Photo by Alexey Paliy
Weather:
Highs of 61- 75 & Lows of 36 – 53
Idyllwild Arts:
Some of you who may be newer to “The Hill”, may not be fully aware of the awesome resource and unique facility right here in our community. Idyllwild Arts has been an integral part of Idyllwild for 78 years. It was started in 1946 by husband and wife Max & Bee Krone, 2 music professors from USC in Los Angles. It was a summer camp for adults, in fact, USC students could get college credit for attending classes. The teachers that taught in the early years were world famous; Ansel Adams(Photography), Bella Lewitsky (Dance), Pete Seeger(Music) & Lora Woodhead Steer (Ceramics). To read the entire story of how the Krone’s started the school, click here.
After operating as just a summer program for the first 40 years, the school had to figure out a way to use the campus during the other 9 months. USC had owned and operated the school from 1964 – 1983, and they were getting tired of supporting it. So in 1983 the Idyllwild Arts foundation took it back from USC and started using the original name Idyllwild School of Music and The Arts (ISOMATA). The Historical Society has a fascinating issue of “Arti-facts” that tells this part of the story in depth if you want to read further. Click here. So in 1983, under the direction of a new executive director from a boarding school in Las Vegas, Bill Lowman convinced the board to create a boarding high school. At the time, it was only one of 3 private art boarding high schools in the nation, and the only one west of the Mississippi. In 1995, the name was changed from ISOMATA to Idyllwild Arts to encompass both the Academy and the Summer Program.
Today, Idyllwild arts, which sits on 205 pristine acres at the end of Tollgate Rd. has an enrollment of 279, with students from 30 different countries. These students go on after high school to attend some of the most prestigious colleges in the country such as Juilliard, Tufts & USC. The students attend classes 6 days a week, with most of their academic classes in the morning and their “art” in the afternoon. The cost to attend Idyllwild Arts is appx. $73,000 per year, and about 65% receive some type of scholarship. Appx. 8% of the students are “day students” which means they live off-campus. Of the 279 students, 52% are from the United States, and 48% are international.
The Summer Program is open to anyone ages 5 years to 100 years. They offer a multitude of classes that can be found on their website. They also offer Auxiliary programs to local kids on Saturday mornings during the regular school year in dance and theater.
One of the greatest benefits to our community is, most ALL of the performances in music, drama, dance, creative writing, film, visual arts & fashion are open to the public. That’s US…the town’s people. Where can you go to see fantastic art performances a mile from your home all throughout the year for FREE? It’s AMAZING! If you’ve never been out to one of the plays, concerts, dance concerts, or events, you don’t know what you’re missing. Besides attending the performances, you can also join the Associates and volunteer at different events if you love the arts and are looking for somewhere to give of your time. It really is an incredible part of our community that I hope you will explore in the coming year. Good Morning Idyllwild will keep you informed of all the happenings that are open to the public.
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Live Music Around Town This Week
Click Below
Friday September 13th
“Singing for their Supper”
ARF Fundraiser
Middle Ridge Winery
54310 North Circle Dr.
4 pm – 7 pm
Saturday September 14th
Guided Bird Walk
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243, Idyllwild
9 am
Annual Home Tour!
Tickets Available Day-Of at the Monument in front of Idyllwild Inn from 9 am – Noon. $30
Saturday September 14th
Historical Society Home Tour
10 am – 4 pm
Saturday September 14th
Improv Troupe
Idyllwild Arts
Rush Hall
2:00 pm
FREE
Saturday September 14th
BINGO NIGHT
Presented by Rotary
Town Hall
4:30 – ?
Everyone Invited!
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
Sunday September 15th
Insect & Bird Nature Walk
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
9 am – 10 am
Monday September 16th
Old Tyme Radio Performance
Middleridge Winery
5:00 pm
Monday September 16th
Full Moon Sound Bath
Present & Positive (Yurt)
26875 Live Oak Ln.
6:30 pm
$22
Monday September 16th
Full Moon Dinner Event
Leanna’s Idyll Awhile
5:30 pm
Call for reservations:
909-714-0945
Wednesday September 18th
Rotary Speaker
Nick Campbell
American Legion
54360 Marian View Dr.
7:30 am
Wednesday September 18th
Kids Storytime
Dogs, Dogs, Dogs
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am
Join Miss Susan for a barking good time with stories about dogs plus a tail-wagging craft! Sponsored by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library.
