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Submit listings and changes to melissa@towncrier.com. All events are subject to last-minute changes. Note: Some events, meetings and office hours may be canceled or modified due to precautions being taken to limit the spread of COVID-19. Wednesday, Apr. 7• Soroptimist International of Idyllwild, 9 a.m. Mountain Resource Center, 25380 Franklin Dr.• Coed Pickleball, 9-11 a.m….
By Lynn PennockContributed Chris Pennock first came to Idyllwild 40 years ago to rock climb with his stunt man. It was then that he fell in love with the beautiful surroundings of the Idyllwild mountains. Chris often came up on weekends to hike with friends. In 1988, he moved here to Idyllwild with his new…
By Associates of the Idyllwild Arts FoundationContributed The Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation continues its monthly series, Spotlight on Leadership. The Spotlight series introduces a member of the Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) leadership team, department chair, or a faculty member to our community. This is an ideal opportunity to learn how the Idyllwild Arts…
Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) created its own podcast — “One World. One Idyllwild. The Series.” The podcast premiered March 30 and was aired on IAA’s YouTube channel. This podcast series will spotlight artists from all backgrounds, showcasing how they have been shaped by the transformative power of art. In the first episode, Idyllwild Arts Foundation…
Submit listings and changes to melissa@towncrier.com. All events are subject to last-minute changes. Note: Some events, meetings and office hours may be canceled or modified due to precautions being taken to limit the spread of COVID-19. Wednesday, Mar. 31• Coed Pickleball, 9-11 a.m. Idyllwild Pines Camp, 26375 Highway 243.• Alcoholics Anonymous, noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church,…
When things happen to community members in Idyllwild, many pull together to help their fellow neighbor. Many have struggled this year with the pandemic, but on top of that, some have struggled with their own health. Idyllwild local and musician Ron Wright is a good example of someone who shares his talents with the community….
Graham and Gail Sutherland purchased The Rustic Theatre, now renamed The Rustic Theatre and Entertainment Center, Oct. 24, 2020. In the middle of the pandemic, the theater was unable to open to show movies until last weekend. According to the website, the theater was originally opened as a side job for Nina and Glenn Froehlich,…
By Idyllwild Arts AcademyContributed The success of last summer’s One World. One Idyllwild. (https://www.idyllwildarts.org/oneworldoneidyllwild/) global showcase of the citizen artists of Idyllwild Arts has inspired a new podcast series. Hosted by Idyllwild Arts Foundation President Pamela Jordan, the series will feature interviews with thought- leaders, creatives, influencers and changemakers from around the world.Jordan’s guest on…
Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) senior Joseph Davis has been a jazz piano major and songwriting minor since he started at IAA a year and a half ago. Davis lives in Jamaica and has been attending his senior year at IAA via Zoom due to the pandemic. He was on campus before COVID-19 closed schools. Thanks…
Brendan Steele fired an excellent 6-under-par 73-65-71-65 — 274 at The Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on the PGA Tour last week to finish tied for third place. The Idyllwild native posted an eagle and 16 birdies against 10 bogeys and a double while belting drives averaging 326-yard drives into 66% of the…
