Our Town Calendar of Events

Thursday, July 12

SUMMER READING PROGRAM for children, Swazzle Puppet Show, 1 p.m., Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. More: 760-788-5270.

ALSO AT RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St., Tai Chi for Adults at 9 a.m., Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Basic Multiplication Tutoring at 1 p.m., Teen Creative Writing Workshop at 4 p.m., Free Citizenship Class at 6 p.m., Bilingual Storytime at 7 p.m.

BUSINESS NETWORK EXCHANGE, Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St., 7 a.m.

TOPS—Ramona Chapter of TOPS, Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Place, 9 a.m. Weigh-in at 8:30 a.m.

GUY B. WOODWARD MUSEUM, 1 to 3 p.m., 645 Main St. More: 760-789-7644.

ARRIBA TEEN CENTER, 3 to 6 p.m., 1710 Montecito Road. More: 760-788-6443.

RAMONA IDOL 2012 AUDITIONS, for ages 21 and older, 7:30 p.m., Cheers Bar & Grill, 2475 Main St. More: 760-315-1454.

IMMUNOLOGICAL ISSUES IN CHILDREN AND DIET, 6:30 p.m., Ramona Family Naturals, 642 Main St. Free. More: 760-787-5987.

RAMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD, 6:30 p.m., Wilson Administrative Center, 729 Ninth St. More: ramonausd.net.

RAMONA COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP, 7 p.m., Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. More: 760-445-8545.

Friday, July 13

STRIKE OUT CANCER GOLF TOURNAMENT—Benefits Ramona resident Justin Sturgeon who has brain cancer. The Vineyard Golf Course, Escondido. More: 760-445-1477.

RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. Bouncing Baby Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Zumba at 11 a.m., It’s Book Time with Ronald McDonald at 1 p.m., Teen Music Shop at 3 p.m., Family Storytime & Crafts at 3:15 p.m.

GUY B. WOODWARD MUSEUM, 1 to 3 p.m., 645 Main St. More: 760-789-7644.

MOVIE NIGHT, 6 p.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.” More: 760-789-0440.

Saturday, July 14

KIWANIS OF RAMONA, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Sizzler, 344 Main St. More: 760-440-3000.

WEIGHT WATCHERS, Ramona Woman’s Club, 524 Main St. Doors open 8 a.m., meeting at 8:30. More information: weightwatchers.com, 1-800-651-6000.

CAR WASH, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ramona Chargers youth football’s first Car Wash, Auto Zone, 370 Pala St. The cost is $10 and will go toward equipment for the upcoming football season.

RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. Storytime at 11 a.m., Teen Movie at 1 p.m.

DOS PICOS PARK FREE SATURDAY PROGRAMS, 17953 Dos Picos Park Road. Snakes ‘n Skins with Ranger Ron at 11 a.m., Jr. Rangers at 1 p.m., Craft Time at 2 p.m., Earth Ball at 4 p.m., Fishin’ with a Ranger at 5:30 p.m. Meet at amphitheater for all programs. More: 760-789-2220.

TRAILER BACKING & SAFETY CLINIC, sponsored by Ramona Trails Association, 1 to 5 p.m., dirt parking lot, Aqua Lane off Fifth Street. Bring truck and trailer for individualized training on backing and parking your rig. Safety tips for trailer use and maintenance. Suggested donation: $10 per vehicle. RSVP to specialevents@ramonatrails.org or 760-271-5035.

GUY B. WOODWARD MUSEUM, 1 to 4 p.m., 645 Main St. More: 760-789-7644.

ART RECEPTION, 4 to 6 p.m., Olde Ramona Hotel Gallery, 845 Main St. Featured artist is Ruben Chato. Admission free. Refreshments. More: 760-789-3682, page 14.

RAMONA JUNIOR FAIR BARBECUE & PIE AUCTION, Ramona Junior Fairgrounds, 431 Aqua Lane. Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m., pie auction at 6. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for ages 12 and younger.