Wednesday September 18th
Fireside Book Club
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
Idyllwild Library
2:00 pm
Wednesday September 18th
Idyllwild’s Best Book Club
(Kids Book Club)
Idyllwildl Library
4:30 pm
Kids ages 9-14, come join our youth book club. This month, the youth book club will be reading and discussing “The Eyes and the Impossible” by Dave Eggers. A story told by a perspective of one uniquely endearing dog. Come sign up at the library and receive your free copy. Book club will also include a craft and snacks. Sponsored by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library.
Wednesday September 18th
Full Harvest Moon
Moonrise: 7:19 pm
September’s full moon is known as the Full Harvest Moon, as it is the full moon that is closest to the fall equinox. In the northern hemisphere, the Full Harvest Moon rises very soon after sunset, providing plenty of bright light for farmers harvesting their summer crops. September’s full moon is so well-known for its luminosity and brilliance that certain Native American tribes even named it the Big Moon. The Full Harvest Moon holds major cultural significance in many different communities, who spend this full moon not just celebrating the fall harvest, but also the moon itself.
Thursday September 19th
Holistic Pet Care Workshop
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
2 pm – 4 pm
$10 at the door.
Saturday/Sunday September 21-22
Reggae Under the Pines
Rustic Theatre Back Lot
Saturday: 11 – 8:30 pm
Sunday: 11 – 6:30 pm
Monday September 23rd
Beat Nite
Middleridge Winery
6:30 – 8:30
Evolutionary Poetry Troupe will feature a very special guest, Shana Halligan, from the bands, Bitter:Sweet and Thievery Corporation. Shana has sold 500,000 records to date and received a Grammy consideration. She is the daughter of Idyllwild’s Dick Halligan, a member of Blood Sweat and Tears. Dr. Marshall Hawkins, who played with the Miles Davis Quintet, and Paul Carman, who toured with Frank Zappa, will provide improvisational accompaniment.
Tuesday September 24th
History of Idyllwild Talk
By: Bob Greenamyer
Idyllwild Library
5:30 pm
Saturday Sept. 28th
Author Faire
IDYPark
Center of Town
10 am – 3 pm
Saturday/Sunday
September 28th – 29th
Renaissance Faire
Hurkey Creek Park
56375 Hwy. 243
Saturday October 5th
PRIDE under the Pines
Rustic Theatre
12 Noon – 9 pm
PS Homeboys invites you to join us for a day of fun filled entertainment, vendors selling great food, beer, wine, cocktails, champagne and other fun items. Drag Queen performances, Music with an interactive Movie experience to end the festivities.
Monday October 9th
Soroptimist Fundraiser
Annual Spaghetti Dinner
FERRO Restaurant
25840 Cedar St.
5:30 pm
Saturday October 12th
Art Walk & Wine Tasting
Tickets Online Only
What’s Playing at the Rustic?
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 2 (Rated PG-13)
Friday 6:00 pm
Saturday 12:00, 3:00 & 6:00
Sunday 12:00, 3:00 & 6:00
$15 ADULTS & $12.50 SENIOR/ CHILDREN
Matinee $12.50 (12:00 Show)
Monday – Thursday 6:00 pm $10 for Everyone!
Tuesday is closed caption night.
(Run time: 1 hr. 44 min.)
Coming Soon: Reagan
Friday 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday CLOSED
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11 am – 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am – 7 pm
Thursday 10 am – 6 pm
The Idyllwild Library – 951-659-2300
Chess Club
Saturdays
12:00 Noon – 4 pm
Tuesdays
Mah Jongg
12:00 – 3:00pm
Wednesday September 18th
Kids Storytime
Dogs, Dogs, Dogs
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am
Join Miss Susan for a barking good time with stories about dogs plus a tail-wagging craft! Sponsored by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library.
