Photo by Gary Leva
Weather: Highs of 72 – 84 Lows of 45 – 56
Word of the Week:
Splooting
To lie flat on the stomach with the hind legs stretched out behind the body. Many animals sploot including dogs and yes, squirrels. They do it to relax, stretch and cool off. The word sploot may have come from the word SPLAT which is characterized by flat or spread out.
So next time your stiff and hot, try splooting on some cool area and see if you don’t feel better.
Animal of the Week: Merriam’s Chipmunk
What if you knew your only purpose in life was to entertain humans until you became a meal for another animal? Well, hopefully, they don’t know because they are so darn cute! Merriam’s Chipmunk. They get their name from the chip-chip-chip sound they make. They are the smallest member of the squirrel family, and they differ from ground squirrels in that they have stripes (and they’re smaller too). They only live about 2-3 years and they are masters at gathering seeds (and distributing them in the process). One chipmunk can gather up to 165 acorns in one day. Their cheeks can expand to 3 times the size of their heads and they store more seeds and nuts than they can use in a winter.
In the winter, they go into “torpor” which is a semi hibernation but they wake up every week or so to eat. From March to November, you can see them scampering around rock piles and they are very entertaining to watch. But they are also one of the main food sources for hawks, snakes, foxes, bobcats, raccoons, & owls. House cats also love to catch and eat them.
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Live Music Around Town This Week
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Order any time prior to
Monday 7/28 noon!
Next Food Distribution on Thursday 7/31
Summer Concert Series Thursdays at
Butterfield Amphitheater
Thursday July 24th
Laurel Canyon Band
Rock of the 60’s & 70’s
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.
Thursday 7/31 ABBA LA
Thursday 8/7 The Tokens
Thursday 8/14 US Marines
Thursday 8/21 Sammy Davis Jr. Tribute
Thursday 8/28 The Blue Breeze Motown Band
Saturday July 26th
Garden Club Class
“Practical Permaculture”
Community Garden
Corner of Alderwood & North Circle
9 am – 10 am
Todd Fowler and Tricia Pilkington are expert permaculturists. What is permaculture? The three basic principles are: 1. Care for the Earth 2. Care for each other 3. Fair share for all. These principles are the foundation for a philosophy that includes gardening, but is also a template for creating a sustainable and thriving home, town, state, country and world environment. This forum will be an interactive session with many opportunities for questions and discussion. 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.
Saturday July 26th
Berry Picking
Garden Club Fundraiser
29370 Hwy. 243
Mountain Center (across from Calvary Chapel)
$5 per carton
9:00 am – 11:00
The raspberries are ripe and a few blackberries and strawberries are ready. The blueberries will take another week or two. There are also a variety of herbs available for picking.
Saturday July 26th
“Art in the Park”
Playground parking lot across from Shell
54195 Ridgeview
10 am – 5 pm
Saturday July 26th
Ecological Speaker
“Challenge of Invasive Species”
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
11:00 am
Saturday July 26th
Boots In The Park
Tahquitz Pines Retreat
55251 South Circle
12 noon – 5 pm
Eat – Rope – Dance
$5 per adult
Kids 13 and under FREE
Saturday July 26th
Energy Healing with Susie & Jeannette
Spirit Mountain Retreat Center
25661 Oakwood
1 pm – 3 pm
Saturday July 26th
“How to Speak Squirrel”
Idyllwild State Park Campground
25905 Hwy. 243 (Behind the Fire Station)
6:30 pm
Everyone Welcome
Squirrel Squad, assemble! Are these nut-orious critters dropping sass from treetops, or are they plotting their next raid on your campsite to steal your snacks? Suss out what squirrels are really saying. Bring the family for this nutty event.
Saturday July 26th
Rockovation Benefest
Audiowild Studios
54240 Ridgeview Dr.
8:00 pm
Benefit Concert Series to help rebuild the studio. If you would like to help Audiowild Studios stay alive, please consider attending or giving.
Saturday July 26th
Ghost Notes
Tribute to the Grateful Dead
Rustic Theatre Back Lot
2 – 8 pm
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
Sundays in July & August
“The Mystical Ales-Bet”
Special series by Chad of Palm Springs
Private home in Idyllwild
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Text for location 760-459-7808
Tuesday July 29th
Parking Lot Party
Idyllwild Brew Pub
4:00 – 8:00 pm
Wednesday July 30th
Storytime at Library
“Vermicomposting”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am
Wednesday July 30th
Book Signing
With Carl Love
Idyllwild Library
5:30 pm
Meet the author of the newly published “Our Idyllwild” now available. Carl Love has spent the last year writing about everything “Quirky” about Idyllwild. It is now out and available to purchase. Get your copy and meet the author.
