Lake Fulmor – Photo by Jim Brock
Weather: Highs of 85 – 87 Lows of 56 – 60
Violet-Green Swallows
I know….when I first saw this bird up here in Idyllwild, I thought I was spotting a rare bird that got off course somewhere on its way to the tropics. I could not believe we had something THIS elegant up here in Idyllwild. But we do….a LOT of them! They are called Violet-Green Swallows. They inhabit the entire western section of the U.S. from Canada to Mexico on the western side of the Rockies. They actually thrive in conifer forests because they nest in already established holes in trees left by other birds and squirrels. They have also been known to help raise other birds’ babies and then once they leave, take over their nests.
Did you know that swallows get their name from the fact that they fly through the air with their mouths open catching insects? In fact, that’s all they eat, is insects. I’ve seen them dashing through the air in big open areas, but the BEST place to see them is over Lake Fulmore at dusk. They are swooping over the water catching bugs. It’s hard to see their vibrant color unless the sun hits them just right because the violet and green are iridescent and need the proper light to hit them to get their full effect. They kind of look brown and white until the sun hits them. Most of them migrate to Mexico in the winter.
Something else I learned about them, is they can go into a state of semi-hibernation called “Torper”. It’s a sleep like state they can go into when they can’t find food to save energy. Finding enough food to survive, but not too much or it will weigh them down and make them sluggish, is a balancing act. That’s why they’re always so busy.
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Live Music Around Town This Week
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Survey Question…
Would you be interested in a “Men’s Book Club”?
Email us below if you would be interested.
Include what day & time would be best?
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Post Office Outgoing Mail Update
Although the mail now goes out from Idyllwild Post Office only once a day at 7:45 am, you CAN take your mail down to Mountain Center by 3:15 pm and have it go off the hill the same day. So remember, both post offices only send outgoing mail off the hill once a day… Idyllwild at 7:45 am and Mountain Center at 3:15 pm.
Thursday August 7th
Yarn Club
Idyllwild Library
10:00 am – Noon
Thursday August 7th
Mountain Disaster Workshop
“Warning Signs of Heat related illness”
Idyllwild Fire Station
54160 Maranatha Dr.
4:30 – 5:45 pm
Everyone Welcome.
Summer Concert Series Thursdays at
Butterfield Amphitheater
Thursday August 7th
The Tokens
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 8/14 US Marines
Thursday 8/21 Sammy Davis Jr. Tribute
Thursday 8/28 The Blue Breeze Motown Band
Friday August 8th
Lion’s Gate Sound Bath & Tea Ceremony
By The Slow Regard of Silent Things and Rena May
54445 N Circle Dr Idyllwild, CA
11 am – 1 pm
Friday August 8th
Full Sturgeon Moon
Moonrise: 7:40 pm
(Still Full on Saturday too)
August’s full moon is called the Full Sturgeon Moon, after the primitive fish that used to be abundant in North America’s lakes and rivers during the summer months. Having remained mostly unchanged since the earliest fossil records, sturgeons are ancient living fossils that can grow up until 3.5 meters long, or as long as two adult humans stacked on top of each other. Nowadays, however, it’s almost impossible to see a sturgeon during the Full Sturgeon Moon.
Saturday August 9th
Garden Club Berry Picking
Fun-raiser
29370 Hwy. 243
Mountain Center
9:00 am – 11:00 am
$5 Cash Only
Saturday August 9th
AYSO Kids Soccer Fun Day
Idyllwild School Field
10 am – 2 pm
Saturday & Sunday
August 9th & 10th
Art in the Park
Playground parking lot across from Mobile Gas station
54195 Ridgeview
10 am – 5 pm
Sat Music: Lilith Rock 1 pm – 4 pm
Sun Music: Jaxon Thunder 11 am – 3 pm
Saturday August 9th – Puppy Adoption Event
54380 N. Circle Dr.
10 am – 1 pm
4 puppies left. Will be 9 weeks old this weekend and need a forever homes. They will be available to meet at Mountain Paws on N. Circle on Saturday August 9th from 10 am – 1 pm. Otherwise, call ARF to meet them at 951-659-1122.
Saturday August 9th
Pine Cove Property Owner’s Assoc.
BBQ & Pot Luck
Dutch Flats off Franklin Dr.
3 pm – 6 pm
Hot dogs, Burgers & water provided.
Bring a side dish or dessert to share.
No Alcohol.
Saturday August 9th
Bingo
Benefitting ICC
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
4:30 pm
Order any time prior to
Monday 8/11 noon!
