Tree full of Turkey Vultures – Photo by Stan Pekler
Weather: Highs of 43 – 62 Lows of 28 – 43
Idyllwild Sun/Moon (Rise/Set) Calendar
Next Full Moon: Thursday December 4th
Back to some of the original topics…
Granary Tree:
One of my first postings in Good Morning Idyllwild back in May of 2023 was about these amazing “Granary Trees”. I find them fascinating. All members of an Acorn Woodpecker group spend large amounts of time storing acorns in these carefully chosen trees. Usually a group of about a dozen acorn woodpeckers will claim a tree as “their own tree” and work throughout the summer and fall to stock it full of acorns. They actually peck out individual holes in which to place the acorns to dry and be available to that family over the winter. A single “Granary Tree” can have up to 50,000 holes in it. They are fascinating to see.
I know of a couple of these trees in Idyllwild, mainly out near the Hub (Mountain Bike parking area at the end of Idyllwild Arts road) or there’s a big one right next to Idyllwild Realty across the driveway from the Ice Cream store. There’s also a big one in the Historical Museum Garden near the picnic tables. I’m sure there are many others around town that you can find if you look closely.
Here is an amazing video if you are interested about Acorn Woodpeckers and their “Granary Trees”.
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Live Music Around Town This Week
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Friday November 14th
Visual Arts Theme Show Reception
Idyllwild Arts
Parks Exhibition Center
6:00 pm
Join the Idyllwild Arts Visual Arts department for the opening reception of their first theme show, Shame. This exhibition will be juried by Idyllwild Arts Academy alumna Audrey Carver, and the awards will be presented at 7:00 pm.
Friday November 14th
Interarts & Dramatic Arts
New Works Staged Readings
Idyllwild Arts
Rush Hall
7:30 pm
Please join Idyllwild Arts for this collaborative performance produced by the InterArts, Creative Writing, and Dramatic Arts departments! The works are entirely written, directed, and performed by students.
Saturday November 15th
Paint & Battery Disposal
Idyllwild Transfer Station
“The Dump”
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday November 15th
Bird Walk & Talk
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
9 am Bird Walk
10 am Bird Talk
FREE
Binoculars provided for those without
Saturday November 15th
Connect with the Divine Through Nature
With Carrie Mikuls
Meet at the Nature Center
11:30 am – 2:30 pm
RSVP: CMIKLUS@gmail.com
Saturday November 15th
Silly Saturdays Improv Troupe
Idyllwild Arts
Rush Hall
1:00 pm
Come see our student-run IAA Improv Troupe perform! Produced with mentorship and guidance from Dramatic Arts faculty member Jeanette Knight, these performances are fun, silly, and even have audience participation in the tradition of the great Improv Clubs. Come out and laugh!
Postponed…due to weather! Saturday November 15th
Saturday November 22nd
Energy Healing with Suzie & Janette
Spirit Mountain Retreat
25661 Oakwood
1 pm – 3 pm
Saturday November 15th
Live-Laugh-Pup
Comedy Show
Rustic Theatre
7:00 pm
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
Sunday November 16th
Sound Bath with Julie Lively
Above Idyllwild Acupuncture
54445 N. Circle
11 am – 12 pm
$20
Sunday November 16th
Dr. Jihye Chang Sung Piano Concert
Idyllwild Arts
Lowman Concert Hall
2:00 pm
FREE
Dr. Jihye Chang Sung will be returning to the Lowman Concert Hall stage to perform a wonderful concert.
Monday November 17th
Old Time Radio
“Walt Whitman”
Middle Ridge Winery
5:00 pm
Monday November 17th
Music Dept. Winter Showcase
Idyllwild Arts
Lowman Concert Hall
7:30 pm
The Music Department Showcase is an opportunity for audiences to immerse themselves in performances from all facets of the Music Department. Classical Instrumental, Piano, Songwriting, Jazz, Contemporary and Classical Voice, Spoken Word, and our Conductorless Chamber Orchestra performances make an appearance at these invigorating presentations of our young artists.
Tuesday November 18th
Monthly MDP Meeting
Mountain Disaster Preparedness
Idyllwild Library
4:30 pm
Tuesday November 18th
Fall Jazz Ensemble Concert
Idyllwild Arts
Stephens Recital Hall
7:30 pm
Join the Idyllwild Arts Jazz Program in a night of improvisational collaboration, led by Dr. Marshall Hawkins! Through his inspiring guidance, Dr. Hawkins brings together emerging talent and seasoned artistry in a celebration of creativity, spontaneity, and musical excellence.
Wednesday November 19th
Sadie’s Clinic
ARF
26890 Hwy. 243
9 am – 3 pm
Call for appt. or walk-in.
951-659-1122
Wednesday, November 19th
Story Time: “A Day On The Farm”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Turkeys gobble, cows moo, and roosters go cockadoodle-doo! Let’s have some barnyard fun!
Wednesday November 19th
Kid’s Book Club
Ages 9-14
“The Superteacher Project”
Idyllwild Library
4:30 pm
Rule-wrecking middle-schooler Oliver Zahn suspects his new homeroom teacher, the uncannily perfect Mr. Aidact, is too good to be true because he’s a master at catching pranks and possesses seemingly limitless knowledge. Oliver and his friend Nathan investigate and discover that Mr. Aidact is actually an AI robot in a secret experimental program, forcing the students to band together to protect the teacher they’ve grown to love when his true identity is revealed.
