George Washington was not only the first U.S. President, but he was the only U.S. President unanimously voted in. He served 2 terms then voluntarily stepped down setting a precedent.

Washington established a “Cabinet” of advisors that numbered only 4: Secretary of State (Thomas Jefferson), Secretary of the Treasury (Alexander Hamilton) Secretary of War, & Attorney General. He knew he needed trusted advisors to govern successfully.

He led the Continental Army against Britan for 7 years and contributed to the forming of the U.S. Constitution. He kept us out of war when Britain & France were fighting during the French Revolution and also established the first U.S. Bank.

Washington never lived in “Washington D.C.” but he chose the 10 acre plot and helped design the layout and plans for the separate district that now serves as our Capital. He died just short of 3 years after leaving the presidency at age 67.

Abraham Lincoln is consistently ranked as one of the top 3 Presidents of all time. He is known for holding the country together during the Civil War & ending slavery.

He was the tallest U.S. President standing 6’4″. He was the first President to have a beard, the first to have his inauguration photographed (John Wilkes Booth, his assassin can be seen in this photo), the first President to be born outside the original 13 states, the first president to be assassinated (there have been 4), and the ONLY president to have a patent.

He was self educated and neither his mother or father could read or write. Before his political career, Lincoln spent time as a surveyor, shop keeper, boat navigator, lawyer & postmaster. He had 4 children and only 1 lived to adulthood. He was 56 years old when he was assasinated.

Friday Feb. 16th
Idyllwild Arts
“The Last Five Years”
A student-produced Musical
Rush Hall
7:30 pm

Come experience a dynamic, fully student-led production of “The Last Five Years,” a musical.

Saturday Feb. 17th
San Jacinto State Park
Hot Chocolate with a Ranger
11:00 am

Saturday Feb. 17th
Idyllwild Arts
7:00 pm
Lowman Concert Hall

The event is the brainchild of Idyllwild Arts iconic Jazz Program founder Dr. Marshall Hawkins, together with Dr. Daniel Bassin (IA Director of Orchestras)

Sunday Feb. 18th
Idyllwild Arts
Idy Student Talks
Yuvana Panchal & Devika Aggarwal
Krone Library
2:00 pm

This public speaking forum gives students the opportunity to share their creative journeys. IDY Talks builds confidence, promotes public speaking skills, and enhances community. Join us as Yuvana Panchal (2024 Film and Digital Media major) and Devika Aggarwal (2024 Visual Arts major) share their stories with us.

Great Backyard Bird Count

Spend time in your favorite places watching birds–then tell us about them! In as little as 15 minutes notice the birds around you Identify them, count them, and submit them to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. 

How to Participate:

Participating is easy, fun to do alone or with others, and can be done anywhere you find birds.

Step 1: Decide where you will watch birds.

Step 2: Watch birds for 15 minutes or more, at least once over the four days, February 16-19, 2024

Step 3: Identify all the birds you see or hear within your planned time/location and use the best tool for sharing your bird sightings:

• If you are a beginning bird admirer and new to bird identification, try using the Merlin Bird ID app to tell us what birds you are seeing or hearing.
• If you have participated in the count before and want to record numbers of birds, try the eBird Mobile app or enter your bird list on the eBird website.

Monday Feb. 19th
President’s Day
National Holiday
Banks, Schools, & Post Office Closed.

Monday – Friday
Feb. 19th – 23
Kids Melo-Drama Camp
Town Hall

Telephone: ​951-659-2638
Email: info@idyllwildcommunitycenter.org

Wednesday Feb. 21st
Idyllwild Library
Kid’s Story Time
“Puppies & Dogs”
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for story time, followed by a special guest.

Wednesday Feb. 21st
Idyllwild Library
Best Book Club (Kids 9-14)
“A Place to Hang the Moon”
4:30 – 5:30 pm

Wednesday Feb. 21st
Idyllwild Library
Fireside Book Club
“This Time Tomorrow”
2:00 – 3:30 pm

Idyllwild Scholarship Fund
Application Acceptance Open

Tax Forms Available FREE
Idyllwild Library

Most of the tax forms are here! Just waiting on the Spanish 1040s. They are located in our front lobby, come help yourself.

Saturday Feb. 24th
First Garden Club Class of Season
Idyllwild Community Garden
Alderwood St and N. Circle Drive
“Seed Starting”
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Saturday Feb. 24th
“Ray Charles Tribute“
Greg Jones Band
Rustic Theatre
7:30 PM

Tuesday Feb. 27th
Idyllwild Library
Guitar Concert
5:00 pm

Music of beloved local Dave Pelham performed by 4 unique & outstanding guitarists!

March 5th – 10th
Locals…
Buy your ticket now for the entire Film Festival for only $25.
All films included with your “Locals Pass”

Wednesday March 13th
Mountain Area Safety Meeting
Idy Nature Center
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

26890 Hwy. 243
951-659-1122

Smokey’s still homeless…

This beautiful boy is still waiting to be swooped up to his furever home.
Call ARF if you’d like to meet him.
951-659-1122

Order by Monday Feb. 26th, 2024
Next Food Delivery Thursday Feb. 29th, 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

The New Bathrooms are OPEN!
Next door to the Idyllwild Gardens Nursery – Across the street from the Rustic Theatre.
Open Daily 9am – 5pm

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.

Hotel Information
Upcoming Weekends
www.IdyLodging.com

Idyllwild Churches

Body & Soul

Click Here for a list of Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, & Meditation in Idyllwild.

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

Kids Camp
Monday – Friday Feb. 19-23
Town Hall

Kids Camps at Town Hall:
President’s Holiday Week
Spring Break
Memorial Day Holiday

Al-Anon Meetings
Tuesdays
7:00 PM
Town Hall