Photo by Angela Bruno
Weather: 11 more days until “Winter”
Highs of 56- 61 & Lows of 33 -36
Incense Cedar Trees
One of the most prolific trees on the hill is the Incense Cedar. Not a true Cedar (they live in Asia & the Himalayas), but Idyllwild is full of Incense Cedars. They are extremely drought resistant so they do well here in the mountains of So. California. Their leaves are flat and fan like. The native Americans used their branches as brooms and the wood is very dense and rot & insect resistant so it is often used as a building material. They are easy to differentiate in the forest, not only from their flat greenery but the bark is long and stringy looking. Some of the oldest stumps still in existence from the logging days here in Idyllwild are Incense Cedar because the wood is so durable. They can grow up to 190 feet tall, have trunks up to 4 feet thick, and can live 500 – 1000 years. They are the perfect greenery for Christmas decorating as they are easy to handle, long lasting, and they smell fantastic!
One of the most common uses of cedar trees, especially in the old days, was making pencils. The wood is very hard and very straight. Did you know that Henry David Thoreau of “Walden Pond” fame was a pencil maker? Yup! His dad’s primary business in Massachusetts was making pencils and his son joined him until he set off to be a writer.
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
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
Wednesday Dec. 13th
Idyllwild Library
Kids Story time & Face Painting
10:30 am
Wednesday Dec. 13th
Idyllwild Library
STEAM – Afterschool
“Crystal Snowflakes”
3:30 – 4:30
Learn all about snowflakes and how they are formed. Miss Susan will give a small science lesson on their formation. Then, in a fun activity, you’ll create your own beautiful snowflake using a borax solution.
Starts Wednesday Dec. 13th
Youth Basketball Camp
Idyllwild School Gym
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Thursday Dec. 14th
Idyllwild Library
Vaccine Clinic
12pm – 3pm
Thursday Dec. 14th
Special Premier & Family Night
Rustic Theatre
5:30 pm
Thursdays – Sundays
Drive-By Decorating Extravganza
See the decorated houses in Idyllwild
Scan QR Code for Map or to Participate
6-9pm
Friday Dec. 15th
Art Alliance
Christmas Gift Giveaway
Idyllwild Post Office
1:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
Dec. 16th & 17th
Idyllwild Master Chorale
Christmas Concert
Lowman Concert Hall
Idyllwild Arts Campus
Saturday 16th – 7:30 pm
Sunday 17th – 1:30 pm
Saturday Dec. 16th
Lake Hemet
Light up the Lake
Christmas Boat Parade
6:00 pm
Saturday Dec. 16th
Musical Theatre Workshop
Rustic Theatre
9am – 11am
Saturday Dec. 16th
Special Music Concert
Rustic Theatre
6:30 pm
Sunday Dec. 17th
Winter Solstice Celebration
Silver Pines Lodge
25955 Cedar Street
4:00 pm
Monday Dec. 18th
Old Tyme Radio Performance
Rustic Theater
5:00 pm
Thursday & Friday
Dec. 21-22
Kids Christmas Cookie Camp
Town Hall
9am – 5pm
What’s Happening at the Rustic?
Napoleon (Rated R)
Monday – Wednesday 6:00 pm (Thursday special Wonka Premier Event)
(Tuesday is closed captions)
$10 for Everyone
(Run time:158 min.)
Coming soon: Wonka
Live Music
Tuesdays
Jazz Night
FERRO Restaurant
6:30 – 9:30 pm
Reservations Recommended
Thursday Dec. 14th
Cafe Aroma
Aja lee
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Reservations Recommended
26890 Hwy. 243
951-659-1122
Sheba is about 6 months old, good with other dogs, but most importantly she is very affectionate and loving. She likes to play and is pretty good on a leash. We believe she is an Australian Kelpie mix. She is super smart!
If you’d like to learn more about this sweet girl, please call ARF at 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…
Wednesday Dec. 13th
Idyllwild Library
Kids Story time & Face Painting
10:30 am
Wednesday Dec. 13th
Idyllwild Library
STEAM – Afterschool
“Snowflakes”
3:30 – 4:30
Learn all about snowflakes and how they are formed. Miss Susan will give a small science lesson on their formation. Then, in a fun activity, you’ll create your own beautiful snowflake using a borax solution.
Thursday Dec. 14th
Vaccine Clinic
12 pm – 3 pm
Waning Crescent – New Moon – Waxing Crescent
Moonrise / Moonset
Mon 5:29 am / 3:30 pm
Tue. 6:36 am / 4:19 pm
Wed.7:43 am / 5:18 pm
Thur. 8:44 am / 6:25 pm
Full Moon – Wednesday December 27th
Body & Soul
Yoga, Pilates, Meditation in Idyllwild
Click here to go to list of available classes
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
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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If you have questions regarding this site, please write to: P.O. Box 1171 Idyllwild, CA 92549
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