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Pine Cove resident Michele Bryant had big dreams — to run the San Diego (Suja) Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon and raise money for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The event, both marathon and half marathon, takes place Sunday, June 5. It starts at 6th and Quince at Balboa Park, runs through historic downtown neighborhoods, and…
Nearly a year ago, much of the Hill was engaged in controversy regarding the residential fate of Sunny, a female cat who long had lived at the county-owned Nature Center on Highway 243 about three-quarters of a mile north of Idyllwild. The controversy, reported in the Town Crier, extended to the Riverside County Regional Park…
What better way to kick off the summer vacation season than with an early morning run or fitness walk that benefits Idyllwild School’s physical education program? Consider the salutary benefits of participating — brisk, early summer mountain air, camaraderie, race cheerleaders bearing pom-poms and spirit, prizes, a renowned race announcer and a post-race carbo feast….
The second-annual “Let’s Build It” fundraiser, to build the Idyllwild Community Center at the Butterfield Commons on Strawberry Creek, will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Music will fill the skies at the Idyllwild Arts campus’ French Quarter as if the annual Jazz in the Pines Festival was happening two months early….
The Friends of the Idyllwild Library are sponsoring an ambitious offering of programs and events from June 1 to July 18. The library offerings include two components — a Reading by Design Online Summer Reading Program and an event-stacked series called Read for the Win. The Idyllwild Library offerings present something for everyone — a…
The Idyllwild Orchard Project, headed by permaculturist Tricia Pilkington, aims to provide emotional and edible sustenance to the Idyllwild community. The plan is to plant 10 fruit or nut trees per year for 10 years in community accessible spaces throughout the village center. With the goal of modeling future sustainability and responsible development to both…
Art Alliance of Idyllwild President Shanna Robb reported on the success of the Front and Center Judged Art Show and Hot Spot Gallery/Art Tour over the weekend. “According to our door tally, we had 335 people view the show on Saturday and 115 on Friday. Tally for Sunday is yet [to be] captured, but having…
The James Reserve is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Sunday, June 5. But the reserve has not limited its celebration and activities to that single day, according to reserve Director Dr. Jennifer Gee. On June 5, there will be presentations on its history of research, teaching, outreach and music. While this is by invitation only,…
Los Angeles attorney Bruce Ross has a long history with Idyllwild. Forty years ago, he thought to invest in a restaurant in Pine Cove with a friend. The friend was killed in a bike crash and Ross’ thoughts of owning a restaurant took second place to his burgeoning law career — until now. Ross bought…
