Newly banded Eaglets at Lake Hemet
Photo by Friends of the Desert Mountains
Weather: Highs of 63 – 80 Lows of 41 – 59
Bald Eagles
The Bald Eagle has been our National Bird since 1782. In 1967 they were endangered due to the use of pesticides and only about 30 nesting pairs remained. Since 2007, due to the ban of DDT and other harmful pesticides, they are no longer on the endangered list. There are 30,000 pairs in Alaska and about 400 pairs who spend their winters in California. Lake Hemet happens to have a permanent couple who has been nesting and raising their young on the lake since 2015. Last year they had 1 baby, and this year they have 2. The picture below was taken by the team who is responsible for banding them on May 15th. This service is paid for by the “Friends of the Desert Mountains” organization. You can see mom and dad hunting over lake Hemet early in the mornings and late in the afternoons.
The oldest Bald Eagle on record was 38 years old. They weigh from 8-14 pounds and their wingspan is 6 1/2 – 8 feet.
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Live Music Around Town This Week
Click Below
Fridays
YOGA for Seniors
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
10:45 – 11:45
Friday & Saturday May 30th – 31st
Sabbath Events
Temple Har Shalom – Idyllwild
Call for information:
951-468-0004
Saturday May 31st
Garden Club Class
“Calling In Native Pollinators”
Community Garden
Alderwood & N. Circle
10 am – 11:00 am
Join Bruce Watts today for a discussion about how to bring native pollinators into your garden. Without pollinators like bees, butterflies and more, garden production is impossible. Find out how you can make your garden a haven for beneficial critters.
Please RSVP for this class. The donation for this class is $10 and can be paid at the garden on the day of the class. Rain/snow cancels the class.
Memorial Service for Rick Holmes
Saturday May 31st
Community Church
54400 North Circle
2:00 pm
Saturday May 31st
Paint ‘N Sip
See Flyer for Location and Info
Saturday May 31st
Idyllwild Master Chorale
Spring Concert
Lowman Concert Hall
Idyllwild Arts Campus
7:30 pm
Sat & Sun May 31st & June 1st
True Nature Retreat
By Rena May
Saturday May 31st
State Park Campground
“The Wild in Wilderness” Talk
(Campfire Area)
6:30 pm
Explore how Mt. San Jacinto State Wilderness came to be as a result of the Wilderness Preservation Movement and the help from Newton Drury and John Muir.
Sundays through July 27th
The Great Carp Round-Up
Lake Hemet
7 am – 5 pm
Day use fee and fishing access $35
There is a section lake managed by the Forest Service that is accessible for FREE with an Adventure Pass parking pass which can be purchased in the parking area of this Free section of Lake Hemet.
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
Mondays
Tai Chi Class
Free!
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Tuesday June 3rd
Feed America Food Distribution
Town Hall
25925 Cedar St.
10:30 am – 12:00 noon
Tuesday June 3rd
Nail Trim Clinic
ARF
26890 Hwy. 243
9 am – 3 pm
Wednesday June 4th
Sadie’s Clinic
ARF
26890 Hwy. 243
9 am – 3 pm
Call for Appt: 951-659-1122
Wednesday June 4th
Bilingual Story Time
Idyllwild Library
11 am
Join us for a Bilingual Storytime and come take a deep dive into the world of sharks!
Wednesday June 4th
Garden Club Monthly Meeting & Speaker
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 CA-243
Bronwyn Jones is a long-time native advocate, and even ran a native nursery here in Idyllwild for a few years. Find out the benefits of planting native, from water saving to critter deterrent. Native plants will be available to purchase at the meeting. 12:30 social, 1:00 general meeting, 1:30 speaker
Wednesday June 4th
Radio Club Meeting
Middle Ridge Winery
54301 N. Circle
6 pm
Register by June 1st
Kimchi Class
By Nam at Mile High Cafe
Wednesday June 11th
3:30 pm
Must sign up by June 1st
Call 951-468-4663
Adult Summer Softball Sign-up
Now until Friday June 6th
Town Hall
Season starts June 10th!
Sign-Up Now!
Camp IDY
Summer Tween Camp
June 9 – Aug. 1
Town Hall
10 am – 4 pm
Please take our online survey…
It will really help us out!
