Morning Moon Aug. 14th
Photo by Jim Brock
Weather: Highs of 84 – 90 Lows of 55 – 66
Town Hall: 1946 – today
In 1946, The Johnson Family gave the property at the end of Cedar Street, across the street from “The Rustic Theatre” (Silver Pines Lodge today) to the town of Idyllwild to build a Town Hall. Many people took the day off from work to help pour the foundation and the community helped for months with the build. It was dedicated on July 10, 1947. Notice the year of the vehicles in the photo and if you look close, you can see the end of the “Theatre” sign on the building in the background. Town Hall existed for 72 years under the ownership of the Chamber of Commerce, the only town organization able to take title to the building and manage it. Expenses were covered, partly by the $35 parcel fee designated for Idylwild residents, and partly by income procured from rental of the building. Because Pine Cove residents aren’t in the CSA that gets charged $35 a year on their property taxes, property owners in Pine Cove do not contribute to the tax base that helps maintain Town Hall, but they get the use of it none-the-less. An attempt was made almost 20 years ago to add Pine Cove residents to CSA 36, but it lost in the election by 8 votes.
In 2013, due to a lawsuit brought against the Chamber of Commerce over the existing “Harmony Tree Monument”, rather than fight the lawsuit, the Chamber of Commerce dissolved and has not existed since. The ownership of Town Hall reverted BACK to the Johnson Family. With many of the original family members now deceased, the family decided to put Town Hall on the open real estate market. It was looked at by different organizations including churches. But two couples came to the rescue….Dave & Loie Butterfield, and Tom & Dorothy Hawthorne, both part-timers on the hill. Together they purchased Town Hall and commenced a year and a half long renovation project. The Butterfield’s contribution far exceeded the Hawthorne’s, but both couples got credit on the plaque that now adorns the front of the building. When the building was finished, it was deeded BACK to the community, now in the name of ICC (Idyllwild Community Center) which is still one of the only organizations able to hold title to the building and manage and maintain it. ICC still struggles with the ongoing $35 parcel fee from CSA 36 that still, only Idyllwild property owners pay, but they do the best they can with those funds and funds from renting out the building and from ongoing program rentals. Some people believe there is a magic “Town Fairy” that pays the bills at Town Hall, and maintains and manages it. But very few know the struggles that ICC goes through to keep this historic building and gift going year after year. Almost 80 years later, Town Hall is still a place for community gatherings and town happenings.
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Live Music Around Town This Week
Click Below
Thursday August 21st
“Yarn Club”
Idyllwild Library
10 am – 12 pm
Thursday August 21st
New Moon Drum Circle
Spirit Mountain Retreat
25661 Oakwood
6:00 pm
Summer Concert Series Thursdays at
Butterfield Amphitheater
Thursday August 21st
Sammy Davis Jr. Tribute w/ Alfredo Miller.
With Ken’s Big Band
7:00 pm – 8:30
6:00 pm Opening Group: Ken’s Big Band
Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the ground.
Bring a picnic dinner or buy hot dogs at the food stand. The Peak Restaurant is serving food out of the new Community Center building overlooking the Amphitheater.
Thursday 8/28 The Blue Breeze Motown Band
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.
Friday August 22nd
New Moon Energy Healing
With Rena
Heart of Alcyone
54445 N Circle Dr, Ste D
(2 doors down from Community Acupuncture)
7:00 pm
$33
Saturday August 23rd
Garden Club Class
Special Location – Must RSVP
“Soil Regeneration with Peter Kindfield”
9 am – 10 am
Today Peter will share how he regenerates soil at his home in Pine Cove. As we know, decomposed granite is the most common “soil” in idyllwild. Learn how Peter has turned his granitic soil into a rich organic medium for plants to thrive. You must RSVP in advance for this class to get Peter’s address in Pine Cove.
Saturday August 23rd
Berry Picking
Garden Club Fundraiser
29370 Highway 243,
Mountain Center,
(across from the Calvary Church)
9 am – Noon
$5 per carton
Saturday August 23rd
Summer Lecture Series
Kim Marcus
“Cahuilla History in the San Jacinto”
Idyllwild Nature Center
24225 Hwy. 243
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Saturday August 23
Sunday August 24th
“Sister In Love” Play
Town Hall
Saturday 1 pm & 7 pm
Sunday 1 pm
$25
Scan QR code for tickets.
Saturday August 23rd
Line Dancing
Tahquitz Pines Retreat
The Peak Restaurant (Room Above)
55251 South Circle
6 pm – 8 pm
Saturday August 23rd
“Claws, Wings & Venom”
Ranger led talk at Idyllwild Campground Amphitheater
25905 HWY. 243, Idyllwild
Behind Idyllwild Fire Dept.
7:30 pm
FREE
Learn about deception, detection, and the high-stakes battles for survival between squirrels, hawks, & snakes.
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
Sunday August 24th
“Sister In Love” Play
Town Hall
Sunday 1 pm
$25
Scan QR code for tickets.
Order any time prior to
Monday 8/25 noon!
Next Food Distribution on Thursday 8/28
Monday August 25th
Beat Nite
Middle Ridge Winery
54301 N. Circle Dr.
6:30 – 8:30 pm
The Evolutionary Poets perform with the improvisational jazz accompaniment.
We are fortunate to have the legendary Dr. Marshall Hawkins, the original beatnik, join us with his improvisational jazz accompaniment. The theme is “Fauna”.
