Photo by Frazier/Drake
Weather:
More Sunshine!
Highs of 74 – 81 & Lows of 48 – 55
Animal of the Week: Rattle Snake
Rattle Snakes are probably the animal you need to fear the most in Idyllwild. Yes, it’s rattle snake season so you need to be on the look-out. In spring and summer when it starts to warm up, the snakes come out of hibernation and seek sun and food. They will not attack anything bigger than themselves unless they are threatened or stepped on. They will not come after you. If you stay on designated trails, and keep your ears and eyes open, you will be doing all you can do. Also, keep your yard free of debris and places that mice may hide. That’s where snakes like to hunt. Don’t reach into wood piles without first looking carefully.
There are many snakes in Idyllwild and not all of them are rattle snakes. We have King Snakes which are black, red and white stripped and very bright. We also have gopher snakes and garter snakes. These are not poisonous but should still be left alone. Rattlers have triangular shaped heads, and most of the time they have a rattle which they will use to warn you with to stay away. Baby rattlers do not have rattles until they shed their skin for the first time, but they are still very dangerous.
In 29 years of living here, I’ve only had 2 personal experiences so it’s not like you’re GONNA run into a rattler. One was while I was walking my dogs out on the fire roads; I came across a young one coiled in the middle of the path. The other was when we were having work done on our house there was a big rattler hiding under the contractors big steel box that had been sitting nearby for a couple weeks. The person getting something from the box got their “rattle warning” and he was safely “relocated”.
Rattle snack avoidance classes are available for dogs and also there is a rattle snake vaccine for dogs as well. Consult your vet if you are out in wild areas often with your dogs. You may want to get your dog vaccinated just to be safe.
Local Organization of the Week:
In this new section, we will highlight a different 501(c)3 organization each week. We hope to give you ideas on different organizations that you can get involved with both as volunteers & donors. The secret to community is “GETTING INVOLVED” and we want to highlight the different organizations that give to our community and need people like YOU to get involved.
Friends of San Jacinto Mountain County Parks
Since 1978, the Friends have been a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the San Jacinto County Park and the Idyllwild Nature Center. The Friends help provide a variety of interpretive programs, exhibits, wildlife observation facilities, and resources for children and adults who appreciate and enjoy these unique mountains. Our most important asset is our members and their interest and willingness to engage and educate Nature Center visitors regarding the wonders of the natural environment.
Volunteers help with scheduled children’s activities, story time in the forest, and the Nature Center’s annual events which are the Wildflower Show in May, the Lemon Lily Festival in July, Butterfly Daze in August and Trail of the Acorn in October. We also need volunteers to assist visitors in the museum, maintain the botanical gardens, feed the live animals and lead nature hikes.
If you enjoy being out in nature and being of service to the local community and visitors to the Nature Center, we would certainly welcome you to join “The Friends”. Please contact me by text message 619-518-6605 or by email at bod@fsjmcp.org if you would like to discuss sharing your enthusiasm and knowledge with others.
Order by Noon Monday 6/26 for Thursday pick-up 6/29
MOUNTAIN AID
Twice monthly food boxes for every budget.
Pick-up will be at the Mormon Church on Tollgate
More info when you sign up.
www.MountainAid.net
Not happening Tuesday July 4th due to the holiday.
July’s Feeding America will be – Friday July 7th
Town Hall 10:30 am – Noon
Mark Your Calendar…
Garden Club Class
Saturday July 1st
9:00 am – 10:30 pm
Chickens In Your Garden: Part 2
2nd half of the chicken class.
If you missed it the first time…
Coming again this Saturday.
The Art of Sleeping on the Dirt
Saturday July 1st
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Mt. San Jacinto State Park
Free to anyone.
Please register ahead of time.
Coming Saturday…
Saturday July 1st
Stone Creek Trail Discovery Hike
9am – 11am
Led by Park Interpreter Nick Garduno
FREE! (1 mile hike)
Starts at Stone Creek campground
5.7 miles from Chevron (11 min. drive)
Coming Saturday…
Saturday July 1st
County Park Campgrounds
7pm – 11pm
STAR PARTY
Star Dude Astronomy will be providing telescopes for viewing deep space and near-earth objects. Learn from Star Dude a variety of astronomy basics and fun facts to start the evening. FSJMCP
FREE CONCERT
Saturday July 1st
7:00 pm
Butterfield Amphitheater
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Live Music
TUESDAY…
Jazz Night
Ferro
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Reservations Recommended
951-659-0700
THURSDAY…
David Jerome
Cafe Aroma
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Reservations Recommended
951-659-5212
Thursday…
Local Jam Night – Audiowild
Bring your favorite instrument
7:00pm – ?
Courtyard Building
54240 Ridgeview Dr.
The Idyllwild Library
Monday 10am – 6pm
Tuesday 12 noon – 8pm
Wednesday 10am – 6pm
Thursday 12 noon – 5pm
Monday at the Library…No events.
Tuesday at the Library…
MAH JONGG
12:30 pm Tuesday
Pickleball Talk
Tuesday 6:00 PM
Learn about Pickleball,
the fastest growing sport in America!
Wednesday at the Library…
Cribbage
10:00 am Wednesday
Wednesday June 28th
10:30 am
Storytime with Miss Rachel
“Express Yourself” with the
Spaceman Trilogy Band
Wednesday June 28th
2:00 pm – 3:30pm
President’s Book Club
Mary Todd Lincoln & Julia Grant
Read anything you like on the topic of either First Lady and join us for a discussion.
