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3 Years of
Good Morning Idyllwild! !
First Issue – April 1st, 2023
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Chris Perreault
Easter:
Easter, whose name comes from the Germanic goddess of spring named “Eostre” is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ in the first century 33 AD. It is also referred to as Pascha which comes from being connected to the Jewish holiday “Passover”. When Jesus was crucified and resurrected, people were celebrating Passover, which is the Jewish holiday that celebrates the Jewish people being released from slavery in Egypt. There are so many symbols that crossover between the Jewish Passover, the Christian Easter, and the start of spring, that the 3 are intricately intertwined.
Easter is and has always been a “moveable feast” which means its date moves every year. It is the 1st Sunday, AFTER the full moon, AFTER the spring equinox (which is March 19, 20, or 21st).
There are appx. 2.4 billion or 31.6% of the world’s population that considers themselves Christian. It is the largest religion in the world and for most of history has been a religious holiday. It was not until the 19th century that it started to meld with the celebration of spring and the various symbols of both spring and Easter started to co-mingle. But like most holidays, it started out primarily religious and thanks to commercialization and immigration across the globe, different ways of celebrating have been adopted by many different cultures.
The egg has always been a sign of fertility and associated with spring. Early Christians were prohibited from eating eggs during Lent (the season of fasting leading up to Easter) so when Lent ended, everyone could eat eggs again. They were often given to the church as offerings, or to the poor. The tradition of dying them seemed to have started in the area of Mesopotamia which is current day Iraq, Kuwait, Turkey and Syria. They would dye the eggs red to symbolize the blood of Christ. Giving them to Children didn’t become popular until the 16th century and began in Germany. By then, they were dying them all kinds of kid-friendly colors. Germany is also responsible for the beginnings of the Easter Bunny…
In Germany in the 1700’s parents told their children of a magic hare (bunny) that laid colored eggs and if the child had been good, (sound familiar), the bunny would come and leave colored eggs, candy and small toys in the little baskets the children would make and leave out the night before. This tradition was brought to America by the germans when they immigrated in the beginnings of our nation. So the symbols, signs and traditions are a complex mingling of religious, cultural, and commercial. Happy Easter everyone.
Just for fun…Click here to see how Peeps are made:
Weather: Highs of 55 – 75 – Lows of 40 – 48
Idyllwild Sun/Moon (Rise/Set) Calendar
Next Full Moon: Friday May 1st
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Live Music Around Town This Week
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PCT Hikers Page
Although the PCT Association recommends hikers attempting to hike the entire PCT Trail northbound (2,650 miles from Mexican border to Canadian border) NOT start until mid-late April, inevitably, we will start to see PCT hikers coming through Idyllwild. About 50 hikers a day usually start the trail at the border heading north.
San Jacinto Trail Report
Snow, weather, & trail conditions for the San Jacinto Mountains
Thursday April 2
Yarn Club
Idyllwild Library
10 am – 12 Noon
Thursday April 2nd
Medical Talk about BURNS
Idyllwild Fire Station
54160 Maranatha Dr.
4:30 – 5:45 pm
Open to Everyone
Thursday April 2nd
Maundy Thursday Service
Middle Eastern Potluck
St Hugh episcopal Church
25525 Tahquitz Dr.
6:00 pm
Middle Eastern Potluck with olives, bread, unleavened bread, different cheese plates, yogurt, dates, figs, nuts, raisins, lentil soup, cucumbers, grapes & wine.
Thursday April 2nd
Kat’s Kick-Ass Karaoke
Rustic Theatre
6:00 pm
Every first Thursday of the month during Summer. Perform like a Rock-Star live on stage or simply come support the singers. Its always lots of fun and The Rustic Tavern is open for food and drinks.