Sign-Up Now
AYSO Kids Soccer
Starts August 25th
Sign up at Town Hall
Games at Idyllwild School
Monday – Friday
Roadwork by Caltrans
8 am – 4 pm
Hwy 243 near Mountain Center
Hwy 243 near Lake Fulmor
Tuesday August 26th
Artist’s Reception
Expressive Art by Jon Bauer
Idyllwild Library
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 26th
Line Dancing
The Peak Restaurant (upstairs)
Tahquitz Pines Retreat
55251 S. Circle Dr.
6 pm – 8 pm
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
New Class in Town…
Tuesdays
Gentle Yoga & Meditation with Carrie
New Community Center Building
Next to the playground
5 pm – 6 pm
Wednesday August 27th
Faces & Places Reading Group””New Zealand”
Idyllwild Library
2:00 pm
Join us when we discuss New Zealand. Read or watch anything you want on New Zealand and come join a lively discussion.
Last Wednesday for
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!
Happening Now!
Kids Afterschool Program
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
5 days a week
Call for information: 951-659-2638
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 Nanci at 951-659-0575if you are interested. Thank you.
Friday/Saturday/Sunday
August 29th, 30th, 31st
Lily Rock Chamber Music Festival
Friday & Saturday at Idyllwild Arts
Friday & Saturday: Lowman Concert Hall 6:00 pm
Sunday: St. Hugh episcopal Church 1:00 pm
FREE – Donations suggested.
Featuring the world-renowned artists of the Manhattan Chamber Players along with special guests.
Saturday and Sunday
August 30th & 31st
Art In the Park
Parking lot next to Playground
54195 Ridgeview Dr.
10 am – 5 pm
Saturday August 30th
Judged Art Show
New Community Center
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
11 am – 5 pm
Saturday August 30th
LUAU
American Legion
54360 Marian View
3 pm – 6 pm
Live Music: Marko Hanko Band
6 pm – 10 pm
Sunday August 31st
Summer Lecture Series
Bird Walk & Talk
with Kurt Leuschner
Idyllwild Nature Center
24225 Hwy. 243
Bird Walk 9:00 am
Lecture 10:00 am
Sunday August 31st
FREE Concert
“The Silverados”
Butterfield Amphitheater
7:00 pm
Friday September 5th
ARF Fundraiser Event
Middle Ridge Winery
4 pm – 7 pm
Saturday September 6th
Summer Lecture Series
“Falconry: The Ancient Art of Hunting with Raptors”
With Jamie Lessie & Derrick Thrasher
Idylwild Nature Center
24225 Hwy. 243
11:00 am – 12:00 noon
Witness these magnificent birds up close.
Saturday September 6th
BINGO
Town Hall
25925 Cedar St.
5:00 pm
Benefits Idyllwild Scholarship Fund
Wednesday September 10th
Inaugural Men’s Book Club Meeting
Idyllwild Library
6:00 pm
Initial short meeting to decide on day & time, and choose our first book. Please join us if you’re interested.
Saturday September 13th
2025 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.
September 13th – 14th
Saturday & Sunday
Renaissance Faire
Hurkey Creek Campground
56375 Hwy. 74
Mountain Center
Friday September 19th
Pickleball Tournament
Mixed Doubles Only
Tahquitz Pines Retreat
55251 S. Circle Dr.
8:00 am
What’s happening at the Rustic Theatre?
The Bad Guys 2 (Rated PG)
Starts Friday
$15 ADULTS & $12.50 SENIOR/ CHILDREN
Matinee $12.50 (12:00 Show)
Mon – Thur $10
Tuesday is Closed Captions
Runtime: 1 hour and 44 min.
The Bad Guys 2
The Bad Guys 2
Starts Friday 6:00
Saturday 12:00 only
(Special Event Saturday night: Arn’s Birthday Bash w/live music)
Sunday 12:00, 3:00, 6:00
Mon – Thur 6:00 pm
Tuesday Closed Captions
Rated PG
1 hr. 44 min.
Coming August 30-31
Rustic Theatre
2-Day Reggae Festival
Coming Soon: Freakier Friday
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
Wednesday September 10th
Inaugural Men’s Book Club Meeting
Idyllwild Library
6:00 pm
Initial short meeting to decide on day & time, and choose our first book. Please join us if you’re interested.
Tuesdays
Mah Jongg
11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Calling all Mah Jong players!! Do you enjoy the game of Mah Jong? The Mah Jong game group meets every Tuesday in the library Community Room. All players are welcome.
Tuesday August 26th
Artist’s Reception
Expressive Art by Jon Bauer
Idyllwild Library
5:30 pm
Wednesday August 27th
Faces & Places Reading Group””New Zealand”
Idyllwild Library
2:00 pm
Join us when we discuss New Zealand. Read or watch anything you want on New Zealand and come join a lively discussion.
Upcoming Programs:
- September 23rd “Power of Publishing” – Susie Schaffer
- October 14th Kim Marcus – Serrano Band of Indians
Waning Gibbous
Moonrise / Moonset
Thu.4:26 am / 6:50 pm
Fri. 5:32 am / 7:21 pm
Sat. 6:36 am / 7:49 pm New Moon
Sun. 7:36 am / 8:14 pm
Mon. 8:35 am / 8:39 pm
Tue. 9:32 am / 9:03 pm
Wed. 10:30 am / 9:29 pm
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 up 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
None until Sept. 8th
Tue/Wed/Thur
10am – 11am
Fridays
None until Sept. 8th
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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