Ramona, CA

Cultural Exchanges: Local Family Hosts Foreign Exchange Student By Regina Elling       Samantha Seidl believes that meeting people from other countries is the best way to learn about those countries. So when she heard about an opportunity to host a foreign exchange student, she immediately began to investigate. Perhaps most 16-year-old girls wouldn't be nearly so inter... More ... Ramona Senior Center Spaghetti Dinner       Not just your average spaghetti dinner, but a fabulous spaghetti dinner, white elephant sale, an Italian auction with door prizes and the senior center's Famous Bake Sale. The event is set for 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at 434 Aqua Lane in Ramona. The event is one of the center's bigg... More ... Beverly Ragsdale Succumbs to Cancer September 19, 1939 - September 9, 2007 By Ruth Lepper       To say that Beverly Ragsdale was an active member of the community is an understatement. She thrived on her community involvement and often referred to Ramona as her "second hometown." Ragsdale, 67, died Sept. 9 following complications from cancer. Family and friends paid tribute to... More ...       Assemblyman Joel Anderson, center, looks on as Rabbi Abraham Cooper of the Simon Wiesenthal Center voices support for AB 221. More ...       Ramona Senior Center held its Open House September 3 with a pancake breakfast, raffle and exhibits showcasing the many activities available to seniors. More ... Ramona Section Ramona High School Freshman football game September 27. photos by John Jones      Sun Valley Charter High School Falcons on September 27 More ...       Ramona Council of Arts, Unlimited has a few openings in their new classes. Classes for children ages 2-1/2 years to adults begin this week in dance, intermediate tumbling, yoga for children and adult fitness. The following dance classes will be offered: ballet, choreography, contemporary te... More ...       Team Red Bull's Kirby Chambliss pulls 8Gs around the pylons in San Diego Harbor at the Red Bull Air Races September 22. More ...       Barona Vintage Drags were held Sunday September 23 at the Barona Raceway. More ... Can You Say "Ooh La La?" By Tracy Rolling       Imagine an elegant kitchen complete with granite countertops, lush pecan stained cabinets, a mosaic tile back splash and top-of-the-line cooking appliances. Even an amateur chef could prepare a four-course, five-star meal in a dream kitchen such as this. More ... The Main Street Sweepers       A few old timers may recall when first-class postage was 3 cents, gasoline was 25 cents a gallon and a haircut was 50 cents. At that time, there were no stoplights on Main Street, parking was parallel and the entire Ramona business district extended from 5th to 10th streets. More ... Stock up at Ramona's One-Stop Shop By Tracy Rolling       Did you know there's a store in the heart of Ramona designed for do-it-yourselfers, carrying everything from paint and sundries, lawn and garden, electrical and plumbing, home goods, even cleaning and office supplies? Where's the place to improve your space; it's Ace. More ... Boy Scout Popcorn Sales       Boy Scouts will begin selling their popcorn in local businesses and neighborhoods from Sept. 15 until the end of October. More ... Precision Eye Care Hosts Clinic       A free information seminar on Botox and skin care conservation will be hosted by Gordon J. Montgomery, M.D., Ophthalmologist, owner of Precision Eye Care in Ramona. Topics will include enemies of the skin, hyper-pigment (brown spots), fine wrinkles, fillers, supplements and other produ... More ... Cornerstone Therapeutic Riding Center Holds Fundraiser       Cornerstone Therapeutic Riding Center will hold their first annual fundraiser event Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature an equine microchipping clinic, horse and rider costume classes, and an Oktoberfest with a chili cookoff honoring local firefighters. There will games, raf... More ... Appraisals to be Available at Annual Quilt Show By Ruth Lepper       Julia Zgliniec brings her expertise as a certified quilt appraiser to the eighth annual Back Country Quilters Quilt Show in October, offering identifications and values for quilts that may be family heirlooms. Zgliniec studied appraising through the American Quilters Society and has b... More ... McAnelly Becomes President of Thousand Smiles Foundation       When doing the construction work for Thousand Smiles Foundation facility years ago, Mark McAnelly of Ramona didn't realize he would eventually become president of the foundation. McAnelly was introduced to the group 18 years ago when a good friend asked him if he would do some work at ... More ... Fashion Shop Opens in Ramona       A new, trendy fashion shop has opened its doors in Ramona. "Take It Or Leave It," features name brand clothing sold on consignment, as well as new clothing and accessories. The store is carefully designed as a SoHo style boutique. The shop is owned and operated by the brother and sister team ... More ... Fall Weather is the Best for Tarantulas By Regina Elling       Fall is here; students are back in school, Halloween is just around the corner and the tarantulas are out and about all over town. Uh, what was that about the tarantulas again? "When the weather changes in the fall is usually the time that all the male tarantulas are out looki... More ... Fall Recreational Basketball League       The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Ramona Branch will be holding signups for the Recreational Basketball League through Oct. 27. League play begins Jan.5, 2008. The Third through Fourth Divisions play at Wilson Gym and Fifth through Eighth Divisions play at Olive Peirce Mid... More ... Coldwell Banker Sponsors Art Show and Client Appreciation Day       On Nov. 17, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage of Ramona will sponsor its 6th Annual Art Show and Client Appreciation Day. Organizers scheduled this year's event close to the holidays to make it an excellent gift-buying opportunity. The art show features local Ramona artisans whose work is... More ... A Positive Alternative By Tracy Rolling       With school back in session, Ramona youngsters are sure to be brimming with energy and looking for after-school activities that will keep them stimulated, motivated and amused. They can find all that and more at the Ramona Boys and Girls Club. More ... Ramona Pharmacy Hosts Flu Clinics       Ramona "Health Mart" Pharmacy proudly announces flu shots and flu clinics for the upcoming season. Beginning Monday, Oct. 1 and continuing through December, they will be offering flu vaccine for adults and children Mondays through Thursdays, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. More ... Intermountain Fire & Rescue - "Mad Hatter" Fundraiser       A fundraiser will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, to benefit the Intermountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. The event will be hosted by the Intermountain Auxiliary, the "Hot Spots." The event will include a Mad Hatter tea party luncheon and live auction, to be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m, a... More ... Olde Ramona Hotel Gallery Hosts 18th Annual Arts Show       The 18th Annual Fine Art Show and Exhibit will be held throughout the month of October, beginning on the 3rd. The show is open to all artists. Renown artist, teacher and motivator Stan Sowinski will be the judge. The show will be held in the Olde Ramona Hotel Gallery at 845 Main Street, Ramon... More ... Need a Great Excuse to Ride, Bike or Hike? By Teri Merry       Few things in life offer us a "win-win" outcome. If you ride a horse, bike or hike, then becoming a volunteer for the County of San Diego Parks and Recreation may be one of the most rewarding "win-win" relationships you can experience. If you are hesitant about getting involved, spend the n... More ... Highlights of the REIN Horse Survey       Just how much money do Ramona residents spend on their beloved equines? And how much of that money is spent in Ramona? REIN - the Ramona Equine Industry Network- found out through a recent survey. REIN is a volunteer organization formed in 2000 to protect and promote the equine intere... More ...       Terri Schulte, riding Larkspur, competed in the cross-country portions of the Copper Meadows Horse Trials held in Ramona September 15. More ...       The Cowboy Challenge was a real challenge if you had an adopted BLM mustang, but riders of all ages competed for prizes at Chad Waldhauser's Cowboy Challenge at Mountain Valley Ranch on September 8. More ...