Our Town Calendar of Community Events, Dec. 29 - Jan. 8

Thursday Dec. 29

BUSINESS NETWORK EXCHANGE

meets in Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St., at 7 a.m. For more information, call 760-504-6608.

TOPS MEETING

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

TAI CHI

class for adults in Ramona Library Community Room, 1275 Main St., at 9 a.m.

DIABETES WORKSHOP

—Discussion and information at Ramona Library at 10 a.m.

ADULT LITERACY TUTORING (ESL)

—Instruction in reading and writing English, Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., at 10 a.m. Call 760-788-5270 for an appointment.

GRANDPARENTS AND BOOKS

in Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., at 11 a.m.

Friday Dec. 30

FINE FREE FRIDAY

at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St.

TEEN MUSIC SHOP,

3 p.m. in Ramona Library, 1275 Main St.

FAMILY STORYTIME AND CRAFTS

at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., at 3:15 p.m.

Saturday Dec. 31

CHRISTMAS TREE DROP-OFF

—Ramona Disposal Service’s Christmas tree drop-off sites are the parking lots at Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane, and Village Shopping Center, 23600 block of San Vicente Road, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information: 760-789-0516, www.ramonadisposal.com.

HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH

Javier Franko, Ramona Family Naturals, 642 Main St., from 10 to 11 a.m. to assist attendees reach their health goals in areas such as achieving optimal weight, reducing food cravings, increasing sleep and maximizing energy.

Sunday Jan. 1

CHRISTMAS TREE DROP-OFF

—Ramona Disposal Service’s Christmas tree drop-off sites are the parking lots at Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane, and Village Shopping Center, 23600 block of San Vicente Road, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information: 760-789-0516, www.ramonadisposal.com.

Monday Jan. 2

WRITERS GROUP MEETS

—Ramona Christian Writers Group will meet at 23647 Atex Court from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Peter Zindler at Pete.zindler@navy.mil or 760-788-2064.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

, a free support group and recovery program for eating disorders and food obsession, meets at McAlister Institute, 323 Hunter St., from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call 760-788-8344.

Tuesday Jan.3

COMMON GROUND

, a free monthly women’s group, will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Join in for support and connection among women. You need not feel alone during life transitions and challenges. Visit www.stepintobalance.net for more information.

WEST SUBCOMMITTEE

of Ramona Community Planning Group will meet in Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane, at 6:30 p.m. More information: 760-445-8545.

COMMITTEE TO ELECT

Ron Paul President 2012, Ramona chapter, meets Tuesdays in Da Tuna Shack, 1140 Main St., Suite 107, at 6:30 p.m. More information: Tom Stephan at tom@air-superiority.com.

TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE

of Ramona Community Planning Group will meet in Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane, at 7 p.m.

Wednesday Jan. 4

SAN VICENTE SADDLE CLUB

meets at 7:30 p.m. in the San Diego Country Estates International Equestrian Center, 16911 Gunn Stage Road. For membership and other club information, call Lily Voegeli at 760-788-7533. More information is also at sanvicentesaddleclub.com.

AL-ANON

meetings are held at 323 Hunter St. at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

DIET SUPPORT CLASS

with Victoria Bradley, Ramona Family Naturals, 642 Main St., at 7 p.m. Free.

Thursday Jan. 5

RAMONA COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP

will meet at 7 p.m. in Ramona Library Community Room, 1275 Main St. More information: 760-445-8545.

Saturday Jan. 7

CHRISTMAS TREE DROP-OFF

—Ramona Disposal Service’s Christmas tree drop-off sites are the parking lots at Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane, and Village Shopping Center, 23600 block of San Vicente Road, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information: 760-789-0516, www.ramonadisposal.com.

HAWKWATCH 2012,

sponsored by Wildlife Research Institute Inc., will be from 9 a.m. to noon at 18030 Highland Valley Road. Admission is free. All ages welcome. More information: 760-789-3992, www.wildlife-research.org, page 12.

PONY BASEBALL

registration will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the snack bar at the fields.

SOCCER SIGNUPS

—Ramona Soccer League Spring Signups will be in front of Quizno’s, 1664 Main St. in Stater Bros. center, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information: page 14.

FREE THROW CONTEST

—Knights of Columbus Championship Free Throw Contest will be in the Olive Peirce Middle School gym, 1521 Hanson Lane. Registration: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Competition: 1 to 2 p.m. Boys and girls categories in five age divisions: 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14. Free. More information: Brian Douglass, 619-993-1965, and page 31.

HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH

Javier Franko, Ramona Family Naturals, 642 Main St., from 10 to 11 a.m. to assist attendees reach their health goals in areas such as achieving optimal weight, reducing food cravings, increasing sleep and maximizing energy.

Sunday Jan. 8

CHRISTMAS TREE DROP-OFF

—Ramona Disposal Service’s Christmas tree drop-off sites are the parking lots at Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane, and Village Shopping Center, 23600 block of San Vicente Road, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SOCCER SIGNUPS

—Ramona Soccer League Spring Signups will be in front of Quizno’s, 1664 Main St. in Stater Bros. center, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information: page 14.

PONY BASEBALL

registration will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the snack bar at the fields.

CAR SHOW

—Owners of pre-1974 trucks and cars are invited to join the display of vehicles at a free car show in the Albertsons parking lot in the 1400 block of Main Street on Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. Tractors, tanks, boats, Peterbilts, motorcycles and other vehicles are also welcome. More information: 760-789-3396.

ThursdayJan.12

COFFEE CLUB—Discuss the financial market and the economy in a relaxed, informal setting with a free cup of coffee at Yvonne Catton’s Edward Jones office in the Day Promenade building at 850 Main St., Suite 104, at 10 a.m. To RSVP, call Carrie Foye at 760-789-2804. Coffees are held the second Thursday of each month.

Saturday, Jan. 14

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING EXCHANGE—Ramona United Methodist Church and Preschool will host a children’s clothing exchange at the church, 3394 Chapel Lane , off corner of state Route 67 and Dye Road. No cost. Bring outgrown children’s clothes infant sizes to child’s 12 to exchange or donate, then gather items you can use. Clothing may be dropped off as early as Jan 8 at Little People’s Learning Center, 3394 Chapel Lane. No baby gear or toys. For more information, call Jill Bacorn, 760-789-3435.

MondayJan. 16

WRITERS GROUP MEETS—Ramona Christian Writers Group will meet at 22343 Little Klondike Road from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Peter Zindler at Pete.zindler@navy.mil or 760-788-2064.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS, a free support group and recovery program for eating disorders and food obsession, meets at McAlister Institute, 323 Hunter St., from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call 760-788-8344.

WednesdayJan. 18

RAMONA ART GUILD will feature well-known artist Susan Bainbridge at its demonstration meeting in Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., at 7 p.m. Her goal for the meeting is to show people how to put the fun back into their projects. Winner of numerous awards, Bainbridge enjoys painting and photographing wild and domestic animals. Her second love is working with children, both as a business and as a volunteer for 30 years. More information: 760-440-9666.

Saturday, Feb. 11

LOCKS OF LOVE—Artistry in Hair’s Ninth Annual Locks of Love event to collect hair donations for children in need will be in the salon, 1008 D St. Donated hair must be at least 10 inches, bundled in a ponytail or braid. Bleached hair cannot be used. Hair that has been dyed or permed can be used. More information: Natallie Phillips, 760-789-1231.