{"id":458351,"date":"2026-09-09T16:06:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T16:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/458351\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T16:06:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T16:06:07","slug":"the-best-things-to-do-in-ramona-sept-10-24-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/458351\/","title":{"rendered":"The best things to do in Ramona: Sept. 10-24, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Editor\u2019s Note: Send event details (who, what, where, when, cost and contact information) in an email to ehimchak@utcommunitypress.com. The deadline is noon Friday. Items run on a space available basis. Questions? Call 619-806-7305.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, Sept. 10<\/p>\n<p>Weight loss help: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will hold a weigh-in from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 followed by a meeting from 9 to 10 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Place, Room 2. Walk-ins welcome. For details, visit tops.org.<\/p>\n<p>For quilters: Backcountry Quilters will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 in the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. For details, contact Candy Mittag at 858-361-8905 or candymmjwc@cox.net.<\/p>\n<p>Golden Gamers: Adults age 55-plus can play board games and card games from 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. For details, call 760-788-5270.<\/p>\n<p>Have fun: Play bingo at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 in the Ramona Senior Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Arriving early is advised. Cost: $14 to play. First-time players get $5 off. For details, call 760-789-0440.<\/p>\n<p>Physical fitness: A stretch and strength class will be led by Jill Bacorn at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at Ramona United Methodist Church, 3394 Chapel Lane. It is low-impact movement for all abilities. Donations are accepted.<\/p>\n<p>Lions to meet: The Ramona Lions Club will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Ramona VFW Hall, 2247 Kelly Ave. Guests and visitors are welcome to learn what the Lions Club can do for them and the community. For details, call David White at 760-315-2187.<\/p>\n<p>For those grieving: Griefshare, a weekly support group to help after a loved one\u2019s death, will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 in Mountain View Community Church\u2019s library, 1191 Meadowlark Way. The group is free. Join at any time. The current session runs weekly through Nov. 5. For questions, call Jim Tate at 760-445-5650.<\/p>\n<p>School board meeting: The Ramona Unified School District school board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. closed session, 7 p.m. open session Thursday, Sept. 10 at the school district office at the Wilson Administration Center, 720 Ninth St. The meeting will also be streamed live via YouTube. The link will be posted online on the district\u2019s ramonausd.net website the day of the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Friday, Sept. 11<\/p>\n<p>Zumba: All levels of fitness enthusiasts are welcome to participate in a Zumba class from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11 at the Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Every first and third week will be chair Zumba. For details, call 760-788-5270.<\/p>\n<p>Free food: A Free Farmers\u2019 Market will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Ramona, 404 Eighth St.<\/p>\n<p>Recovery support: Celebrate Recovery will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 at Calvary Chapel, 114 14th St. The 12-step program is based on Biblical principles. For details, call 858-842-0493.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Sept. 12<\/p>\n<p>Learn about Kiwanis: The Kiwanis Club of Ramona will hold its weekly breakfast meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 in the Denny\u2019s restaurant, 1946 Main St. Guests are welcome. For details, call 760-533-4884.<\/p>\n<p>Dog show: The Kiwanis Club of Ramona will hold its 18th annual Bow Wow Pow Wow Dog Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Ramona Fair Grounds, 421 Aqua Lane. There will be contests, raffles, a silent auction, vendor booths and more. Contests include best costume (adult, teen and child with dog), most beautiful female, most handsome male, dog and owner look alike, most talented, best tail wagger, cutest little dog and best kisser. Registration fee is $20 per dog and one handler at ramonakiwanis.org. Contests begin at 11 a.m. General admission is $5 for adults, free for youths 12 and under. For details, email jon.stephens@ramonakiwanis.org. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis Community Services.<\/p>\n<p>Play chess: The Ramona Gambit Chess Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 in the Dunkin\u2019 Donuts shop, 1410 Main St. For details, call Dale Wood at 619-884-8328.<\/p>\n<p>Music jam: The Ramona Ukulele Jammers will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. The group is playing Elvis music and other \u201850s music. Ukuleles, music and music stands are provided free at the jams. All are welcome. For details, call Karla at 760-522-8631.