The best things to do in Ramona: Week of Oct. 9

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Thursday, Oct. 9

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Weigh-in from 8:30-9 a.m., meeting from 9-10 a.m., Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Place. Walk-ins welcome. 760-315-5352.

Backcountry Quilters: 9 a.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Contact Candy Mittag, 858-361-8905 or candymmjwc@cox.net.

Tai Chi: 9:45-10:45 a.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Practice the art of Tai Chi with Rose Evans. 760-788-5270.

Golden Gamers: 11 a.m.-noon, Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Join us for board games and card  games for adults. 760-788-5270. 

Bingo at Ramona Senior Center: 1 p.m., 434 Aqua Lane. 760-789-0440.

Dungeons & Dragons Club: 4-5 p.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. DnD newcomers and seasoned  players welcome. For Teens 12-18. 760-788-5270.

Teen Jammers: 5-5:45 p.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. For ages 10-18. Come make some music with staff from Ramona Music Center. 760-788-5270. 

Stretch & Strength class: 5-6:15 p.m., Ramona United Methodist Church, 3394 Chapel Lane. Led by Jill Bacorn. Class is free and open to all ages.

Ramona Lions Club: 6 to  7 p.m., Ramona VFW Hall, 2247 Kelly Ave. Guests and visitors are welcome. For information, call Gordon Adams at 4250-449-1919

Friday, Oct. 10

Yoga class: Mindful movement with breath led by Hank Newman, 8:30-10 a.m., Ramona Julian Academy of Dance, 1530 Main St. Class is free but space is limited. Inquiries and reservations to Hnewm@msn.com.

Ramona REFIT Chicks: 10 a.m., Calvary Chapel Ramona, 114 14th St. A fun free group fitness dance class for everybody and every body. REFITChristina@gmail.com

Free Farmers’ Market: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., First Congregational Church of Ramona, 404 Eighth St.

Celebrate Recovery meeting: 7 p.m., Calvary Chapel Ramona, 114 14th St. The 12-step program is based on Biblical principles. 858-842-0493.

Saturday, Oct. 11  

Kiwanis Club of Ramona: 7 to 8:15 a.m., Denny’s restaurant, 1946 Main St. Breakfast meeting with guest speaker. Guests are welcome. Free breakfast for prospective members. 858-449-7352. ramonakiwanis.org.

AlAnon Serenity Saturday: 8:15-9:30 a.m., 1010 Montecito Road. AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts. 760-550-7117.

Harvest Fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 404 8th St. Along with homemade soups, pies and other goods, a marketplace filled with more than 30 local vendors will offer handcrafted items, artisanal gifts and delectable treats. A gift basket auction will also be held at the free event. 

Harvest Festival: 4 to 8 p.m., Happy Hens Farm, 2176 Ramona St. Lux Christi Academy is hosing the day of family fun, music and shopping to celebrate the season. Live music will be provided by Jason Winters, and there will be activities and games for all ages, local vendors and shopping. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids or $30 per family. 

Songbirds 4th anniversary show: Doors open at 5 p.m., show begins at 6 p.m., The Barn, 344 Main St. Musicians in the “Leather and Lace” will include Gayle Skidmore, Tamar Berk, Ellie Rollins, Gaby Aparicio, Chris Avetta, Taylin Rae, Emily Zuzik, Cathryn Beeks, Heatherlyn, Bri Shillings, Katie Leigh, Miranda Ramos, Cara Cormier, Leah Keane and special guest Aubry Leigh. Reserve seating is $25; tickets available at Songbirds.BrownPaperTickets.com.

Sunday, Oct. 12

Rockin’ Robin Music Fest and Fundraiser: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Robins Nest Rescue, 16603 John Henry Lane. Thirty musical guests will perform on two stages throughout the day. Other events include meet-and-greets with the animals, vendors, food trucks, auctions and face painting. General admission tickets for $35 include free shuttle parking; youth tickets are $10. For more information, visit: robinsnetsramona.com or call 619-459-1985.