Friday April 3rd
Good Friday Service
St Hugh Episcopal Church
25525 Tahquitz Dr.
12:00 Noon
Saturday April 4th
Aerial Yoga & Soundbath
10:00 – 11:30 am
Sign up for location
$60
Saturday April 4th
Comedy Extravaganza
Rustic Theatre
7:00 pm
Saturday April 4th
Full Pink Moon
Soundbath & Tea Ceremony
With Rena May
Heart of Alcyone
54445 North Ccircle
7:00 pm
$33 – $44
Sunday April 5th
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday Services in Idyllwild
Sunday April 5th
Sonrise Service
Several Churches participate
Inspiration Point
Take Marian View Dr. West off Hwy. 243 to Double View then all the way out to the end.
6:30 am – 7:30 am
Come, celebrate with us our Savior’s resurrection at our Annual Sonrise Service at Inspiration Point, April 5th from 6:30-7:30 am. Take Hwy 243 south to Marian View and follow the signs. Bring lawn chairs, hot drinks, and dress in warm clothing.
Easter Brunch will be served between the Sunrise Service and the regular Easter Service at BOTH Idyllwild Bible Church and Idyllwild Community Church
Idyllwild Community Church: 54400 North Circle (8:30 am)
Idyllwild Bible Church: 54400 Pine Crest Ave. (10:00 am)
Sunday April 5th
Idyllwild Community Church
54400 North Circle
Easter Service
9:30 am
Free Easter Breakfast 8:30 am
Sunday April 5th
Queen of Angels Catholic Church
54525 North Circle
Easter Mass
10:00 am
Sunday April 5th
St Hugh Episcopal Church
25525 Tahquitz Dr.
Easter Service
10:00 am
Sunday April 5th
Idyllwild Bible Church
54400 Pine Crest Ave
or 25860 Hwy. 243
Easter Service
9:00 am and 10:45 am
Easter Breakfast at 10:00 am
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
Sunday April 5th
Eater Brunch Event
Leanna’s Idyll Awhile
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
4-Course Dinner
Reservations Required
$39 per person
909-714-0945
Order Your box before April 6th
Next Food Distribution Apr. 9th
Don’t forget to order your box!
Order any time prior to
Monday 4/6 noon!
Monday April 6th
Pink Full Moon Dinner Event
Leanna’s Idyll Awhile
5:00 pm
4-Course Dinner
Reservations Required
$89 per person
909-714-0945
Tuesday April 7th
Feeding America Food Distribution
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
10:30 am – 12 Noon
Tuesday April 7th
Global Warming Science Talk
Part 2 – w/ Larry Kawano
Spirit Mountain Retreat
25661 Oakwood
3:00 pm
Everyone Welcome
If you missed part 1, you can watch it here on the YOUTUBE Link.
Thursday April 9th
Global Warming Science Talk
Part 2 – w/ Larry Kawano
25955 Hwy. 243
Idyllwild Trailer Park Clubhouse
6:00 pm
Everyone Welcome
If you missed part 1, you can watch it here on the YOUTUBE Link.
Wednesday April 8th
Sadie’s Clinic
ARF
26890 Hwy. 243
9 am – 3 pm
Call for appt. or walk-in
951-659-1122
Wednesday, April 8th
“National Zoo Lovers Day”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
It’s time to go wild for a “pawsitively” great storytime as we celebrate the amazing animals that call the zoo home!
Wednesday April 8th
or Saturday April 11th
Journey Into Yoga Nidra
Little Earth Angel Wellness
23350 Hwy. 243 (Across from Pine Cove Market)
3:33 pm – 5:15 pm
$60
Wednesday April 8th
Men’s Book Club
“Demon Copperfield”
Idyllwild Library
6:00 pm
This month’s discussion will be on “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver. Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, this modern-day “epic” follows a resilient young boy navigating the trials of the foster care system and the search for his own place in the world.
Idyllwild Scholarship Fund
Application Window Open Now!
Apply now thru April 15th
Scan the QR Code to apply
If you didn’t get a chance to donate to the Idyllwild Scholarship fund for local seniors, there’s still time….
Click on the link below.
ICF Grant Window Open!
