Photo submitted by Kenny Gioeli
California Mountain King Snake
I was beyond thrilled to spot this California King Snake right in my own backyard! While they might look intimidating, these beauties are incredibly beneficial and completely harmless to humans and pets. They are the “neighborhood watch” of the reptile world because they actually eat rattlesnakes (they’re immune to the venom!). Since they lack fangs and venom themselves, they use constriction to hunt.
They can live up to 15 years, and although they look a bit like Coral Snakes, their pattern gives them away. Just remember the rhyme: “Red to black, venom lack; red to yellow, kill a fellow.” As you can see in my photo, the red touches black—so he’s a friendly neighbor! If you see one, please don’t hurt it; just let it do its job.
Take a look at the Coral Snake, a famous resident of the South and Southeast! You can spot them by their unique pattern where red is banded by yellow—just remember the life-saving rhyme: “Red to yellow, kill a fellow.”
Did you know that any snake with “King” in its name, like the King Snake or King Cobra, earned that title because it eats other snakes?. This behavior is called ophiophagy (pronounced Off-Fi-O-Fa-Gee). It’s not just snakes, though; nature has several specialized snake hunters like hawks, eagles, mongooses, skunks, and even some lizards. The best part? These amazing animals have evolved a natural immunity to the venom of their prey, making them true masters of the hunt
Weather: Highs of 67 – 74 – Lows of 43 – 50
Idyllwild Sun/Moon (Rise/Set) Calendar
The New Moon on May 16, 2026, occurs in the sign of Taurus at 1:01 PM PDT. This lunar event marks a grounded, practical reset focused on stability, finanaces, self-worth, and long-term grrowth, as Taurus energy encourages planting seeds for sustainable, future results.
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.
Garden Club’s
Garden of the Month for May
This garden may be viewed at anytime.
54391 Village View Dr.
Please don’t view after dusk.
Thursday May 14th
Student Choreography Concert
Idyllwild Arts
Fisher Dance Studio
7:30 pm
Everyone Welcome
Please join the Idyllwild Arts Dance Department for their annual Student Choreography Concert!
FROM DUSK TILL DAWN
Thu, May 14
The Rustic Theatre and Entertainment Center
The ORIGINAL “Sinners”! One night only, the 30th Anniversary of From Dusk Till Dawn, the vampire cult classic. Q&A following the screening with Co-Producer and local Idyllwild resident, Paul Hellerman, who will share behind-the-scene insights and clips of the making. Tickets online.
Friday May 15th
Drum Circle
Spirit Mountain Retreat
25661 Oakwood St.
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Everyone Welcome
Friday May 15th
New Moon Somatic Ritual
IDY Hot Yoga
54960 Pine Crest #3
5:30 – 7:30 pm
$33 – $55
Must Register by May 13th
RSVP to DURGA@SHIFASOMATICS.COM
Saturday May 16th
Living Free & War Hiorse Creek
Idyllwild Nature Center
11:00am
Join Living Free Animal Sanctuary at the Idyllwild Nature Center from 11am to 2pm for a special afternoon of animals, stories, and community.
Saturday May 16th
Energy Healing
With Janette & Suzie
Spirit Mountain Retreat
25661 Oakwood
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Saturday May 16h
Living Free & War Horse
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
ABOP (Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil & Paint) Disposal
Saturday May 16 8:00-4:30
Idyllwild Transfer Station
More Information on what is acceptable and unacceptable materials can be found here
Saturday May 16th
Garden Club Class
“Growing Potatoes”
Community Garden
Alderwood St. & N. Circle
10:00 am – 11 am
$10
Spuds, Taters, Fries…whatever you called them, people love potatoes! In this class we’ll learn how to plant these food staples. You’ll get to choose some potato starts so you can grow your own.
COMEDY SUPREME PRESENTS
Sat, May 16
The Rustic Theatre
A night of Stand Up Comedy presented by Comedy Supreme and hosted by Donna Maine and Richard Weiss featuring Hunter Ladner and Headliner, Ace Guillen. Get your early bird tickets online now.