Come to library to pick up your free copy of the book. Group will meet every third Wednesday at 4:30pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library
Wednesday November 19th
Fall Dance Concert
Idyllwild Arts
Bowman Theater
7:30 pm
(Also Thursday 11/20 @ 7:30 and Friday 11/21 @ 6:30)
Join the Idyllwild Arts Dance Department for their Fall Dance Concert, with excerpts from “The Nutcracker Land of Sweets.”
Sign Up Now!
Registration Open
Adult Volleyball
Season starts Dec. 2nd
Saturday November 22nd
Celebration of Life
“Bill Holton”
American Legion
54360 Marian View Dr.
12 pm – 4 pm
Friday November 21st
Fireside Cabaret
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
7:30 pm
$10 per person
Friday/Saturday/Sunday
November 21-22-23
“Cold Blooded Murder”
An interactive Show
Audiowild Studios
54240 Ridgeview Dr.
Saturday November 22nd
ARF Yard Sale
26890 Hwy. 243
10 am – 3 pm
Saturday November 22nd
HawkWatch Documentary Screening
With Filmmakers
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
12:00 pm
FREE
Saturday November 22nd
Dancing Through the Decades
Dress in your best 60’s, 70’s or 80’s
The Peak Restaurant
6 pm – 10 pm
Saturday November 22nd
Ping Pong Tournament
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
Registration 1:15
Tournament 2:00
Saturday November 22nd
Improv Gone Wild!
Rustic Theatre
7:30 pm
Friday Nov. 28 & Saturday Nov. 29
Rotary Christmas Market
Idyllwild Pines Camp
9 am – 5 pm
9 am – 3 pm
Saturday November 29th
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Idy Park – Center of Town
Santa in the Gazebo: 1 – 3 & 4 – 6
Booths open 2:00 – 6:00
Entertainment 4:00 – 5:15
Trees Lit 5:10ish
Saturday November 29th
Winter Wonderland Event
Idyllwild Brewpub
Live Music, Santa, Toy Drive, Live Snowfall, kids activities.
2 pm – 9 pm
Saturday November 29th
Latinova
Rustic Theatre
7:30 pm
Wednesday December 3rd
Science Talk with Larry Kawano
“Transporter Paradox”
Spirit Mountain Retreat
25661 Oakwood
3:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
December 13th & 14th
An Idy Christmas
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
7:30 pm
Stories that bring a heartfelt and humorous look at the holiday season.
What’s happening at the Rustic Theatre?
$15 ADULTS & $12.50 SENIOR/ CHILDREN
Matinee $12.50 (12:00 Show)
Mon – Thur $10
Tuesday is Closed Captions
Christmas at the Cabin
Fri @ 6:00
Sat @ 12:00 , 3:00pm (Comedy Show at 7 pm)
Sun @ 12:00, 3:00, 6:00 pm
Mon @ 6:00 pm
Tue @ 6:00 pm
Wed @ 6:00 pm
Run Time: 1 hr.37 min.
Saturday November 15th
Live-Laugh-Pup
Comedy Show
Rustic Theatre
7:00 pm
The Idyllwild Library – 951-659-2300
Friday 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday CLOSED
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday Closed for Veteran’s Day
Wednesday 11 am – 7 pm
Thursday 10 am – 6 pm
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.
Wednesday, November 19th
Story Time: “A Day On The Farm”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Turkeys gobble, cows moo, and roosters go cockadoodle-doo! Let’s have some barnyard fun!
Wednesday November 19th
Kid’s Book Club
Ages 9-14
“The Superteacher Project”
Idyllwild Library
4:30 pm
Rule-wrecking middle-schooler Oliver Zahn suspects his new homeroom teacher, the uncannily perfect Mr. Aidact, is too good to be true because he’s a master at catching pranks and possesses seemingly limitless knowledge. Oliver and his friend Nathan investigate and discover that Mr. Aidact is actually an AI robot in a secret experimental program, forcing the students to band together to protect the teacher they’ve grown to love when his true identity is revealed.
Come to library to pick up your free copy of the book. Group will meet every third Wednesday at 4:30pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library
Upcoming Programs:
- December 10th Local Color Christmas Concert
Kitties galore!!! Great for keeping the mouse population under control and YOUR blood pressure low. Nothing like a sweet kitty curled up on your lap. Come meet Them.
951-659-1122
Saturday November 22nd
ARF Yard Sale
26890 Hwy. 243
10 am – 3 pm
Order any time prior to
Monday 12/1 noon!
Next Food Distribution on Thursday 12/4
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.
Body & Soul
Click Here for a list of Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, Meditation & Hypnosis in Idyllwild.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Click here for list of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Idyllwild.
12-Step Meetings
4th Quarter Calendar
October – December 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
All events, venues & programs run by
Idyllwild Community Center
Idyllwild TOWN HALL
25925 Cedar St
Chair Exercise Class
FREE
Town Hall
Monday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am – 1:00pm
Friday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Friday
Yoga for Seniors
Town Hall
10:45 am – 11:45 am
Fit after 50
Free Exercise Class
Town Hall
Monday 10:00am – 11:00am
Wednesday 10:00am – 11:00am
Thursday 10:00am – 11:00am
Mondays
Tai Chi Class
Free!
Town Hall
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 Mon – Sat.
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.
Bargin Barn
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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