Photo by Angela Bruno
Weather:
Highs of 47- 58 & Lows of 24 – 34
San Jacinto Peak & Mountains
San Jacinto Peak (10,834 ft.) is the highest point on our mountain range which is the San Jacinto Mountains. The range was named after Saint Hyacinth (San Jacinto in Spanish) in 1878 by The Wheeler Survey Group (a group commissioned by the U.S. government to survey the west after the Civil War.) In 1897, a USGS topographer (someone who studies and describes the physical features of an area) named Edmond Perkins, spent a summer measuring the mountains. He was deciding between 2 women to marry at the time, and so he named the 2nd tallest peak, Jean Peak (10,670 ft.) for the woman he eventually married and Marion Peak (10,362) for his girlfriend.
San Jacinto Peak is the 6th greatest “topographically prominent” peak in the contiguous U.S. But more importantly, it is the largest gain in elevation over the shortest distance of anywhere in the United States. The change in altitude from the floor of the Palm Springs Valley on the Northern escarpment is more than 10,000 feet in 7 miles. Escarpment is the name of the rock formation (in this case, San Jacinto Peak) that was formed millions of years ago by earth quake faults pushing up on rock. The tram station on the Palm Springs side sits at 8,516 ft. Many people think the tram goes up to the top of San Jacinto Peak. It does not. The tram stops at 8,516 feet. San Jacinto Peak is 10, 834 feet.
There are 3 basic routes to hike to San Jacinto Peak. The easiest is to start from the top of the Palm Springs Tram (6 miles & 2,318 ft. in elevation change). The next easiest is from Humber Park in Idyllwild which is 7.4 miles (1-way) and an elevation change of 4,125 ft.). The shortest and hardest is from the Marion Mountain Trail out near Black Mountain Rd. This route is 5.6 miles long with an elevation change of 4,500 ft. but much harder due to the shorter distance.
There is a rock building at the top of San Jacinto Peak that was built by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Core) in 1935. The CCC was a government program designed to put young men back to work after the depression.
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
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Live Music Around Town This Week
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Still looking for Volunteers:
* At the Visitor Center – Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 1:30 pm shift or 1:30 – 4 pm shift. (Extra help needed for the Christmas Vacation week so we can be open)
* At the Historical Museum: Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 1:30 shift or 1:30 – 4 pm shift. No experience necessary.
Please email me at hello@goodmorningidyllwild.com
There are many organizations in Idyllwild that would benefit greatly from the gift of your time, even 2 – 3 hours once a month. If you are looking for an organization to give your time to, you might start here…
Friday December 13th
Holiday Concert
Wildland Shop
54425 N. Circle Dr.
6 pm – 7 pm Community Social
7 pm – 8:30 pm Seated Concert
Saturday December 14th
Garden Club Class
“Prepping for Winter”
Community Garden
North Circle & Alderwood
10 am – 11 am
Today, Bob will talk about the considerations and tasks necessary to prepare your garden for winter. Bed prep, irrigation considerations and tool care will be discussed along with other topics. If you’re gardening year-round, that’s one thing. If you’re prepping your garden for a winter’s rest, that’s another. Donate $10 for this class.
Saturday December 14th
Santa Paws Party
Dog party with Santa
Mountain Paws
54380 N. Circle Dr.
2 pm – 4 pm
Saturday December 14th
Visible Mending Workshop
Art Department
54240 Pine Crest Ave.
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday December 14th
Blue Mountain Tribe Concert
Rustic Theatre
7 pm – 9 pm
This All-Native American Blues and Rock Band will be performing live inside the Rustic Theatre. As a “band of brothers,” the Blue Mountain Tribe began creating original songs focused on Native American experiences, and they instantly became a hit. 3 Time Winners of the Native American Music Awards.
Saturday December 14th
Santa coming to town!
The Peak Restaurant
55251 S. Circle Dr.
5 pm – 7 pm
Order any time prior to the Distribution but…
Order NO LATER THAN NOON Monday Dec. 16th
Next Food Delivery Thursday Dec. 19th, 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.
Pick-up at Camp Maranatha on Maranatha Dr.
www.MountainAid.net
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
Sunday December 15th
Full Moon Sound Bath
Present & Positive (The Yurt)
26875 Live Oak Ln
7 pm
Sunday December 15th
Full Long Nights Moon
Moonrise: 4:57 pm
December full moon is commonly known in the Northern Hemisphere as the Full Long Nights Moon. It takes its name from the winter solstice, which has the longest night in the year. The Full Long Nights Moon cuts a soaring trajectory through the wintery skies, in direct opposition to the low-hanging sun.
