ICC is Opening Town Hall for Extended Hours….until 6 pm
SCE did NOT make arrangements for Town Hall to be open today like they have in the past, but ICC who manages Town Hall has pulled together staff to open Town Hall today (Tuesday) from 10 am – 6 pm for anyone that needs a warm place to rest and needs electricity to charge their mobile devices.
Photo by Al Matta
Weather: Highs of 42 – 52 Lows of 20 – 27
Inauguration Day – January 20th
The very first inauguration of our first president, George Washington, was held on April 30th, 1789 in New York which was serving as the center of our government after the Revolutionary War. It was written in the Articles of Confederation that the president would be inaugurated every 4 years on the first Wednesday of March, which in that year just happened to be March 4th, so that became inauguration day. The problem was, they couldn’t wrangle together enough members of congress for a quorum to certify the election and by the time they did, it took George Washington another week to get to New York on horseback from Virginia to be inaugurated, so that’s why the first one was April 30th. But after that, it was always March 4th.
In 1933, due to the lame duck term being almost 4 months long and the outgoing president not being responsible to the voters, they changed inauguration day to January 20th. If January 20th falls on a Sunday, the incoming president takes the oath in private so there IS a president, then does a public ceremony the following Monday. Three presidents have been sworn in prior to their actual public inauguration ceremony: Eisenhower, Regan, & Obama.
In 1849, Zachary Taylor refused to be sworn in on March 4th, a Sunday, to observe the sabbath, and the previous president’s term was up on noon of that Sunday, so the president of the senate, David Rice Atchison unofficially became president for 1 day. You can read about the controversy here.
The 2nd president, John Adams, after losing reelection to Thomas Jefferson, became the first president to skip the inauguration of his successor. 28 years later, his son, John Quincy Adams also lost reelection to Andrew Jackson and also skipped the tradition of attending his successor’s inauguration.
Inauguration day has come with many tales of cold weather. In 1841. William Henry Harrison rode his horse to his inauguration, then proceeded to be sworn in and deliver a record setting 2+ hour inauguration address without a coat on to show how tough he was. He then rode in a parade and attended 3 balls. He came down with a cold the next day that turned to pneumonia and ended up dying 31 days after he was sworn in making his presidency the shortest in history.
President Ronald Reagan holds the record for the warmest and the coldest inauguration days. The temperature during his first inaguration in 1981 was 55 degrees, and his second in 1985 was 7 degrees. Another fun fact about Reagan is, because he loved jelly beans so much (which he developed while quitting smoking) they ordered 3 1/2 tons of red, white & blue jelly beans for his inauguration. In fact, Jelly Belly invented the blueberry jelly bean just for his inauguration so they would have a dark blue jelly bean.
There are many traditions that have carried over through the years. For instance, the outgoing president always rides to the ceremony from the White House with the incoming president and their wives. They always take their oath on a Bible (usually one that is special to them) and the inauguration is always followed with a parade and several balls. In 1873, 100 canaries had been brought in to an outside tent for Ulysses S. Grants’ Inauguration, but it was so cold, the champagne froze and all the canaries died. In 1829, Andrew Jackson invited everyone back to the White House for a party following his inauguration, and the party got so rowdy, he had to be rescued from the mob and significant damage was done to the White House.
I can’t wait to see what crazy things happen on Monday January 20th when President Trump is inaugurated. It’s been a crazy year. Happy Inauguration Day everyone!
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Live Music Around Town This Week
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Delivery in Idyllwild
Bear Necessities Delivered
Groceries/Restaurant Food/Mail/Pharmacy/Etc.
Call or Text: (951) 512-0800
Available 7 Days a Week
Monday – Wednesday 11 am – 8 pm
Thursday – Sunday 8 am – 8 pm
Deliver to Idyllwild, Pine Cove & Mountain Center
This will move to the “Need to Know” section next week if you need to look it up again, just scroll down.
