Our Town Calendar of Events

Thursday, Oct. 11

PRAYER FOR OUR NATION—New Life Assembly, 424 Letton St., asks the community to join church members in praying for the nation and upcoming election anytime from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. More: 619-647-5120.

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

BARGAIN CORNER, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ramona Senior Activity Center, 434 Aqua Lane. More: 760-789-0440.

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.

FLU VACCINATIONS—Palomar Health will provide flu shots to persons 18 years and older from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Cost is $20 per person. Medicare is accepted for those with a qualifying plan. More: PalomarHealth.org/flu.

RAMONA WOMAN’S CLUB Card Party, 11:45 a.m., 524 Main St.

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

RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St., Tai Chi for Adults at 9 a.m., Adult Literacy Tutoring: ESL at 9:30 a.m., Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Teen Creative Writing Workshop at 4 p.m., Homework Club at 4 p.m., Free Citizenship Class at 6 p.m., Bilingual Storytime at 7 p.m.

CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING, 5:15 p.m., Bank of Southern California’s grand re-opening, 1315 Main St. More: 760-789-1311.

Friday, Oct. 12

BARGAIN CORNER, 8 a.m. to noon, Ramona Senior Activity Center, 434 Aqua Lane. More: 760-789-0440.

RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. Bouncing Baby Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Zumba at 11 a.m., Music Shop at 3 p.m., Family Storytime & Crafts at 3:15 p.m.

MOVIE NIGHT, 6 p.m., Ramona Senior Activity Center, 434 Aqua Lane. “An Affair to Remember” starring Cary Grant. More: 760-789-0440.

FREE WORSHIP CONCERT, The Neverclaim, 7 p.m., Hope Vineyard Church, 850 Main St. (upstairs in the Day Promenade). All are invited to a free night of uplifting worship music with an upcoming band that has been touring with The Newsboys. Doors open at 6:30. A free-will offering will be taken for the band. More: 760-789-7775.

Saturday, Oct. 13

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

PARK CLEANUP, 8 a.m. to noon, community park at 1710 Montecito Road. All invited to help weed whack, trim trees, and participate in a general cleanup of the park. Arriba Teen Center is coordinating the cleanup. Bring work gloves, trimmers, weed whackers, brooms, rakes, etc. Trash bags and water will be provided. Some brooms and rakes will be available. More: Kim Lasley, 760-788-1438.

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

RAMONA CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kmart lot, 1855 Main St.

HAM TECHNICIAN LICENSE CLASS offered by Ramona Outback Amateur Radio Society (ROARS), 8:30 a.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Exam at 3:45 p.m. Class and study materials are free; exam fee is $15. More: Jolene Dayton at jhdayton@cox.net or 760-271-2088.

JEEP & OFF-ROAD SWAP MEET, 330 Elm St. Set-up begins at 7 a.m., selling starts at 8 a.m. Off-roaders: buy, sell, or trade old parts. No fee for selling or buying. Donations accepted. Doughnuts, coffee and drinks available. More: Wayne Miller, 760-788-6558.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EVENT, Ramona Soccer League, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ramona Community Park soccer fields. Fundraising booths for 3-Day walkers. More: Julie Njaa, 619-847-6522.

RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. Family Storytime at 11 a.m.

FREE PARK PROGRAMS, Dos Picos Park, 17953 Dos Picos Park Road. Tree Talk at 10:30 a.m., 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. More: 760-789-2220.

23RD ANNUAL AUTUMN FINE ARTS SHOW & EXHIBIT, artists’ reception from 5 to 7 p.m., Olde Ramona Hotel Gallery, 845 Main St. Public welcome.

FUNDRAISING BANQUET FOR YOUNG LIFE weekly club for high school-aged youth. Banquet, opportunity drawings, silent auction, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Olive Peirce Middle School Performing Arts Center, 1521 Hanson Lane. More: Steve@YoungLifeRamona.com or 760-330-7660.

HAUNTED TRAIL HIKE, 6:30 p.m., Dos Picos Regional Park, 17953 Dos Picos Park Road. Free. Meet at the restroom building with light. More: 760-789-2220.

