Photo by Al Matta
Weather:
Chilly Fall Weather!
Highs of 69 – 71 & Lows of 40 -46
San Jacinto Peak & Mountains
San Jacinto Peak (10,834 ft.) is the highest point on our mountain range which is the San Jacinto Mountains. The range was named after Saint Hyacinth (San Jacinto in Spanish) in 1878 by The Wheeler Survey Group (a group commissioned by the U.S. government to survey the west after the Civil War.) In 1897, a USGS topographer (someone who studies and describes the physical features of an area) named Edmond Perkins, spent a summer measuring the mountains. He was deciding between 2 women to marry at the time, and so he named the 2nd tallest peak, Jean Peak (10,670 ft.) for the woman he eventually married and Marion Peak (10,362) for his girlfriend.
San Jacinto Peak is the 6th greatest “topographically prominent” peak in the contiguous U.S. But more importantly, it is the largest gain in elevation over the shortest distance of anywhere in the United States. The change in altitude from the floor of the Palm Springs Valley on the Northern escarpment is more than 10,000 feet in 7 miles. Escarpment is the name of the rock formation (in this case, San Jacinto Peak) that was formed millions of years ago by earth quake faults pushing up on rock. The tram station on the Palm Springs side sits at 8,516 ft. Many people think the tram goes up to the top of San Jacinto Peak. It does not.
There are 3 basic routes to hike to San Jacinto Peak. The easiest is to start from the top of the Palm Springs Tram (6 miles & 2,318 ft. in elevation change). The next easiest is from Humber Park in Idyllwild which is 7.4 miles (1-way) and an elevation change of 4,125 ft.). The shortest and hardest is from the Marion Mountain Trail out near Black Mountain Rd. This route is 5.6 miles long with an elevation change of 4,500 ft. but much harder due to the shorter distance.
There is a rock building at the top of San Jacinto Peak that was built by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Core) in 1935. The CCC was a government program designed to put young men back to work after the depression.
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Live Music Around Town – Click Below
Friday Nov. 3rd
Joni Mitchell Birthday Tribute
Performed by MoMoJo
Middle Ridge Winery
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday Nov. 3rd
Jazz Faculty Concert
Idyllwild Arts
Lowman Concert Hall
7:30 pm
Idyllwild Arts welcomes you to a special faculty concert and album preview featuring jazz bass faculty and album author, Alex McLaughlin, jazz piano faculty, Jeremy Siskind, and Andy Fraga on the drums. This performance is a special opportunity to be THE FIRST to have a taste of the original works from one of Alex McLaughlin’s upcoming albums!
Friday/Saturday/Sunday
Nov. 3rd – 4th – 5th
Amadeus – The Play
Idyllwild Arts – IAF Theater
Friday: 7:30 pm
Saturday: 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday: 2:00 pm
It’s 1823, and a cacophony of scandalous whispers echo through the streets of Vienna. Renowned Italian composer Antonio Salieri flees from claims of murder but has nowhere to hide. While chasing fame and fortune, we learn how Salieri becomes obsessed with the rowdy young prodigy, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A deadly game of envy, deceit, and revenge ensues. Who will prevail? The villainous veteran or the worshipped wunderkind? Musical history is enlivened and re-imagined in Peter Shaffer’s award-winning parable about malice, madness, and the love of music.
Saturday Nov. 4th
Garden Club Class
“Gardening Year-Round in Idyllwild”
Jim Robertson’s Home
25571 Scenic Dr.
12:00 am – 4:00
Click here to sign up
Join Jim Robertson at his home in Idyllwild – 25571 Scenic Drive – to see his amazing garden and how he keeps growing year round. Jim will share tips and techniques he’s used to create a veritable cornucopia of crops. From soil creation, water catchment, garden design, planting strategies technological tools and more, Jim will offer a wealth of advice. We’ll tour his garden and have time for lots of questions. Don’t miss this one!
Saturday Nov. 4th
ART SUPPLY SWAP
Art Dept. Store
54240 Pine Crest Ave.
12 pm – 2 pm
SaturdayNov. 4th
Idyllwild Library
Chess Club
3:30 pm
Saturday Nov. 4th
Fireside Concert Series
Wildland
54425 N. Circle Dr.
7:00 pm
Saturday Nov. 4th
“Thrash Attack” w/ Instigator
Audiowild Studios
54240 Ridgeview Dr
9:00 pm
Sat. Nov. 4th
End of Daylight Saving Time
Don’t Forget…
Set your clocks back tonight.
An extra hour to sleep in!
Farmer’s Market
Sunday
9am – 2pm
Town Hall
Order by Monday 11/6 for Thursday 11/9 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
Tuesday November 7th
Town Hall
Tuesday Nov. 14th
Idyllwild Library
6:00 pm
Tuesdays Nov. 14 – Dec. 19
Town Hall
Monday Nov. 20th
Ol’ Tyme Radio Performance
Middle Ridge
5:00 pm
What’s Happening at the Rustic?
Killers of the Flower Moon (Rated-R)
Friday 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm
$15 ADULTS & $12.50 SENIOR/ CHILDREN
Matinee $12.50
(Run time: 207 min.)
Coming soon: The Hunger Games
Idyllwild Historical Museum
Saturday & Sunday10am – 3pm
Idyllwild Garage – Early 1950’s
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 – 5 pm
Saturday 10am – 4 pm
Sunday CLOSED
Saturday at the Library…
Saturdays
Chess Club
Library
12:00 Noon – 4:00 pm
26890 Hwy. 243
951-659-1122
Smokey is a young adult female who is so very sweet and affectionate, but she probably should be an only pet. She would be great for someone who wants a companion to sit in his/her lap.
Call ARF at 951-659-1122 to meet Smokey.
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.
Idyllwild Community Center (ICC)
This small group manages a HUGE number of facilities and events and they do it all with a very small board of directors and staff. The sheer scope of things this group does would make your head spin. And if you wanted to volunteer regularly or just occasionally, this would be a wonderful organization that could use your gifts and talents. From refereeing sports to hiding easter eggs, to setting up for tree lighting to working snack booths at the summer concerts. There is SO MUCH to be involved in with this group. Just the facilities alone are a huge task. And most people think some form of County Government manages all of this. They don’t…ICC, a local non-profit does it all.
If you would like to get involved with ICC in some form, please email president Stephanie Yost: stephanie.yost.icc@gmail.com
Waning Gibbous – Last Quarter
Moonrise / Moonset
Fri. 10:51 pm /1:01 pm
Sat. 11:50 pm/ 1:40 pm
Sun. 11:49 pm/ 1:14 pm
Next Full Moon -Monday November 27th
Idyllwild Churches
Body & Soul
Click Here for a list of Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, & Meditation in Idyllwild.
Town Hall Happenings:
Fit after 50
Free Exercise Class
Town Hall
Mondays
12-pm – 1pm
Tue/Wed/Thur
10am – 11am
Fridays
12-pm – 1pm
Kids After School Program
Mondays – Fridays
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Wednesdays 12pm – 6pm
Tuesdays 11/14 – 12/19
Town Hall
4:00pm – 5:00pm
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
Jazzercize
Cardio-Sculpt:
Monday – 5:30 pm
Tuesday – 7:00 am
Wednesday – 8:30 am & 5:30 pm
Thursday – 8:30 am
Power Sculpt:
Monday – 8:30 am
Tuesday – 5:30 pm
Friday – 8:30 am
Saturday – 8:30 am
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:
Tree Lighting Ceremony – November 25th – Center of Town
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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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