This weekend, and tomorrow in particular, we celebrate the document that was drafted by a committee of 5 men of the 2nd Continental Congress, but primarily by Thomas Jefferson over a period of 17 days in an isolated room in Philadelphia. The document officially announced and explained to the inhabitants of the 13 colonists, the King of England, and the rest of the world, that the 13 colonies declared themselves separated from Britain. Most all the colonist were from England, and for 169 years, England’s King and Parliament were in charge of the colonist that settled here. But over that time, and due to England’s lack of funds fighting different wars around the globe, they became more and more oppressive and corrupt with their governing of the colonies. Through a series of increased taxes, and decreased freedoms, the colonist became more and more rebellious and eventually, 56 men risked their lives to declare our intentions to separate from England and become an independent nation.

The revolutionary war lasted 7 years (from 1775 – 1882) and without the Declaration of Independence, the world would not have recognized us as an independent nation, and France would not have been allowed to aid us in the war. It is doubtful that without their funding and assistance, we could have won, what the UK calls the “American War of Independence”. It took 6 additional years after the Declaration of Independence was adopted, for us to win our independence from England, but since that time, our “Declaration” has served as a model and inspiration to many other countries around the world.

Of the 56 delegates that signed the declaration, the youngest was 26, the oldest was 70 (Benjamin Franklin). Nine of the signers died during the Revolutionary War. Had we lost the war, all 56 signers would have been executed for treason. 249 years ago, the founding fathers risked their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to implement a system of government that gives each of us … “certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness.” Happy 4th of July everyone!

Thursday July 3rd
Yarn Club
Idyllwild Library
10 am – Noon

Join us for our new Yard Club where you can meet other knitters and crocheters!  Bring a project to work on as you share ideas and make new friends!  All levels welcome.  (This is not a knitting/crochet class but rather an open environment to gather.)  Some materials provided. Group meets on the first and third Thursday. 

Thursday July 3rd
(Library Closed Friday July 4th)
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.

Thursday July 3rd
Modern Gentlemen
AKA Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
7:00 pm – 8:30

Opening Groups 6 pm – 6:55
Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the ground.
Bring a picnic dinner or buy hot dogs at the food stand.

Friday July 4th
4th of July Parade!
North Circle Dr.
10 am – Noon
North Circle will be Closed at 9 am

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
Anniversary Event
Jen Savino Designs
54385 N. Circle #106
10 am – 6 pm

Saturday July 5th
Alex McLaughlin
Album Release Show
Hunky Dory Records
54425 N. Circle
6:30 pm

Monday July 7th
Beat Nite
Middle Ridge Winery
54301 N. Circle
6:30 – 8:30 pm

The Evolutionary Poets will perform with improvisational jazz by Paul Carman and Bill Saitta. The theme is “Water” and Brendan Constantine will join us! 

Monday July 7th
Jazz in the Pines Faculty Concert
Idyllwild Arts
Stephens Recital Hall
7:00 pm

Join us for an intimate and energetic performance by our esteemed faculty of the Jazz in the Pines Student Clinic! This performance is free and open to the public, and will honor the tradition of Jazz music to inspire our summer students and community guests alike. Featuring GRAMMY award winner John Daversa, camp director Tom Hynes, assistant director Alex McLaughlin, the legendary Dr. Marshall Hawkins, Frank Fontaine, Stan Martin, Dave Tull, Barb Catlin and Francisco Torres, combined in a variety of combo formats to perform jazz standards, selections from the Great American Songbook, as well as original compositions.

Tuesday – Thursday
(Library Closed Friday 7/4)
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 8th
Monthly Quilters Meeting
Community Church
54400 North Circle Dr.
9:30 am
Information: 951-492-9046

Tuesday July 8th
Line Dancing
Tahquitz Pines Retreat
6 pm – 8 pm

Wednesday July 9th
“The Art of Crafting a Twisty Whodunit” with Bonnie Hardy
Idyllwild Library
5:00 pm

Join Bonnie as she discusses “The Art of Crafting a Twisty Whodunit” as well as her new book, “Class Dismissed,” voted Best New Fiction by Pacific Book Review 2025.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library. 

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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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.