<\/p>\n<p>Potluck meal: The Braver Angels Alliance will hold its \u201cFall Potluck with Conversations\u201d event from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 in the Ramona Junior Fair Home Economics Building, 431 Aqua Lane.\u00a0 Bring your favorite dish so participants can meet, eat and build bridges together. Space is limited RSVP. Email Sandy LaTour at slatour@braverangels.org.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, Sept. 13<\/p>\n<p>Car show: Vehicles will be on display from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 in the Albertson\u2019s grocery store parking lot, 1400 block of Main Street. Free. Owners of all types of cars and trucks are invited to display their vehicles. For details, call 619-980-3647.<\/p>\n<p>Monday, Sept. 14<\/p>\n<p>Play chess: The Ramona Gambit Chess Club will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14 in the Ramona Senior Center, 434 Aqua Lane. For details, call Dale Wood at 619-884-8328.<\/p>\n<p>Physical fitness: A stretch and strength class will be led by Jill Bacorn at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 at Ramona United Methodist Church, 3394 Chapel Lane. It is low-impact movement for all abilities. Donations are accepted.<\/p>\n<p>English classes: Palomar College hosts English as a Second Language classes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14 at Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane. Classes are for adults and high school students on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Classes are free. For details, call 760-271-7630.<\/p>\n<p>Masons dinner: The Santa Maria Lodge No. 580 of Free &amp; Accepted Masons will host a dinner at 6:30 p.m., which is open to the public; 7:30 p.m. meeting, Monday, Sept. 14 at the Ramona Masonic Center, 310 Ninth St. For details, visit Santamaria580.org.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, Sept. 15<\/p>\n<p>Hispanic heritage party: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, face painting and crafts from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. For details, call 760-788-5270.<\/p>\n<p>Water district meeting: The Ramona Municipal Water District Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. For details, visit rmwd.org.<\/p>\n<p>Bible study: Grace Community Church will host a free Bible Study Fellowship at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. This weekly offering continues through May 2027. The church is at 1234 Barger Place. All are welcome. It will be an in-depth study of the book of Romans in the New Testament. For details, visit bsfinternational.org or call Jim at 760-803-1887.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, Sept. 16<\/p>\n<p>Physical fitness: A stretch and strength class will be led by Jill Bacorn at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 at Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. It is low-impact movement for all abilities. Donations are accepted.<\/p>\n<p>Bible study: Grace Community Church will host a free Bible Study Fellowship at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. This weekly offering continues through May 2027. The church is at 1234 Barger Place. All are welcome. It will be an in-depth study of the book of Romans in the New Testament. For details, visit bsfinternational.org or call Jim at 760-803-1887.<\/p>\n<p>Painting class: An adult adaptive paint class will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. All supplies are provided. No registration is required; first come, first served. For details, call 760-788-5270.<\/p>\n<p>English classes: Palomar College hosts English as a Second Language classes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane. Classes are for adults and high school students on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Classes are free. For details, call 760-271-7630<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, Sept. 17<\/p>\n<p>Weight loss help: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will hold a weigh-in from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 followed by a meeting from 9 to 10 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Place, Room 2. Walk-ins welcome. For details, visit tops.org.<\/p>\n<p>For quilters: Backcountry Quilters will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 in the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. For details, contact Candy Mittag at 858-361-8905 or candymmjwc@cox.net.<\/p>\n<p>Tai Chi: Practice the art of Tai Chi in a relaxing environment with instructor Rose Evans from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. For details, call 760-788-5270.<\/p>\n<p>Have fun: Play bingo at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 in the Ramona Senior Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Arriving early is advised. Cost: $14 to play. First-time players get $5 off. For details, call 760-789-0440.<\/p>\n<p>LEGO club: Kids can participate in the LEGO club every first and third Thursday of the month from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. For details, call 760-788-5270,<\/p>\n<p>Physical fitness: A stretch and strength class will be led by Jill Bacorn at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at Ramona United Methodist Church, 3394 Chapel Lane. It is low-impact movement for all abilities. Donations are accepted.