Ramona Calendar of Events

Wednesday, April 24TOWN HALL BRIDGE CLUB—Duplicate American Contract Bridge League-sanctioned games start at 10 a.m. in Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. Game: $6. All bridge players are welcome. More: Mary Ann Houston, 760-789-1132.RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St., Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Storytime Craft at 11 a.m., Club Tres at 3 p.m., Homework Club at 4 p.m.ARRIBA TEEN CENTER, 3 to 6 p.m., 1710 Montecito Road. More: 760-788-6443.SANTA MARIA LODGE of Free and Accepted Masons will mark Public School Recognition Month by recognizing one sixth-grader from each elementary school in Ramona, Julian, and Spencer Valley, 6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Ninth and Main streets.AWANA CLUB, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nondenominational Bible-centered program for children and teens ages 3 to 18, meets in two locations. More: RamonaAwana.org or Kevin Springfield, 760-315-2323.SAN VICENTE VALLEY CLUB, 11 a.m., San Vicente Resort, 24157 San Vicente Road. A retired police sergeant will talk about trained protection dogs. Reservations due by April 19 at resort’s front desk or call 760-788-5571. More: sanvicentevalleyclub.com.

Thursday, April 25BUSINESS NETWORK EXCHANGE, Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St., 7 a.m. More: 760-504-6608.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.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., Free Citizenship Class at 6 p.m., Bilingual Activity at 7 p.m.ARRIBA MEETING, 2 p.m., ARRIBA Teen Center, 1710 Montecito Road.ARRIBA TEEN CENTER, 3 to 6 p.m., 1710 Montecito Road. More: 760-788-6443.RAMONA ELEMENTARY SPRING OPEN HOUSE, 415 Eighth St. PTA meeting at 6 p.m., classroom visits at 6:30 p.m.RAMONA DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, 7:30 p.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane.

Friday, April 26TOWN HALL BRIDGE CLUB—Duplicate American Contract Bridge League-sanctioned games start at 10 a.m. in Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. Game: $6. All bridge players are welcome. More: Mary Ann Houston, 760-789-1132.RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. All Day Fine Free.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.SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER, 5 to 8 p.m., to benefit the Honor Band for Ramona’s Elementary School and the Olive Peirce Middle School Band Program, Olive Peirce Middle School performing arts center, 1521 Hanson Lane, $5 a plate. Food, music, and opportunity drawings. More: 858-472-4185.

