Photo by Al Matta
Weather: Highs of 79 – 84 Lows of 53 – 58
One of my favorites… Woollypod Milkweed
A very beautiful and prolific plant that is fun to keep an eye on for all 4 of its unique stages is called the Woolypod Milkweed because of a white milky substance that leaks out of it as soon as you break off a leaf. You notice the soft sage colored plants in early spring with velvety soft leaves (1). Then the beautiful flowers emerge in big clusters. (2 & 3)This is the primary food for Monarch Butterflies. There are 100 species of Milkweed in North America. Once the flowers die off, the “fruit” pod emerges and grows to 2-3 inches long (4). Finally in the fall, the “fruit” (seed pods) dry out and burst open filled with seeds connected to layers of beautiful white floss which help it fly through the air. It’s an amazing process to watch and they are EVERYWHERE so find yourself a plant to watch. They are currently in the flowering stage.
Did you know that during World War II, Japan blocked our source of Kapok, the primary material used to fill sailor’s life jackets, so America and Canada mounted a campaign asking children to gather milkweed pods and send them into the government to use inside life jackets.
Did you know…
The Idyllwild Post Office only sends outgoing mail off-the-hill ONE TIME (1) each day and it’s at 7:45 am? So if you put something in either of the mail slots at the Post Office (outside or inside) after 7:45 am, it’s not heading off the hill until the next morning. This is a recent development that some of you may not know about.
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Live Music Around Town This Week
Click Below
Thursday June 26th
New Moon – Quantum Light Group Healing
With Rena May
Quantum Light Group Healing
54445 N Circle Dr, Ste D
6 pm – 8 pm
Thursday – Friday
Fun at the Library Summer Activities
Idyllwild Library
12:00 noon – 1:30 pm
Join us Tuesdays thru Fridays for daily fun. Bring a lunch and come do a fun activity! Each day will have a different activity.
Friday June 27th
Blood Drive
Idyllwild Library
10 am – 2 pm
Fridays
FREE Yoga for Seniors
Town Hall
25925 Cedar St.
10:45 am – 11:45 am
Friday June 27th
Native American Arts Week
“Native + U Friday Night Art”
Idyllwild Arts
Parks Exhibition Center
7:00 pm
The Idyllwild Arts Parks Exhibition Center and Native American Arts Center invite “U” to the premier evening art market in Idyllwild! Join us for this exclusive event to relax in our beautiful outdoor lounge and browse artwork featuring renowned Idyllwild Arts Summer Program faculty and guest artists. Enjoy specialty Native Foods appetizers, with select beverages available for purchase. Mingle, relax, and enjoy an elevated evening celebrating the arts!
Saturday June 28th
Garden Club Class
“Growing Micro Greens”
Community Garden
Alderwood & N. Circle
9 am – 10:00 am
Join Bob today to learn how to grow micro-greens. It’s quick, easy and yields a healthy addition to any salad, sandwich, or energy drink. You’ll plant your own micro-green tray and be on your way to nutritious, tasty, home grown baby veggies.
Please RSVP for this class. The donation for this class is $10/person or $20/family and can be paid at the garden on the day of the class. Rain/snow cancels the class.
Saturday June 28th
Lemon Lily Restoration Day
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy 243
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday June 28th
Lemon Lily Story Time
Idyllwild Nature Center
10:30 am
Saturday June 28th
Art Alliance
Summer Kick-Off Event
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
12 Noon – 6 pm
FREE
Food – Music – Art Show – Silent Auction
Saturday June 28th
Celebrate Pride Chili Cookoff
St. Hugh Episcopal Church
25525 Tahquitz
2:00 pm – ?
Saturday June 28th
Experimental Music Fest
Audiowild Studios
54240 Ridgeview Dr.
5 pm
$15 Advance
$20 at the door
Saturday June 28th
Comedy Night
Rustic Theatre
7:30 pm
$20 Pre-Purchase
$25 At -The-Door
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
Tuesday July 1st
Nail Trim Clinic
ARF
26890 Hwy. 243
Call for Appt. or walk-in
9 am – 3 pm
Tuesday July 1st
Monthly Free Food Distribution
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
10:30 am – Noon
Tuesday – Friday
Fun at the Library Summer Activities
Idyllwild Library
12:00 noon – 1:30 pm
Join us Tuesdays thru Fridays for daily fun. Bring a lunch and come do a fun activity! Each day will have a different activity.
Tuesday July 1st
Monthly Radio Club Meeting
Middle Ridge Winery
54301 North Circle
6:30 pm
All are welcome.
