Our Town Calendar of Community Events, Jan. 12-18

Thursday Jan. 12

ADULT LITERACY

tutoring, Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.

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.

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.

TODDLER STORYTIME

, 10:30 a.m., Ramona Library, 1275 Main St.

HOMEWORK CLUB

—4 p.m., Ramona Library, 1275 Main St.

QUICK AND HEALTHY

—Holistic health coach Mary Hopperton, with partners Sunny Peterson and Carmen Kintz, will present “Xpress Recipes for You,” a class of healthy, quick and tasty recipes at 6 p.m. at Fitness Xpress, 1520 Main St., Suite B. Samples will be provided so bring your appetite and a friend. This is the first in the series of free classes at Fitness Xpress on 2012. Reserve a spot at 760-870-4580 or email join@fitnessxpressforwomen.com.

Friday Jan. 13

YOGA,

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

ACRYLIC PAINTING

class for adults, beginning to advanced, taught by Ramona artist Carol Ravy from 1 to 3 p.m. in Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. More information: 760-788-5274.

TEEN MUSIC SHOP,

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

FAMILY STORYTIME & CRAFTS

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

AUDITIONS

for Ramona Community Theater’s production of “Socrates Tomb” will be from 7 to 9 p.m. in Ramona Library Community Room, 1275 Main St. Roles for two females, five males, all between the ages of 25 and 35. One-minute comic monologue, short resume and head shot. More information: Amy Krause, traincases@gmail.com.

Saturday Jan. 14

MT. WOODSON SWAP MEET

—Help send Mt. Woodson Elementary School sixth-graders to sixth-grade camp by being a part of the first Mt. Woodson Swap Meet at the school, 17427 Archie Moore Road, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Organizers promise great deals and bargains.

JUICING CLASS

—Brenda Carll will teach a juicing class at Ramona Family Naturals, 642 Main St., at 9 a.m. More information: 760-787-5987.

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, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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. More information: Jill Bacorn, 760-789-3435.

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: ramonasoccer.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.

VIDEO GAME ARCADE,

1 p.m., Ramona Library, 1275 Main St.

Sunday Jan. 15

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: ramonasoccer.com.

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 from 3 to 5 p.m. Tractors, tanks, boats, Peterbilts, motorcycles and other vehicles are also welcome. More information: 760-789-3396.

CHAMBER INSTALLATION DINNER

—Ramona Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Installation and Awards Banquet will be at the San Vicente Golf Resort, 24157 San Vicente Road. Cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6. More information: 760-789-1311.

Monday Jan. 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.

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP

—GriefShare Christian support program to aide anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one begins a 13-week series in Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark Way off Highway 78 and Ash Street, from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Cost of $15 covers workshop. Scholarships are available. More information: Ina Lowe, 760-789-4798.

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.

PARENTING CLASSES

continue at Ramona Pregnancy Care Clinic, 1530 Main St., Suite 6, at 7 p.m. The free four-part series, titled “Boundaries with Kids,” started Jan. 9 and continue each Monday at 7 p.m. through Jan. 30. It addresses critical issues involved in learning to say “yes and when to say no” to help children gain control of their lives. More information: 760-789-7059.

Tuesday Jan. 17

CHESS & CHIPS,

3:30 p.m., Ramona Library, 1275 Main St.

HOMEWORK CLUB

—4 p.m., Ramona Library, 1275 Main St.

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.

CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION

—Ramona Pregnancy Care Clinic’s first in a two-part childbirth preparation series will be at the clinic, 1530 Main St., Suite 6, at 7 p.m. The first class will focus on the hospital experience, such as when to go to the hospital, what will happen, tests and coping measures. Emergency birth will be discussed in case there isn’t enough time to get to the hospital. The second class will be on Jan. 24. Attendance at both classes is encouraged. For more information or to register, call 760-789-7059.

Wednesday Jan. 18

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME,

11 a.m., Storytime Craft, 11:30 a.m., Ramona Library, 1275 Main St.

REAL ESTATE NETWORKING

—Ramona Real Estate Association networking will be held in Kenrix Sushi Co. restaurant, 2330 Main St., at 4 p.m. No-host event. More information: rrea.org.