This tree on the corner of S. Circle & Strawberry Valley Dr. is just starting to turn at the top of the tree. Watch it turn. Photo by Frazier/Drake (Photo from past fall)
Weather:
Back to Summer Temps…
Highs of 80 – 81 & Lows of 55 -59
To Rake…or Not to Rake?
It’s getting to be that time of year when you start to rake leaves from your yard. When I ran across this ADORABLE poster, I started reading about whether it’s good or bad to remove all those leaves falling off your trees.
If you have a lawn, you will most likely want to rake and remove your fallen leaves because they will keep your grass from getting sun and your lawn will die. But most people in Idyllwild do NOT have lawns, so here are the arguments for leaving those leaves right where they fall.
First of all, it’s easier than raking and much quieter than blowing. If you can mulch them up, that’s great, but even just leaving them under the trees they fall from, or raking them into other plant beds so they can dry up and get absorbed into the soil is valuable. The matter in the leaves is very beneficial and reduces the need for fertilizers. They help other plants retain moisture, keep roots warm and even keep some weeds from growing.
It’s also good for wildlife in the winter. Insects use the protection of the leaves to winter over and worms abound under layers of dead leaves becoming valuable food for birds.
I vote to leave the leaves alone!
1-inch of snow up at Mt. San Jacinto last Saturday September 30th
Jon King of www.sanjacjon.com who hikes to the top of Mt. San Jacinto multiple times a week, reported the earliest significant snowfall this early in the year in a generation. This could mean another monumental winter here in Idyllwild. Get ready Idyllwild.
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Live Music Around Town – Click Below
Friday Oct. 6th
Pride under the Pines Event
Mixer & Movie
7 pm – 9 pm
Rustic Theatre
Saturday October 7th
Pine Cove Property Owners
Monthly Meeting
9:00 am
Pine Cove Water-Meeting Room
24917 Marion Ridge Dr.
Saturday Oct. 7th
Idyllstock- Music/Poetry/Film
St. Hughes Episcopal Church
25525 Tahquitz Dr.
Tickets available at the event
Use QR Code to purchase tickets.
Bring a lawn chair
Tacos for sale or bring a picnic!
Saturday October 7th
Pride Under the Pines
12 pm – 9 pm
Rustic Theatre
Sunday Oct. 8th
Kickoff Concert for Indigenous People’s Week.
Idyllwild Arts
3:00 pm
Lowman Concert Hall
Order by Monday 10/09 for Thursday 10/12 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
Farmer’s Market
Sunday
9am – 2pm
Town Hall
New Section in the works…
Link will go to a separate page with all offerings in Idyllwild for Yoga, Pilates, Meditation. If you offer classes in any of these, please contact me via hello@goodmorningidyllwilld.com and let me know when and where your classes are offered and a price range for your classes. This is a work in progress.
Email me at: hello@goodmorningidyllwild.com
Monday October 9th
Idyllwild Arts
Indigenous People’s Day
9 am – 5 pm
Wednesday October 11th
11 am – 1 pm
Idy Park (Center of Town)
Shred all your excess paperwork and raise money for The help Center
Only 17 Tickets Left
Saturday Oct. 14th
Art & Wine Walk
Buy your tickets now
Next Tuesday Oct. 10th
Library
6 pm
What’s Happening at the Rustic?
The Creator (Rated-PG-13)
Friday No Showing – Special Movie for Pride Event
Saturday 12:00 Noon (Matinee) Only Showing.
Sunday 12:00pm (Matinee), 3:00 & 6:00pm
$15 ADULTS & $12.50 SENIOR/ CHILDREN
Matinee $12.50
(Run time: 133 min.)
Friday Oct.6thth
Rustic Theatre
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Coming Next: A Haunting in Venice
Idyllwild Historical Museum
Open Saturday & Sunday10am – 3pm
Idyllwild Advertisement 1909
Stop by the museum and check out all the displays about the logging era, early tourism, & rock climbing history. We would LOVE for you to join the Historical Society. Annual memberships start at just $15.
The Idyllwild Library – 951-659-2300
Friday 12 noon – 5pm
Saturday 10am – 4pm
Sunday CLOSED
Friday at the Library…
Friday
Bridge
1:00 pm
26890 Hwy. 243
951-659-1122
These 3 adorable kittens are still in need of a home.
Call ARF 951-659-1122
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
Last Quarter & Waning Crescent
Moonrise / Moonset
Fri. Thur 11pm /2:22 pm
Sat.12:03 am/ 3:05 pm
Sun. 1:02 am/ 3:42 pm
Next Full Moon -Saturday October 28th – Hunters Moon
NEW Section!
Idyllwild Churches
Town Hall Happenings:
Fit after 50
Free Exercise Class
Town Hall
Mondays
12-pm – 1pm
Tue/Wed/Thur
10am – 11am
Fridays
12-pm – 1pm
Thursday Oct. 12th & 19th
Line Dancing
Texas 2-Step Classes
6pm & 7PM
Town Hall
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
San Jacinto Trail Report
Snow, weather, & trail conditions for the San Jacinto Mountains
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:
Art & Wine Walk – October 14th
Oktoberfest – October 14th – Rustic Back Lot
Trail of the Acorn – October21st – Nature Center
If you run across someone and they want to find out which restaurants are open but they don’t get Good Morning Idyllwild delivered to their inbox, they can always go directly to the website http://www.GoodMorningIdyllwild.com and find the Restaurant Chart. You don’t HAVE to sign up to see the most recent newsletter or see the restaurant chart. Just go to the website.
If you would like some business cards to hand out with Good Morning Idyllwild, please message me back at the bottom of your email and I will get you some to hand out personally or at your business.
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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