Wednesday July 2nd
Sadie’s Clinic
ARF
26890 Hwy. 243
Call for Appt. or walk-in
9 am – 3 pm
Wednesday July 2nd
Monthly Garden Club Meeting & Potluck
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
Everyone Welcome
Potluck 12:30
Meeting 1:00
Speaker 1:30
Learn different ways to identify the four most common pine trees surrounding the Idyllwild Nature Center. Test your ability to recognize the different species of trees along the Amphitheater trail as we experience the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing), by using all your senses as we saunter down the path. Presenters will be Allison Fedrick, Interpreter/INC site manager and Mary Rider, Interpreter Guide and FSJMCP.
Sign-Up Now!
Summer Workshops
Idyllwild Arts
- Power of Story
- Hop Silver Overlay
- Hollow Build Bust Workshop
- Color & Clay Ceramics
- Secret Techniques of Master Potters
- Piano Performance
- Sterling Silver Chain Making
- Glassblowing
- Screen Printing
- Porcupine Quill Workshop
- Navajo Weaving
- Lakota Drum & Moccasin Workshop
Summer Concerts
Starting Thursday July 3rd
Butterfield Amphitheater
Friday July 4th
4th of July Parade!
North Circle Dr.
10 am – Noon
Friday July 4th
Blue Mountain Tribe Concert
Rustic Theatre
7 pm – 9 pm
$20 Pre-Sale
$25 At-The-Door
Blue Mountain Tribe is back! If you missed them at their 2024 performance, dont make the same mistake again. Kicking off the IDYLLWILD BLUES FESTIVAL, they will be performing live on stage inside the Rustic Theatre.
Saturday July 5th
BBQ & Band
American Legion
54360 Marian View Dr.
BBQ 3 pm – 7 pm
Band: 6 pm – 10 pm
Saturday July 5th
Free Concert
“Gand Band”
Butterfield Amphitheater
54201 Ridgeview
(Below Playground)
7:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
July 5th & 6th
Idyllwild Blues Fest
Rustic Theatre
Saturday 10:30 am
Sunday 11:30 am
Saturday July 5th
Alex McLaughlin
Album Release Show
Hunky Dory Records
54425 N. Circle
6:30 pm
Saturday July 12th
Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s
Home Studios Tour
10 am – 4 pm
Take a self-paced, behind-the-scenes tour and experience artists at work in their creative spaces. Pick up a tour map and start the tour at Mountain Pottery (54240 Pine Crest Ave.) from 10am – 4 pm.
Saturday July 12th
BINGO NIGHT
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
5 pm
Benefits Idyllwild Help Center
Saturday July 12th
Song Writers Festival
Spirit Mountain
25661 Oakwood
11 am – 8 pm
Free, family and dog friendly, fully outdoor, donation based festival at Spirit Mountain Retreat supporting Idyllwild Help Center.
What’s happening at the Rustic Theatre?
How to Train Your Dragon (Rated PG)
$15 ADULTS & $12.50 SENIOR/ CHILDREN
Matinee $12.50 (12:00 Show)
Mon – Thur $10
Tuesday is Closed Captions
(Run time: 2 hr. 5 min.)
Saturday June 28th
Comedy Night
Rustic Theatre
7:30 pm
$20 Pre-Purchase
$25 At -The-Door
How to Train Your Dragon
Rated PG
Run time: 2 hr. 5 min.
Saturday 12:00 & 3:00
Sunday 12:00, 3:00 & 6:00
Monday – Wednesday 6 pm
Tuesday is Closed Captions
Starts Wednesday July 2nd: Jurassic World
Jurassic World – Rebirth
Wednesday July 2nd
Rated PG-13
2 hr. 14 min.
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
Mah Jongg
Every Tuesday
Idyllwild Library
12:00 – 3:30 pm
Everyone Welcome
Summer Reading Adventure
Tuesday – Friday
Idyllwild Library
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Saturday June 28th
Magic Show with Zany Zoey
Idyllwild Nature Center
10:30 am
Upcoming Programs:
- 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
Only 4 kittens left . Come choose yours now. Call ARF to meet them all at 951-659-1122.
Waxing Crescent
Moonrise / Moonset
Thu. 6:42 am / 9:42 pm
Fri. 7:52 am / 10:22 pm
Sat. 9:00 am / 10:55 pm
Sun. 10:04 am / 11:22 pm
Mon. 11:04 am / 11:48 pm
Tue. 12:02 pm / ———
Wed. 12:58 pm /12:12 am
Full Moon – Thursday July 10th
Order any time prior to
Monday 7/7 noon!
Next Food Distribution on Thursday 7/10
San Jacinto Trail Report
Snow, weather, & trail conditions for the San Jacinto Mountains
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 are on sale now. Go to http://www.idyllwildhistory.org
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 – Friday 11 am – 8 pm
Saturday & 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
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
Mail goes off the hill once a day at 7:45 am.
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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