Saturday June 7th
Earth Fair
Town Hall
25925 Cedar St.
11 am – 5 pm
Exhibits – Music – Food – Fun
Saturday June 7th
Hoedown at Living Free
54250 Keen Camp Rd.
Mountain Center
12 Noon – 4 pm
Saturday June 7th
Ping Pong Tournament
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
2:00 pm
Saturday June 14th
Idyllwild Climbers Alliance
Spring Clean-Up 2025
Forest Dr.
8 am – 2 pm
Our annual Trail Clean Up is ON this year! A lot has been going on behind the scenes and we will be excited to share the new updates soon!
Sign up via the link below, tell your friends, some camping will be available at a first come first serve basis so let us know early If you’ll need a spot!
Saturday June 14th
Pet Vaccine Clinic
Living Free Animal Sanctuary
54250 Keen Camp Rd.
Mountain Center
10 am – 2 pm
Wednesday June 18th
Historical Society Event
Historical Museum
54470 North Circle
5 pm – 8 pm
Visit our Archives Building
New Displays in the Museum
Food-Drink-Music
Join the Historical Society and get a chance to win a FREE weekend at Hidden Lodge – The house where Kid Galahad was filmed! The ELVIS House.
Friday June 20th
ELVIS Show
The Peak Event Room
55251 S. Circle Dr.
6:00 pm
Friday June 20th
Dylan Fest
Middle Ridge Winery
4 pm – 7 pm
FOR MUSICIANS … We’re looking for all to have a good time singing Dylan songs. Interested in participating? If so, please get in touch with the organizer and “man behind the idea” … Dennis Eodice at 310-614-1321
Friday July 4th
4th of July Parade!
North Circle Dr.
10 am – Noon
What’s happening at the Rustic Theatre?
Lilo & Stitch (Rated PG)
$15 ADULTS & $12.50 SENIOR/ CHILDREN
Matinee $12.50 (12:00 Show)
Tuesday is Closed Captions
(Run time: 1 hr. 48 min.)
Lilo & Stitch
Rated PG
Run time: 1 hr. 48 min.
Saturday 12:00, 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Sunday 12:00, 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Monday – Thursday 6 pm
Tuesday is Closed Captions
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
Now Available…
Canvas Friends of Library Bags
$15 at the Library Bookstore
Mah Jongg
Every Tuesday
Idyllwild Library
12:00 – 3:30 pm
Everyone Welcome
Wednesday June 4th
Bilingual Story Time
Idyllwild Library
11 am
Join us for a Bilingual Storytime and come take a deep dive into the world of sharks!
Please take our online survey…
It will really help us out!
Summer Reading Adventure
Tuesday – Friday
Idyllwild Library
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Upcoming Programs:
- June 10th Science Talk – Larry Kwano
- August 12th “How to Plant a Winter Garden” Caleb – Idyllwild Gardens
- September 23rd “Power of Publishing” – Susie Schaffer
- October 14th Kim Marcus – Serrano Band of Indians
Noelle is a super affectionate 1-year old girl looking for a forever home. Harley would love to find a home as well. Call ARF to meet them both at 951-659-1122.
Waning Crescent, 1st Qtr & Waxing Gibbous
Moonrise / Moonset
Thu. 7:54 am / 11:07 pm
Fri. 9:04 am / 11:51 pm
Sat.10:12 am / ————-
Sun. 11:17 am / 12:27 am
Mon. 12:18 pm / 12:56 am
Tue. 1:15 pm / 1:22 am
Wed. 2:11 pm / 1:46 am
Next Full Moon – Wednesday June 11th
San Jacinto Trail Report
Snow, weather, & trail conditions for the San Jacinto Mountains
Order any time prior to
Monday 6/6 noon!
Next Food Distribution on Thursday 6/12
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.
Home Tour Tickets go on sale June 1st
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
April – June 2025
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.
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
Fridays
Yoga for Seniors
Town Hall
25925 Cedar St.
10:45 am – 11:45 am
Fit after 50
Free Exercise Class
Town Hall
Mondays
12-pm – 1pm
Tue/Wed/Thur
10am – 11am
Fridays
12-pm – 1pm
Mondays
Tai Chi Class
Free!
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Gymnastic Classes
Thursdays
Town Hall
4pm – 6pm
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.
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 10-4 (Donations accepted 10-1)
Saturday 10-4 (Donations accepted 10-1)
Sunday 10-4
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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