Ramona Calendar of Events
Thursday, Jan. 15
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.
GOLF TOURNAMENT to raise money for Ramona school repairs, 9 a.m., Mt. Woodson Golf Club. Hosted by R.D. Cessna & Associates; proceeds will go to Friends of Ramona Unified Schools projects at schools. Entry fee: $125 per person, four-man scramble. To register or for more information: 760-789-6823 or thom@rdcessna.com.
FREE GROCERIES, 9 a.m., Ramona Food and Clothes Closet, 773 Main St. Open to 18 years or older, first come, first served, 20 to 25 pounds of fresh produce and staples per family. Bring bags. Offered through Feeding America San Diego Mobile Pantry Program. More: 760-789-4458 or ramonafood@att.net.
RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St., 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tai Chi at 9 a.m., English as a Second Language at 9:30 a.m., Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Homework Helpers at 4 p.m., Citizenship Class at 6 p.m., Bilingual Activity at 7 p.m. More: 760-788-5270.
ART THERAPY for depression, anxiety and mood disorders, age 18 and older, 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, 1010 10th St. Transportation available. More: 760-440-0512.
YOUTH CAST AUDITIONS for Out of the Box Players’ production of “Outrageous Fortune,” 4 p.m., BBS Playhouse, 321 12th St. Must be in sixth grade or older. Performances in April. More: outoftheboxplayers.blogspot.com.
TOWN HALL BRIDGE CLUB, 6 p.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. More: 760-789-1132.
ALATEEN, 6 p.m., 1710 Montecito Road. To help teens ages 13 to 19 deal with relatives and friends who are addicted to alcohol or other drugs. More: www.alanonsandiego.org.
RAMONA COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP, 7 p.m., Ramona Library Community Room, 1275 Main St.
Friday, Jan. 16
RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. Bouncing Baby Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Teen Music Shop at 3 p.m., Family Craft at 3:15 p.m. More: 760-788-5270.
TOWN HALL BRIDGE CLUB, 10 a.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. More: 760-789-1132.
SUPPORT GROUP for those with depression, anxiety or mood disorders, 10 a.m., 323 Hunter St. More: 760-443-6861.
Saturday, Jan. 17
KIWANIS OF RAMONA, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. More: 760-522-2625.
WEIGHT WATCHERS, Ramona Woman’s Club, 524 Main St., 8 a.m.
HAWK WATCH 2015, 9 a.m. to noon, Begent Ranch at the Ramona Grasslands, 18528 Highland Valley Road. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Held Saturdays in January and February. Hosted by Wildlife Research Institute, rain or shine. See raptors up close. Visitors can bring binoculars. www.wildlife-research.org or 760-765-1957.
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 9:30 a.m.
FRIENDS OF RAMONA LIBRARY BOOK SALE, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friends Bookstore off lobby of Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Paperbacks, self-help, health and religion books 10 cents; hardcover books 25 cents; books on tape half price. Proceeds benefit library and library programs.
RAMONA SOCCER LEAGUE SIGNUPS for spring season, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of Quiznos, 1664 Main St. in Stater Bros. shopping center. Bring copy of child’s birth certificate if new to the league. Fees: $70 youth, $85 adult. More: RamonaSoccer.com.
OASIS CAMEL DAIRY FARM TOURS, 1 to 4 p.m., 26757 Old Julian Highway. More: www.cameldairy.com.
CHAMBER INSTALLATION & AWARDS GALA, Barona Resort & Casino Ballroom, no-host cocktail bar at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Art deco theme and silent auction. Tickets: $59 at chamber, 760-789-1311.
Sunday, Jan.. 18
RAMONA SOCCER LEAGUE SIGNUPS for spring season, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of Quiznos, 1664 Main St. in Stater Bros. shopping center. Bring copy of child’s birth certificate if new to the league. Fees: $70 youth, $85 adult. More: RamonaSoccer.com.
OASIS CAMEL DAIRY FARM TOURS, 1 to 4 p.m., 26757 Old Julian Highway. More: www.cameldairy.com.
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.
Monday, Jan. 19
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY, Ramona public schools and Ramona Library closed.
WRITERS GROUP—Ramona Christian Writers Group, 6 to 8 p.m. Contact Byron Mettler for location: 760-310-9539 or email explorerseries@gmail.com.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE—Free classes for adult and high school community members, 6 to 8:50 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane. Signups available at the classes: ESL 1 in Room 158, ESL II in Room 152, and ESL III in Room 160. More: Jerrie Raymer at 760-613-6767.
GRIEFSHARE Bible-based program for anyone dealing with death of a loved one, 6:15 to 8 p.m., Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadlowlark Lane. More: 760-789-4798 or 760-805-5722.
RAMONA SKATEPARK CHAMPIONS, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. Public welcome. More: 760-789-5753.
RAMONA COMMUNITY SINGERS, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. Open to all who love to sing. More: 760-788-1887.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. English as a Second Language at 10 a.m., Teen Chess Club at 3 p.m., Homework Helpers at 4 p.m., Folkloric Dance at 4:30 p.m., Adult Folklorico Dance at 6 p .m., Conversation Café at 6 p.m., Pajama Storytime at 7 p.m. More: 760-788-5270.
RAMONA ROTARY CLUB, noon, luncheon meeting, Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St.
KNIT/CROCHET GROUP, 6 to 8 p.m., Starbucks Ramona, 1315 Main St. More: judyportiz@hotmail.com.
RAMONA PARKS AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION, 6:30 p.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. More: 760-789-0999.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St., Yoga at 9:30 a.m., English as a Second Language at 9:30 a.m., Storytime Craft at 11 a.m., Spanish for Communication at 1 p.m., Teen Wii at 3 p.m., Homework Helpers at 4 p.m. More: 760-788-5270.
TOWN HALL BRIDGE CLUB, 10 a.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. More: 760-789-1132.
SPECIAL ABC PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m., Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. In celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month, pediatric dentist Dr. Ellen Im will present an interactive storytime. More: 760-788-5270.
RAMONA FOOD AND CLOTHES CLOSET VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION, 3:30 p.m., 773 Main St. More: www.ramonafoodandclothescloset.org, 760-789-4458.
RAMONA TOWN HALL Board meeting, 6 p.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. More: www.ramonatownhall.com.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE—Free classes for adult and high school community members, 6 to 8:50 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane. Signups available at the classes: ESL 1 in Room 158, ESL II in Room 152, and ESL III in Room 160. More: Jerrie Raymer at 760-613-6767.
AWANA, 6:20 to 8:20 p.m., Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark, and Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Place. More: 760-788-7751.
Thursday, Jan. 22
RAMONA BUSINESS NETWORK EXCHANGE, 7 a.m., Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St. Buffet breakfast. More: 760-788-1770 or www.bneRamona.com.
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., 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tai Chi at 9 a.m., English as a Second Language at 9:30 a.m., Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Homework Helpers at 4 p.m., Citizenship Class at 6 p.m., Bilingual Activity at 7 p.m. More: 760-788-5270.
ART THERAPY for depression, anxiety and mood disorders, age 18 and older, 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, 1010 10th St. Transportation available. More: 760-440-0512.
TOWN HALL BRIDGE CLUB, 6 p.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. More: 760-789-1132.
ALATEEN, 6 p.m., 1710 Montecito Road. To help teens ages 13 to 19 deal with relatives and friends who are addicted to alcohol or other drugs. More: www.alanonsandiego.org.
Friday, Jan. 23
TOWN HALL BRIDGE CLUB, 10 a.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. More: 760-789-1132.
SUPPORT GROUP for those with depression, anxiety or mood disorders, 10 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.