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Summer Solstice Celebration — a 5K event to kick off summer in Ramona

Everyone loves summer. It is the time filled with trips to the beach, sunny skies, and lazy days. The summer solstice begins when the sun reaches the farthest point north of the equator, usually between June 20 and 22.

What better way to kick off summer than with a little family fun? Ramona Futbol Club, along with Arch Health Partners, will be hosting a community fun 5K event to benefit Ramona youth soccer program on Saturday, June 22, in celebration of summer.

Our Town Calendar of Events

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BUSINESS NETWORK EXCHANGE, Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St., 7 a.m. More: 760-504-6608.

TOPS—Ramona Chapter of TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly), Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Place, 9 a.m. Weigh-in at 8:30 a.m.

Republican women’s group to meet in Julian, hear about Julian history

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Fourth-generation Julian resident David Lewis will be the guest speaker when Intermountain Republican Women Federated meets in Barbara DeGraw’s home in Julian on Monday, May 20.

The meeting will begin at 10:45 a.m.

Our Town Calendar of Events

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BUSINESS NETWORK EXCHANGE, Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St., 7 a.m. More: 760-504-6608.

TOPS—Ramona Chapter of TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly), Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Place, 9 a.m. Weigh-in at 8:30 a.m.

Valley Club stages 31st annual Home Tour on Saturday

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You won’t want to miss the 31st annual Home Tour set for Saturday, May 11.

Four uniquely different homes will be open for viewing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located throughout Ramona, the homes include:

•The historic 1886 Verlaque House at the Guy B. Woodward Museum with a display of Depression glass and antique quilts in the Barnett Barn;

Heartland Swim begins Summer League registration

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Heartland Swim Association, an East County swim club, has opened registration for its Summer League program that begins June 24 at 10 locations, including Ramona High School.

A special incentive is being offered for paid registrations received by May 17.

Chamber plans to promote town during Amgen bike race

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Ramona Chamber of Commerce, gearing up for the crowd of cyclists and spectators who are expected to travel through Old Town on May 12, is putting out a call to business owners and volunteers.

The 2013 Amgen Tour of California, a professional cycling race, has included Ramona in its Stage 1 route that begins and ends in Escondido.

Elementary, middle school bands seek donations

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Ramona’s Elementary and Middle School bands are looking for donations for their upcoming fundraiser and other needs. Any cash or check donation can help with the following needs: Band, Honor Band, CORE (Community Outreach Ensemble), Instruments and Repairs, Smart Music Scholarships, Knott’s Berry Music Festival, Various Events, and Band Families with Hardships.

San Vicente Saddle Club Poker Ride A worthy cause — and lots of fun

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San Vicente Saddle Club’s annual poker ride will be held on May 4.

Now, don’t let the name fool you. This saddle club is composed of many types of people, not just horse people. Oh, it may have started out that way some 20 years ago, but this group has grown into a philanthropic nonprofit organization that makes amazing contributions to our community.

Head Start showcases renovated buildings

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Ramona Head Start staff, parents, and children celebrated the completed renovation of the child development program’s buildings on April 17.

The buildings that Head Start uses at 415 Eighth Street served as junior high classrooms 50 years ago, said Yrene Jauregui, supervisor of the Ramona Head Start program.

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