RAMONA IDOL 2012 AUDITIONS, 5:30 p.m., Boll Weevil, 2548 Main St. More: 760-315-1454.

ANNUAL SPURS, SPOKES & SNEAKERS kick-off barbecue, 6 to 9 p.m. Ramona Trails Association staging and picnic area on Aqua Lane. Bring chairs and beverage. RTA will have the rest. RSVP to specialevents@ramonatrails.org. More: 760-271-5035.

BAT HIKE, 8 to 8:45 p.m., Dos Picos Park, 17953 Dos Picos Park Road. See and hear bats as they come out to feed in the park. Easy half-hour walk. Bring a flashlight. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Time may change—check at ranger office. More: 760-789-2220.

DOS PICOS NIGHT HIKES—8:45 p.m., Dos Picos Park, 17953 Dos Picos Park Road. Meet at the ranger’s office, dress warmly and bring a flashlight. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. More: 760-789-2220.

Sunday, July 15

GUY B. WOODWARD MUSEUM, 1 to 4 p.m., 645 Main St. More: 760-789-7644.

CAR SHOW, 4 to 6 p.m., Albertsons parking lot, 1400 block of Main Street. Free. More: 760-789-3396.

Monday, July 16

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL—First Congregation Church will hold its annual Vacation Bible School July 16-20, 9 a.m. to noon each day. This year’s theme is Zapped. Children will learn what it’s like to be Zapped by God’s love, and how plugging into His love will change the way we think, treat others, and the choices we make. Registration forms at church office, 404 Eighth St. or download from www.fccramona.org.

RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. National Latino Research Center at 5 p.m., Free Citizenship Class at 6 p.m.

WRITERS GROUP MEETS—Ramona Christian Writers Group, 6 to 8 p.m., 22343 Little Klondike Road. More: Peter Zindler at Pete.zindler@navy.mil or 760-788-2064.

WEIGHT WATCHERS, 6 p.m., Ramona Woman’s Club, 524 Main St. More: weightwatchers.com, 1-800-651-6000.

GRIEFSHARE seminar/support group, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m., through July at Mountain View Community Church off Highway 78 and Ash Street. More: 760-805-5722.

CITIZENS FOR A RURAL RAMONA (CFARR), 7 p.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. Discuss issues to keep rural environment. Community welcome. More: 760-789-2652.

Tuesday, July 17

RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. Yoga at 11 a.m., Basic Addition Tutoring at 1 p.m., Chess & Chips at 3 p.m., Scrapbooking at 5 p.m., Pajama Storytime at 7 p.m.

RAMONA ROTARY CLUB, luncheon meeting in Sizzler of Ramona, 344 Main St. Lunch at noon, meeting at 12:30 p.m., guest speaker at 1 p.m. More information: 760-787-3206.

SOCIAL SECURITY SEMINAR—Yvonne Catton of Edward Jones will present “Social Security: Your Questions Answered,” at 5:30 p.m. at 850 Main St. Dinner included. RSVP at 760-789-2804.

ARRIBA TEEN CENTER, 3 to 6 p.m., 1710 Montecito Road. More: 760-788-6443.

DISCIPLESHIP CLASS: First Things First, 7 to 8:30 p.m., New Life Assembly 424 Letton St. (behind Denny’s). Strengthen your Christian walk, learn how to use the Bible. More: 619-647-5120.

Wednesday, July 18

SOCIAL SECURITY SEMINAR—Yvonne Catton of Edward Jones will present “Social Security: Your Questions Answered,” at noon at her office, 850 Main St. Lunch included. To reserve a seat call 760-789-2804.

RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m., Storytime Craft at 11:30 a.m., Basic Reading Tutoring at 1 p.m., Teen Movie at 4 p.m.

ARRIBA TEEN CENTER, 3 to 6 p.m., 1710 Montecito Road. More: 760-788-6443.

RAMONA TOWN HALL BOARD, 6:30 p.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. More information: ramonatownhall.com.