Swaddled
Sunday May 17 @ Noon
Idy Hot Yoga
54960 Pine Crest Ave #3
$44 per person
May 17 5:00 pm
Amelia Blackney – “Elastic Skin”
AEL Dance Performance
Idyllwild Arts
Fisher Dance Studio
EVERYONE WELCOME
May 17 7:00 pm
Joseph Crimson – “CRIMSON”
AEL Dance Performance
Idyllwild Arts
Fisher Dance Studio
EVERYONE WELCOME
Monday May 18th
Third Monday Players
“The Dear Departed”
Middle Ridge Winery
5:00 pm
A comedy in one act staring Julie Roy and Lisa Kunkle, two sisters – as sibling rivals, each thinking Dad has left them his inheritance. Their husbands, played by Justin Holmes and Steve Kunkle, do their best to prevent war when the young son played by Otis Kaufman surprises everyone.
IDYLLWILD ARTS FILM & DIGITAL MEDIA 2026 SHOWCASE
Wed, May 20
The Rustic Theatre and Entertainment Center
This is a Free Community Event and we invite you to join the Students and Families of the Digital Film and Media Department as their Films are screened on The Rustic big screen. Doors are at 6:30pm and Screening Event starts at 7pm.
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
NEED A RIDE?
The Idyllwild Shuttle Service is availble to anyone who needs to get somewhere in town and also for trips off the hill on designated days. All you have to do is call.
Call for a ride anywhere in Pine Cove and Idyllwild Monday thru Friday.
951-426-9688
Saturday May 30th
Memorial for Bob Edwards
American Legion
54360 Marian View Dr.
11:00 am
Want to clean out your books?
The Friends of the Idyllwild Library could use your books to sell in our “Little Book Store” inside the Library. We use all the funds to support the Library with programs and whatever they need.
If you’d like to clean out your books, please drop them in the big basket inside the door at the Library Tue-Sat. We need all kinds, but especially coffee table books, paperbacks, and kids books.
Saturday and Sunday
May 23rd – 24th
Wildflower Festival
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
10 am – 3 pm
Saturday May 23rd
Memorial Day Weekend BBQ
American Legion
6 pm – 10 pm
Saturday May 23rd
Aretha Franklin Tribute
Rustic Theatre
7:30 pm
Fri-Sat-Sun
May 22-23-24
Memorial Day Ceremonies
IDY Park (Center of Town)
Idyllwild Brewpub
Butterfield Amphitheater
Saturday & Sunday
May 23rd, 24th & 25th
Art in the Park
Mountain Center Series
29470 Hwy 243, Mountain Center
Saturday May 30th
Summer Kick-Off
Music Festival & Art Show
Town Hall
12 Noon – 6:00 pm
Sunday May 31st
Blue Full Moon
IDY HOT YOGA
6:00-7:30 PM
The Associates of Idyllwild Arts
Saturday June 6th
Paint ‘n’ Sip
Delano House, 53510 Idyllbrook
Maytime Spring Jubilee
Sunday May 31st at 2:00pm
Stephens Recital Hall
Idyllwild Arts
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
Devil Wears Prada 2
Rated PG-13
Run time: 1 hr. 49 min.
Friday @ 6:00 pm
Saturday @ 12:00 & 3:00
Sunday @ 12:00, 3:00 & 6:00
Monday @ 6:00
Tuesday @ 6:00
Wednesday @ 6:00
Coming Soon: STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU
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.
Wedneday May 20th
Storytime
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wedneday May 20th
Kid’s Book Club: “Front Desk” by Kelly Yang
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
This month’s discussion will be on Kelly Yang’s “Front Desk.” 10-year-old Mia Tang, a Chinese immigrant who manages the front desk for a motel while her parents clean the rooms and secretly hide other immigrants from their cruel landlord. Discussion will be followed by a craft and snack.
Call ARF to schedule a visit. 951-659-1122.
STAR
6-Year old female
Well trained.
Good with other dogs and cats.
Come meet Star!
Honey is a young female orange cat. She is very friendly and with good house manners.
Come meet her!
Body & Soul
Click Here for a list of Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, Meditation & Hypnosis in Idyllwild.
San Jacinto Trail Report
Snow, weather, & trail conditions for the San Jacinto Mountains
Next Food Distribution May 14th
Don’t forget to order your box!
Order any time prior to
Monday5/11 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
Mondays:10:30 am – 11:30 am
Fridays: 9:45 am – 10:30 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.
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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