Every Wednesday from now thru August
Team Stewart Family Dinners
The Peak Restaurant
55251 South Circle
5 pm – 8 pm
Think you have to be a guest to go to dinner at The Peak Restaurant at Tahquitz Pines? Think Again. Now through August, every Wednesday night The Peak Restaurant is having a special night called “Dinner with the Stewarts”. Shane & Ashley Stewart would like to invite you to have a family oriented, reasonably priced dinner at the Peak Restaurant. See the grounds, see what YOU the community have access to all year long. Special menu items, special prices, special drink prices, and live music. Every Wednesday thru August. Come have dinner with us!
Looking for Artists…
Announcement!
Art Alliance is looking for artists of all types to partner in a project for the Idyllwild Library. Can you teach some type of Art? Contact the Art Alliance at artinidyllwild@gmail.com
Coming in August
AYSO Kids Soccer
Fun Day August 9th
August 1st – 3rd
FWB Fest
Idyllwild Arts Campus
3 Day Festival
Tickets $99
The industry-defining emerging tech & music festival. A weekend of ideas, music, and experiences in Idyllwild.
Saturday August 2nd
Plen Air Festival
Art Alliance of Idyllwild
Various Locations around town
10 am – 4 pm
Saturday August 2nd
“Our Idyllwild”
Book Reveal & Signing
With Author Carl Love
Rustic Theatre
10:30 am
Meet the author of the newly published “Our Idyllwild” now available. Carl Love has spent the last year writingabout everything “Quirky” about Idyllwild. It is now out and available to purchase. Get your copy and meet the author.
Saturday August 2nd
Horseshoe Tournament
American Legion
54360 Marian View Dr.
Sign-Up 10:30
Games Start 11:00
$25
Saturday August 2nd
Historical Society Annual Meeting
With Special Speaker Steve Lech
“The Development of the Palm Springs Tram”
Idyllwild Library
2:00 pm
Join us for our Annual meeting at the Idyllwild Public Library to find out more about the museum’s activities, meet our Board of Directors and enjoy an interesting presentation about the history of the Idyllwild area. Steve Lech, renowned Researcher of the History of Riverside County, will present “Crocker’s Folly – The Development of, and Opposition to, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway” his most recent book. Books will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday August 2nd
Mountain Disaster Workshop
“How to Organize a Neighborhood Emergency Response Meeting”
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
2:30 pm
Everyone Welcome.
Saturday August 2nd
Comedy Night
Rustic Theatre
7:30 – 9:30 pm
Saturday August 9th
Bingo
Benefitting ICC
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
4:30 pm
Saturday August 16th
Idyllwild 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Race
7:30 am
Saturday August 16th
RMRU Breakfast
Town Hall
92595 Cedar Street
8:00 am – 11:30 am
Saturday August 16th
Butterfly Daze
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
What’s happening at the Rustic Theatre?
The Fantastic 4 (Rated PG-13)
$15 ADULTS & $12.50 SENIOR/ CHILDREN
Matinee $12.50 (12:00 Show)
Mon – Thur $10
Tuesday is Closed Captions
Runtime: 1 hr. 55 min.
The Fantastic 4
The Fantastic 4
Starts Friday
Friday 6:00
Saturday 12:00, 3:00, 6:00
Sunday 12:00, 3:00, 6:00
Mon – Thur 6:00 pm
Tuesday Closed Captions
Rated PG-13
1 hr. 55 min.
Saturday July 26th
Ghost Notes
Tribute to the Grateful Dead
Rustic Theatre
2 – 8 pm
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
Wednesday July 30th
Storytime at Library
“Vermicomposting”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am
Wednesday July 30th
Book Signing
With Carl Love
Idyllwild Library
5:30 pm
Meet the author of the newly published “Our Idyllwild” now available. Carl Love has spent the last year writing about everything “Quirky” about Idyllwild. It is now out and available to purchase. Get your copy and meet the author.
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
3 Kitties who still need a forever home. Marlow, Rowan & Sequoia. Very friendly. Call ARF to meet them at 951-659-1122.
New Moon & Waxing Crescent
Moonrise / Moonset
Thu. 5:32 am / 8:16 pm
Fri. 6:42 am / 8:52 pm
Sat. 7:47 am / 9:22 pm
Sun. 8:50 am / 9:48 pm
Mon. 9:49 am / 10:13 pm
Tue. 10:47 am / 10:37 pm
Wed. 11:44 am / 11:02 pm
Next Full Moon – Saturday August 9th
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
July – Sep 2025
Delivery in Idyllwild
Bear Necessities Delivered
Groceries/Restaurant Food/Mail/Pharmacy/Etc.
Call or Text: (951) 512-0800
Available 7 Days a Week
Everyday: 11 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 11am – 4 pm.
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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