Happy New Year Idyllwild.
Created by Chris with A.I.
Weather: Highs of 46 – 51, Lows of 31 – 38
Idyllwild Sun/Moon (Rise/Set) Calendar
Full Moon: Saturday January 3rd
New Years Around the World…
Did you ever wonder how people in other parts of the world celebrate the New Year? Here are some of the more interesting traditions around the world.
In Scotland, Christmas was banned for 400 years so the partying moved to the last day of the year which the Scots refer to as Hogmanay (pronounced Hog-ma-nay). Did you know the song Auld Lang Syne comes from Scotland?
In the Philippines, wearing round shapes is good luck so many people wear polka dots. They also eat round fruits such as grapes, oranges, & watermelons for good luck.
In Brazil, people wear white and jump into the ocean in their white clothes at midnight.
In Mexico, they like to stroll around the block or sometimes just around the house with an empty suitcase which is to signify a year filled with travel and new experiences.
In Greece, pomegranates play an important role and houses will hang pomegranates, a sign of prosperity and fertility in their houses, then smash them against a door at midnight. The juicer the pomegranate, the better the year ahead.
In Cuba, people gather all the bad energy and evil spirits in a bucket of dirty water and throw it out the front door or out a window at midnight signifying a clean start to the new year.
In Russia, they observe the last 12 seconds of the old year in silence and remember the year’s most important events and make wishes for the new year.
In Ireland, besides starting the year with a freshly cleaned house, they also set an empty place at the dinner table for any loved ones lost during the year.
In Italy and Spain, it’s considered good luck to wear red underwear, so everyone has red underwear to wear on this day.
In Japan they visit a temple on New Years day and exchange their old lucky charms for new ones for the upcoming year.
I was asked this week about a memorial in front of Idyllwild School to a man named Dr. Marion Null. Below his name, the inscription says “Like a tree rooted on earth and reaching to heaven, he saved and extended all of life.”
After doing some research, I found that the Garden Club of Idyllwild erected this monument in 1968 to Dr. Null, the year before he died at age 98. He moved here with his wife in 1941 after a career as a missionary doctor in Asia. His wife died in 1947 and Dr. Null together with Ernie Maxwell started a local chapter of the Izaac Walton League (named after a famous sportsman’s & conservationist). Dr. Null was obsessed with planting Sequoia Trees, even though they were not native to our mountain. He planted the two that still stand in IDY Park; he planted many in front of the school that did not survive, and he was instrumental in getting the forest service to plant Sequoia Trees in various places here in the San Jacintos. There is a big grove of them near Black Mountain still today. In total, he was responsible for planting 12,000 Sequoia Trees. He was also an avid volunteer in the community and taught first aid classes, and served as President of the Chamber of Commerce for many years. The Garden Club erected this monument before his death to commemorate his contribution to the community for 28 years. Below is a photo of the sequoias he planted in front of the Idyllwild School. They are no longer there.
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Live Music Around Town This Week
Click Below
Idyllwild Nature Center
Closed New Years Day & Day after
Thursday 1/1 & Friday 1/2
Please visit us on Saturday, or Sunday, January 3rd, & 4th.
We have live animals, a gift shop, bathrooms, hiking trails, and lots of interesting displays about Idyllwild and the surrounding flora and fauna.
25225 Hwy. 243
Open 9 am – 4 pm
We are closed our normal Monday and Tuesday.
Special Holiday Hours:
Idyllwild Historical Museum
Open Friday, 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. It’s warm and cozy in the museum and you might just learn a little about Idyllwild. And it’s FREE!
Open Friday as well as Saturday and Sunday this Holiday season. 11 am – 4 pm. 1-Block up from the Movie Theater on North Circle (next door to Raven Hill Bagels)
Friday January 2nd
Sacred Offerings Event
“Where HeART is seen & Heard”
Jen Savino Designs
54385 N. Circle Dr. #106
10:00 am – 11:30
FREE
An artistic gathering unfolds like a living gallery, intimate and alive with intention. Each week allows you to feel into your creative muse. All works of art is welcome wether you sing, love taking pictures, dance, prepare a delicious meal, create jewelry, a poem, etc. Allow to let your creative juices flow.
