Once again, the Idyllwild Town Crier has been recognized by its national brethren. In the 2016 National Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Editorial Contest, the Town Crier received three awards for non-daily publications with circulations of less than 5,000. Jenny Kirchner, freelance photographer, earned all of those. When told, Kirchner’s reaction was, “Wow! I’m shocked.” She…
Idyllwild Arts Technical Director and Theatre faculty member Todd Carpenter had said prior to beginning the 860-mile Race Across the West that his goal was to finish. He did considerably better than that, finishing first in the solo (not team) under-50 age division and second overall. Thirty-two racers competed in the RAW solo category…
The Junior Naturalists Program is gearing up for a summer of fun and educational programs on designated Saturdays at the Idyllwild Nature Center. Starting June 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Junior Naturalists will be learning “What’s Beneath the Earth.” This program will focus on geology. All programs are open to ages 4…
Dr. Lauren Chandler, Idyllwild resident, has had a chiropractic practice in Hemet for more than 20 years, catering primarily to older clients. She has been an Idyllwild resident for the past six years and is in the process of relocating her practice to Idyllwild. She opened her Idyllwild office on Tuesday, June 14. Schooled at…
Author, teacher, “book coach” and Idyllwild resident Eduardo Santiago smiled and shook his head as he recounted how his popular series began. “When you look back, what is odd is that I started this series just two months after buying the house in Idyllwild,” he said. He recalled starting without funding simply because he wanted…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s 2012 Artist of the Year, Kathy Harmon-Luber, will exhibit her newest collection of fine art photographs, “Impending Peace,” at Artspresso Art Gallery. The opening reception is from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at 54380 North Circle Drive. The exhibit runs though August. Of “Impending Peace,” Harmon-Luber said, “In…
In its 70th year, the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program again blends media stars with tradition, recalling the early years when celebrity artists taught and mixed with students. Manhattan Transfer’s Alan Paul, one of the founding members of the multi-Grammy, award-winning jazz vocal group, will mentor high school workshop students in tight-harmony vocal arrangements and singing…
The Town Crier’s Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award 2016 contest is over and though all three sets of nominees — Jerry Holldber, Janet Murasko/Robert Hewitt and Christina Nordella — received numerous votes, the overwhelming victors were Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild volunteers Murasko and Hewitt. The two have stood at the helm of Animal Rescue…
This weekend, Friday through Sunday, June 24 to 26, Middle Ridge Winery celebrates the official debut of its Tasting Room at 54301 N. Circle Drive. The doors to the 4,000-square-foot space opened in February with rotating gallery exhibits from artist members of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild. The eagerly anticipated grand opening realizes the full…