Sunday, Oct. 14

65TH ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall, Sixth and E streets, 1 to 7 p.m. Tickets: $8.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $4.50 for children, $28.50 for families of two adults and four children. More: 760-789-0583 or 760-216-0637.

CAR SHOW, 4 to 6 p.m., Albertsons parking lot, 1400 block of Main Street. Owners of pre-1974 trucks and cars are welcome to display vehicles. Tractors, tanks, boats, other vehicles welcome. Free. More: 760-789-3396.

Monday, Oct. 15

RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. Scrapbooking at 10 a.m., Homework Club at 4 p.m., National Latino Research Center at 5 p.m., Free Citizenship Class at 6 p.m.

CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING, noon, Ramona Smog Station, 923 Main St. More: 760-789-1311.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 768 OPEN HOUSE & ACTIVITY NIGHT, 6:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 1970 Vermont St. All boys fifth grade and older are invited. See camp tools in use, see what’s in a patrol box, learn what youth leadership means, and learn the role Scouting plays in the community. More: Bob Dobson, 760-896-4455.

WRITERS GROUP—Ramona Christian Writers Group, 6 to 8 p.m. More: Byron Mettler, 760-310-9539 or email explorerseries@gmail.com.

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP, Christian support program to aid anyone grieving the death of a loved one, Mountain View Community Church off Highway 78 and Ash Street, 6:15 to 8 p.m. More: 760-789-4798.

Tuesday, Oct. 16

PRAYER FOR OUR NATION—New Life Assembly, 424 Letton St., asks the community to join church members in praying for the nation and upcoming election anytime from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. More: 619-647-5120.

RAMONA REVITALIZATION MEETING, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Ramona Library Community Room, 1275 Main St. Public welcome.

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

RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. Adult Literacy Tutoring: ESL at 9:30 a.m., Yoga at 11 a.m., Chess & Chips at 3 p.m., Folkloric Dance Classes at 4 p.m., Homework Club at 4 p.m., Teen Movie at 4 p.m., Pajama Storytime at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 17

TOWN HALL BRIDGE CLUB—Duplicate American Contract Bridge League-sanctioned games start at 10 a.m. in Ramona Senior Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Lunch and game are $6. All bridge players are welcome. More: Mary Ann Houston, 760-789-1132.

RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m., Storytime Craft at 11:30 a.m., Homework Club at 4 p.m.

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUN RAISER for Ramona Awana Club, 5 to 6:15 p.m., Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark Way. Community welcome. Tickets: $5 in advance, $8 at the door. Advance tickets at Mountain View and Grace Community churches, Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., or visit RamonaAwana.org.

RAMONA VOTERS FORUM presented by Sun Valley Council PTA, 6 p.m., Ramona High School Performing Arts Wing, 1401 Hanson Lane, features the three candidates for two seats on Ramona school board and presentations on Prop. 38 and Prop. R. Free admission.

RAMONA ART GUILD, 7 p.m., Ramona Library Community Room, 1275 Main St. Demonstration artist: Chuck McPherson. More: ramonaartguild.org.

Thursday, Oct. 18

RAMONA WOMAN’S CLUB Thimble Club, 10 a.m., 524 Main St.

RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. Tai Chi for Adults at 9 a.m., Adult Literacy Tutoring: ESL at 9:30 a.m., Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Homework Club at 4 p.m., Teen Creative Writing Workshop at 4 p.m., Citizenship Class at 6 p.m., Bilingual Storytime at 7.

RAMONA BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OUTREACH COMMITTEE meets from noon to 1 p.m. at Ramona Boys & Girls Club in Collier Park, 622 E. Street. More: 760-788-7564 ext. 201, or email smccune@sdyouth.org.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION, Valley View Grill (formerly Sizzler), 344 Main St., 6 p.m. dinner (optional), 7 p.m. meeting. Subject: Battle of San Pasqual with speakers Tom Vilicich, who will dress as a dragoon, carrying gear and weapons of the time period, and Shirley Buskirk, also in costume of the era. They will share information regarding life in those by-gone days. More: 760-789-2534.