“Merry Christmas Grandma” By Norman Rockwell
Have Fun with your family!
Weather:
Rainy Friday then clear.
Highs of 46 – 52 & Lows of 32 -33
Christmas Trivia…
Christmas Trees:
Evergreen trees have been worshiped for centuries because they “remain green” in the winter and early Greeks and Egyptians often decorated with evergreen boughs to ward off evil spirits when the nights were long (solstice?). The Germans were credited with bringing actual trees into their houses and decorating them with fruit and other things, possibly an off-shoot of the Tree of Life celebration which happened in December. In America, the first Governor of Massachusetts in the 1600’s outlawed any celebration of Christmas thinking it pagan, but with more and more immigrants, the European traditions came into the country in full force and as early as 1747 a german community had a community tree decorated in the center of town. By the 1800’s, Queen Victoria embraced the tradition of bringing a live tree inside and decorating it, and with her blessing, the tradition took off.
Candy Canes:
The most common story of the origin of the Candy Cane comes from Germany in the 1670’s when a choir master had them made by a local candy maker to keep his boys quiet during a living nativity. The choir master asked that the candy sticks be bent to look like a shepherds crook to remind the kids of the shepherds who came to see the baby Jesus.
Originally they were thought to have been made pure white and later the red stripes were added to signify the blood of Christ and his sacrifice.
Watch this fun video to see how Candy Canes are made. Click Here.
XMAS:
Some people think it’s disrespectful to use the term XMAS but it actually has a fascinating history. It comes from the early greeks. X was often used as a secret code for someone being a Christian. X is the first letter in the greek word Χριστός (Chrīstos) which is the greek word for Christ. The “mas” was a shortened version of mass as in a Christmas Mass religious ceremony so XMAS was used in the 1500’s as a legitimate term for Christmas.
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Christmas Restaurant Hours have been added to the Restaurant Chart above. As a short-cut, the following places are open on Christmas Day…
Closed Christmas Eve:
Ferro – Closed
Idyllwild Pizza – Closed
La Casita – Closed
Lumber Mill closing at 4pm
Cafe Aroma – Closed
Idyllwild-Awhile – Closing at 4pm
Open Christmas Day:
Amelia’s Donuts 7am – 10am
Mountain Center Fork & Spoon 8am – 3 pm Regular Menu. Christmas Dinner: 4pm -6pm by reservation Text: 636-734-5022
Ferro – 3pm – 9pm (Closed Christmas Eve)
Gastrognome – 12pm – 7pm
Lumber Mill – 11am – 9pm
Idyllwild Sushi – 11am – 9pm
Village Market - 7am – ?
Live Music Around Town This Weekend
Click Below
POST OFFICE HOURS:
Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day.
Open Monday – Friday
9 AM – 5 PM
Package pick-up only at lobby door.
Sat. 12 Noon – 1 PM
The New Bathrooms are OPEN!
Next door to the Idyllwild Gardens Nursery – Across the street from the Rustic Theatre.
Thank you to Shane & Ashley Stewart for donating the land for these bathrooms and to Stephanie Yost with ICC for her persistence with the County of Riverside to FINALLY get us public bathrooms. Thank you to the County of Riverside and Supervisor Manuel Perez for making this happen. It’s been a LONG time coming! Bathrooms will be locked at night. I’m not sure what time yet.
Saturday Dec. 23rd
Meet Santa
Rustic Theatre
12pm – 2pm & 3pm – 5pm
Saturday Dec. 23rd
Audiowild Studios
54240 Ridgeview Dr.
Ugly Sweater Party
8:00 pm
No Farmer’s Market
Christmas Eve 12/24
or New Years Eve 12/31
Sunday Dec. 24th
Christmas Eve Service
Idyllwild Community Church
54400 N Circle Drive
9:30 am AND 6:30 pm
Sunday Dec. 24th
Christmas Eve Service
Idyllwild Bible Church
54400 Pine Crest Ave
9:00 am
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
Sunday Dec. 24th
Christmas Vigil Mass
Queen of Angels Catholic Church
54525 N Circle Dr
4:00 pm
No AA Meeting Tuesday Dec. 26th!
Sundays – Thursdays
Drive-By Decorating Extravganza
See the decorated houses in Idyllwild
Scan QR Code for Map or to Participate
6-9pm
Friday Dec. 29th
Night of Irish Music
Rustic Theatre
7pm
Sunday Dec. 31st
Karaoke Countdown
New Year’s Eve Party
Rustic Theatre
Locals…
Buy your ticket now for the entire Film Festival for only $25.
Festival is March 5th – 10th
All films included with your “Locals Pass”
What’s Happening at the Rustic?
Wonka (Rated PG)
Friday 6:00 pm
Saturday: 6:00 pm only! No 12:00 or 3:00 movie due to Santa Event.
Sunday: 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm
$15 ADULTS & $12.50 SENIOR/ CHILDREN
Matinee $12.50 (12:00 Show)
(Run time:124 min.)
Coming soon: AQUAMAN
Idyllwild Historical Museum
Open Saturday 10am – 3pm
Closed Christmas Eve
Rock Climbing History Display
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 12pm – 5pm
Saturday 10am – 4 pm
Sunday CLOSED
Free Covid Tests – Idyllwild Library
Saturday at the Library…
Saturdays
Chess Club
Library
12:00 Noon – 4:00 pm
New Library Hours coming Jan. 1st: Closed Sun. & Mon.
Waxing Gibbous
Moonrise / Moonset
Fri. 1:27 pm / 2:27 am
Sat. 2:02 pm/ 3:35 am
Sun. 2:43 pm/4:42 am
Next Full Moon -Tuesday December 26th
26890 Hwy. 243
951-659-1122
Harley is looking for a warm and cozy home this winter. If you would consider sharing your home with a loving companion, please come meet her.
Call ARF at – 951-659-1122.
Idyllwild Churches
Body & Soul
Click Here for a list of Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, & Meditation in Idyllwild.
No Dec. 28th Food Delivery this month.
Next Food Delivery Jan. 11th, 2024
Order by Monday Jan. 8th, 2024
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
Town Hall Happenings:
All events, venues & programs run by
Idyllwild Community Center
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
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
Thursday & Friday
Dec. 21-22
Kids Christmas Cookie Camp
Town Hall
9am – 5pm
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:
Idyllwild Cinema Fest – March 5th – 10th – Rustic Theater
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Questions: Please contact us at P.O. Box 1171 Idyllwild, CA 92549
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