Waxing Gibbous – Full Moon
Full Blue Moon – Wednesday & Thursday
Moonrise / Moonset
Mon. 6:08 pm/ 3:07 am
Tue.6:51 pm/ 4:23 am
Wed.7:28 pm /5:40 am
Thur. 8:01 pm / 6:54 am
Weather:
Hot weather is back!
Highs of 86 – 93 & Lows of 58 -69
Animal of the Week: Merriam’s Chipmunk
What if you knew your only purpose in life was to entertain humans until you became a meal for another animal? Well, hopefully, they don’t know because they are so darn cute! Merriam’s Chipmunk. They get their name from the chip-chip-chip sound they make. They are the smallest member of the squirrel family, and they differ from ground squirrels in that they have stripes (and they’re smaller too). They only live about 2-3 years and they are masters at gathering seeds (and distributing them in the process). One chipmunk can gather up to 165 acorns in one day. Their cheeks can expand to 3 times the size of their heads and they store more seeds and nuts than they can use in a winter.
In the winter, they go into “torpor” which is a semi hibernation but they wake up every week or so to eat. From March to November, you can see them scampering around rock piles and they are very entertaining to watch. But they are also one of the main food sources for hawks, snakes, foxes, bobcats, raccoons, & owls. House cats also love to catch and eat them.
Attention Parents of 6th-7th-8th graders…
Tuesday August 29th at the
Back to School Night
Idyllwild School
5:30 – 7:00
Become a leader in your community by joining Youth Grantmakers!
Award grants to nonprofits that meet the needs of your community! No fundraising required.
Meetings held monthly after school on the school campus. Snacks provided.
Find out more at the Idyllwild School Back to School Night. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 5:30-7:00 pm.
Or contact Jon Zorn: jon@focusman.biz, 951-547-4307
Attention Property Owners
Cal-Fire has awarded The Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council $3.62 million to help homeowners with creating defensible space, fuels reduction and treatment or removal of dead or dying trees. There is no income requirements and the funds are available to lots with houses as well as vacant lots. Homeowners will share in 25% of the cost and owners of vacant lots will contribute 15% of the cost. Apply now and get your property into shape.If you are renting, tell your landlord about this program so they can apply. For more information you can call MSFSC at 951-659-6208 or email them at info@msfsc.org.
Tuesday Sep. 29th
Nail Clinic
ARF
26890 HWY. 243
9am – 3pm
Thursday Summer Concert
Butterfield Amphitheater
Last Thursday Summer Concert
Thursday August 31st
Blue Breeze Band
Motown
7:00 pm
Opening Act:
Lenny & TJ
6:05 pm
Mark your Calendar
Sunday – Labor Day Weekend
7 PM
Free Concert
Butterfield Amphitheater
Coming Saturday Sept. 2nd
Rotary Labor Day BBQ
Town Hall
Noon – 4pm
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Youth Theater Class
Kinders thru 4th Grade
Town Hall
Aug. 30 – Nov. 12
What’s Happening at the Rustic?
Haunted Mansion (Rated- PG-13)
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 6:00PM
$10 For Everyone
Tuesday is Closed Captions
(Run time: 123 min.)
Last Classic Movie Club
Wednesday August 30th
Monty Python & the Holy Grail
3:00 pm
Coming Next: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Live Music
Tuesday August 22nd
Jazz Night
Paul, Barnaby & Marshall
FERRO Restaurant
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Reservations Recommended
Thursday August 31st
Cafe Aroma
Lance Riebsomer
5:30 – 8:00 pm
Reservations Recommended
The Idyllwild Library
Monday 10am – 6pm
Tuesday 12pm – 8pm
Wednesday 10am – 6pm
Thursday 12 noon – 5pm
Did you know that our Library is a Cooling Center?
Any day the Library is open and it’s hot out, you can come inside and cool off in the air conditioned Library. The Library is Open every day except Sunday.
