This weekend, and yesterday in particular, we celebrate the document that was drafted by a committee of 5 men of the 2nd Continental Congress, but primarily by Thomas Jefferson over a period of 17 days in an isolated room in Philadelphia. The document officially announced and explained to the inhabitants of the 13 colonists, the King of England, and the rest of the world, that the 13 colonies declared themselves separated from Britain. Most all the colonist were from England, and for 169 years, England’s King and Parliament were in charge of the colonist that settled here. But over that time, and due to England’s lack of funds fighting different wars around the globe, they became more and more oppressive and corrupt with their governing of the colonies. Through a series of increased taxes, and decreased freedoms, the colonist became more and more rebellious and eventually, 56 men risked their lives to declare our intentions to separate from England and become an independent nation.

The revolutionary war lasted 7 years (from 1775 – 1882) and without the Declaration of Independence, the world would not have recognized us as an independent nation, and France would not have been allowed to aid us in the war. It is doubtful that without their funding and assistance, we could have won, what the UK calls the “American War of Independence”. It took 6 additional years after the Declaration of Independence was adopted, for us to win our independence from England, but since that time, our “Declaration” has served as a model and inspiration to many other countries around the world.

Of the 56 delegates that signed the declaration, the youngest was 26, the oldest was 70 (Benjamin Franklin). Nine of the signers died during the Revolutionary War. Had we lost the war, all 56 signers would have been executed for treason. 248 years ago, the founding fathers risked their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to implement a system of government that gives each of us … “certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness.” Happy 4th of July everyone!

Friday July 5th
In Conversation with Marshall
Idyllwild Arts
Krone Library
10:00 am

Join Festival Co-Founder Dr. Marshall Hawkins in conversation with Steve Proffitt about his forthcoming autobiography. Questions from the audience encouraged!

Friday July 5th
Lighting of the Trees
IDY Park – Center of Town
4 pm – 9 pm

Friday July 5th – 3:00 pm
Rustic Theatre

Silent Movie with Live Accompanying Music.

Saturday July 6th
Garden Club Class
Gardening From The Ground Up
“Integrated Pest Management”
Community Garden
Alderwood & N. Circle
9:00 am – 10:30 am

Today’s class will focus on how to keep garden pests, both large and small, out of your garden. We will discuss proactive and reactive practices that prevent pests both large and small from devouring your bounty. We’ll create an organic pest spray that you can take home as well as other organic pest remedy recipes.

Saturday July 6th
“Save The Bees”
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
10am – 12pm

Brandon Teller – The Bee Doctor will give a talk about bees including a demonstration hive.

Saturday July 6th
FREE CONCERT
Butterfield Amphitheater
7:00 pm

Saturday July 6th
Comedy Night
Rustic Theatre
7:30 pm

Next Food Delivery Thursday July 11th, 2024
Order by Monday July 8th

MOUNTAIN AID
Need food or other items?
Want to help those who do?
Twice monthly food boxes for every budget.
By ordering a food box, you help pay for those who can’t pay.

Summer Pick-up will be at the Mormon Church on Tollgate
www.MountainAid.net

Wednesday July 10th
Garden Club Field Trip
Claremont Botanical Gardens
8am – 5pm
Call Lynn Bodice for information
(818) 207-0460

California Botanic Garden is the largest botanic garden dedicated to California native plants, promoting botany, conservation and horticulture to inspire, inform and educate the public and scientific community about California’s native flora. The Garden is a living museum with curated collections of more than 22,000 California native plants, some of which are rare or endangered. Spread across 86 acres in Claremont, California, the Garden is located approximately 35 miles east of Los Angeles. The Garden displays about 2000 taxa of California plants and includes those native to the California Floristic Province.

Wednesday July 10th
Kids Program
Idyllwild Library
11 am

Wednesday July 10th
Decoding Food Labels Part 2
Idyllwild Library
5pm – 6pm

Nutritionist, Mary Chantler, brings you another informative talk on food labels. The back of the box is the focus this time. She’ll talk about the ingredients list, nutrition facts and discuss the effects of some of the harmful ingredients. Informative reference handouts will be provided.

26890 Hwy. 243
951-659-1122

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PCT Information Page

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

Body & Soul

Click Here for a list of Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, Meditation & Hypnosis 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

Mondays
Tai Chi Classes
10:30 – 11:30 am
Town Hall
$10 per class or $35 a month

FEEDING AMERICA
First Tuesday of each month.

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