Art Supply Drive
Fire Relief Victims
Please drop off at:
Art Department
54240 Pine Crest Ave.
Now Thru Jan. 24th
More info call:951-527-0013
Thursday January 16th
See Mars at it’s Brightest
Mars will reach opposition with the Sun on January 16, 2025. The planet will appear larger and brighter than usual. While the Red Planet will be easy to see with the naked eye, a pair of binoculars will intensify the red-orange color of Mars.
Humanity is considering colonizing Mars. Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, has long stated his vision of building a self-sustaining city on Mars. NASA is also working on a mission to send people to Mars: the agency plans to first establish human presence on the Moon by the early 2030s and then land astronauts on Mars in the 2040s.
Friday January 17th
Art Show Opening & Reception
“Amalgamation”
Idyllwild Arts
Parks Exhibition Center
6:30 pm
The title Amalgamation perfectly captures the spirit of a group show where 26 Junior Students at Idyllwild Arts Academy come together to display the culmination of their first-semester work. “Amalgamation” refers to the blending or combining of different elements, representing the diverse talents, techniques, and creative voices of each student coming together in one cohesive exhibition.
Saturday January 18th
Energy Healing Workshop
Spirit Mountain
25661 Oakwood St.
10 am – 12 pm
Saturday January 18th
Meet & Greet
Author A. Rae Dunlap
Speakeasy Bookmarket
54440 N. Circle
6:00 pm
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
Monday January 20th
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Post office will be closed.
Next Distribution – Jan. 30, 2025
Order anytime before noon Jan. 27th.
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
Wednesday January 22nd
Kids Story Time
“Animals in Winter/Hibernation”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am
Wednesday January 22nd
Faces & Places Reading Group
“Nothing Like it in the World”
By Stephen Ambrose
Idyllwild Library
2:00 pm
Jan. 31st – Feb. 2nd
Listening Room Songwriting Retreat
Spirit Mountain Retreat
A weekend of inspiration, education and ‘Community Through Co-writing’ in beautiful Idyllwild. The $295. registration price includes song circles, co-writing prompts and constructive input on all collaborations.
Saturday February 15th
Magic Show
Rustic Theatre
7:30 pm
What’s happening at the Rustic Theatre?
A Complete Unknown (Rated R)
Thursday & Friday 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 12:00, 3:00 & 6:00
Monday – Wednesday 6:00 pm
$15 ADULTS & $12.50 SENIOR/ CHILDREN
Matinee $12.50 (12:00 Show)
Tuesday is Open Captions
(Run time: 2 hr. 21 min.)
A complete Unknown
Coming Soon: Wicked
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
Click here to Read the Friends of the Idyllwild Library Newsletter
Chess Club
Saturdays
12:00 Noon – 4 pm
Wednesday January 22nd
Kids Story Time
“Animals in Winter/Hibernation”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am
Wednesday January 22nd
Faces & Places Reading Group
“Nothing Like it in the World”
By Stephen Ambrose
Idyllwild Library
2:00 pm
Upcoming Programs:
- February 11th – Mountain Community Mutual Aid Program – Mark & Mara
- March 18th – Pet Health – Greg Gilford
- April 8th – “Grandpa Ranger” – Robert Peak
We have 2 3-month old kittens left and Eeyore that need homes. Call ARF to meet them at 951-659-1122.
Waning Gibbous – Last Quarter
Moonrise / Moonset
Thu. 8:03 pm /8:50 am
Fri. 9:01 pm /9:17 am
Sat.9:57 pm / 9:41 am
Sun. 10:53 pm / 10:04 am
Mon.11:49 pm /10:28 am
Tue. —— pm / 10:53 am
Wed. 12:46 am / 11:21 am
Next Full Moon – Monday February 24th
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.
Emergency Radio Station
In Idyllwild, have a portable radio with batteries available and tune into WNKI AM 1610 Radio station for Emergency announcements in Idyllwild.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Click here for list of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Idyllwild.
Upcoming 12-Step Meetings
January – March 2025
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
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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