View of Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet from Idyllwild
Photo by Janice Murasko
Weather: Highs of 38 – 65, Lows of 25 – 42
Idyllwild Sun/Moon (Rise/Set) Calendar
Next Full Moon: Sunday February 1st
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
If your habits don’t change, you won’t have a new year…you will just have another year.
Winter, and January in particular, is a great time to assess your life—the things that are working and the things you want to change. Do you want to improve your health, a relationship, or your involvement in the community? January is the perfect time to make some decisions to at least try something new instead of just drifting into the next year doing the same things.
I’ve purposefully posted the FREE classes that are held almost daily at Town Hall just this week so you will be reminded they are available and FREE! In addition, don’t forget there is a section in every single Good Morning Idyllwild called “Body & Soul” that takes you to a page where many of the health and fitness classes are listed, along with a link to their schedules. Click here to go directly to that page.
Many people tell me, “I’m going to get involved and volunteer with an organization up here on the Hill this year.” I happen to know personally that volunteers are desperately needed in many different organizations, and most don’t require special skills—just a willingness to give a small amount of time weekly or monthly. I am ALWAYS looking for willing people to man the Visitor Center in town for 2½ hours once a month, as well as volunteers to man the Historical Museum for the same time period once a month. You don’t have to know anything special to do this.
There are numerous jobs twice a month for a three-hour stint working with the Food Distribution program, Mountain Community Mutual Aid. I donate a couple of hours once a quarter to lay out the newsletter for the Friends of the Library. There are so many needs and so many opportunities. And the thing I enjoy the most is that with every different group I work with, I meet and get to know fascinating and talented people I’ve never known before—in spite of living here for 31 years. For me, that has been the most rewarding part of volunteering with the five different organizations I’m involved in.
Also included every week here on Good Morning Idyllwild is a list of organizations that need volunteers. Click here to go directly to that list. So make up your mind to do something DIFFERENT this year and get involved somehow, somewhere—even if it’s just one new free exercise class. Make it a NEW YEAR… not just ANOTHER YEAR.
Live Music Around Town This Week
Click Below
Thursday January 8th
Fit After 50
Exercise Class
Town Hall
10:00 am – 11:00 am
FREE
Friday January 9th
Fit After 50
Exercise Class
Town Hall
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
FREE
Friday January 9th
YOGA for Seniors
Exercise Class
Town Hall
10:45 am – 11:45 am
FREE
Friday January 9th
Chair Exercise Class
Town Hall
12:00 – 1:00
FREE
Saturday January 10th
“The Unexpected Ukulele”
With Sam Kesler
Spirit Mountain Retreat
25661 Oakwood St.
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
Sunday January 11th
Introduction to Ayurveda
With Anjali Deva
Spirit Mountain Retreat
25661 Oakwood
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Donations welcome
Sunday January 11th
Pottery Demonstration
Mountain Pottery
54240 Pine Crest
1:00 pm
Come hear about the backstory of Dr. T’s iconic lizard tiles and watch the process he uses to create them…hint, it involves an Italian lizard.
Sunday January 11th
Collage Club
The Art Department
54240 Pine Crest Ave.
3 pm – 5 pm
$15
Monday January 12th
Tai Chi Classes
Town Hall
25925 Cedar St.
10:30 am – 11:30 am
FREE
Monday January 12th
Chair Exercise Class
Town Hall
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
FREE
Tuesday January 13th
Quilt Club
Idyllwild Community Church
54400 North Circle
9:30 am
Anyone Welcome
Tuesday January 13th
Fit After 50
Exercise Class
Town Hall
10:00 am – 11:00 am
FREE
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!
Tuesday January 13th
Line Dancing
The Peak Restaurant
Tahquitz Pines
55251 South Circle
6 pm – 8 pm
Wednesday January 14th
Sadie’s Clinic
ARF
26890 Hwy. 243
9 am – 3 pm
Call for appt. or walk-in
Wednesday January 14th
Fit After 50
Exercise Class
Town Hall
10:00 am – 11:00 am
FREE
Wednesday, January 14th
Storytime “WINTER”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Get ready for stories that are “snow” much fun and “ice” to read!
Wednesday January 14th
Men’s Book Club
“Secret of Secrets”
By Dan Brown
Idyllwild Library
6:00 pm
New 2026 Town Hall
Programs Schedule
FREE Classes in BLUE!
Thursday January 15th
Fireside Book Club
“All Quiet on the Western Front”
By Erich Maria Remarque
Idyllwild Library
2:00 pm
Saturday January 17th
New Year – New Art
Judged Art Show
Town Hall
1 pm – 4:30 pm
Artwork must be submitted by January 15th
Please take artwork to Mountain Pottery
A fresh year means fresh inspiration—and we’re ready to celebrate the work you’ve been creating.
AAI artists, you’re invited to participate in New Year, New Art!, our annual winter judged show (formerly Winter Solstice).
📅 Registration is OPEN
🗓 Closes Jan 15, 2026
📍 Artwork drop-off: Mountain Pottery, Idyllwild (Jan 2–15)
👉 Visit AAI.CLUBEXPRESS.COM or check your emails for details & registration.
Saturday January 17th
An Irish Night Out
Rustic Theatre
6:30 pm
Thursday January 22nd
A.I. Basics
With James
Idyllwild Library
2:30 pm
This introductory session is designed for absolute beginners who want to demystify Artificial Intelligence without needing a degree in computer science. We’ll strip away the jargon to look at how these systems actually “think” and work, and explore practical ways for you to use AI in your everyday life.
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
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Rated: PG-13
Run Time: 3 hours 17 min.
Thursday @ 6:00
Friday @6:00
Saturday @ 1:00 & 6:00
Sunday @ 1:00 & 6:00
Monday @ 6:00
Tuesday 6:00
Wednesday @ 6:00
Coming Soon
Saturday January 17th
An Irish Night Out
Rustic Theatre
6:30 pm
Coming Soon: Ella McCay
Coming Soon
Saturday January 31st
Comedy Night
Rustic Theatre
7:30 pm
The Idyllwild Library – 951-659-2300
Thursday 10 am – 6 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
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 14th
Storytime “WINTER”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Get ready for stories that are “snow” much fun and “ice” to read!
Wednesday January 14th
Men’s Book Club
“Secret of Secrets”
By Dan Brown
Idyllwild Library
6:00 pm
These kitties would love to be in a warm, cozy & loving home. Please call to meet them.
951-659-1122
Next Sadie’s Clinic: Wednesday January 14th
Next Food Distribution Jan. 22nd.
Don’t forget to order your box!
Order any time prior to
Monday 1/19 noon!
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
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