Next Food Distribution on Thursday 8/14
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
Monday – Friday
Roadwork by Caltrans
8 am – 4 pm
Hwy 243 near Mountain Center
Hwy 243 near Lake Fulmor
Monday August 11th
Full Sturgeon Moon Dinner Event
Leanna’s Idyll Awhile Bistro
5:00 pm
$89 per person
Reservations: 909-714-0945
Tuesday August 12th
Monthly Quilting Club Meeting
Community Church
54400 N. Circle Dr.
9:30 am
Tuesday August 12th
“Winter Gardening”
With Caleb from Idyllwild Gardens
Idyllwild Library
5:00 pm
Join us for an informative talk about planting a winter garden. Learn what to plant, when, and how. One lucky attendee will will a free plant! Sponsored by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library.
Tuesday August 12th
Line Dancing
The Peak at Tahquitz Pines
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Don’t Forget…
No Children’s Programs at the Library the month of August. We’ll see everyone In September. The Library is still open….just no children’s programming.
Every Wednesday in 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
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Historical Society is in need of some adult volunteers who would be willing to help out with this year’s Home Tour on Saturday September 13th. No special knowledge is needed but you will need to be able to stand (or sit) in one of the homes for a 6 hour shift (with breaks, of course).
One of the benefits of volunteering, is that you will get to tour the homes on Friday without all the visitors that will attend on Saturday. We would really appreciate your help. Please contact Chris at 951-961-8403 if you are interested. Thank you.
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
10 am – 3 pm
Saturday August 16th
Tiki Party
Idyllwild Brewpub
4 pm – 9 pm
Tiki Costume Fashion Show & Contest
Tiki Cocktails & Drinks
Island Inspired Food
Games & More
Free Admission
Monday August 18th
Old Time Radio Show
“Mr. Deeds Goes to Town”
Middle Ridge Winery
54301 N. Circle
5:00 pm
Friday August 22
Saturday August 23
Sunday August 24th
“Sister In Love” Play
Town Hall
Friday 7 pm
Saturday 1 pm & 7 pm
Sunday 1 pm
$25
Scan QR code for tickets.
Tuesday or Wednesday
August 26 or 27
Cooking Class
By Greens N Things Home Cooking
Tuesday 8/26 5 – 8 pm
Wednesday 8/27 1 – 4 pm
Location will be given when registered.
BARONCRCKTT@gmail.com
Saturday August 30th
Judged Art Show
New Community Center
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
11 am – 5 pm
Saturday September 13th
HOME TOUR!
10 am – 4 pm
Buy your Tickets Now online (scan the QR Code below) or at the Museum on Saturday or Sunday from 11 am – 4 pm.
What’s happening at the Rustic Theatre?
Thursday August 7th
Rustic Theatre
6 pm – 10 pm
$10
Superman (Rated PG-13)
Starts Friday
$15 ADULTS & $12.50 SENIOR/ CHILDREN
Matinee $12.50 (12:00 Show)
Mon – Thur $10
Tuesday is Closed Captions
Runtime: 129 min.
SUPERMAN
Superman
Starts 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
129 min.
Coming August 30-31
Rustic Theatre
2-Day Reggae Festival
Coming Soon: The Naked Gun
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
Summer 2025 Newsletter – Click Here
Survey Question…
Would you be interested in a “Men’s Book Club”?
Email us below if you would be interested.
Include what day & time would be best?
Include if you would like it to be at the Library or somewhere else?
Saturday August 16th
Storytime at the Idy Nature Center
Part of “Butterfly Daze”
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
10:30 am
Thursday August 21st
Fireside Book Club
“Playground” By Richard Powers
Idyllwild Library
2:00 pm
Wednesday August 27th
Faces & Places Reading Group
“New Zealand”
2:00 pm
Upcoming Programs:
- September 23rd “Power of Publishing” – Susie Schaffer
- October 14th Kim Marcus – Serrano Band of Indians
Full Moon & Waning Gibbous
Moonrise / Moonset
Thu. 7:02 pm / 4:04 am
Fri. 7:40 pm / 5:10 am FULL Moon
Sat. 8:13 pm / 6:18 am FULL Moon
Sun. 8:43 pm / 7:25 am
Mon. 9:11 pm / 8:32 am
Tue. 9:39 pm / 9:38 am
Wed. 10:10 pm / 10:46 am
Next Full Moon – Sunday September 7th
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
Lobby open for mailbox access 7 am – 8 pm daily. Sometimes the timer doesn’t work right and the lobby is open later, so don’t hesitate to try the door.
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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