News briefs

OASIS training

Ramona Unified School District will offer OASIS training on Monday, Sept. 19, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the Montecito High School Library, 720 Ninth St. No teaching experience is necessary.

OASIS is a national program that engages adult volunteers to work one-on-one with students who are struggling with reading. OASIS volunteers meet each week during the school year with a young student at the child’s school. They have the opportunity to make a profound difference in a child’s life.

For more information, contact Lyn Hardy, RUSD OASIS tutor coordinator, at 760-787-4317 or lhardy@ramonausd.net.

Disaster preparedness

Ramona Tea’d will sponsor its second disaster preparedness seminar on Sept. 17 in the West Wing of Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. This event will feature representatives from California Highway Patrol, Cal Fire, American Red Cross, local radio and emergency communications organizations, and James Kubiak, local faith based coordinator.

Preparedness specialists and local response coordinators will discuss items relevant to preparedness for emergencies. Doors will open at 9:45 a.m. and the program will begin at 10:15. There will be a lunch break at noon. Lunch will be provided as part of the program. The afternoon program will resume at 12:45 and the program will end at 2.

A $30 donation is requested by (cash or check. No credit cards. Early reservations are advised because seating is limited. For more information, see www.ramonatead.comor email info@ramonatead.com.

School district hearing

Ramona Unified School District will hold a public hearing to determine that the district has enough instructional materials and textbooks for each student for the 2016-17 school year at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22.

The hearing will confirm that the materials are consistent with state-adopted content standards and cycles of adoption of curriculum frameworks.

The hearing will be held during the school board meeting in the Wilson Administration Center Board Room at 720 Ninth St. For more information, call the district’s Education Services office at 760-7887-2012.

Jordan McWhorter earns degrees

Jordan Salow McWhorter, daughter of Cynthia Salow and Jim McWhorter of Ramona, graduated from from Ramona High School in 2010, from California State University San Marcos in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and from San Joaquin Valley Dental College in 2016 with a degree as a registered dental hygienist.

With RDH licensing in hand, she and her husband, Staff Sgt. Carmen Zangari, will be moving to Okinawa, Japan, this month.

Bearden accepted in Project Dragonfly

Ramona resident Matthew Bearden was recently accepted into the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) and will be taking classes toward a Master of Arts degree in biology from Miami University through Project Dragonfly.

As a first-year AIP student, Bearden will complete web-based courses from Miami University with face-to-face experiential learning at San Diego Zoo Global.

Miami University’s Project Dragonfly reaches millions of people each year through inquiry-driven learning media, public exhibits and graduate programs worldwide. Project Dragonfly is based in the department of biology at Miami University, a state university in Oxford, Ohio. The university was established in 1809 and is listed as one of the eight original Public Ivies.

More information about the AIP is at aip.miamioh.edu/.

RHS music fundraiser

The 2nd Annual Ramona High School Mattress Fundraiser will benefit the Ramona High School music program and color guard on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24 and 25.

The fundraiser will be at the high school, 1401 Hanson Lane, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

All sizes of mattresses will be available: firm, pillow-top, orthopedic, latex and gel memory foam sets. Adjustable beds, luxury pillows and mattress protectors will be sold.

Name brands such as Simmons Beautyrest are available, and all mattresses are new and have factory warranties. Every purchase will benefit the school’s music, band and color guard programs. Prices are up to 50 percent off retail, organizers said.

For more information, see cfssandiego.

Roy GoFund Me

A GoFund Me account has been set up for the late Ben Roy’s family, friend Debbie Eady reports. Roy, 39, died in a vehicle accident in Wildomar on Aug. 27. The husband and father of three young sons was raised in Ramona and graduated from Ramona High School in 1994 and was also a graduate of San Diego State University. He was on the football and wrestling teams while at Ramona High.

“Any contributions to his family are greatly appreciated,” said Eady.

Miscione enrolls in Madison

Anna Miscione of Ramona has enrolled at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va., for the fall 2016 semester. Her major is integrated science and technology.

Holiday comedyAuditions for Christmas Belles, the holiday show at PowPAC, Poway’s community theater, will be held Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 19 and 20. A Jones Hope Wooten comedy, the production will be directed by Kate Hewitt. The auditions will be cold readings from the script. No appointments are necessary, Those auditioning are asked to bring a headshot and acting resume, if they have one. For more information, contact Hewitt at katevan45@yahoolcom. More information about PowPac is at www.powpac.org.

Senior yoga fundraiser

Silver Age Yoga, a nonprofit organization that provides donation-based yoga classes to seniors, including classes at the Ramona Senior Center on Tuesdays, is holding its 4th Annual Sunset Fundraiser Oct. 13 at the Powerhouse Community Center in Del Mar.

The event, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. will have live music, food, wine and a silent auction. Tickets for Silver Age Yoga students and teachers are $42. All proceeds will support Silver Age Yoga classes.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.silverageyoga.org/celebration or call 858-693-

Safari Park volunteers

San Diego Zoo Safari Park is looking for volunteers to serve as information ambassadors or work in some of the Safari Park’s gardens. Volunteer ambassadors greet visitors, answer questions at information booths and assist with special events. The 1,800-acre Safari Park is in San Pasqual Valley near Escondido.

Applicants must be age 18 or older and agree to volunteer 60 hours per year and follow the San Diego Zoo Global Volunteer policies. Volunteers complete an online application, including references, and have an interview with the volunteer interview panel. Successful applicants then complete orientation training along with three scavenger hunts and two mentor sessions.

Ambassadors can eventually train to become interpretive volunteers to teach visitors about animals and conservation. Volunteers do not work directly with animals.

For more, visit zoo.sandiegozoo.org/content/volunteer.

Quilts wanted for showThe Back Country Quilt Club is accepting quilts to display in the 17th annual quilt show scheduled for Oct. 21 and 22 at Mountain View Community Church. Contact Candy Mittag at candymmjwc@cox.net or 858-361-8905 for details.

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