Ramona Calendar of Events

Thursday, Oct. 17

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., Adult Literacy Tutoring: ESL at 9:30 a.m., Diabetes Workshops at 10 a.m., Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Teen Movie & Munchies at 3 p.m., Children’s Yoga at 3:30 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.

GREAT SHAKEOUT, 10:17 a.m., earthquake drill in Ramona schools and elsewhere in the region. More: www.ShakeOut.org.

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

CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING, 4 p.m., Full Sail Sound and Recording LLC, Ramona Chamber of Commerce Office, 960 Main St. More: 760-789-1311.

EQUINE AND CANINE HEALTH FORUM—Ramona Veterinarian Dr. Jon Matthews and Nutritionist Gabriele Sutton will answer questions about equine and canine health and wellness at 6:30 p.m., The Livery Feed and Ranch Supply, 2537 Main St. Event is free, but RSVP requested: 760-789-5582 or 760-789-1123.

TOWN HALL BRIDGE CLUB, 6:30 p.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. More: 760-789-1132.

RAMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Board meeting, 7 p.m., Wilson Administrative Center, 720 Ninth St.

Friday, Oct. 18

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

14th ANNUAL QUILT SHOW, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark off Highway 78 and Ash Street. Admission and parking free. Presented by Ramona Back Country Quilters. Quilts, opportunity drawings, Opportunity Quilt Quiz Game, a Bargain Store, vendors, food.

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.

MT. WOODSON ELEMENTARY FALL CARNIVAL, 6 to 8 p.m., Mt. Woodson Elementary School, 17427 Archie Moore Road. Food, booths, prizes, haunted house, cake walk, more. More: www.mtwoodsonpta.org.

RAMONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MIXER, 6 to 8 p.m., Ramona Disposal Service, 324 Maple St. Admission $5 for chamber members and $10 for others. Pirate theme. More: 760-789-1311.

BULLDOGS HONOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS, 7 p.m., Stadium, 1401 Hanson Lane. Breast Cancer survivors receive free admission, will line the tunnel as the football players enter the field to face Poway Titans. Breast cancer survivors to contact brichardson@ramonausd in advance.

Saturday, Oct. 19

FALL BAZAAR, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mary’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, San Vicente Road at 12th Street. Furniture, household items, clothing, shoes, baby items, toys, tools, antiques, collectibles, electronics, DVDs, books, craft supplies, Halloween and other seasonal decor. Proceeds benefit the church and its community outreach programs. More: 760-789-0890, www.stmarysinthe valley.org.

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

JEEP AND OFF ROAD SWAP MEET, 330 Elm St. Set-up at 7 a.m. for 8 a.m. start. More: 760-788-6557.

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 GARDEN CLUB FALL PLANT SALE, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in front of Albertsons, 1459 Main St. Plants, gardening items, handmade gifts, succulent gardens. More: RamonaGardenClub.com.

RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. Exercise dance class at 9 a.m.

RAMONA FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Station 80, 829 San Vicente Road. Jaws of Life, stove fire and fire extinguisher demonstrations. Smokey Bear, firefighting dozer, fire engines, helicopters, interactive fire safety trailer, music, and CHP, sheriff and CERT booths. Mexican food available. More: 760-788-2269.

RAMONA ART GUILD Still Life in Oil Workshop, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ramona Library Community Room, 1275 Main St. Artist Paul Ryker. More: www.ramonaartguild.org.

14th ANNUAL QUILT SHOW, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark off Highway 78 and Ash Street. Admission and parking free. Presented by Ramona Back Country Quilters. Quilts, prizes, Opportunity Quilt drawing, food, Bargain Store with quilts and sewing room items.

HARVEST FAIR, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First Congregational Church, 8th and D Streets. Includes local crafters, holiday decorations and bake sale. Homemade soup and pie available for lunch. Youth group will hold a car wash fundraiser.

CRUISIN’ MAIN RAMONA, Classic Car/Hot Rod Show, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ramona Music Center, 1045 Main St., and Ramona Library, 1275 Main St.. Johnny Deadly Trio will play Rockabilly at the music center, and Mark Jackson Trio will play Americana music at 2 p.m. at the library. Public parking along Main Street. VIP parking to the first 30 classic cars/hot rods at the library beginning at 10 a.m.

DOS PICOS PARK FREE SATURDAY PROGRAMS, 17953 Dos Picos Park Road. Ranger-led Walk and Talk, 10:30 a.m.; Junior Rangers, 11 a.m.; Snakes ‘N Skins 1 p.m.; Craft Time 2 p.m.; Earth Ball 4 p.m.; Texture Scavenger Hunt 5 p.m.; Fishin’ with a Ranger, 5:30 p.m.; Bat Hike, twilight. More: co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/actguide.html or call 760-789-2220.

FREE HAUNTED TRAIL HIKES, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Dos Picos County Park, 17953 Dos Picos Park Road. More: kyle.icke@sdcounty.ca.gov or 760-789-2220.

RAMONA CONCERT ASSOCIATION featuring Quartetto Gelato, 7:30 p.m., Charles Nunn Performing Arts Center, Olive Peirce Middle School, 1521 Hanson Lane. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $15 adults, $5 students and children. Season memberships available. More: 760-789-7474, 760-788-0434, or ramonaconcerts.com.

Sunday, Oct. 20

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, Oct. 21

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

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP for those grieving the loss of someone close, 6:15 p.m., Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark Way, off Ash and Highway 78. More: 760-789-4798.

WEIGHT WATCHERS, 6 p.m., Ramona Woman’s Club, 524 Main St. More: weightwatchers.com.

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

FREE PARENTING CLASSES—Series hosted by Ramona Pregnancy Care Clinic, 7 p.m. Mondays through Oct. 28. More information or to register, 760-789-7059.

Tuesday, Oct. 22

RAMONA ROTARY CLUB, luncheon meeting in Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. Lunch, noon.

RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. Yoga at 11 a.m., Teen Chess Club at 3 p.m., Homework Club at 4 p.m., Pajama Storytime at 7 p.m.

RAMONA MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Board, 2 p.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane.

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

Wednesday, Oct. 23

TOWN HALL BRIDGE CLUB, 10 a.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St.

RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. Teen Games at 3 p.m., Paws to Read with Winston 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.

FAITHWEAVER FRIENDS, 4:30 to 6 p.m., dinner served at 6, Ramona United Methodist Church. Mid-week program for school-age children. More: 760-787-3435.

RAMONA OUTBACK AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY, 7 p.m., Ramona Library, Community Room, 1275 Main St..More: www.roars.net.