Weather:
Highs of 64 – 74 & Lows of 43 -47
Bird of the Week: White Headed Woodpecker
Most of you are familiar with the omni-present Acorn Woodpecker, but did you know we have a more rare species living on our mountain? The White-Headed Woodpecker. We live in the southern most area they are found. They are much more quiet than their noisy acorn cousins. They eat primarily seeds from pine cones and insects from beneath the bark of pine trees. The males have a tiny red spot on the back of their head, but the females are all black with a white head.
I was first introduced to their rarity when someone from the Nature Center said I had a nesting pair in my dead oak in front of my lodge and asked if they could set up a camera. I took the picture you see here of that mother and her baby. Then a few years later, I ran into a couple of bird watchers from Canada on my morning walk who were looking specifically for a white-headed woodpecker to add to their “life list”. I told them I had a picture of one from a few years back and sent them the photo. They were thrilled!
If you haven’t started a Life List of birds for yourself, you can buy a handy book here from Amazon and start your own list today. Or just find your own pretty journal and make your own.
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?
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
Monday Oct. 9th
Indigenous People’s Day
Idyllwild Arts
9am – 5pm
Join the Idyllwild Arts Native American Arts Center for a day of programming dedicated to creatively and thoughtfully celebrating the many contributions Indigenous People make to humanity. Join us for a day full of food, music, performance, art, and activities!
Tuesday Oct. 10th
Film Noir Talk
Idyllwild Library
6 pm
Bruce Watts
Wednesday Oct. 11th
Garden Club Field Trip
Snow-Line Orchard – Oak Glen
“Due to the popularity of last year’s field trip to Snow-Line Orchard in Oak Glen, the Idyllwild Garden Club has decided to make it the destination for this year’s field trip on Wednesday, Oct. 11. You can enjoy a picnic lunch outdoors, shop in Snow-Line’s gift shop and even do some cider tasting. Snow-Line is an apple farm that offers apple and raspberry picking at various times throughout the year.
They re located at 39400 Oak Glen Rd., Oak Glen. (909) 256-0405 or (909) 797-3415. Those who would like to meet at the orchard could plan to meet around 11:30 a.m. before lunchtime. Snow-Line is only 1 hour & 7 minutes from Idyllwild by car, but you’ll feel as though you’re a million miles away. For more information, visit oakglenorchard.com.
If you need to ride with someone, please contact Julie at (858) 361-6321
Wednesday Oct. 11th
Idy Park – Center of Town
Shred Fest
11am – 1pm
Bring your boxes of papers to get shredded. $5 per box. All proceeds go to The Idyllwild Help Center.
Thursday’s Oct. 12
(& Oct. 19th)
Line Dancing & Texas Two Step
Town Hall
Line Dancing 6:00 pm
Texas Two Step 7:00 pm
Yoga, Pilates, Meditation in Idyllwild
Click here to go to list of available classes
Wine Tasting Sold Out
Art Walk Free to All!
This awesome event is now sold out for the wine tasting! We may have a few tickets on the day of the event, but no guarantees. However, you are welcome to come for the Art Walk from 11am to 5pm. This portion of the event is free and with free shuttles.
Saturday Oct. 14
Rustic Theatre Lot
Saturday Oct. 21st
Nature Center
10am
What’s Happening at the Rustic?
The Creator (Rated-PG-13)
Monday thru Thursday 6:00
Tuesday Closed Captions
$10 for Everyone
(Run time: 133 min.)
Coming Next: A Haunting in Venice
Live Music
Tuesday Oct. 10rd
Jazz Night
Paul, Barnaby & Marshall
FERRO Restaurant
6:30 – 9:00 pm
Reservations Recommended
Thursday Oct. 12th
Cafe Aroma
Sandi Castleberry
5:30 – 8:00 pm
Reservations Recommended
The Idyllwild Library
Monday Closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day
Tuesday 12pm – 8pm
Wednesday 10am – 6pm
Thursday 12 noon – 5pm
Monday at the Library…
Closed due to Indigenous Peoples Day
Tuesday at the Library…
Tuesdays
Mah Jongg
12:30 – 3:30pm
Tuesday Oct. 10th
Film Noir Talk
Bruce Watts
6:00 pm
Wednesday at the Library…
Wednesday Oct. 11th
Fire Prevention Story Time
Idyllwild Fire Dept.
Kutsch the Fire Dog
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Join us for a special Fire Prevention Week storytime with the Idyllwild Fire Department. Learn about fire safety, meet the brave firefighters, and pet Kutsch the Fire Dog. Storytime followed by a theme related craft.
Wednesday Oct. 11th
Afterschool STEAM Program
3:30 pm
“Eclipses”
We’ll be learning about the upcoming annular eclipse by stimulating a solar eclipse. Everyone will receive solar glasses to watch the upcoming eclipse Saturday morning on October 14.
Thursday Oct. 12th
Solar Eclipse Glasses Available
While they last…
The Annular Solar Eclipse begins in California at 9:18 am and ends at 9:22 am. Use these glasses to look at the sun. Because the moon is smaller than the sun, at the perfect spot there should be a “ring of fire” where the sun shines around the moon. You will have 4 1/2 minutes to see it.
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 is a sweet, young boy who is so very affectionate. He will bring smiles to all he meets. Rosie & Carrie still need homes as well.
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 Crescent
Moonrise / Moonset
Mon 2:01 am / 4:13 pm
Tue. 2:59 am / 4:41 pm
Wed. 3:56 am / 5:06 pm
Thur. 4:52 am / 5:30 pm
Next Full Moon – Saturday October 28th – Hunters Moon
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:
Art & Wine Walk – October 14th
Oktoberfest – October 14th – Rustic Back Lot
Trail of the Acorn – October21st – Nature Center
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