Car Show: 4-6 p.m., Albertsons parking lot, 1400 block of Main Street. Owners of all types of cars and trucks are invited to display their vehicles. For information, call Jerry at 760-666-0821.

Monday, Oct. 13    

Ramona Chess Club: 10 a.m., Ramona Senior Center, 434 Aqua Lane. 760-789-0440.

Mindful Movement with Breath yoga class: 2:45-4:15 p.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Hank Newman is returning to the library to teach yoga. These free classes focus on mindful movement, mindful breathing, in the style of Shashi Yoga. Classes are accessible to all levels and abilities. Please bring a yoga mat and a large towel.

Stretch and Strength classes: 5-6:15 p.m., Ramona United Methodist Church, 3394 Chapel Lane. Led by Jill Bacorn. Class is free and open to all ages.

English as a Second Language classes: 6 to 8:30 p.m., Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane. Sponsored by Palomar College for adults and high school students. The classes are free. 760-271-7630.

Griefshare: 6 p.m., Mountain View Church, 1191 Meadowlark Way. The program provides support and encouragement to those who are struggling with grief. For more information, go to griefshare.org or call Ina at 760-789-4798, Karen at 760-805-5722 or Jim at 760-445-5650.

Santa Maria Lodge No. 580 of Free & Accepted Masons, 6:30 p.m. dinner, open to the public; 7:30 p.m. meeting, Ramona Masonic Center, Ninth and Main streets. For information, visit Santamaria580.org. 

Tuesday, Oct. 14

AlAnon Togetherness Tuesdays: Noon-1:15 p.m., 1010 Montecito Road. AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts. 760-550-7117.

Kid’s Book Club: 3:30 -4:30 p.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Ages 8-12. Next book: “James  and the Giant Peach” by Roald  Dahl. 760-788-5270. 

Teen Hangout: 4-5 p.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Ages 10-18. Gaming, art, crafts, snacks and more. 760-788-5270. 

Ramona Rotary Club: 6 p.m., D’Carlos, 1347 Main St.

Ramona Sportsmen’s Club: 6:30 p.m., Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Place. All are welcome. For  more information, visit Ramonasc.org.

Ramona Trails Association: 6:30 p.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. For more information, visit Ramonatrails.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 15

Stretch and Strength classes: 8:15-9:30 a.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. Led by Jill Bacorn. Class is free and open to all ages.

Yoga class: Mindful Movement with breath led by Hank Newman, Ramona Julian Academy of Dance, 1530 Main St, 8:30-10 a.m. Class is free but space is limited. Inquiries and reservations to Hnewm@msn.com.

Chair Yoga Class: 9 a.m., San Diego Country Estates, the rotunda at 16911 Gunn Stage Road. Chair Yoga with Susie, experience bliss and wellbeing. 760-504-4779.

Adaptive Paint Class: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Participants will work on a project  with the support of their caregiver, friend or family member. All supplies Provided. First come, first served. 760-788-5270. 

Ballet Folklorico: 4-5 p.m, Ramona Community Libraray, 1275 Main St. Dance instruction for children and teens. Taught by Aida. 760-788-5270. 

Family Storytime: 10:30 a.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Performed by library staff or community partners. 760-788-5270.

Republican Women of California – Intermountain: 11 a.m. meet and greet, 11:30 a.m. meeting and luncheon, San Vicente Resort-Banquet Room, 24157 San Vicente Road. Speaker will be state Sen. Kelly Seyarto from District 32. Cost is $25 and reservations are advised by calling Nancy at 760-315-3291.

S.O.S. Serenity AlAnon: 6-7 p.m., 1710 Montecito Road, meeting for family/friends of someone suffering with drugs.

English as a Second Language classes: 6 to 8:30 p.m., Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane. Sponsored by Palomar College for adults and high school students. The classes are free. 760-271-7630.