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Thursday, Dec. 12

TOPS—

Ramona Chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds 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., English as a Second Language at 9:30 a.m., Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Teen Movie & Munchies at 3 p.m., Teen Origami at 3 p.m., ‘Tis the Season Celebration at 4 p.m., Teen Creative Writing Workshop at 4 p.m., Homework Club at 4 p.m., Free Citizenship Class at 6 p.m., Bilingual Activity at 7 p.m.

ARRIBA TEEN CENTER,

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

TOWN HALL BRIDGE CLUB,

6 p.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. More: 760-789-1132.

Friday, Dec. 13

24-HOUR ADORATION,

8 a.m. to 8 a.m. Dec. 14, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 537 E St. All ages and non-Catholics as well as Catholics are welcome. Based on Matthew 26:41—”Can’t any of you stay awake with me for just one hour?”—participants will spend an hour in front of the Bless Sacrament. More: 760-789-0583.

PALOMAR HEALTH COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL

for Ramona/Julian, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane.

RAMONA LIBRARY,

1275 Main St., Bilingual Zumba at 9:30 a.m., Bouncing Baby Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Teen Action Council at 3 p.m., Teen Music Shop at 3 p.m., Family Craft at 3:15 p.m.

TOWN HALL BRIDGE CLUB,

10 a.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. More: 760-789-1132.

SUPPORT GROUP

for those with depressive or bipolar illnesses, 10 a.m., 323 Hunter St. More: 760-443-6861.

GIVE SANTA A TOY,

6 to 8 p.m., Packards Coffee Shop, 680 Main St. Bring a new and unwrapped toy and get your photo taken with Santa for free. Toys will benefit children at the Ramona Boys and Girls Club. More: 760-789-4262.

42ND ANNUAL WINTER SHOWCASE,

7 p.m., Ramona High School Performing Arts Wing, 1401 Hanson Lane. Presented by RHS Dance Productions. Theme: “A Haunted Holiday.” Tickets: $8 for adults, $5 for students with ID, free for children on laps. More: 760-787-4107.

CONGREGATION ETZ CHAIM HANUKKAH

celebration, 7:30 p.m., San Diego Country Estates Rotunda, 16911 Gunn Stage Road. More:760-789-2781.

Saturday, Dec. 14

KIWANIS OF RAMONA,

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

WEIGHT WATCHERS

, Ramona Woman’s Club, 524 Main St., 8 a.m.

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.

DOS PICOS PARK FREE SATURDAY PROGRAMS,

17953 Dos Picos Park Road. Snakes ‘N Skins 1 to 1:30 p.m.; Junior Rangers 1 to 2 p.m.; Craft Time 2 to 3 p.m.; Earth Ball 4 to 4:30 p.m. For full list see program guide at co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/actguide.html or call 760-789-2220.

ART FESTIVAL

featuring 30 artists at three wineries (Vineyard Grant James, Turtle Rock Ridge, Ramona Ranch), noon to sunset. Free admission. More: 760-789-5555.

DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS DINNER,

6 to 9 p.m., Ramona Town Hall,

729 Main St. Traditional 1894 Christmas dinner of roast turkey and all the trimmings, live music, Charles Dickens Village theme, 1890s attire encouraged. $65 per person, must be 21 or older, no host bar. Advance reservations only: 760-789-0574 or 760-788-2509.

42ND ANNUAL WINTER SHOWCASE,

7 p.m., Ramona High School Performing Arts Wing, 1401 Hanson Lane. Presented by RHS Dance Productions. Theme: “A Haunted Holiday.” Tickets: $8 for adults, $5 for students with ID, free for children on laps. More: 760-787-4107.

Sunday, Dec. 15

CHRISTMAS CANTATA

, “The Heart of Christmas,” 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., First Congregational Church, 404 Eighth St. Sacred Arts Director Sue Trukken will lead a choir of church and community singers in Pepper Choplin’s new Christmas cantata. Musical styles from blues to bluegrass and from melodic to traditional. More: 760-789-3348.

ART FESTIVAL

featuring 30 artists at three wineries (Vineyard Grant James, Turtle Rock Ridge, Ramona Ranch), noon to sunset. Free admission. More: 760-789-5555.

BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE,

4:15 p.m., First Congregational Church, 404 Eighth St. Open to everyone, the service is designed for those who may be feeling more blue than joyful during the holiday season. More: 760-789-3348.

CAR SHOW

, 3 to 5 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.

CHRISTMAS SOCIAL,

4 to 7 p.m., Ramona Town Hall,

729 Main St. Free to all. Dickens Village displays, Christmas caroling, light refreshments. More: www.ramonatownhall.com.

BELIEVE IN MIRACLES SILENT AUCTION

, 4 to 7 p.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. Proceeds to buy Christmas gifts for families who can’t afford them this year.

Monday, Dec. 16

RAMONA LIBRARY,

1275 Main St. Scrapbooking at 10 a.m., Homework Club at 4 p.m., Free Citizenship Class at 6 p.m.

INTERMOUNTAIN REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATED

, 10:45 a.m., San Vicente Resort, 24157 San Vicente Road. Christmas meeting, buffet lunch, $15, guest speaker is San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob. More: 760-789-4658, 760-788-5801.

WRITERS GROUP MEETS

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

Tuesday, Dec. 17

RAMONA ROTARY CLUB,

noon,

luncheon meeting, Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St.

RAMONA LIBRARY,

1275 Main St. English as a Second Language at 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., Yoga at 11 a.m., Teen Chess Club at 3 p.m., Homework Club at 4 p.m., Folkloric Dance at 4 p.m.

ARRIBA TEEN CENTER,

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

Wednesday, Dec. 18

TOWN HALL BRIDGE CLUB,

10 a.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. More: 760-789-1132.

RAMONA LIBRARY,

1275 Main St. English as a Second Language at 9:45 and 10 a.m., ABC Preschool Holiday Craft at 10:30 a.m., Teen Wii at 3 p.m., Kid’s Book Club at 3:30 p.m., Homework Club at 4 p.m.

ARRIBA TEEN CENTER,

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

RAMONA HIGH SCHOOL SYMPHONIC AND JAZZ BANDS WINTER CONCERT,

7 P.M., RHS gymnasium, 1401 Hanson Lane, featuring festive music of the holiday season. Tickets will be $5 per person. For more information, call 760-440-7692.

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