Ramona, CA

Clubs & Organizations Section By Jennifer Jenkin       Ramona's clubs and organizations offer a variety of information, activities and opportunities available to you. SUPPORT GROUPS Al-Anon Al-Anon Family Group meets at 8 a.m. Saturdays and 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at North Rural Recovery Center, 323 Hunter St. Visit www.alanonsan... More ... Ramona Pioneer Historical Society Program to Feature Author Charles LeMenager       Charles LeMenager will give a preview of his forthcoming book "San Luis Rey, Struggle for a River" at the next meeting of the Ramona Pioneer Historical Society. The potluck dinner meeting will be held in the Barnett Barn at the Guy B. Woodward Museum on Tuesday, February 20, 6:30 p.m. More ... Sue Dawe to Show Her Creative Techniques       The Ramona Art Guild will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Sue Dawe will be the featured artist. She will demonstrate how she creates her fantasy color art. Dawe is known for her imaginative illustrations and colorful depiction of unicorns and other imaginative renderings of an... More ... "Love Will Keep Us Together"       So say the artists at The Olde Ramona Hotel Gallery in their February exhibit. What better way to express your feelings than with an original work of art? Whether it's a card, a painting, handmade jewelry, even an authentic peace pipe for your sweetheart, a parent, sibling, or a specia... More ... San Vicente Saddle Club       For 20 years, a group of equestrians in the San Diego Country Estates have met to socialize, talk about horses, compete in equestrian events and take part in activities designed to continue the equestrian sport. Each year, the San Vicente Saddle Club presents events that range from organized ... More ... Ramona Trails Association       Ramona Trails Association is actively involved in the trail planning of the community. RTA is a nonprofit service group staffed by volunteers and financed by membership dues, fundraising events and donations. The group's mission is to retain access to and maintain existing non-motorized, mult... More ... Ramona Chamber of Commerce "Looking Back as we go Forward" was the theme of the Ramona Chamber of Commerce Installation and Awards Banquet held on January 13, 2007.      Accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of Otila Woodhall was her husband, Adrian Woodhall and niece, Judy Harrington. Photos by Carol Kinney More ... 2007-2008 Ramona Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors       Supervisor Dianne Jacob installed the Ramona Chamber of Commerce directors at the installation banquet held January 13. More ...       Ramona Rotary Students of the Month for January, front row: Teacher Christine Hill, Kara Whitney, Montecito High; teacher Michele Duffey, Kelly Haynes, Ramona High. Back row: Rotarian Al Slocum; Coach Jerry Webb, Justin Palmbach, Sun Valley Charter High. More ...       Kiwanis Division 37 Lt. Governor Newell Dubail, right, congratulates Ramona Kiwanis President Eddie Bacorn on the club's public service agenda during his annual visit to the Ramona Club. Ramona Kiwanis recently took over sponsorship of Cub Scout Pack 679 as well as co-sponsoring the Ramona ... More ...       Ramona Kiwanis past President Darrell Beck, left, receives a $2,000 donation from K.C. Butler of the Poway Kiwanis Tour De Poway annual bicycle race, which passes through Ramona. Beck annually serves as the coordinator of all the Ramona Kiwanis members who serve fruits and juices to the 1,5... More ...       Ramona VFW Post 3783 presented medals, certificates, plaques and cash awards to five Ramona students who were 2006-2007 finalists in the Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pin essay contests. Pictured, from left, post commander Duane 'Cutter' Finley, Philip Poole, Christine Tripoli, Joy Grant... More ...       Ramona Rotary and the Volunteer Sheriffs Department combined their efforts to provide Christmas gifts for the YANA (You Are Not Alone) program participants. Left to right, Bill Hicks, Senior Volunteer Patrol administrator; Rotarians Thad Clendenen and Christie Carlson load the car with Chri... More ... Violet Richardson Award       Each year, Soroptimist International of Ramona gives a Violet Richardson Award to a young woman between the ages of 14 and 17, who volunteers in her community, church or school and who is compassionate, creative and committed to making the world a better place. This year's award goes to Elle... More ...