Ramona, CA

2007 Julian Chamber Board Installation       The Julian Chamber of Commerce installation dinner was held February 9. This years theme was Mardi Gras. The 2007 Board of Directors are shown left to right: Carol Kinney; Deborah Kerch; Dick Thilken, Vice President; Arlene Howe, Paul Tullius, Treasurer; Betty Birdsell, Secretary; Randy M... More ... Julian High School Theatre Art Presents 'Damn Yankees' By Amber Ward       The Julian High School Theater Art will present the musical, "Damn Yankees" March 22-24. Based on the novel, "The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant" by Douglass Wallop, "Joe Boyd" sells his soul to the devil ("Mr. Applegate") so he and his favorite team, the Washington Senators, can wi... More ... Julian Community Preschool Fundraiser By Amber Ward       The Julian Community Preschool will be holding a Carne Asada Dinner Fundraiser on Friday, March 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The dinner will take place at the preschool, which is located at the Julian Community Untied Methodist Church, and will include carne asada, rice, beans and a sala... More ... Junior Class Fundraiser All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast       The Sons of the American Legion will host an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast fundraiser at the American Legion Hall from 7 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 4. Sponsored by the Julian High School Class of 2008, the cost is $6 per person, $3.50 for kids under 12, and all proceeds benefit Junior c... More ... "Wild & Precious" Glass and Ceramic Sculptures Inspired by Poetry       A solo exhibition by artist Charlotte Mitchell will be held March 7-19 at Gallery 21, Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park in San Diego.The gallery is located at 1770 Village Place off Park Blvd., just past the San Diego Zoo. Mitchell's artist reception is March 10 from 4-8 p.m. The ev... More ... Calling All Birders! By Amber Ward       The Birdwatcher is hosting its first Bird Feeding Contest in honor of National Bird Feeding Month. The contest began the first of February, and will continue through March 31. The object is to count as many different species of birds that visit your feeders as possible. The Birdwatche... More ... New Owners and a Face Lift for Book House By Bobbi Zane       Diana and Don Garrett have purchased the Julian Book House and are in the process of giving the venerable used book store a face-lift with the goal of restoring the 1926 cottage to its former look. While the thousands of books will stay, the rooms are receiving a new, more comfortable... More ... St. Patrtick's Day Transcends It's Irish Background By Amber Ward       St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and one of Christianity's most well known figures. Although his life remains somewhat of a mystery, we do know that many of the stories associated with him are false - like his banishing all snakes from Ireland. More ... Sunshine Summit Fire Department Protects Rural Hamlet By E.A. Barrera       When last fall's 100-acre Camino Fire in Warner Springs forced more than 170 residents to evacuate their homes, the battle to contain the blaze fell to the California Department of Forestry and the firefighters of the Sunshine Summit Fire Department. More ... FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SPONSORS CONCERT       On Sunday afternoon, March 18 at 1 p.m., the San Diego County Library and the Friends of the Julian Library are co-sponsoring a free Scottish band performance by "Giveway" at the Julian Branch of the San Diego County Library, 1850 Highway 78, Julian. The concert, which features four Jo... More ... Annual Essay Contest Entry Deadline Set for April 28.       The Library Friends of San Diego County (LFSDC) announces the 2007 topic for its annual essay contest for students and adults: "How My Library Could Be Even Better." Entries may be submitted at any branch of the San Diego County Library by Saturday, April 28. Essays should not exceed... More ... Julian Parade Committee Taps Woody Barnes for Grand Marshal By Bobbi Zane       Woody Barnes, longtime Julian resident and descendant of one of the community's pioneer families, was selected by the Fourth of July Parade committee to serve as grand marshal of this year's event. More ... 2006 Fourth of July parade. Photo by Darrel Kinney Read the Story... Margarita's Has New + Owners + Menu + Look By Amber Ward       Margarita's Restaurant has new owners, Dean and Lauren Whitt. Together, they purchased the restaurant last November and are making improvements to the old Julian favorite. Lauren has been a Julian resident for 12 years, and the couple has six children. More ...