It’s election season, and although temperatures are cooling off, the political atmosphere is heating up. You might think that Idyllwild is dominated by one party or another, depending on which side of the fence you reside on. It’s not! Idyllwild typically votes 50% republican and 50% democratic. Likewise, our country is very evenly divided as well. In fact, in the last 30 presidential elections (1904 – 2020), 15 have been won by democrats and 15 have been won by republicans. We’ve all suffered through times when “our choice” wasn’t in the White House. It’s inevitable. What’s different these days is, social media. Behind their keyboards, people are outspoken and judgmental. It’s everywhere. People actually THINK they’re going to change someone’s mind with a meme or opinion that’s posted with passion on social media. The only thing that’s changed, is the way you look at that person when you run into them at the post office or the grocery store.

It really isn’t about an individual…it’s about a philosophy. Democrats tend to think more government is the answer and republicans tend to think less government is the answer. Both parties have said and done PLENTY of despicable things. No party is pure and blameless. And I doubt anyone is going to change someone else’s mind by posting a mean graphic. Please study both parties platforms, but remember, these are things each party would LIKE to accomplish according to priority, not necessarily what they can or will accomplish. Do your due diligence, listen to your heart, ask yourself how you and your family are doing, and VOTE according to your priorities. But don’t make enemies in such a small town. It’s not worth it. It breeds bad will. Write to your congressman or your senator. But don’t take it out on your neighbor.

Registration Now Open
Youth Soccer
Season Starts Aug. 26th

Saturday August 24th
“It’s All Our Faults”
Talk on the geological events that created our unique mountain!
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
12:00 Noon
FREE!

Sunday August 25th
Ping Pong Tournament
Town Hall
1:15 – 5:00

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

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

Tuesday August 27th
Nail Trim Clinic
ARF
26890 Hwy. 243

Call for appointment:
951-659–1122

Wednesday August 28th
Sadie’s Clinic
ARF
26890 Hwy. 243

Call for appointment:
951-659–1122

Saturday August 31st
Save The Bees Talk
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
12:00 Noon

The Bee Doctor teaches us about why bees are important with hive display and demonstration.

Saturday August 31st
BBQ & Music
American Legion
54360 Marian View Dr.
3 pm – 7 pm

Saturday/Sunday
Aug. 31 – Sept. 1
Flim Flam Fest
Americana Weekend
Rustic Theatre Back Lot

Sunday September 1st
Book Signing
Idyllwild Community Church
54400 North Circle Dr.
11:30 am – 2:30 pm

September 7-15
Biodiversity Project
Events coming soon.
Sign up for a FREE Acct.
iNaturalist APP.
Start documenting photos.

26890 Hwy. 243
951-659-1122

Body & Soul

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

We still need a few more volunteers so volunteers only have to work 1-shift per month.

The Visitor Center is now open between the public bathrooms and Idyllwild Gardens on Saturdays & Sundays from 10am – 4pm.

If you would like to volunteer to talk to visitors, help them find their way and point them in the direction of “A Good Time” please contact me at hello@GoodMorningIdyllwild.com. Download the Volunteer Application below, fill it out, take a photo with your phone and send it off to hello@GoodMorningIdyllwild.com or drop it off at The Art Dept. on lower Pine Crest.

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.

Hotel Information
Upcoming Weekends
www.IdyLodging.com

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.

Sunday August 25th
Ping Pong Tournament
Town Hall
1:15 – 5:00

Click Here to go to the
PCT Information Page