This period of slow restfulness is also very conducive to introspection. When you look inwards and take stock of your life during this time, try to focus on loose ends and the little things that you’ve left hanging throughout the year. As the last full moon that rises before the year draws to a close, the Full Long Nights Moon is a time of endings. Take advantage of this full moon’s energy and bring an end to tasks you’ve been meaning to do, clearing your mind so you can move forward with a clean slate. (From Moongiant.com)
Monday December 16th
Sing & Dance with Fran
Ages 2 – 5 years
Town Hall
4:00 – 4:45 pm
Monday December 16
Ol Tyme Radio
Middle Ridge Winery
54301 N. Circle Dr.
5:00 pm
Wednesday December 18th
Sadie’s Clinic
ARF’s Clinic on the hill
26890 Hwy. 243
(am – 3 pm
Call for appt. or walk-in
951-659-1122
Wednesday December 18th
Kids Story time
“Mrs. Claus”
Magic Show & Face Painting
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am
Our special guest, Mrs. Claus, will be here with a magic show and face painting. It’s a holiday party!
Wednesday December 18th
Best Book Club
Ages 9 – 14
Idyllwild Library
4:40 – 5:30
Best Book Club (ages 9-14) will read Wild River by Rodman Philbrick. Read this absolutely thrilling adventure of survival in the Montana wilderness. Daniel Redmayne is fast asleep on the first night of a white water rafting trip, when he’s awoken by screams. The dam has failed. The river is surging, and their camp will be under water in a matter of moments. Book discussion and holiday party with special activities. Come to library to pick up your free copy of the book.
Saturday and Sunday
December 21st & 22nd
Master Chorale Christmas Concert
Lowman Concert Hall
Idyllwild Arts Campus
Saturday 7:30 pm
Sunday 1:30 pm
$10 – $25
Sunday December 22nd
Winter Solstice Celebration
Silver Pines Lodge
25955 Cedar Street
4:00 pm
presented by Spirit Mountain Retreat
Dec. 20th & 23rd – 27th
Holiday Camp
Town Hall
9 am – 5 pm
Dec. 20th – Jan. 3rd
Winter Video Club
Town Hall
Ages 11 – 15
10 am – 4pm
Sunday December 29th
Chanukah in Idyllwild
Idyllwild Town Hall
25925 Cedar St.
4:30 pm
Tuesday December 31st
New Years Eve Party
American Legion
54360 Marian View Dr.
8 pm – Midnight
Starting in January
YOGA for Seniors
Town Hall
Mondays & Fridays
What’s Playing at the Rustic?
Thursday 12/12: Moana 2 (Rated PG)
Starts Friday for 1 week…
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Rated PG)
Friday 6:00
Saturday 12:00 & 3:00 (No Sat. movie due to Concert)
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. 39 min.)
Saturday December 14th
Blue Mountain Tribe Concert
Rustic Theatre
7 pm – 9 pm
This All-Native American Blues and Rock Band will be performing live inside the Rustic Theatre. As a “band of brothers,” the Blue Mountain Tribe began creating original songs focused on Native American experiences, and they instantly became a hit. 3 Time Winners of the Native American Music Awards.
Coming soon: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
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 December 18th
Kids Story time
“Mrs. Claus”
Magic Show & Face Painting
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am
Our special guest, Mrs. Claus, will be here with a magic show and face painting. It’s a holiday party!
Wednesday December 18th
Best Book Club
Ages 9 – 14
Idyllwild Library
4:40 – 5:30
Best Book Club (ages 9-14) will read Wild River by Rodman Philbrick. Read this absolutely thrilling adventure of survival in the Montana wilderness. Daniel Redmayne is fast asleep on the first night of a white water rafting trip, when he’s awoken by screams. The dam has failed. The river is surging, and their camp will be under water in a matter of moments. Book discussion and holiday party with special activities. Come to library to pick up your free copy of the book.
Wooly and Bobby, our 3 month old pups have been neutered and have all their vaccinations. They are ready for somebody’s Christmas stocking! Marlow & Rowan, our 9 month old Kitties are also looking for a forever home! Call ARF at 951-659-1122.
Waxing Gibbous – Full Moon – Waning Gibbous
Moonrise / Moonset
Thu. 2:19 pm / 3:45 am
Fri. 3:04 pm / 4:59 am
Sat. 3:56 pm / 6:12 am
Sun. 4:57 pm / 7:21 am FULL MOON
Mon. 6:03 pm / 8:20 am
Tue. 7:10 pm / 9:10 am
Wed. 8:15 pm / 9:50 am
Full “Long Nights” Moon -Sunday December 15th
Snow Plow/Shoveling Services
This list will move toward the bottom of Good Morning Idyllwild in the next issue so if you need it, look further down each newsletter in the “Need to Know” section.
Idyllwild Historical Museum
Open Saturday & Sunday 11am – 4pm
54470 N Circle Dr.
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.
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
October – December 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 Dec. 2,9,16
Sing & Dance Class
Ages 2 – 5 years
Town Hall
4:00 – 4:45 pm
Mondays
Tai Chi Classes
10:30 – 11:30 am
Town Hall
$10 per class or $35 a month
Dec. 30th – Jan. 3rd
New Years Camp
Town Hall
Ages 5 – 14
9 am – 5 pm
Starting in January
YOGA for Seniors
Town Hall
Mondays & Fridays
FEEDING AMERICA
First Tuesday of each month.
Visitor Center – Now Open
Saturdays & Sundays 11am – 4pm
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.
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
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
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
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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