Art Fair — A Sweetheart of a Deal at Idyllwild Town Hall. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. AAI member artists will feature art for sale for under $100. “This fun-filled art fair aims to get art into the homes of Idyllwild…
Planning for the seventh-annual Lemon Lily Festival is underway, according to Amanda Allen, Idyllwild Nature Center park interpreter, who is organizing the two-day festival for the weekend of July 9 and 10. The whole event will kick off Friday night when heads and eyes will tilt upward to the skies rather down at the ground….
Volunteerism: There are several definitions of this effort. One is the act or practice of doing volunteer work in community service. Others are the principle of donating time and energy for the benefit of other people in the community as a social responsibility rather than for any financial reward, or the policy or practice of…
For those of you who remember the “Journal from the James” article on bobcats, I had mentioned I would follow with more periodic articles on the wildlife that have been showing up on the cameras we have placed around Idyllwild and Pine Cove. In this month’s installment, I have decided to write about two closely…
On Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12 and 13, The Men of X are warming up the winter nights with an all-male revue show at Soboba Casino. While some men are struggling to decide on that perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the special women in their life, many women in the Inland Empire have already decided…
In January, the state Assembly passed a bill requiring employers to pay double time or twice the regular rate of pay for having someone work on Thanksgiving. Assembly Bill 67 is now before the state Senate. The double time is limited to employees of large retail or grocery stores. The legislation was approved on a…
The Local Review Board of the Idyllwild Historic Preservation District discussed the Mills Act and the new parking area in town at its meeting Thursday. In September, LRB hosted a meeting to inform local property owners of the opportunities for historic preservation. The state’s Mills Act provides property-tax relief in exchange for an equivalent investment…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station reported no responses for the week. Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls, Sunday to Saturday, Jan. 24 to 30. Idyllwild • Jan. 24 — Suspicious person, address undefined. Handled by deputy. • Jan. 25 — Suspicious vehicle, Scenic Dr. Handled by…