Thursday at the Library…
No events on Thursday
26890 Hwy. 243
Tuesday June 27th
Nail Trim Clinic
Call for appointment
951-659-1122
Yaaaaay!!! Miss Kitty was adopted!
Don is looking for his forever home…
Hi, my name is Don
I am an 8 1/2 year old very friendly boy and I desperately want to find a new forever home. I love to spend time with people and I love to talk. Please call ARF to make an appt. to come and see me or ARF is open on the weekends.
951-659-1122
Tuesdays
Spirit Mountain Retreat
Meditation in Motion
10:00 am
25661 Oakwood St.
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Summer Gallery Reception
Monday June 26th
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Join us for regular receptions to view the latest works by our talented faculty on campus, as well as dynamic guest artists, and the Native American Arts Festival Invitational Exhibition. Speak directly with artists and browse unique artwork and jewelry available for purchase.
Bilingual Concert at Idyllwild Arts
Friday June 30th 6:30 pm
Sonia De Los Santos and
The Okee Dokee Brothers
Summer Programs begin as early as June 11th. There are programs from 2 days – 2 weeks for adults, teens, & children. Check out all the wonderful offerings this summer at Idyllwild Arts.
Native American Arts Summer Workshops
June 11th – July 1st
Yves Evans and Dr. Marshall Hawkins will perform in a concert at the Harvey House B&B in Idyllwild. Brunch snacks will be served as well as mimosas. The concert is a fundraiser inspired by two of the original founders of Jazz in the Pines
Help the Associates celebrate our 55th anniversary by supporting the Founders Concert. Tickets are $40
The Jazz In The Pines Festival returns with a new name and a renewed purpose for the first two weeks of July 2023. The Jazz In The Pines Festival & Student Clinic now centers around the students, giving these young musicians a chance to play alongside some of the great practitioners of contemporary jazz.
Classic Movie Club
Wednesdays at 3PM
This week, June 28th, we will be showing the Original Indian Jones in anticipation of the new Indiana Jones that will be coming to the Rustic this weekend! Get out of the heat and join us for some good ol’ fashioned movie watching!
What’s on at the Movies?
The Flash (Rated- PG-13)
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
6:00PM (Tues. Open Captions)
$10 for Everyone!
(Run time: 144 min.)
Coming this Saturday:
Comedy Night
Saturday July 1st
7:30 pm
Also Coming Saturday:
IdyRides Car Show
Saturday July 1st
10am – 5pm
At the Rustic Theater
Coming Next Tuesday
Annual 4th of July Parade
10am
Need To Know Stuff…
Mark your Calendar
Coming every Thursday beginning July 6th for the summer.
Get out your picnic basket & chairs.
Contact Ken Dahleen to sponsor:
ken@bigbandstaff.com
(760) 413-4638
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moonrise / Moonset
Monday – 1:18 pm – 12:50 am
Tuesday – 2:17 pm – 1:15 am
Wednesday – 3:18 pm – 1:42 am
Thursday – 4:24 pam – 2:12 am
Next Full Moon – Monday July 3rd – Full Thunder Moon
Click here to read up on Lightning safety.
Idyllwild Community Center Events
Fit-After-50
Senior Exercise Class
Monday 12 pm – 1 pm
Tues/Wed/Thur 10 am – 11am
Town Hall – FREE
Classes Mon & Fri 12pm – 1pm
Classes Tue/Wed/Thu 10am – 11am
Idyllwild Pickleball Court
26375 Hwy. 243
Behind Skate Park
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
First come-first-serve basis
More info call: 951-659-2638
Idyllwild Community Playground
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
54195 Ridgeview Dr.
Idyllwild Dog Park
26375 Hwy. 243
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
Idyllwild Skate Park
226375 Hwy. 243
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
Skateboard & safety gear required.
Un-supervised – Ride at your own risk.
The Help Center:
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.
Idyllwild Nature Center:
Closed Mondays
Closed Tuesdays
Wednesday 9am – 4pm
Thursday 9am – 4pm
Friday 9am – 4pm
Saturday 9am – 4pm
Sunday 9am – 4pm
Idyllwild Shuttle Service:
Monday – Palm Desert
Tuesday – Around Idyllwild
Wednesday – Hemet
Thursday – Around Idyllwild
No Service Friday/Saturday/Sunday
Call for more details: 951-426-9688
Is the Dump Open Today?
Monday – 8:00 – 4:30
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – Closed
Thursday – 8:00 – 4:30
Friday – 8:00 – 4:30
Saturday – 8:00 – 4:30
Sunday – 8:00 – 4:30
Idyllwild Laundry
Laundromat/Wash & Fold/Dry Cleaning
Open 8 am – 8pm EVERY DAY!
Mayor Max
I am off Mondays,Tuesdays & Wednesdays. I will be at my regular spot in front of Wooleys on Thursday at 4:00. If you absolutely HAVE to meet me, please call my staff & we’ll see if they can arrange something.
951- 659-0283
UPCOMING EVENTS:
IdyRides Car Show- Rustic Theatre- Saturday July 1st
ICC Summer Concert – Saturday July 1st
Jazz In the Pines – July 3 – July 15
4th of July Parade – Tuesday July 4th
Lemon Lily Restoration Day – Nature Center July 15
Reggae Under the Pines -Rustic Theatre July 15-16
Women of Comedy – Rustic Theatre July 29
Summer Concerts this July 6th thru August 31st: Thursday nights
Idyllwild Historical Home Tour September 16th
Art & Wine Walk – October 14th
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