More holiday fun in store for Ramona residents

Ramona’s Christmas tree lighting and associated events last weekend were not the only opportunity to celebrate the holidays.

There are many additional events in the coming weeks to find one’s holiday spirit in Ramona. Here are some suggestions.

• Ramona Library Holiday Party: 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. There will be fun activities for the whole family, including pictures with Santa, visits from the Grinch and the Turning Pointe dancers, face painting, crafts and more. The library is at 1275 Main Street. For details, call 760-788-5270.

• Cocoa & Cottontails: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at 18409 Rangeland Road. Featuring a luxury make-your-own cocoa bar with a variety of toppings and flavors, as well as a photo station where you can cuddle 20 friendly bunnies for a festive photo shoot. Each guest receives a professionally printed photo in a keepsake frame. The bunnies are adoptable for active 4-H and FFA youths.

Cost: General admission, $40; adult and child, $65. For details or to purchase tickets with a discount code, email californiafarmlife@gmail.com.

• Ukulele Jammers: 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Ramona Library, 1275 Main Street. Join the Ukulele Jammers in singing your favorite holiday songs. Jingle bells will be provided for audience participation. Pictures with Santa after the presentation. For details, call 760-788-5270.

• Ramona Holiday Wine Trail: Visitors can visit participating wineries to enjoy three for $5 tastings, pairings, activities, music and special events at each location during the next two weekends in December (Dec. 13-14 and 20-21). A $20 passport includes three for $5 tastings at all participating wineries, a souvenir wine glass, holiday shopping and other special events; good for all three weekends.

Participating wineries include: Castelli & Pizarro Winery (4S Ranch location), Pamo Valley Winery, Ramona Ranch Winery, Vineyard Grant James, Turtle Rock Ridge Winery, Correcaminos Vineyard, Ranch San Martin Winery, Mermaid Winery, Old Julian Vineyard and Winery, Scenic Valley Ranch Vineyards, Sky Valley Cellars, Mahogany Mountain Winery, Milagro Winery and Woof ’n Rose Winery. For details, visit rvva.org.

• Old-fashioned Bluegrass Christmas: 9 a.m., 10:40 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. The services at Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark Way, will include live music and carolers. For details, call 760-789-0866 or visit mvccramona.org.

• Opry Gala & RMA Holiday Pre-party and Show at Pamo Valley Winery, 636 Main Street, from 3:30 to 5:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 featuring Travis Billy Ross, Ashley E. Norton and Michael Dean Goodrich. For details, call 760-271-3090.

• Opry Gala & RMA Holiday Party: 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 at Reds, Whites & Brews, 629 Main Street. The “Our Ramona: Volume 2” CD Release and Holiday Party is hosted by the Ramona Music Alliance. Wear your boots, brims and bling or come as you are to watch 15 featured performers. The show is free; participants are asked to purchase a CD to show support if able. For details, visit redswhitesandbrews.wine or call 760-440-9305.

• Santa Visits the Art Center: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 at Art Center Ramona, 438 Main Street, during the Spoken Word Salon. Bring the family to have your photo taken with Santa and read him your poem, letter or story so nothing on your list is missed. Everyone can share their favorite holiday story and poem. Enjoy snacks, refreshments and caroling. For details, call 760-239-9030.

• Gary Hoey — Ho Ho Hoey’s Rockin’ Holiday Tour: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 at Ramona Main Stage, 636 Main Street. After his version of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” hit the airwaves in 1995, Hoey has been known for instrumental rock Christmas music. His holiday show is a family-friendly, all ages event; Hoey comes out after every show to sign autographs and take photos with fans. Tickets $25. For details, call 760-789-7008.

• Inaugural Santa’s Crawl: This Yuletide Soiree begins from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Smoking Cannon Brewery, 789 Main Street, with live music by Dana Duplan. Then from 5 to 6 p.m. head to Turkey Inn, 716 Main Street. Other venues and times: 6 to 7 p.m. at Reds, Whites & Brews, 629 Main St.; 7 to 8 p.m., Pamo Valley Winery, 636 Main Street with live music by Dirty Confetti; and 8 to 9 p.m. at The Barn, 344 Main Street with live music by Faith Belle.

• Ramona Senior Center Holiday Party: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 at the center, 434 Aqua Lane. Reservations only until space capacity is filled. It will be a holiday lunch celebration featuring great food and holiday fun will be held. Suggested donations are $5 for seniors, $8 for guests. Although the Adopt-A-Senior program is full, individuals can still bring items such as postage stamps, blankets and large print puzzle books to the center for distribution. For details, call 760-789-0440.

In progress and ongoing:

• The Highland Valley Christmas Tree Farm at Principe di Tricase Winery, 18425 Highland Valley Road, will remain open until Sunday, Dec. 21. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and by appointment on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Cut trees only. For details, call 858-260-8131.

• Mountain Valley Ranch Christmas Trees, 842 Highway 78, will be open until Tuesday, Dec. 23. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Cut trees only. For details, call 760-788-8703.

• Pine Tree Acres Christmas Trees, 620 Haverford Road, will remain open until mid-December. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Cut, seasonal and live potted trees available. For details, call 760-420-7289.

• Shop Ramona Contest: Save all your receipts from businesses in ZIP code 92063 from Nov. 28 through Jan. 2 and enter for a chance to win a $2,500 shopping spree. To enter, write your name and phone number on the envelope of receipts and drop off or mail to the Ramona Chamber of Commerce, 1306 Main St. Suite 103. Every $100 spent equals one entry. For details, call 760-789-1311 or visit RamonaChamber.com.

• Ramona Grange Artisan Market: Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays at 215 Main Street, it features local crafters, makers and artisans of all kinds. New vendors welcome. For details, email AIM4THEBEAR@gmail.com.

• Ramona Grange Certified Farmers Market: Open 4 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, weather permitting, at 215 Main Street. It is the only certified farmers market in Ramona featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, micro-greens, mushrooms and baked goods.