¿Sabías que nuestra Biblioteca es un Centro de Enfriamiento?
Cualquier día que la biblioteca esté abierta y haga calor, puede entrar y refrescarse en la biblioteca con aire acondicionado. La biblioteca está abierta todos los días excepto los domingos.
Monday at the Library…
Monday
Cribbage
10:00am – 12:00pm
Tuesday at the Library…
Tuesday
Mah Jongg
12:30 – 3:30pm
Wednesday at the Library…
Wednesday 8/30
Guest speaker Richie Garcia
Life with Mom
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Local Idyllwild resident, Richie Garcia went to visit his mother in Mexico which turned into an extended stay during the COVID quarantine. He’ll present a lively discussion about life’s struggles and triumphs in a small Mexican village. And you’re guaranteed to fall in love with his mom. Please join Richie at the Idyllwild Library for a great story telling adventure with audio and visual aids.
Thursday at the Library…No Events on Thursday
26890 Hwy. 243
951-659-1122
Paul
Paul, 8 years old, is the perfect boy for someone who wants a lap dog. He is very quiet and is of low energy. Paul is very good with dogs and cats.
Call ARF 951-659-1122
We also have 6 kittens looking for a home. 2 are 6 months old and 4 are 9 weeks old. Stop by to see if any pull at your heartstrings.
Call ARF 951-659-1122
Local Organization of the Month:
In this new section, we will highlight a different 501(c)3 organization each month. 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.
Animal Rescue Friends
If you have a big place in your heart for animals, you might want to give some of your time to ARF. ARF has been serving the community since 1994. A volunteer, grassroots, non-profit organization, ARF’s mission is to rescue animals that have been abandoned, lost, or whose owners are no longer able to care for them. We provide foster care until forever homes are located. Our animals are spay/neutered, receive necessary shots and other veterinary care as needed. Each year, relying only on the generosity of donors and small grants, ARF helps an increasing number of dogs and cats, turning sad stories into happy tails. ARF works to educate our population about the importance of responsible pet ownership, including the need for spay/neuter and heart worm disease prevention.
Volunteers work in the ARF office, assist at clinic & nail events, serve as foster parents to dogs and cats until they can be adopted. If you love to be around people who love animals, ARF just may be the organization for you. For information, email info@idyllwildarf.org or call 951-659-1122.
Order by NOON Monday 9/11 for Thursday 9/14 pick up at Camp Maranatha
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 Camp Maranatha near the Laundrymat
www.MountainAid.net
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Students Return to Campus this week.
Need To Know Stuff…
San Jacinto Trail Report
Snow, weather, & trail conditions for the San Jacinto Mountains
Idyllwild Churches
Sign-Up Now…
Cabaret Class for Seniors
Coming August 30th
Mondays & Wednesdays
Call Town Hall for more info
Mayor Max & Deputy Meadow
We are off Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday for a much needed break. We will be back in front of Wooleys at our regular spot on Thursday at 4:00 pm.
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
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
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.
Idyllwild Community Church
Thrift Store
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday
10:00am – 3:00pm
Behind the Church at 54400 N. Circle
Donations accepted Thur/Fri/Sat 10:00 – 1:00
Idyllwild Laundry
Laundromat/Wash & Fold/Dry Cleaning
Open 8 am – 8pm EVERY DAY!
Idyllwild Shuttle
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.
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
Feeding America
Coming Tuesday September 5th
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Rotary BBQ – Sep 2 – Town Hall
Flim Flam Festival Sep 1-2 – Rustic Theatre
Art in the Park – September 2nd – 3rd – Rustic Lot
Music for Maui Fundraiser- September 4th – Town Hall
Mayor Max Birthday Party – September 9th – Mountain Paws
Idyllwild Historical Home Tour September 16th
Author Faire & Book Sale Sep. 16th -Idy Park
Pride Under the Pines Oct. 7th Rustic
Art & Wine Walk – October 14th
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