Weather:
Perfectly Sunny!
Highs of 76 – 78 & Lows of 53 -59
New Moon & Waxing Crescent
Moonrise / Moonset
Fri. 6:59 am /7:25 pm
Sat. 7:55 am/ 7:49 pm
Sun. 8:52 am/ 8:15 pm
Next Full Moon – Friday September 29th -Harvest Moon
Animal of the week: California Mountain King Snake
I took this photo in my own yard on Tuesday. I was THRILLED to find this snake in my yard. The California King Snake eats rattlesnakes and other venomous snakes in addition to small rodents, birds, & eggs. It is NOT dangerous but very beneficial so DON’T KILL IT. It is immune to the venom of other snakes and it squeezes its prey to death. It has some little teeth but mostly just to clamp on to its prey. It has no fangs or venom. It is not dangerous to humans or pets. It can live between 10-15 years and hibernates in the winter in rocky areas or underground. It looks a lot like the venomous Coral Snake, but the color pattern is different. I learned this little rhyme which you won’t need because we don’t have Coral Snakes in this part of the country, but it’s fun to memorize to help other people feel at ease. “Red to black, venom lack. Red to yellow, kill a fellow”. See in the picture above how the red portions are banded by black bands? Not poisonous.
Here’s a picture of a Coral Snake which lives in the South and Southeastern states. See how the red is banded by yellow? “Red to yellow, kill a fellow”.
Fun fact….a snake with “King” in its name, means it eats other snakes. The practice of eating snakes is called “Ophiophagy” (pronounced Off-Fi-O-Fa-Gee) and several animals including King Snakes eat snakes like some birds (hawks & eagles), mongooses, skunks & lizards. All are immune to venom.
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Live Music Around Town – Click Below
Saturday Sep. 16th
“Gardening Like a Forest”
Garden Club Class
Community Garden
9am – 10:30am
Alderwood & N. Circle
The focus for this 3 week series will be on Soil Building to make your garden come alive!
Saturday Sep. 16th
10 am – 3 pm
Idy Park – Center of Town
A dozen local authors + book sale.
Saturday Sep. 16th
9:30 am – 4:00 pm
LIMITED NUMBER of tickets left.
Center of town near monument on sale at 9am Saturday.
Saturday Sep. 16th
3 pm – 7 pm
Rustic Theatre Back Lot
Saturday Sep. 16th
7:30 pm
Latino Comedy Night
Rustic Theatre
Saturday Sep. 16th
Hurkey Creek Campground
7 pm – 11 pm
Sunday Sep. 17th
Idyllwild Pines Community Day
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
26375 Hwy. 243
Come be a Camper for a Day!
Farmer’s Market
Sunday
9am – 2pm
Town Hall
Songwriting Retreat
Coming Sep. 22-24
Sign up Now.
What’s Happening at the Rustic?
The Equalizer (Rated- R)
Friday 6:00PM
Saturday 12:00 Noon (Matinee) & 3:00 (No 6pm show due to Comedy Night)
Sunday 12:00pm (Matinee), 3:00 & 6:00pm
$15 ADULTS & $12.50 SENIOR/ CHILDREN
Matinee $12.50
(Run time: 109 min.)
Saturday Sep. 16th
7:30 PM
Coming Next: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Idyllwild Historical Museum
Open Saturday during Home Tour
Closed Friday & Sunday this week.
Limited Home Tour tickets are still available on the morning of the tour at the monument in the center of town at 9am. No longer available at the Museum.
Come by the museum and see more great photos and artifacts.
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Fall Auxiliary Classes for local kids.
Dance & Theater Classes.
Great addition to your kids regular school schedule.
Dance Programs
Ages 3-13
Saturdays 9-16 – 11/4
Theater Programs
Ages 5-13
Saturdays 9/23 – 11/11
Town Hall Happenings:
Fit after 50
Free Exercise Class
Town Hall
Mondays
12-pm – 1pm
Tue/Wed/Thur
10am – 11am
Kids After School Program
Mondays – Fridays
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Wednesdays 12pm – 6pm
Youth Theater Class
Wednesdays
Kinder – 1st Grade 2pm – 3pm
2nd – 4th Grade 3:30pm-4:30pm
Senior Cabaret Class
Mondays & Wednesdays
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Al-Anon Meetins
Tuesdays
7:00 PM
Town Hall
The Idyllwild Library
Friday 12 noon – 5pm
Saturday 10am – 4pm
Sunday CLOSED
Friday at the Library…
Friday
Bridge
1:00 pm
26890 Hwy. 243
951-659-1122
2-Kittens Left…Rosie & Carrie. Stop by to meet them at ARF
NEW Section!
Idyllwild Churches
San Jacinto Trail Report
Snow, weather, & trail conditions for the San Jacinto Mountains
Order by Monday 9/25 for Thursday 9/28 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 Camp Maranatha
www.MountainAid.net
Need To Know Stuff…
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.
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
Nature Center Banquet/Meeting Room available to Rent for your group activity.
951-659-3850
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
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 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
FEEDING AMERICA
First Tuesday of each month.
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:
Mobile Health Clinic Sept. 20th – Town Hall Parking Lot
Songwriters Festival Sept. 30th – Spirit Mountain Retreat
IDYLLSTOCK Festival Oct 7th – St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church
Art & Wine Walk – October 14th
Oktoberfest – October 14th – Rustic Back Lot
Trail of the Acorn – October21st – Nature Center
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We do our best to get days and times correct but sometimes we make mistakes.
Questions: Please contact us at P.O. Box 1171 Idyllwild, CA 92549
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