Photo by Frank Colosi
Weather: 17 more days until “Winter”
Highs of 57- 63 & Lows of 32 -39
Acorns…
Acorns are the “fruit” of Oak Trees. There are more than 70 species of Oaks in the U.S. and all of them produce acorns. Historically, acorns were an important food source for almost all Native American people and many other cultures around the world, but now human consumption of acorns is a time consuming process that only a few pursue. Trisha Pilkington here in Idyllwild offered a class in the fall on how to process acorns. But today, the most important use of acorns is by our wildlife. The crop of acorns an oak produces every year varies and helps determine the population of many species.
About every 3 years, all the oaks in an area will have a “mast” year. Mast means the “nuts of forest trees” and years where the trees are producing huge crops of nuts is called a “mast year”. 2023 has been a mast year as evidenced by the huge amount of acorns everywhere. This mast year means there will be plenty of nuts for the wildlife plus extra that will end up growing into trees. Because of all the acorns this year, wildlife will survive and thrive. It’s nature’s way of controlling the wildlife population. More acorns means more deer, more mice, more owls thanks to more mice, etc. Mother nature is very smart.
Something fun to do is to learn to use acorn caps as an “Emergency Whistle”. They work great and they’re easy to find out on the trail and keep in your pocket “just in case”. They can be really loud. You just need an acorn cap (they’re actually called cupules). The size and shape of the cap determines the tone of your whistle. Try different shapes once you learn to whistle with them. If you teach a child, they’ll love it, but will most likely drive you crazy. Click on the video below. Hopefully it works. It’s my first attempt at making and adding a video.
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Monday Dec. 4th
Chamber Music Concert
Idyllwild Arts
Lowman Concert Hall
7:00 pm
Wednesday Dec. 6th
Garden Club Christmas Party
Idyllwild Nature Center
12:00pm
Wed. Dec. 6th
Kid’s Story time with Miss Luann
Idyllwild Library
10:30 AM
Wednesday Dec . 6th
Idyllwild Elders
“The Ins and Outs of Home Fire Insurance”
Idy Library
1:00 pm
Wednesday Dec. 6th
Idyllwild Library
Local Color Christmas Concert
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Join us for a pleasant evening of holiday music by our all-female
a capella group, Local Color.
Thursday Dec. 7th
Idyllwild Fire Dept.
Training Room
6:00 pm
Youth Basketball
Ages 7 – 10 & 11-14
Wednesdays
Dec. 6th – Feb. 7th
Idyllwild School Gym
Practice: 4:30 – 5:15
Games 5:15 – 6:00
Adult Basketball
Wednesdays
Dec. 6th – Feb. 7th
Idyllwild School Gym
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Friday Dec. 8th
Art Alliance Art Show
Harvey House
54420 South Circle
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday Dec. 8th
Idyllwild Arts
“Winter Quilt ” Showcase
IAF Theater
7:30 pm
We are pleased to invite you to join us once again for Winter Quilt, a collective showcase by all Idyllwild Arts Academy departments to celebrate the beginning of the season. Come experience the magic as our students “quilt” together a tapestry of performances, displays and creative energy. This is a one-night-only event, so don’t miss it!
Saturday Dec. 9th
Frosted Garden: A Fashion Showcase
Idyllwild Arts
Rush Hall
7:00 pm
Celebrate the convergence of nature’s beauty and the enchanting frost of winter in our ‘Frozen Garden’ fashion show. This event is an artistic journey into a world where delicate botanical motifs are transformed by the icy touch of Jack Frost with celestial sounds, creating a collection that embodies an otherworldly and ethereal charm. ‘Frozen Garden’ beckons you to step into a realm where fashion and nature intertwine, delivering a breathtaking and spellbinding experience that captures the very essence of winter’s enigmatic allure.
Friday Dec. 15th
Art Alliance
Christmas Gift Giveaway
Idyllwild Post Office
1:00 pm
Saturday Dec. 16th
Lake Hemet
Light up the Lake
Christmas Boat Parade
6:00 pm
Thursday & Friday
Dec. 21-22
Kids Christmas Cookie Camp
Town Hall
9am – 5pm
What’s Happening at the Rustic?
Journey To Bethlehem (Rated-PG)
It’s a Musical!
Monday – Wednesday 6:00 pm (No Thursday movie due to Karaoke)
$10 for Everyone.
(Run time: 98 min.)
Thursday Dec. 7th
Kat’s Kick-Ass Karaoke
Perform on the big stage.
6PM – 10PM
Coming soon: Napoleon
Live Music
Tuesdays
Jazz Night
FERRO Restaurant
6:30 – 9:00 pm
Reservations Recommended
Thursday Dec. 7th
Cafe Aroma
Ol Man Profitt
5:30 – 8:00 pm
Reservations Recommended
26890 Hwy. 243
951-659-1122
Eeyore & Carrie are looking for a snuggly place to call home this holiday season. Call us to meet them. 951-659-1122
The Idyllwild Library
Monday 10am – 6pm
Tuesday 12pm – 8pm
Wednesday 10am – 6pm
Thursday 12pm – 5pm
Monday at the Library…
Mondays
Cribbage
1:00 pm
Tuesday at the Library…
Tuesdays
Mah Jongg
12:30 – 3:30pm
Tuesdays
Chess Club
Idyllwild Library
4 pm – 7 pm
Wednesday at the Library…
Wed. Dec. 6th
Kid’s Storytime with Miss Luann
10:30 AM
Wednesday Dec . 6th
Idyllwild Elders
“The Ins and Outs of Home Fire Insurance”
Idy Library
1:00 pm
Wednesday Dec. 6th
President’s Book Club
“Roosevelt Women”
Idy Library
2:00 pm
Last Qtr. then Waning Crescent
Moonrise / Moonset
Mon 11:31 pm / 12:09 pm
Tue. – / 12:34 pm
Wed.12:26 am / 12:58 pm
Thur. 1:22 am / 1:22 pm
Full Moon – Wednesday December 27th
Body & Soul
Yoga, Pilates, Meditation in Idyllwild
Click here to go to list of available classes
Mountain Community Aid
Order by Monday 12/11 for Thursday 12/14 pick up
No Dec. 28th Food Delivery this month.
MOUNTAIN AID
Need food or other items?
Want to help those who do?
Twice monthly food boxes for every budget.
www.MountainAid.net
San Jacinto Trail Report
Snow, weather, & trail conditions for the San Jacinto Mountains
Town Hall Happenings:
Fit after 50
Free Exercise Class
Town Hall
Mondays
12-pm – 1pm
Tue/Wed/Thur
10am – 11am
Fridays
12-pm – 1pm
Tuesdays Nov. 14 – Dec. 19
Town Hall
Kids After School Program
Mondays – Fridays
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Wednesdays 12pm – 6pm
Al-Anon Meetins
Tuesdays
7:00 PM
Town Hall
Feeding America
Food Distribution
1st Tuesday of the Month
Town Hall
Need To Know Stuff…
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:
Film Festival – Rustic Theatre – March 5th – 10th
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