Accepting Grant Proposals
Now – April 13th
Any local 501c3 eligible
Questions? Email us at Idycommfund@gmail.com
Thursday April 30th
Community Benefit
For Julie & Miles
Middle Ridge Winery
6:00 pm
Updated Town Hall Schedule
Friday April 10th
Past Life Regression Soundbath
With Carrie
Idy Hot Yoga
54960 Pine Crest #3
5:30 pm
$40
Saturday April 11th
Bingo Night Fun-Raiser
Benefitting Idyllwild Garden Club
Doors Open 4:30
Snacks available for purchase
5:00 pm Games Start
Tuesday April 14th
Library Program w/ Bob Greenamyer
“Gardening from the Ground Up”
Idyllwild Library
5:30 pm
Saturday April 18th
Rotary Pancake Breakfast
Town Hall
8 am – 12 noon
Saturday April 18th
Memorial for Bruce Watts
Idyllwild Nature Center
(Outside in Amphitheater )
10:00 am
Sunday April 19th
Memorial for Gary Budnick
Spirit Mountain Retreat
25661 Oakwood St.
4:00 pm
Saturday April 18th
Rotary Pancake Breakfast
Town Hall
8 am – 12 noon
Saturday April 18th
Energy Healing
With Janette & Suzie
Spirit Mountain Retreat
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Sunday April 19th
Spring Senior Social
Silver Pines Lodge
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Tuesday April 21st
Shelter System Talk
Community Center
54195 Ridgeview Dr.
5:00 pm
Thursday April 23rd
Grand Opening
Lily’s
54905 North Circle Dr.
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday April 25th
Idyllwild Arts 80th Anniversary
12:00 President’s Luncheon
2:00 Red Carpet Event
3:00 Performance
5:00 Champagne Toast
Saturday May 2nd
Bounty Hunters Fan Tribute
Rustic Theatre
12 noon – 8 pm
Live Mural Painting
Fan Film Screenings
Cosplay Competition
DJ
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
Thursday April 2nd
Kat’s Kick-Ass Karaoke
Rustic Theatre
6:00 pm
Every first Thursday of the month during Summer. Perform like a Rock-Star live on stage or simply come support the singers. Its always lots of fun and The Rustic Tavern is open for food and drinks.
Starts Friday: Hoppers
Rated PG
Run time: 1 hr. 44 min.
Thursday: Karaoke–6:00
Friday @ 6:00 pm
Saturday @ 12:00 & 3:00
(Comedy Show 7:30)
Sunday @ 12:00, 3:00 & 6:00
Monday @ 6:00
Tuesday @ 6:00
Wednesday @ 6:00
Thursday @ 6:00
Coming Soon: ?
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
12:00 am – 3:30 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, April 8th
“National Zoo Lovers Day”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
It’s time to go wild for a “pawsitively” great storytime as we celebrate the amazing animals that call the zoo home!
Wednesday April 8th
Men’s Book Club
“Demon Copperfield”
Idyllwild Library
6:00 pm
This month’s discussion will be on “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver. Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, this modern-day “epic” follows a resilient young boy navigating the trials of the foster care system and the search for his own place in the world.
Thursday April 2
Yarn Club
Idyllwild Library
10 am – 12 Noon
We have KITTENS!
Lots and lots of kittens. Stop by to meet them, and choose yours. Not all are ready to go home yet. Besides these 2 batches, we have another mommy that just gave birth to 13 more. Call ARF to schedule a visit. 951-659-1122.
Body & Soul
Click Here for a list of Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, Meditation & Hypnosis in Idyllwild.
Next Food Distribution Apr. 9th
Don’t forget to order your box!
Order any time prior to
Monday 4/6 noon!
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.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Click here for list of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Idyllwild.
12-Step Meetings
2nd Quarter Calendar
April – June 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 – 12:30pm
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
Tuesday 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
Every Other Thursday
Starts Jan. 22
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
5:30 – 6:30
Every 3rd Thursday
Chess League
Community Center
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
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.
Community Center
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
Next to Community Playground
Overlooking Butterfield Amphitheater
Available for Rentals
More info call: 951-659-2638
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.
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Questions: Please contact us at P.O. Box 1171 Idyllwild, CA 92549
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