RSVP to jensavinodesigns@gmail.com
Saturday January 3rd
Sound Bath & Tea
With Rena
Heart Of Alcyone
54445 N Circle Dr
(2 doors down from Idyllwild Acupuncture)
5 pm – 7 pm
$33
Saturday January 3rd
Full Wolf Moon
Moonrise: 4:05 pm
This full moon was named the Wolf Moon by Native American tribes for the wolves that would howl during
winter nights. Long thought to be howling from hunger, current knowledge reflects that wolves howl for a
variety of reasons, including to communicate with their pack and to protect their territory.
As this full moon rises into the night sky, it offers an opportunity to go into a place of deep self-reflection.
The spiritual meaning of the Wolf Moon is a reminder that there is an unseen connection to your own “pack”
that is worth recognizing and honoring.
Don’t forget to order your box!
Order any time prior to
Monday 1/5 noon!
Next Food Distribution is Thursday January 8th.
Sunday January 4th
Sunday Sound Bath
Above Idyllwild Acupuncture
54445 North Circle
11 am – 12 pm
$20
Registration Required
Email movinglively@gmail.com
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
Tuesday January 6th
FEEDING AMERICA
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
No Pre-Ordering Required.
10:30 am – Noon
Wednesday, January 7th
Storytime “SNOWMEN”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Built from snowballs, the snowman is a joyful symbol of temporary winter magic!
New 2026 Town Hall
Programs Schedule
FREE Classes in BLUE!
The Library will be CLOSED Thursday and Friday
Jan. 1st & 2nd.
Sign Up Now…
Adult Basketball
Starts Jan. 7th – Mar. 18th
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Sign up through Town Hall
www.idyllwildcommunitycenter.org
Saturday January 10th
“The Unexpected Ukulele”
With Sam Kesler
Spirit Mountain Retreat
25661 Oakwood St.
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Sunday January 11th
Collage Club
The Art Department
54240 Pine Crest Ave.
3 pm – 5 pm
$15
Tuesday January 13th
“The Journey of Idyllwild’s Water”
Idyllwild Library
5:30 pm
Ever wonder where your mountain water comes from? Join us for a fascinating library presentation that pulls back the curtain on Idyllwild’s water system!
We’re covering it all:
Source: Learn about our reliance on groundwater wells and the role of Foster Lake and Strawberry Creek in our supply.
Quality: Find out how the water is treated, including pH adjustment and disinfection, to keep it safe and clean.
Quantity: What are our storage capacities? We’ll share the numbers on the 18 million gallons of raw water storage in Foster Lake and total system capacity.
🌲 Sustainability: Understanding the unique challenges of supplying water in a semi-arid mountain environment.
This is essential info for every Idyllwild resident!
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
Last Night
Thursday January 1st
6:00 pm
Starts Friday Jan. 2nd
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Rated: PG-13
Run Time: 3 hours 17 min.
Friday @ 6:00
Saturday @ 1:00 & 6:00
Sunday @ 1:00 & 6:00
Monday @ 6:00
Tuesday 6:00
Wednesday @ 6:00
Coming Soon: Ella McCay
The Idyllwild Library – 951-659-2300
Thursday Closed New Years Day
Friday Closed Day After New Years
Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday CLOSED
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11 am – 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am – 7 pm
The Library will be CLOSED Thursday and Friday
Jan. 1st & 2nd
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, January 7th
Storytime “SNOWMEN”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Built from snowballs, the snowman is a joyful symbol of temporary winter magic!
These 2 kitties, Maple & Willow, would love to be Christmas gifts to a loving home. Please call to meet them.
951-659-1122
San Jacinto Trail Report
Snow, weather, & trail conditions for the San Jacinto Mountains
Idyllwild Climbers Alliance
The Idyllwild Climbers Alliance is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization based in Idyllwild, whose mission is to serve as an advocacy and stewardship resource for climbing in the San Jacinto Mountains (especially Tahquitz & Suicide Rocks). We welcome anyone who has an interest in climbing in these areas, and wishes to give back to these fantastic, historic places. Our new website (www.idyllwildclimbers.org) contains a wealth of good information about climbing in this area, including:
*Climbing area information
*History of climbing at Tahquitz & Suicide Rocks
*Conditions reports and upcoming events
*How to become involved as volunteer ‘Allies’ or donations
*Trip planning and resources
The ICA is the premier source for climbing information in the San Jacinto Mountains- more information at:www.idyllwildclimbers.org
info@idyllwildclimbers.org
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
1st Quarter Calendar
January – March 2026
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!
FREE Pickup & Deliver
951-659-2217
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
Leave a comment