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![Spring Dance Concert opens at Idyllwild Arts](https://idyllwildtowncrier.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Dance-3.jpg)
![Town Hall offers kids yoga classes](https://idyllwildtowncrier.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Yoga.jpg)
Town Hall offers kids yoga classes
Yoga Instructor, Trine Bietz) teaches young students how to stand in the “tree” yoga position at Town Hall last Thursday.
![Idyllwild lilacs begin to bloom](https://idyllwildtowncrier.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/5.4.11.jpg)
A new festival in the making in Idyllwild
In less than a week, spring returns to Idyllwild. As trees, shrubs and flowers began to bloom and emerge on the mountain, they are joined by an ever-increasing number of lilacs …
![Quilt drawing raises funds for Living Free](https://idyllwildtowncrier.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/livingfreequilt.jpg)
Quilt drawing raises funds for Living Free
The quilt is the result of the “Lemonade and Iced Tea Charity Block Challenge” at Bluebird Quilts and Gallery in Grand Terrace …
Photo courtesy of Caroline Carlson
![Forest Service air fleet aging](https://idyllwildtowncrier.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/fs-air-fleete.jpg)
Forest Service air fleet aging
In its air tanker modernization strategy plan submitted to Congress in February, the Forest Service reported that it expects 10 of its 11 air tankers to be retired by 2021 …
![Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Eye event draws a crowd](https://idyllwildtowncrier.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/eye-event-painting.jpg)
Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Eye event draws a crowd
Last Saturday night the Rainbow Inn hosted "The Eye Of The Artist," both an art show and a fundraiser …
![Bald eagle a treat for Lake Hemet counters](https://idyllwildtowncrier.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/eagle-pg-1.jpg)
Bald eagle a treat for Lake Hemet counters
On Saturday, this male bald eagle graced the skies over Lake Hemet while humans counted the eagles for the Forest Service. Photo by Careena Chase
![Photos: Lakers, Grizzlies win Tuesday night games](https://idyllwildtowncrier.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_5053.jpg)
Photos: Lakers, Grizzlies win Tuesday night games
The Lakers beat the Clippers, 16-12, and the Grizzlies beat the Heat, 14-13, Tuesday night.
![Idyllwild Arts songwriters show their moxie](https://idyllwildtowncrier.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Songwriting1.jpg)
Idyllwild Arts songwriters show their moxie
Alex Keller opens the Songwriting Concert at Stephens Recital Hall at Idyllwild Arts on Monday …
![Bob Smith shows Idyllwild then and now](https://idyllwildtowncrier.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spkr.jpg)