On The Town
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Uniting community, one sign at a time
Idyllwild has seen an influx of new residents in recent months. Grace Honor Gaardian is one of them, having made her way up to Idyllwild in September. Gaardian is a bit of an adventurer, traveling wherever her heart takes her. She moved to Idyllwild from Green Valley, Nevada where she spent time being with her…
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Ballet and Pilates classes open to all
Think back to your younger years. Did you ever get the joy of taking dance lessons yourself? If you didn’t, has it ever been your dream? For those that did, it’s still a memory and an experience they’ll never forget. If you didn’t, it’s not too late. You now have an opportunity. Dancing comes in…
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Turning creative hobbies into a business
Dan and Cheryl Dukesherer have been part-time residents of Idyllwild since 1989, spending the rest of their time in Westchester, Los Angeles. The duo has spent the last 48 years happily together, and in recent months, discovered how well they complement each other turning their hobbies into a business. Dan enjoys working with his hands…
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smARTS receives $10,000 grant for arts education
While COVID-19 has impacted all of us adults, children have endured many challenges as well. Idyllwild has always supported the arts. For being such a small town, we are full of artists who use all different mediums. smARTS, a 501c3 volunteer group, is dedicated to helping students learn about art, encouraging them to nourish their…
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Associates’ Virtual Holiday Gathering
By Associates of Idyllwild Arts FoundationContributed The Associates of Idyllwild Arts Foundation are pleased to present the Virtual Holiday Gathering from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 via Zoom at https://idyllwildarts.zoom.us/j/96510131801. Not able to safely gather in person, we are taking the party to you via Zoom. All Associates members, plus members of the community, can…
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Community determined to keep the holiday spirit alive
Idyllwild has been impacted as COVID-19 has changed life in so many ways. Many annual events have been canceled, leaving everyone in the community feeling a bit out of sorts. One of the big events is the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, which is normally held the last Saturday of November. This year would have been…
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‘San Jac Jon’ takes to the trails
Idyllwild local Jon King has been hiking since he was a boy. Originally from the United Kingdom, King bonded with his father who was also a keen hiker. King’s love for the outdoors has led him all over the world. He took his passion and education as a wildlife biologist to work, allowing him to…
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Song to benefit WHO COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
Grammy-nominated songwriter Brett Perkins of Pawnshop Preachers and Denmark’s Grammy-winning Tamra Rosanes are donating all download profits of their song “Corona Christmas” to the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. The creation of the song included both Perkins’ and Rosanes’ children. Perkins’ 11-year-old daughter, Liva September Riis Perkins, contributed ideas and sings on the…
