Everything is Green, the flowers are blooming, and there’s water in every creek! It’s a glorious May.
Weather:
Sunny with a few clouds and chance of thunderstorm:
Highs of 70 -73 & Lows of 52 -53
Yes, we have Bald Eagles…and a new baby!
The Bald Eagle has been our National Bird since 1782. In 1967 they were endangered due to the use of pesticides and only about 30 nesting pairs remained. Since 2007, due to the ban of DDT and other harmful pesticides, they are no longer on the endangered list. There are 30,000 pairs in Alaska and about 400 pairs who spend their winters in California. Lake Hemet happens to have a permanent couple who has been nesting and raising their young on the lake since 2015. Last year they had 2 babies, and this year they had just one named “Wonder”. The picture of baby Wonder above was taken by the team who is responsible for banding them on May 3rd. This service is paid for by the “Friends of the Desert Mountains” organization. You can see mom and dad hunting over lake Hemet early in the mornings and late in the afternoons.
The oldest Bald Eagle on record was 38 years old. They weigh from 8-14 pounds and their wingspan is 6 1/2 – 8 feet.
Word of the Day: Monolith
A monolith is a geological feature consisting of a single massive stone or rock, such as some mountains.
Tahquitz or Lily Rock is the largest monolith south of Yosemite. El Capitan is the largest in the United States and one of the 10 largest in the world. El Capitan stands 3600 feet above the valley floor. Tahquitz has a 1000 foot face.
The Yosemite Decimal System for rating difficulty of climbing routes was actually invented here in Idyllwild on Tahquitz Rock in the 1960’s.
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
It’s Fire Abatement Inspection Time
The fire department has started inspecting yards. If you haven’t already done so, get going on making your property fire-safe so you don’t get a citation. There are several people who can be hired on the Idyllwild Job Board on Facebook. The Mountain Communities Firesafe Council also has programs to provide help to those that cannot get it done. (951) 468-4142
Here are the main points the Fire Department will be looking for:
*Remove branches within 10 ft. of any stovepipe or chimney.
*Remove leaves, needles or other vegetation from roofs, gutters & decks.
*Remove dead or dying grass, leaves, needles & vegetation from around the house and keep wood piles contained and covered.
*Clear all flammable vegetation, trash or other materials 10 ft. around propane tanks.
*Address numbers must be displayed in visible contrasting colors 4″ minimum and readable from the street.
Saturday 5/19- Special Event:
Documentary “What the hell happened to Blood Sweat and Tears” with Q&A afterwards with Shana Halligan, Dick Halligan’s daughter. He was one of the founding members of the band and an Idyllwild local for many years.
6:30 PM Jazz Band Performance
7:00 PM Movie
8:00 PM Q&A
Saturday May 20th 10am – 11:30
Gardening from the Ground Up
Garden Club Class
Part 3: Building Raised Garden Beds
Idyllwild Community Garden
Corner of Alderwood & N. Circle
More info: idyllwildgardenclub.com
Rattlesnake Avoidance Training
FOR DOGS!
Sunday May 28th
Must sign-up and pay ahead of time.
No walk-ins
Click here to go to sign-up page
OPEN HOUSE ALL WEEKEND
Pharos Athletic Club is having an Open House all weekend long. Free classes & open gym. On Saunders Meadow right behind Alpaca Cafe.
New to Good Morning Idyllwild:
The Help Center is Open:
Monday 10-4
Tuesday 10-4 Donations accepted 10-1
Wednesday 10-4 Donations accepted 10-1
Thursday 10-4 Donations accepted 10-1
Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 10-5
Call 951-659-3000 to schedule donations outside normal donation hours.
Live Music
Friday/Saturday & Sunday
Fratellos
Unlimited Flavor
JAZZ
12 noon – Close
Friday:
Middle Ridge Winery
4:00 pm
Jason Lohrke
Neil Diamond Tribute
Saturday:
Gazebo outside Idyll-Awhile
Cole Withers
11:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday:
Oakwood Village
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Those Folk
54425 N. Circle Dr.
Saturday:
Middle Ridge Winery
3:00pm
Len-Tones
R&B & Country Rock
Sunday:
Middle Ridge Winery
2:00pm
Nathan James
Uptown Blues
Sunday:
Cafe Aroma
951-659-5212
Francesca Brown
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Reservations Recommended
Historical Museum
Open Saturday & Sunday 10 – 3
Not very historical you say? Well it’s on the Register of Historic Buildings and it’s going to be on this year’s Home Tour on Saturday September 16th. You can buy tickets NOW at the Historical Museum. Built in 1969, it was the only one of these iconic Futuro homes to land in California and it lives here in Idyllwild. You won’t want to miss the Home Tour this year.
