Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) held a 24-hour fundraiser over the weekend called “One World. One Idyllwild.” The virtual fundraiser brought students, faculty, staff and visitors back together after having to leave campus in March as the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe. The fundraiser was successful, raising over $250,000 from noon on Saturday to noon on…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) opened its community gallery in March of 2018 in the Courtyard building. The nonprofit organization has been helping artists, allowing them to gain exposure for years through various events and programs and, with the Courtyard Gallery, a year-round place to sell their work. With the COVID-19 pandemic, events to…
The Town Crier office is now centrally located immediately next to Idyllwild Pharmacy and is open for usual Town Crier business by phone at 951-659-2145. Specialty job printing is available (flyers, 11×17 posters, menus, business cards, etc.). Call the office or email mandy@towncrier.com to arrange for the drop-off and pick-up details. If you need just…
By Nicole Smith-MerryContributed As a clinical mental health therapist, I do not typically share my personal opinions on societal issues. However, it is time for each individual to dig deep within themselves and speak out on the oppressiveness of our nation. Many years ago, I did not understand the term “white privilege” and quite frankly,…
District money paid to family members or companies owned by family members of the general manager were approved at the May 20 Pine Cove Water District (PCWD) Board of Directors meeting. The newspaper asked for the bids related to “repairs for heater and new duct work in shop” and “install new filter rack with upgraded…
The newspaper received some of the documents it requested from the Idyllwild Water District (IWD) pertaining to the lawsuit filed by former General Manager Michael Creighton. An email included in the documents received may reveal at least one of the reasons former General Manager Darren Milner abruptly resigned. The documents were received via email…
By Idyllwild Association of RealtorsContributed The Coronavirus has been devastating for our community from an economic standpoint. Many individuals and families have been placed out of work with hardship hitting many in our community. The Idyllwild HELP Center is a vital resource in providing assistance to people in our community. As many families rely on…
By Riverside County Office of EducationContributed While students and parents anxiously await the reopening of public schools in Riverside County, educators are adapting and modifying plans for what school will look like in the “new normal” — including a likelihood that some elements of remote learning will still be necessary. However, without additional support, many…
Cal Fire Cal Fire recently responded to the following calls by station. Station 23 – Pine Cove • May 26 — Traumatic injuries, 1:20 p.m. • May 27 — Headache, 12:13 p.m. • May 27 — Vegetation fire, 5:09 p.m. • May 28 — Unknown medical, 10 p.m. • May 28 — Power lines down,…
By Metro Creative EditorialContributed The right tool for the job is essential to working safely and efficiently. This is as true in the workplace as it is in the garden. Novice gardeners may not know where to begin in regards to which tools they need. The following are eight items that can serve as a…
