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All sorts of things were being preprocessed in anticipation of Feb. 18 scheduled “PianoFest” performances, both on the ground and in the skies. When considered as a whole — the dry and cold air present that evening, plus the morning’s occultation of Mars by the Moon (and other portentous events) — the situation presented itself…
By Idyllwild Community Garden & Education CenterContributed A comprehensive new schedule of programs and classes for 2020 has been announced by the Idyllwild Community Garden & Education Center (ICG), formerly known as the Idyllwild Demonstration Garden, a 501c3 nonprofit project of Young Idyllwild Inc. Thanks to the support of a number of Idyllwild volunteers under…
A new shop, Crzy K’s Uneek Natural Soap Shop, came to town Sept. 1, 2019. Its owner, Kathy Gonzalez, creates an assortment of products, soaps being the main one. It takes about six weeks to make a batch of soap, according to Gonzalez, which depending on the size of the batch, creates about 100 bars. …
By Mary Zimmerman, chair of the Idyllwild Reads Committee of the Friends of the Idyllwild Library Centennial CommitteeContributed What a response! The library received more than 175 ballots for this year’s Idyllwild Reads. Thank you to all who participated! Throughout 2020, the library plans to focus on and provide programs related to many of the…
By Stephanie Yost, president of the Idyllwild Community Center boardContributed The Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) is delighted to report that the Idyllwild Farmers Market will be returning to Town Hall beginning Sunday, March 1 during its regular hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Despite ongoing renovation work at Town Hall, the Farmers Market will…
Terry Jo Stratton is unveiling her long-awaited first solo album, “BitterSweet,” at an album release party from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery. Produced and recorded by her TimbreWoods partner, Jeff Hixon, the album features seven original songs by Stratton, one original contribution from Hixon and several covers originally…
Idyllwild Arts Academy’s 2020 Student Showcase is happening on March 4 at Rancho Mirage Library, catering to the Idyllwild Arts family of supporters and their friends in the desert cities. The art school’s fashion-themed, hour-long event will showcase the works of more than 40 students across all seven of the school’s disciplines. Susan Stein, creative…
Idyllwild has two Girl Scout troops. One is Troop 367, which was started last year by Denise Jones and Jennifer Lozano with the hopes of changing young girls’ lives for the better. The other troop is on a winter hiatus. The Girl Scouts of America was founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon, according to the…
By James SalesContributed Father Dan Rondeau was peppered by people asking, “Did you spill something?” Father Rondeau’s robe was stained. The vestry closet, where the vestments lived, was checked. No clue there, as all seemed right. Then the top of the closet was inspected and the figurines from the stored nativity scene were sitting in…
Mountain Pottery will be hosting an event to create clay beads to represent each of the 7,209 deaths that have occurred in the last 20 years among migrants crossing the southwestern border of the United States. The beads will be incorporated into a work of art made by Cannupa Hanska Luger at the Mesa Contemporary…