Stop by our museum just 2 blocks up from the Rustic Theatre to see all our fascinating displays. We’re open from 10 – 3 Saturday & Sunday.
Memorial Weekend is our Yard Sale
Sunday…
9am – 2pm
Don’t Forget to come early
to get the best selection of
fresh produce!
Ecstatic Dance Sunday May 21st
10:00am – 1:00pm 26875 Live Oak Ln. Idyllwild
If you love to dance, join us for a Sunday Morning dance to connect and be with whatever is alive in you.
Buy your tickets ahead of time and save $. Rotarians will be out in front of the Post Office in the next week selling tickets to the upcoming Memorial Weekend Pancake Breakfast which is on SATURDAY. You can save money if you buy them early and you can even buy extra to give away to friends, family, people you meet on the street. It all goes to a wonderful cause. The Rotary Club of Idyllwild contributes to many causes including scholarships, trash cans, playground equipment, etc. Rotary is ALWAYS giving back to the community so consider giving to Rotary when you see them in front of the Post Office.
The Idyllwild Library
Friday 12 noon – 5pm
Saturday 10am – 4pm
Sunday CLOSED
Friday at the Library…
Bridge
1:00 pm
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Theater Senior Showcase
The Senior Showcase will feature all of our graduating seniors showcasing their talents in Monologues, Scenes, Solos, Duets and Ensemble numbers before they head off to colleges around the globe.
Friday 7:30PM
IAF Theater
Graduation week is next week and all the students will be leaving after Saturday 5/26.
What’s on at the Movies?
Guardians of the Galaxy (Rated- PG-13)
(Run time: 149 min.) Tuesday – Open Captions
No Movie on Friday due to Special Event – Blood, Sweat & Tears Movie Party
$15 for Adults / $12.50 Seniors & Children
Saturday / Sunday – 1pm & 6pm (Due to movie length – only 2 shows)
Mayor Max
I will be in town at my regular spot in front of Wooleys on Friday at 4:00pm, then on Saturday at 2:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pm as well. Hope to see you there.
Not much to see this weekend since it’s a new moon and barely a sliver on Saturday & Sunday. Also the moon rises during the day so there’s really not much to see of the moon this weekend at all.
Moonrise / Moonset
Fri. 5:34am / 8:12 pm
Sat. 6:14am / 9:15pm
Sun. 6:59am / 10:14pm
New Moon on Friday then waxing crescent Saturday & Sunday.
Next Full Moon – Sunday June 4th (Strawberry Moon)
Need To Know Stuff…
Summer Camp for Kids
Sign up now at Town Hall
Mon – Fri 10am-3pm
June 12th – Aug. 5th
Is The Dump Open Today?
Friday – Yes
Saturday – Yes
Sunday – Yes
Idyllwild Laundry
Laundromat/Wash & Fold/Dry Cleaning
Open 8 am – 8pm EVERY DAY!
Idyllwild Nature Center
Open Friday 9am – 4pm
Open Saturday 9am – 4pm
Open Sunday 9am – 4pm
Idyllwild Shuttle – NOT IN SERVICE: FRI-SAT-SUN
Idyllwild Shuttle Service:
Monday – Palm Desert
Tuesday – Around Idyllwild
Wednesday – Hemet
Thursday – Around Idyllwild
Friday – Not in Service
Saturday – Not in Service
Sunday – Not in Service
Call for more details: 951-426-9688
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Mosses & Lichens Class – State Park May 27
Wildflower Show – Nature Center May 27 & 28
Art in the Park – Rustic Theatre May 27-28
Rotary Pancake Breakfast Saturday May 27th
ICC Concert in the Amphitheater May 28th
Wellness Under The Pines Saturday June 3rd
Art Alliance – Music & Art Festival – Town Hall June 17th
Lemon Lily Restoration Day – Nature Center June 24
IdyRides Car Show – Saturday July 1st
ICC Summer Concert – Saturday July 1st
Art in the Park – Rustic Theatre July 1st – 2nd
4th of July Parade – Tuesday July 4th
Summer Concerts this July 6th thru August 30th: Thursday nights
Reggae Under The Pines – Rustic Theatre July 15-16
Art in the Park – Rustic Theatre July 22nd – 22rd
Women of Comedy – Rustic Theatre July 29th
Art in the Park – Rustic Theatre August 12th – 13th
Art in the Park – Rustic Theatre September 2nd – 3rd
Idyllwild Historical Home Tour September 16th
It’s PCT Hiker Season!
If you’re a hiker, click here for our PCT Information page.
If you’re a local, feel free to do random acts of kindness to any PCT hiker you happen upon. They love rides and would love any kindness you show them.
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