Ramona, CA

Ramona's clubs and organizations have a variety of happenings going on in March and April. Read on and take advantage of the many opportunities available to you. Now is the time to become a part of your community!      The Ramona Chamber of Commerce's March Networking Mixer will be hosted by Seidl's Party Supplies, 760 Main St. The mixer will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on March 16. Entry tickets are $5 which includes business networking opportunities, opportunity drawings and more. For information, c More ... McDonald Kiwanis Scholarship      The Kiwanis Club of Ramona has established an annual memorial scholarship in honor of its founder, past president and past Governor Glae McDonald. McDonald, who passed away on Oct. 12, 2005 was active in almost every worthwhile community service project in Ramona and served as principal of Ramona El More ... Photo by Charles Teichert      Ramona Kiwanis past-president Gordon Zick (left) joins with Ramona Sherriff's Deputy Donna Perone as Kiwanis president Bob Hailey presents the final confirming papers to launch the first "Project Lifesaver" program to San Diego County. More ... Photo By Charles Teichert      The Kiwanis Club of Ramona honored two outstanding Ramona School System students for their excellent grades, attitude and service to their schools. Shown left to right: are sixth grade teacher Janet Crossett and student Joshua Sammons from the Ramona Community School, sixth grade student Clinton Jon More ... Photo By Jennifer Jenkin      The Ramona Chamber of Commerce treated its new members to an informational breakfast reception, held recently at the Ramona Sizzler. Pictured are, back row from left: Maripat Lloyd, M PrivateLabel; Diana Lovell, E-Commerce Community; David Lee, PrestigeCollision Center; Cyrus and Elaine Roseman, Ram More ...      Harry Quick, right, a member of the Ramona Rotary Club, is thanked by Brian Moore, new manager of the Ramona Food & Clothes Closet, for the club's recent donation of food supplies to help replenish the shelves at the center that assists families in need. Quick spearheaded the club's six-week dri More ... Photo by Carol Kinney      The Ramona Rotary Club presented its February students of the month with plaques. From left to right Al Slocum, Rotarian; Travis Pender, Mt. Valley Academy; David Tarr and Greger Larson, Sun Valley Charter High School; Steve Koch and Justine Meador, Ramona High School; Nicole Swanger and Sue Vaux, M More ...      Sara Barnat, second from left, of Ramona High School, was the winner of the Ramona Rotary Club's annual Four-Way Test Speech Contest, held Jan. 31. She received $100 and will move onto regional competiion with winners from other inland North County high schools. Finalists shown with Barnat, from l More ... Ellen Raynis (Erin's aunt), and Erin Hearn (student).      Photo Courtesy of Phyllis Young Ramona High Student Wins DAR Good Citizens Award More ... Toyota Enters NASCAR Competition      By Johnny McDonald The racing playground for Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge will have a foreign invader next year. Toyota is jumping into NASCAR's Nextel Cup and Busch competition. More ... Maximize Gas Mileage and Improve Performance       At a time when gas prices are at an all time high, who wouldn't want to get the maximum gas mileage and horsepower from their car or truck? It's easier to do than you may think. Follow this simple advice from expert mechanics and the savings will quickly add up: More ...