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Take a tour of a unique animal sanctuary …
Living Free Animal Sanctuary, located in Mountain Center just below Idyllwild, houses rescued dogs and cats once facing imminent shelter euthanasia. Living Free is a donor-supported nonprofit, no-kill sanctuary that rehabilitates and finds homes for these animals. Housed on many acres, animals are never caged and are provided with spacious yards and playrooms equipped with beds and toys.They get veterinarian care, daily exercise and special training to help them learn about how to behave in a home environment and with a variety of people. The public is welcome to tour the facilities and grounds from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day but Wednesday.Tours are free. Not to be missed Living Free’s “It’s All About the LuLu Animals,” on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, with fun activities the Photo courtesy of Living Free entire family will enjoy, including horse-drawn hay rides, sheep herding demonstrations, live music, vendor booths, live entertainment and a silent auction and opportunity drawings with fabulous prizes. Call (951) 659-4687 for more information.
Go play in a winter wonderland ...
Idyllwild experiences four distinct seasons, and wintertime brings it’s own special enjoyments.The only thing better than watching the snow fall through the window of a warm, cozy room is bundling up and going outdoors to experience the sheer thrill of playing or walking in the snow.You’ll be awed by the beauty of the mountain and the forest’s trees covered in snowy splendor. Sleds and snow saucers are usually stocked by several stores, including Fairway Market and local hardware stores.Winter apparel, including boots, coats, hats, scarves and gloves can be found at Wooley’s and Mountain Footwear and Sock Shoppe, as well as others. Good, safe places for snow play include the Idyllwild Community Center site on Ridgeview Drive (an ice skating rink is planned there this winter), at the Idyllwild Park off Riverside County Playground Road, in Humber Park above Fern Valley (if the roads are passable) and at the Idyllwild Nature Center. A word of caution: Please do not sled or play off the highway. It is very dangerous for you and for drivers who are navigating the winter roadway. Also, although it is tempting to sled in the driveway of what appears to be a vacated property, it is Playing in the snow is a great family activity. File photo illegal and you could be cited for trespassing.
EVERITT’S MINERALS & GALLERY
Artspresso Gallery Divine Scents 54380 N. Circle Dr. Idyllwild, CA 92549 951-659-6162
everittsminerals.com
~ Mineral Specimens ~ Fossils ~ Antique Japanese Woodblock Prints ~ Local Artists P.O. Box 3740 • 54245 No. Circle Dr. Idyllwild, CA 92549 • Tel: 951-659-7075 AAI Member Gallery
68713 Perez Road B -16 Cathedral City, CA 92234 760-408-8407 divinescents@hotmail.com glhighart@yahoo.com
NORTH CIRCLE DR.
Fine Handcrafted Jewelry Designed and Fabricated by Larry Everitt and Janet Everitt, Owner/Artists
Gerry High Art Gallery
The Village Centre
• Wine • Beer • Food • Gifts
VILLAGE CENTER DR.
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