Yup….it’s fall. You can tell by the sight of all the Goldenrod out on the trails. It’s actually in the daisy family and if you look close, Goldenrod is clusters of tiny tiny flowers that look like little yellow daisies. It’s a very important flower for bees and butterflies at the end of summer because it provides thick nectar and pollen that helps pollinators bulk up for winter. It’s like dessert for pollinators.

It’s also very popular with humans and now is the only time you can collect it. Native Americans used it for all kinds of ailments. All parts are edible, but most people make tea out of it. You can bring leaves and flowers to a boil then let steep for 10 minutes. You’ve got Goldenrod Tea good for sore throats, urinary tract issues, and more. Or dry some out and then store it for future use. It’s a sign that fall is here!

Saturday September 28th
Garden Club Class
“Everything you wanted to know about native plants”
Community Garden
Alderwood & South Circle
9 am – 10:00
$10 Donation for this Class

Tricia Pilkington and Todd Fowler with be sharing their expertise and wisdom about the native plants on our hill. They have extensive knowledge, not only of what grows well in Idy, but also what each plant’s edible and medicinal uses are. Come be surprised at the cornucopia of foods and medicinals that surround you everyday.

Donate $10 for this class 

Saturday September 28th
“The Art Of Tracking”
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
9:00 am

Tracker extraordinaire Gary Gray will teach the art of taking animals.

Saturday September 28th
Ecstatic Dance
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
10 am – 12 pm

Please join us for a very special event at Idyllwild Town Hall!Ecstatic dance is a journey of freeform, self-guided dance movement held in a safe and sacred container. The facilitator/DJ selects heart-opening, magical musical mixes that span dance tracks, world beat, chill out, tribal rhythms, reggae, electronica, flowing trance, and more. 

Saturday September 28th
“OKTOBEER FEST“
Butterfield Amphitheater
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Saturday September 28th
Idyllwild Arts
“Dramatic Arts New Voices Showcase”
Rush Hall
7:30 pm

Join the Idyllwild Arts Dramatic Arts Department for our annual New Voices Showcase where we celebrate all of the new students in our department in a cabaret style! Each new student will either sing a song or perform a monologue. Their theatre buddy (returning IAA student) introduce each of the New Voices.

Sunday September 29th
Challah Bread Making Class
for Rosh Hashana
Call to reserve: 760-848-8250

Sunday October 29th
Special Screening & Q&A w/ Director
Little Empty Boxes
Rustic Theater
3:00 pm

Once a strong and independent woman, Kathy Lugavere finds herself struggling with her memory. In a quest to find his mother the best care, Max Lugavere moves home to New York City and begins to consult with top health experts to investigate the origins of Dementia, a disease which now affects a staggering 55 million people globally. The deeply personal film chronicles Kathy’s experience with Dementia as Max explores methods outside of prescription medication to slow her illness down. LITTLE EMPTY BOXES presents a raw perspective of Kathy’s journey and the hardships of being a caretaker as her son is willing to do anything to save his mother.

Tuesday October 1st
Candle Light Vigil
for Lupe Lopez & Family
Outside Red Kettle
5:00 pm

Tuesday October 1st
“Group Energy Healing“
Wildland
54425 North Circle
6:30 pm
$22 Fee

Wednesday October 2nd
Kids Story time
Fall & Autumn Leaves
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am

Fall is here!  Join Miss Susan for some fall inspired stories.

Wednesday October 2nd
“Sweet Success”
with Mary Chandler
Idyllwild Library
5 pm

Join Mary Chantler, for another informative class! 

Let’s learn about SUGAR!  Get educated on which sugars to avoid, insulin resistance, and how to limit damage while indulging.  

Mary will also provide recipes using naturally sweet options. 

Wednesday October 2nd
New Moon Drum Circle
Spirit Mountain Retreat
25661 Oakwood
5:00 pm

Bring a drum if you have one.

Thursday October 3rd
Kat’s Kick-Ass Karaoke
Rustic Theatre
6 pm – 10 pm

Locals in Need…

Wayne and Karen Johnston have been well-known residents of Pine Cove for over 40 years. Wayne owned a music store in Idyllwild for many years before becoming a real estate agent in 2000. Karen was the owner/operator of “A Cut Above” hair salon and cut and styled many locals’ hair over the years, perhaps yours?

Sad news has hit this wonderful couple with some trying times ahead. Last month, Karen was diagnosed with Stage 4 Melanoma Cancer. A CAT scan revealed the bad news, and Karen was sent home. Hospice was called in to provide comfort care.

Thank you for reading this. I hope you will find it in your hearts to contribute whatever you can to our Pine Cove friends Wayne and Karen Johnston.

26890 Hwy. 243
951-659-1122

Body & Soul

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

Order by Monday Oct. 7th
Next Food Delivery Thursday Oct. 10th, 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

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

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 Sept. 4th
Cabaret Class for Seniors
First class of 12 week workshop
Town Hall
25925 Cedar St.
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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.

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PCT Information Page