Saturday, April 27KIWANIS OF RAMONA, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. More: 760-440-3000.AWANA CAR WASH FUNDRAISER, 8 a.m. to noon, Grace Community Church parking lot, 1234 Barger Place and San Vicente Road, $10 a car. More: www.ramonaawana.org.ARSENAL FC SOCCER TRYOUTS, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for Girls U14 to U19; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for Boys U14 to U19 at Hanson Elementary School, 2520 Boundary Ave. More: ramonafc.com or email info@ramonafc.com.WEIGHT WATCHERS, Ramona Woman’s Club, 524 Main St. Doors open 8 a.m., meeting at 8:30. More: weightwatchers.com.GARDEN TOUR & PLANT SALE, hosted by Ramona Garden Club, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plant sale and tour tickets at Ramona Library parking lot, 1275 Main St. “Blooms, Boulders and Birds” is this year’s theme with six gardens on the tour. Tickets: $20. More: 760-789-1910 or RamonaGarden Club.com.BAND ON THE RUN 5K/10K Family Fun Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ramona High School track and football field, 1401 Hanson Lane. Event includes 1-mile kids Fun Run, 5K, 10K, games, opportunity drawings, face painting, silent auction, and vendor booths. Costs for running events range from $10 to $35. Proceeds support Ramona High School bands. More: royalallianceband.org/Walk_Run.html.I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO CREEK TO BAY CLEANUP, 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will be at Ramona Trails Association staging area in Ramona Community Park on Aqua Lane at 8:30 a.m. Focus will be on Santa Maria Creek. Volunteers should wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and bring their own gloves, sunscreen, water bottles, and buckets to collect trash. More: Cheryl Wegner: 858-966-1335.RAMONA CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kmart lot, 1855 Main St.RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. Exercise dance class at 9 a.m.FUND FOR ANIMALS WILDLIFE SPRUCE UP — Volunteers with San Diego Helping Hands Program will assist with routine maintenance of The Fund For Animals Wildlife Center at 18740 Highland Valley Road, from 9 to 11 a.m.TAKE BACK PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Albertson’s parking lot, 1459 Main St. Sheriff’s department will collect all unused prescription drugs, no questions asked. Sharps not accepted. More: deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html.RAMONA TEA’D FORUM, speaker Alex Epstein, founder of the Center for Industrial Progress, will present program titled U.S. Energy Independence: Myth or Reality, Ramona Mainstage, 626 Main St. Political commentator and radio personality Bob Siegel will add his comments. Doors open at 11 a.m. and program starts at noon. More: www.RamonaTead.com.DOS PICOS PARK FREE SATURDAY PROGRAMS, 17953 Dos Picos Park Road. Snakes ‘N Skins 11 to 11:30 a.m.; Jr. Rangers 1 to 2 p.m.; Craft Time 2 to 3 p.m.; Earth Ball 4 to 4:30 p.m.; Texture Scavenger Hunt 5 to 6:30 p.m., Evening Program with computer slides, puppetry, games shows, sing-a-longs, and live bug cam, 8 to 8:45 p.m. For full listing see program guide at co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/actguide.html or call 760-789-2220.RAMONA MUSIC FEST, noon to 5 p.m., Dos Picos County Park, 17953 Dos Picos Park Road. Two stages will feature bands and performers with variety of musical styles. Beer and wine garden, children’s games. Tickets: $25 for adults, $10 ages 11-17, free for children under 10. More: 619-990-4469 or RamonaMusicFest.org.TENNIS FUNDRAISING TOURNAMENT—Members of Delta Kappa Gamma host a tennis tournament to raise scholarship money for graduating seniors at Riviera Oaks, 25385 Pappas Road. Check-in: 1 to 2 p.m.; Tournament: 2 to 5 p.m. More: alicia.stemm@cox.net.SENIOR DOG MEET & GREET, 3 to 7 p.m., ChuckAlek Independent Brewers, 2330 Main St., Suite C. Hosted by Heaven Can Wait senior cat and dog rescue, the event will be held the last Saturday of every month. More: www.meetup.com/Senior-Dog-Meet-Up-Double-D-Rescue-Ranch-Heaven-Can-Wait.

Sunday, April 28ARSENAL FC SOCCER TRYOUTS, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for Girls U14 to U19; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for Boys U14 to U19 at Hanson Elementary School, 2520 Boundary Ave. More: ramonafc.com or email info@ramonafc.com.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, Peterbilts, motorcycles and other vehicles welcome. Free. More: 760-789-3396.

Monday, April 29RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St., Scrapbooking at 10 a.m., Ramona Book Club at 1 p.m., Homework Club at 4 p.m., Free Citizenship Class at 6 p.m.CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING, noon, Ramona Senior Manor, 1236 D St.WEIGHT WATCHERS, 6 p.m., Ramona Woman’s Club, 524 Main St. More: weightwatchers.com.

Tuesday, April 30RAMONA 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 information: 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., Homework Club at 4 p.m., Pajama Storytime at 7 p.m.DIA DE LOS NIÑOS/DIA DE LOS LIBROS CELEBRACIÓN, 4 p.m., Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Captain Book & the Good Ship Literacy, henna tattoos for teens, Mexican paper flower crafts, Ballet Folklorico Ramona del Sol.ARRIBA TEEN CENTER, 3 to 6 p.m., 1710 Montecito Road. More: 760-788-6443.

Wednesday, May 1TOWN HALL BRIDGE CLUB—Duplicate American Contract Bridge League-sanctioned games start at 10 a.m. in Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. Game: $6. All bridge players are welcome. More: Mary Ann Houston, 760-789-1132.RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St., Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Storytime Craft at 11 a.m., Club Tres at 3 p.m., Homework Club at 4 p.m.ARRIBA TEEN CENTER, 3 to 6 p.m., 1710 Montecito Road. More: 760-788-6443.AWANA CLUB, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nondenominational Bible-centered program for children and teens ages 3 to 18, meets in two locations. More: RamonaAwana.org or Kevin Springfield, 760-315-2323.RAMONA TRAILS ASSOCIATION MEETING, 7 p.m., in Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Promotes and supports trails for riding, hiking, and biking. Public is welcome. Family memberships are $25 per year. More: www.RamonaTrails.org.