Twice a year we go back and forth about the benefits and challenges of changing our clocks. Why can’t we decide?

In 1916, Germany enacted Daylight Savings Time during WWI in order to have more daylight at the end of the day. Most all of Europe followed their lead, and the U.S. followed the crowd in 1918. Farmers hated DST because it meant there was less daylight in the morning when their cows needed milking and after WWI, areas either opted in or opted out. It was very confusing. In 1966, the federal government made it law that all states had to observe Daylight Savings (changing of the clocks twice a year) but Arizona, due to the unusually hot temperatures in the summer, got an exemption from the federal government NOT to change so they and Hawaii (because Hawaii is so close to the equator that the amount of daylight doesn’t change much) were allowed NOT to change their clocks back and forth. The rest of the states were mandated by law to change from DST in spring back to standard time in the fall.

People have always complained, and most states have tried to enact laws allowing them to decide on one or the other, but it just can’t ever be approved. Only about 20% of people actually like changing time twice a year, but of the 80% that want it to be one or the other, 40% want it to always be standard time (more daylight in the early morning) and 30% want to always be on Daylight Savings (more daylight at the end of the day). The other 10% are undecided which one they would like better. It actually came close to becoming one or the other in 2022 when the Senate passed a Bill called the “Sunshine Protection Act”, but because it also had to be passed in Congress, and it just can’t seem to get enough of a following one way or the other, STILL nothing is happening. About 40 states have passed laws deciding to do away with all this clock changing, but as long as it remains a federal law, the states are not allowed to make the change.

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Friday/Saturday/Sunday
March 8th – 9th – 10th
Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike
Idyllwild Arts
Bowman Theatre
Friday & Saturday 7:30
Sunday 2:00

THE STORY: Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house.

Friday – Sunday
March 8th – 10th
Idyllwild Film Festival
Rustic Theatre

Saturday March 9th
Garden Club Class
Idyllwild Community Garden
Alderwood St and N. Circle Drive
“Pruning for Summer Production”
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join Bob Greenamyer for a class on the basics of pruning your fruit trees. We’ll talk about “The 5 D’s”, rules to guide your pruning efforts and you’ll get a chance to do some practice pruning in our orchard. If you have pruners, feel free to bring them to the class. 

For more info go to www.idyllwildgardenclub.com

Sunday March 10th
Idyllwild Arts
Idy Student Talks
Jessa Smith
Krone Library
2:00 pm

Join us as Jessa Smith, 2024 Dramatic Arts major, shares her story with us.

Order by Monday March 11, 2024
Next Food Delivery Thursday March 14, 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

Wednesday March 13th
Idyllwild Library
STEAM Project
3:30 pm

Join Miss Susan for this month’s afterschool STEAM project, as we celebrate Pie Day!  Make a math/art project that combines creativity with mathematics as children graph out the numbers of ‘pi’, creating a beautiful skyline.  All supplies provided, sponsored by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library. 

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

Wednesday March 13th
Science Talk w/ Larry Kawano
Spirit Mountain Retreat
“Great Women Physicists”
3:00 pm

Thursday March 14th
Idyllwild Arts
Senior Songwriting Recital
Ezra Davis & Gianna Justice
Stephens Recital Hall
7:00 pm

Come see songwriters Ezra Davis and Gianna Justice perform original pieces for their senior recital! If you’re unable to attend in person, join the livestream below.

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 March 16th
Garden Club Class
“Empower Your Food Production”
Alderwood St and N. Circle Drive
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join Permaculturists, Tricia Pilkington and Todd Fowler for a discussion and demonstration of creating systems to grow year-round in Idyllwild. Tricia and Todd grow year-round in Pine Cove. They’ll share their knowledge gained from years of experience. 

Saturday March 16th
Idyllwild Arts
Senior Songwriting Recital
Callie Pruitt and Jordan Valverde
Stephens Recital Hall
7:30 pm

Join us for an evening of original music celebrating Callie Pruitt and Jordan Valverde’s hard work and accomplishments. Thanks to student grants funded by Arts Enterprise Laboratory (AEL), the performance will feature enhancements including a captivating light installment for ambiance and the unique sounds of a specialized guitar pedal, adding an extra dimension to the students’ already remarkable compositions. Come witness these talented songwriters as they share their unique artistic narratives on stage.  If you’re unable to attend in person, join our Livestream at the link below. 

Sunday March 17th
Spring Equinox Celebration
Local Color performing
St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church
5:00 pm

Saturday March 30th
Easter Egg Hunt
County Park Campground
54000 Riverside County Playground Rd
10:00 am – 2:00 pm

26890 Hwy. 243
951-659-1122

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

Youth Baseball
Registration Open
Season: April 8-May 30

Kids After School Program
Mondays – Fridays
2:00pm – 6:00pm

Wednesdays 12pm – 6pm

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

Spring Sing Break Camp
April 1st – 4th
Town Hall
10:00 am – 4 pm

Al-Anon Meetings
Tuesdays
7:00 PM
Town Hall

Camp Idyllwild Cabaret
July 8 – 9
July 22 – Aug. 2
Town Hall