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The newest member of the Idyllwild School faculty is music teacher William Beuche. He replaces long-time music teacher Dwight “Buzz” Holmes, who retired at the end of the last school year. While Holmes is an Idyllwild native, Beuche comes from the Palo Alto area. He has been a musician most of his life, beginning with…
When not dressed as part of Doug Austin’s Olde English players, John Aussenhofer can be found at the Idyllwild Post Office in a costume prescribed by the U.S. government, rather than in a nightshirt. No matter the costume, Aussenhofer has a ready smile, quick wit and mischievous twinkle in his eye, especially for his regular…
The Mountain Quilters, one of Idyllwild’s largest service organizations at 70 strong, is presenting its annual quilt show with a retro feel. Called “Back in the Day,” the show will feature quilts made from retro fabrics modeled on those made in the 1930s. Complementing the theme, and adding a warm and comforting touch to the…
Ron Singerton, a local resident, sets his well-researched novels in interesting historical periods — periods of systemic change and social upheaval. With “A Cherry Blossom in Winter” (Penmore Press LLC 2017), Singerton visits a time in history when two powers, one emerging and one declining, are at odds over influence in Asia. War looms as…
Living Free, the local no-kill animal sanctuary that rescues cats and dogs, is holding its fourth-annual “Howl and Yowl” fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. Lisa Haley and the Zydecats will highlight the afternoon. Also returning are Honey County and Jason Powers. Haley and the Zydecats are well-known and popular on…
Music educator and opera buff Diane Mitchell’s six-week musical journey will be an international smorgasbord. As previously reported in the Crier, this free course will examine the exotic influences on non-Western music and how they have permeated and profoundly changed Western music, from classical to jazz and everything in between. As Mitchell notes, “Where armies…
Soroptimist International is seeking women who are successfully enrolled in an educational program that results in either a certificate, license or undergraduate degree. Grants are available for amounts ranging up to $1,000. Two types of grants are available. The first is the “Live Your Dream,” which is designed for women who are the head of…
High blood pressure is the next subject A speaker will discuss high blood pressure, including optimal blood pressure levels, at the fourth in a series of five lectures. Presented jointly by the Fern Creek Medical Center and the Idyllwild Library, the first Interactive Community Lectures address chronic health conditions that can be ameliorated through use…
Soboba Casino in San Jacinto hosts its 21st-annual Inter-Tribal Pow Wow from Friday, Sept. 15, to Sunday, Sept. 17, at the casino’s arena. Registration for a special contest begins at 4 p.m. Friday. The contest will be announced during the Pow Wow. Competitions also include dancing and drumming. A schedule of events includes Gourd Dancing…
The wishing fountain in Village Lane has been refurbished and is already bringing good fortune to local pets. Two years ago, Marc Peterman and Julia Meadows leased their first stores in Village Lane, Sub Rosa Apothecary, Gallery and Home. Despite lack of maintenance and a poor appearance, the fountain in the middle of the lane…
