It’s gonna be a BIG-FUN-LONG weekend!
Weather:
Sunny – Sunny – Sunny
Highs of 87 – 90 & Lows of 63 -66
Bird of the week: Violet-Green Swallows
I know….when I first saw this bird up here in Idyllwild, I thought I was spotting a rare bird that got off course somewhere on its way to the tropics. I could not believe we had something THIS elegant up here in Idyllwild. But we do….a LOT of them! They are called Violet-Green Swallows. They inhabit the entire western section of the U.S. from Canada to Mexico on the western side of the Rockies. They actually thrive in conifer forests because they nest in already established holes in trees left by other birds and squirrels. They have also been known to help raise other birds’ babies and then once they leave, take over their nests.
Did you know that swallows get their name from the fact that they fly through the air with their mouths open catching insects? In fact, that’s all they eat, is insects. I’ve seen them dashing through the air in big open areas, but the BEST place to see them is over Lake Fulmore at dusk. They are swooping over the water catching bugs. It’s hard to see their vibrant color unless the sun hits them just right because the violet and green are iridescent and need the proper light to hit them to get their full effect. They kind of look brown and white until the sun hits them. Most of them migrate to Mexico in the winter.
Something else I learned about them, is they can go into a state of semi-hibernation called “Torper”. It’s a sleep like state they can go into when they can’t find food to save energy. Finding enough food to survive, but not too much or it will weigh them down and make them sluggish, is a balancing act. That’s why they’re always so busy.
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Mayor Max & Deputy Meadow
We will be in town at our regular spot in front of Wooleys on Friday at 4:00pm, then on Saturday & Sunday at 2:00pm. Hope to see you there.
Ice Cream Social
Friday June 30th
2:00 – 4:00 pm
At the Nature Center
Sponsored by Forest Folk
Call for a free ride to the Nature Center
951-426-9688
Garden Club Class
Saturday July 1st
9:00 am – 10:30 pm
Chickens In Your Garden: Part 2
2nd half of the chicken class.
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.
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)
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
Saturday July 1st
FREE!
7:00 PM
Butterfield Amphitheater
GAND BAND
What’s Happening at the Rustic?
Indiana Jones: Dial of Destiny (Rated- PG-13)
Friday 6:00PM
Saturday12:00pm Only (Comedy Saturday Night)
Sunday 12:00pm (Matinee) and 6:00pm
$15 ADULTS & $12.50 SENIOR/ CHILDREN
Matinee $12.50
(Run time: 154 min.)
Comedy Night
Saturday July 1st
7:30 pm
IdyRides Car Show
Saturday July 1st
10am – 5pm
At the Rustic Theater
BBQ at the American Legion
Saturday July 1st
3pm – 7 pm
Live Music
Free Pancake Breakfast
Sunday July 2nd
11:00 am
Idyllwild Community Church
North Circle & Cedar St.
Art in the Park
Sunday and Monday
July 2nd & 3rd
10am – 5pm
Rustic Theatre Lot
Live Music
Farmer’s Market
Sunday
9am – 2pm
Town Hall
Live Music
Friday/Saturday & Sunday
Fratellos
Unlimited Flavor
JAZZ
12 noon – Close
Friday:
Middle Ridge
4:00pm
Sandii Castleberry
Blues, Country & Rock
Saturday:
Gazebo outside Idyll-Awhile
Live Bait
11:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday & Sunday:
Mountain Center Fork & Spoon
Terry Jo
10:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday:
Middle Ridge Winery
2:00pm
In the Pocket
R&B
Sunday:
Gazebo outside Idyll-Awhile
Joe Baldino
11:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday:
La Casita Retaurant
12pm – 2pm
David Jerome
Brazilian Guitar
Sunday:
Middle Ridge Winery
2:00pm
Kalidyscope
60’s & 70’s Hits
Historical Museum
Special 4th of July Weekend Hours:
Open Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon/Tue 10am – 3pm
The very first 4th of July Parade was 1966. It was organized by a teacher who sent a flyer home with the Summer School children asking everyone to meet near the Fire Department on the morning of 4th of July with their bikes decorated or with their pets to participate in a parade. Parents and children with bikes and carts hauling rabbits in cages, dogs on leashes, and even pulling a baby burro showed up to march. There were boy scouts, girl scouts, and lots of kids. Folks along the route watching decided to join the parade which ended up at Town Hall with lemonade and cookies for everyone. It was an impromptu event that filled the town and it’s visitors with the spirit of the holiday that is still alive today, 43 years later.
The museum will be open extra days during this long holiday weekend so please stop in and say Hi.
Coming on Tuesday!
Idyllwild Arts Academy
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.
July 3rd – July 15th
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.
Founder’s Concert
July 8th
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.Saturday July 8th 12:30pm
Help the Associates celebrate our 55th anniversary by supporting the Founders Concert.
Starting Next Thursday!
Coming every Thursday beginning July 6th for the summer.
Dust off your picnic basket & chairs.
26890 Hwy. 243
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.
P.S. My brother Phil is also here so if you’re looking to take us both home…that would be fantastic!
951-659-1122
Idyllwild Community Center Events
Fit-After-50
Senior Exercise Class
Friday 12 pm – 1 pm
Town Hall
FREE
Classes Mon & Fri 12pm – 1pm
Classes Tue/Wed/Thu 10am – 11pm
Normally the first Tuesday of the month…
In July – Friday July 7th due to 4th of July events.
Food Passed out at Town Hall 10 am
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.
Waxing Gibbous
Moonrise / Moonset
Fri. 5:33 pm/ 2:48 am
Sat. 6:45 pm/3:32 am
Sun. 7:53 pm / 4:27 am
Next Full Moon – Monday July 3rd (Thunder Moon)
When thunder roars…go indoors!
The Idyllwild Library
Friday 12 noon – 5pm
Saturday 10am – 4pm
Sunday CLOSED
Friday at the Library…
Bridge
1:00 pm
Need To Know Stuff…
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.
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
Closed Monday
Closed Tuesday
Open Wednesdays 9am – 4pm
Open Thursday 9am – 4pm
Idyllwild Shuttle – NOT IN SERVICE: FRI-SAT-SUN
Idyllwild Shuttle Service – FREE
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
The shuttle is available to rent to outside groups when available.
Order by Monday 7/10 for Thursday 7/13 pick up
MOUNTAIN AID
Need food or other items?
Want to help those who do?
Twice monthly food boxes for every budget.
Pick-up will be at the Mormon Church on Tollgate
www.MountainAid.net
UPCOMING EVENTS:
4th of July Parade – Tuesday July 4th
Summer Concert Series Begins- Thursdays July 6th
Artists Studio Tour – July 8th
Lemon Lily Restoration Day – Nature Center July 15
Summer Concerts this July 6th thru August 31st: 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
Plein Air Festival – August 5th
Art in the Park – Rustic Theatre August 12th – 13th
Art in the Park – Rustic Theatre September 2nd – 3rd
Idyllwild Historical Home Tour September 16th
Art & Wine Walk – October 14th
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