By Art Alliance of IdyllwildContributed Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) held its “Eye of the Artist” event on Saturday, Oct. 17. Jasmine Peck judged over 60 pieces of art in four categories: 2-D, 3-D, wearable art and photography with ribbons also going to the Best of Show and Best Theme. Peck is the ceramics teacher…
By Art Alliance of IdyllwildContributed The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) will hold its “Eye of the Artist” fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 17. The event will take place in IdyPark starting at noon. It features a judged art show with over 45 pieces of art in four categories: 2-D, 3-D, wearable art and photography. AAI…
Idyllwild local Cory Lavy wasn’t always the artistic type. While he was born and raised in Idyllwild, Lavy was more interested in the fire and medical world than he ever was with the arts. While in high school, Lavy volunteered for the U.S. Forest Service, and when he graduated in 2003, he was immediately picked…
Miss Sunshine’s Container & Shipping Supplies opened its doors last Monday. The expansion of Miss Sunshine’s General Store is located at the former Idyllwild Town Crier office on North Circle Drive. While there was some confusion, owner Shelly Downes explained that the general store isn’t relocating, but expanding to this second location offering shipping supplies,…
Aguanga resident and award-winning artist Sacha Hope was recently diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. She had two surgeries and is currently undergoing some aggressive chemotherapy treatment. According to the American Cancer Society, “triple-negative breast cancer accounts for about 10 to 15% of all breast cancers. The term triple-negative breast cancer refers to the fact that…
By Hemet Unified School DistrictContributed In times of uncertainty, people continue to rise to the challenge to meet the needs of not only themselves but those around them. Two students from Western Center Academy have spent the last six months making over 15,000 face shields and 2,000 items of personal protective equipment (PPE) for various…
A new shop opened in the Village Lane on North Circle Drive. The store is one that hasn’t been seen in Idyllwild before — a skateboard shop.Build a Board Skate Shop opened Sept. 18.Carlos Mercado, of Cathedral City, who was born and raised in the Coachella Valley said, “I’ve been coming to Idyllwild since I…
Amelia’s Donuts & More is proof that dreams really can come true. Amy and Jim McMahon, owners of Amelia’s Donuts and More, opened their storefront. While Amy was in a completely different career field since she graduated from high school, she learned how to make donuts at a young age. “When I was 14, I…
By Art Alliance of IdyllwildContributed The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) has a long-standing relationship with Café Aroma, from using the parking area for the Art Walk and Wine Tasting to curating the art on their walls. There are even two of the AAI’s painted deer. Café Aroma is also one of the AAI’s art…
Idyology’s location has boasted a creekside restaurant for decades, one of them being The Chart House. This location offers one of the most attractive patio ambiances on the mountain, offering two areas for outdoor dining — the upper deck and the lower patio area next to Strawberry Creek. Carmel Benson is the new owner of…
