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Highs of 60 – 75 & Lows of 40 -54
Animal of the Week: California Ground Squirrel
Unlike our beautiful western gray tree squirrels, the California ground squirrel is NOT so loved. They live everywhere in California and Oregon, and you will never mistake a gray tree squirrel for a California ground squirrel because they are never in the trees. In fact, you won’t even see them in the winter because they hibernate. So now while the gray squirrels are going crazy collecting acorns for the winter, the ground squirrels are laying low in their Burroughs.
The females have one litter of babies a year and are considered “promiscuous” and their litters may consist of kits (baby squirrels) from several different fathers. They can live up to 6 years.
They are considered pests, especially to gardeners due to their hole digging and plant eating, but they actually serve a very important purpose, especially here in the mountains. They are food for many of our local wildlife including hawks, coyotes, bobcats, foxes & snakes. Rattlesnakes are their #1 predator. Although they are cute, they can carry disease so it’s best keep your distance.
If there is an animal, bug, plant, flower, tree, or any other local flora & fauna you’re curious about, I would love to have you email me with ideas for future topics. hello@goodmorningidyllwild.com
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Garden Club Meeting
Wednesday Oct. 4th
Social 12:30
Meeting 1:00
Speaker 1:30
Nature Center Meeting Room
Everyone Invited!
Tricia Pilkington will present “Permaculture in the Mountains.” Learn about the natural ecosystems in our mountain environment.
Tuesday Oct. 3rd
Artist’s Reception
Idyllwild Library
6 pm
Marcia Gawecki
“Locals Who Have Left Us Too Soon”
Tuesday October 3rd
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Town Hall Parking Lot
25925 Cedar St.
Thursday Oct. 5th
Idyllwild Fire Station
CERT Monthly Meeting
Everyone Invited.
6:00 pm
More info: Stacey: 562-233-3348
62 tickets left…
You might want to get your tickets now for the upcoming Art & Wine Walk in October.
Saturday Oct. 7th
Rustic Theatre & Grounds
Pride Under The Pines
Heads Up…
Sat. Oct. 7th
St. Hughes Episcopal Church
Use QR Code to purchase tickets
What’s Happening at the Rustic?
The Creator (Rated-PG-13)
Monday thru Wednesday 6:00 (Thursday is Karaoke)
Tuesday Closed Captions
$10 for Everyone
(Run time: 133 min.)
Thursday Oct. 5th
Rustic Theater
6pm – 10pm
Coming Next: A Haunting in Venice
Live Music
Tuesday Oct. 3rd
Jazz Night
Paul, Barnaby & Marshall
FERRO Restaurant
6:30 – 9:00 pm
Reservations Recommended
Thursday Oct. 5th
Cafe Aroma
Ol Man Proffitt
5:30 – 8:00 pm
Reservations Recommended
The Idyllwild Library
Monday 10am – 6pm
Tuesday 12pm – 8pm
Wednesday 10am – 6pm
Thursday 12 noon – 5pm
Monday at the Library…
Mondays
Cribbage
10:00am – 12:00
Tuesday at the Library…
Tuesdays
Mah Jongg
12:30 – 3:30pm
Tuesday Oct. 3rd
Artist Reception
Marcia Gawecki
Locals who have left us too soon.
6:00 pm
Wednesday at the Library…
Wednesday Oct. 4th
Bilingual Story Time
“ABC’s “
Miss Pat
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Storytime followed by a theme related craft.
Featured Local Organization
Associates of Idyllwild Arts
The mission of the Associates of IAF is to support arts education, particularly the programs of Idyllwild Arts, and to provide cultural activities for the community of Idyllwild.
The Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation are a non-profit group, California 501 © (3), whose volunteers support Arts Education, particularly the programs of Idyllwild Arts. The Associates host a number of events and fundraisers yearly. Examples include classical music concerts, jazz sessions, afternoon salons, bid-n-buy auctions, wine tastings, and even zip lining! The fundraisers vary from year to year and all are welcome.
The Associates meet monthly on the Idyllwild Arts campus; meetings begin at 10:00 AM the second Monday of each month and last for about 90 minutes. The monthly meetings are informative and educational with speakers from Idyllwild Arts as well as our community. Our meetings are open to the public and include discussion on future events and fundraisers. All are invited to join the Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation.
If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, you can contact Michael Slocum at michaelslocum100@aol.com
26890 Hwy. 243
951-659-1122
Delight
Delight is a sweet, young boy who is so very affectionate. He will bring smiles to all he meets. His 2 sisters have been adopted and he is all alone.
Call ARF 951-659-1122
Town Hall Happenings:
Fit after 50
Free Exercise Class
Town Hall
Mondays
12-pm – 1pm
Tue/Wed/Thur
10am – 11am
Fridays
12-pm – 1pm
Line Dancing & Texas Two Step
Thursday’s Oct. 12 & Oct. 19th
Town Hall
Line Dancing 6:00 pm
Texas Two Step 7:00 pm
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
Waning Gibbous
Moonrise / Moonset
Mon 8:41 pm / 10:22 am
Tue. 9:23 pm / 11:29 am
Wed. 10:12 pm / 12:34 pm
Thur. 11:06 pm / 1:31 pm
Next Full Moon – Saturday October 28th – Hunters Moon
Order by NOON Monday 10/9 for Thursday 10/12 pick up at Camp Maranatha
Support the folks who need help & get a great selection for yourself!
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
Need To Know Stuff…
San Jacinto Trail Report
Snow, weather, & trail conditions for the San Jacinto Mountains
Idyllwild Churches
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
Feeding America
First Tuesday of every 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:
IDYLLSTOCK Festival Oct 7th – St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church
Pride Under the Pines – Oct. 7th – Rustic Theatre
Art & Wine Walk – October 14th
Oktoberfest – October 14th – Rustic Back Lot
Trail of the Acorn – October21st – Nature Center
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