Our Town Calendar of community events, Nov. 17 - Dec. 2
Thursday Nov.17
BUSINESS NETWORK EXCHANGE
meets in Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St., at 7 a.m. For more information, call 760-504-6608.
TAI CHI
class for adults in Ramona Library Community Room, 1275 Main St., at 9 a.m.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
—Free blood pressure screenings are offered the third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon in Ramona Senior Center, 434 Aqua Lane. The screenings are in conjunction with Grace Care Management. The screenings are open to all ages. For more information, call 760-789-9177.
DIABETES WORKSHOP
—Discussion and information at Ramona Library at 10 a.m.
GRANDPARENTS AND BOOKS
in Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., at 11 a.m.
CHAMBER MIXER
—Cheers of Ramona, 2475 Main St., will host the Ramona Chamber of Commerce mixer from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is $5 for chamber members and $10 for others. For more information, call 760-789-1311.
Friday Nov.18
ESSENTIAL OILS
—The public is invited to learn about the physical and emotional benefits of essential oils at a free health and wellness class in the San Diego Country Estates International Equestrian Center Rotunda, 16911 Gunn Stage Road, at 7 p.m. The class will teach about fast acting, inexpensive and natural solutions to family health concerns. The hands-on class will provide a variety of oils for free sampling. For more info contact jodybento@gmail.com.
Saturday Nov. 19
BOOK SALE
—Friends of the Ramona Library will have a half price book sale in the Ramona Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds support the library, 1275 Main St.
RAMONA GIRLS SOFTBALL
will hold registrations at Kmart, 1855 Main St., from 9 a.m. to noon.
HOLISTIC HEALTH
coach will be at Ramona Family Naturals, 642 Main St. from 10 to 11 a.m. Free.
GALLERY RECEPTION
—Olde Ramona Hotel Gallery, 845 Main St., will hold a reception for November’s Discovery Room artists Coko Brown and Renee Sebring from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 760-789-3682.
Sunday Nov.20
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 4 to 8 p.m. Tractors, tanks, boats, Petervilts, motorcycles and other vehicles are also welcome.
Monday Nov.21
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.
Tuesday Nov.22
WELLNESS WORKSHOP
—”Giving Thanks during the Holiday Season” is the topic of a women’s free support group meeting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Vista Hill, 1012 Main St. RSVP with Kenya Taylor at 760-803-8809.
Thursday Nov.24
TURKEY TROT,
hosted by the San Diego Country Estates Recreation Department, will begin at 8 a.m. at Gunn Stage and San Vicente roads. Check-in is at 7 a.m. Entry is $20 per adult and $15 per child age 12 and younger. Entry forms are at the front desk of the San Vicente Inn, in the SDCE Recreation Center and at the event. For more information, call 760-789-4146.
Tuesday Nov.29
WELLNESS WORKSHOP
—”Have a Fun Holiday Season” is the topic of a women’s free support group meeting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Vista Hill, 1012 Main St. RSVP with Kenya Taylor at 760-803-8809.
VETERANS BENEFITS WORKSHOP
—American Legion Post 332 will host a “Know What You’re Entitled To” Veterans Benefits Workshop in the Ramona Library Community Room 1275 Main St., from 6 to 8 p.m. Representatives from American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Congressman Duncan Hunter’s office are among those scheduled to participate. Open to all veterans and their families. For more information, call Mike Thweatt, post commander, at 760-788-5947.
Thursday Dec.1
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
—”In Your Own Backyard” holiday craft fair featuring hand-crafted items by local artisans will be in Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St., from 4 to 9 p.m. Ramona merchants between Sixth and 10th streets and the Business Barn at Fourth Street will remain open until 9 p.m. for “an old-fashioned Christmas in downtown Ramona” that will include carolers and music.
Friday Dec.2
RAMONA REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION
will host a three-hour industry-related iPad class at 8:30 a.m. in the Century 21 auditorium, 2102 Main St. Randy Jones will teach iPad applications with the latest technology in real estate transactions. Jones teaches this class for the San Diego Association of Realtors. Cost is $5 for RREA members, $10 for others. For more information, call 760-787-3189 or email martha@marthaluce.com.