Wednesday September 18th
Fireside Book Club
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
Idyllwild Library
2:00 pm
Wednesday September 18th
Idyllwild’s Best Book Club
(Kids Book Club)
Idyllwildl Library
4:30 pm
Kids ages 9-14, come join our youth book club. This month, the youth book club will be reading and discussing “The Eyes and the Impossible” by Dave Eggers. A story told by a perspective of one uniquely endearing dog. Come sign up at the library and receive your free copy. Book club will also include a craft and snacks. Sponsored by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library.
26890 Hwy. 243
951-659-1122
Maria
Maria came to us because her person is terminally ill. She is a very loving, devoted girl who is looking for her own special person(S). She is about 8 years old, in good health, and spayed. Maria is current on vaccinations and is house trained Maria enjoys playing but is so happy to sit on the sofa with her person. She is good with cats and other dogs but might like being the only dog living in the house. We hope you will take time to meet this very special girl. Please call ARF at 951-659-1122
Idyllwild Historical Museum
Open Saturday & Sunday 11am – 4pm
54470 N Circle Dr.
Home Tour this Saturday
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. Click here to join. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy the Museum gardens and picnic tables.
Waxing Gibbous /Full Moon
Moonrise / Moonset
Fri. 4:22 pm / 1:06 am
Sat.5:06 pm / 2:16 am
Sun.5:44 pm / 3:28 am
Mon 6:18 pm / 4:42 am
Tue. 6:46 pm / 5:55 am
Wed.7:19 pm / 7:07 am Full Harvest Moon
Thur. 7:51 pm / 8:21 am
Full Harvest Moon -Wednesday September 18th
Order by Monday Sep. 23rd
Next Food Delivery Thursday Sep. 26th, 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
Body & Soul
Click Here for a list of Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, Meditation & Hypnosis in Idyllwild.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Click here for list of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Idyllwild.
Upcoming 12-Step Meetings
July – Sept. 2024
Organization List
If you’ve ever wondered how many organizations we have here in Idyllwild that would love to have you involved, or need to contact them? Click on the button below.
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
Idyllwild Churches
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
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.
Wednesday September 4th
Youth Workshop
Town Hall
Kinder – 1st 2pm – 3pm
2nd – 4th 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Wednesday Sept. 4th
Cabaret Class for Seniors
First class of 12 week workshop
Town Hall
25925 Cedar St.
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Visitor Center – Now Open
Saturdays & Sundays 10am – 4pm
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.
San Jacinto Trail Report
Snow, weather, & trail conditions for the San Jacinto Mountains
PCT Hiker Information
Click Here to go to the
PCT Information Page
Need To Know Stuff…
Idyllwild POST OFFICE HOURS:
Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day.
Open Monday – Friday
9 AM – 5 PM
Package pick-up only
Sat. 12 Noon – 1 PM
Mountain Center Post Office Hours:
Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day.
Open Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 12 Noon & 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Mayor Max & Deputy Meadow
We will be in our usual spot in front of Wooleys:
Friday 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 pm
Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays – Off
Thursday 4:00 pm
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
Wednesday 10-4
Thursday 10-4 (Donations accepted 10-1)
Friday 10-5 (Donations accepted 10-1)
Saturday 10-5 (Donations accepted 10-1)
Sunday 10-5
Call 951-659-3000 to schedule donations outside normal donation hours.
Open Again….
Bargain Barn at
Idyllwild Community Church
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Behind the Church at 54400 N. Circle
Donations accepted Thur/Fri/Sat 10:00 – 1:00
Is The Dump Open Today?
Friday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Monday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – Closed
Thursday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
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 Facilities
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
Butterfield Amphitheater
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
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
26375 Hwy. 243
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
Skateboard & safety gear required.
Un-supervised – Ride at your own risk.
If you run across someone and they want to find out which restaurants are open but they don’t get Good Morning Idyllwild delivered to their inbox, they can always go directly to the website http://www.GoodMorningIdyllwild.com and find the Restaurant Chart. You don’t HAVE to sign up to see the most recent newsletter or see the restaurant chart. Just go to the website.
If you would like some business cards to hand out with Good Morning Idyllwild, please message me back at the bottom of your email and I will get you some to hand out personally or at your business.
We do our best to get days and times correct but sometimes we make mistakes.
Questions: Please contact us at P.O. Box 1171 Idyllwild, CA 92549
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