Ramona Calendar of Events

Thursday, Oct. 24

BLOOD DRIVE, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ramona High School gymnasium, 1401 Hanson Lane. Hosted by school’s Associated Student Body, the blood drive is open to the public. Donors are to sign in at the office.

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., Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Teen Movie & Munchies at 3 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, 6:30 p.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. More: 760-789-1132.

CABARET NIGHT—Talent show hosted by Ramona High School choirs, 7 p.m., RHS Performing Arts Wing, 1401 Hanson Lane. Performances include dance, drama and music. Open to the public. Admission: $5 at the box office.

RAMONA DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, 7:30 p.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Persons interested in filling vacant seat welcome.

Friday, Oct. 25

RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. All day fine free. Bilingual Zumba at 9:30 a.m., Bouncing Baby Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Sugar Skull Decorating 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 to 11 a.m., 323 Hunter St. More: 760-443-6861.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 332, 7 p.m., Ramona Library Community Room, 1275 Main St. More: 760-788-5947.

Saturday, Oct. 26

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

RUSD CASH AND CARRY YARD SALE—Ramona school district will sell used office furniture and sewing machines from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Olive Peirce Middle School, 1521 Hanson Lane. Prices range from $2 to $10. No checks or credit cards accepted. More: 760-787-2023.

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

NEIGHBORHOOD CROSSFIT FALL OPEN HOUSE and Competition Throw Down, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2037 Main St. Event includes games and a bouncey for kids, business fair, food, silent auction, door prizes, and competition workouts. More: www.NeighborhoodCrossfit.net.

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.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY—Drop off unused or expired prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Albertsons parking lot, 1459 Main St. Free, sharps not accepted. More: www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov.

DOS PICOS PARK FREE SATURDAY PROGRAMS, 17953 Dos Picos Park Road. Ranger-led Walk and Talk, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Junior Rangers, 11 a.m. to noon; Snakes ‘N Skins 1 to 1:30 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.; Fishin’ with a Ranger, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Bat Hike, twilight — check ranger station for exact time. More: co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/actguide.html or 760-789-2220.

RAMONA TEA’D, noon, Ramona Mainstage, 626 Main St. Doors open at 11. Topic: Securing the border. Speakers: Peter Nunez, J.D., USD political science and international relations professor and Bob Siegel, radio host. More: www.ramonatead.com.

TRUNK OR TREAT, 3 to 6 p.m., Ramona Church of Christ, 530 11th St. Free. Treating from trunks of cars, games, Fun Jump and slide, activities, hot dogs with all the trimmings. More: 760-789-7103, www.ramonachurchofchrist.org.

Sunday, Oct. 27

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.

66TH ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER, 1 to 6 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 537 E St. Tickets available through Oct. 25 at church office: $9 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children ages 3 to 10, and $30 for family of up to two adults and four children. More: Mary King, 760-216-0637.

Monday, Oct. 28

RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. Scrapbooking at 10 a.m., Ramona Book Club at 1 p.m., Free Citizenship Class at 6 p.m.

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

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.

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. 29

RAMONA ROTARY CLUB, noon, luncheon meeting, Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. More: 760-787-3206.

RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. Yoga at 11 a.m., Halloween Classic Move Marathon at 1 p.m., Teen Chess Club at 3 p.m., Homework Club at 4 p.m., Pajama Storytime at 7 p.m.

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

OPENING RECEPTION for Fifth Annual Exquisite Corpse Art Show, 5 to 9 p.m., 1140 Main St., Suite 208. Masquerade opening, so wear a mask. More: studio@helenwilsonartist.com/.

RELAY FOR LIFE REGISTRATION KICK-OFF, 6 to 8 p.m., San Vicente Resort, 24157 San Vicente Road. More: 760-445-5584.

Wednesday, Oct. 30

TOWN HALL BRIDGE CLUB, 10 a.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. More: 760-789-1132.ART SHOW, The Exquisite Corpse and Its Elaborately Tall Tale, noon to 6 p.m., 1140 Main St., Suite 208.RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. Teen Games 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.FAITHWEAVER FRIENDS, 4:30 to 6 p.m., dinner served at 6, Ramona United Methodist Church. Mid-week program for school-age children. Singing, crafts, games, theater, cooking, surprise station. More: 760-787-3435.