<\/p>\n<p>For those grieving: Griefshare, a weekly support group to help after a loved one\u2019s death, will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 in Mountain View Community Church\u2019s library, 1191 Meadowlark Way. The group is free. Join at any time. The current session runs weekly through Nov. 5. For questions, call Jim Tate at 760-445-5650.<\/p>\n<p>Friday, Sept. 18<\/p>\n<p>Free groceries: Feeding San Diego food distribution program offers 20 to 25 pounds of fresh produce and staples per family at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18 at Ramona Food &amp; Clothes Closet\u2019s parking lot, 773 Main St. Open to 18 years or older, first come, first. Volunteers are needed to help set up. For details, call 760-789-4458 or email food@foodandclothescloset.org.<\/p>\n<p>Recovery support: Celebrate Recovery will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 at Calvary Chapel, 114 14th St. The 12-step program is based on Biblical principles. For details, call 858-842-0493.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Sept. 19<\/p>\n<p>Learn about Kiwanis: The Kiwanis Club of Ramona will hold its weekly breakfast meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 in the Denny\u2019s restaurant, 1946 Main St. Guests are welcome. For details, call 760-533-4884.<\/p>\n<p>Play chess: The Ramona Gambit Chess Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 in the Dunkin\u2019 Donuts shop, 1410 Main St. For details, call Dale Wood at 619-884-8328.<\/p>\n<p>Music jam: The Ramona Ukulele Jammers will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. The group is playing Elvis music and other \u201850s music. Ukuleles, music and music stands are provided free at the jams. All are welcome. For details, call Karla at 760-522-8631.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, Sept. 20<\/p>\n<p>Car show: Vehicles will be on display from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 in the Albertson\u2019s grocery store parking lot, 1400 block of Main Street. Free. Owners of all types of cars and trucks are invited to display their vehicles. For details, call 619-980-3647.<\/p>\n<p>Monday, Sept. 21<\/p>\n<p>Play chess: The Ramona Gambit Chess Club will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21 in the Ramona Senior Center, 434 Aqua Lane. For details, call Dale Wood at 619-884-8328.<\/p>\n<p>Yoga class: Hank Newman will facilitate a mindful movement with breath class from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 at the Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Class is free and open to all levels of ability. Bring a yoga mat, large towel or blanket and water.<\/p>\n<p>Physical fitness: A stretch and strength class will be led by Jill Bacorn at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 at Ramona United Methodist Church, 3394 Chapel Lane. It is low-impact movement for all abilities. Donations are accepted.<\/p>\n<p>English classes: Palomar College hosts English as a Second Language classes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21 at Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane. Classes are for adults and high school students on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Classes are free. For details, call 760-271-7630.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, Sept. 22<\/p>\n<p>Vintners to meet: The Ramona Valley Vineyard Association will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. Welcomes anyone who is interested in supporting the local wineries as well as grape growers and amateur and professional wine makers. For meeting location, contact Teri Kerns at teri@ramonaranchwines.com or 619-925-5008.<\/p>\n<p>Support group: PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gay) will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. This is a monthly support group and resource for all LGBTQ+ and concerned people. For meeting location and details, call Belinda at 760-550-7117.<\/p>\n<p>Bible study: Grace Community Church will host a free Bible Study Fellowship at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. This weekly offering continues through May 2027. The church is at 1234 Barger Place. All are welcome. It will be an in-depth study of the book of Romans in the New Testament. For details, visit bsfinternational.org or call Jim at 760-803-1887.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, Sept. 23<\/p>\n<p>Physical fitness: A stretch and strength class will be led by Jill Bacorn at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. It is low-impact movement for all abilities. Donations are accepted.<\/p>\n<p>English classes: Palomar College hosts English as a Second Language classes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane. Classes are for adults and high school students on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Classes are free. For details, call 760-271-7630.<\/p>\n<p>Ham radio club: The Ramona Outback Amateur Radio Society, ROARS, will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Ramona United Methodist Church, 3394 Chapel Lane in Ramona. For details, visit roars.net.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, Sept. 24<\/p>\n<p>Weight loss help: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will hold a weigh-in from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 followed by a meeting from 9 to 10 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Place, Room 2. Walk-ins welcome. For details, visit tops.org.<\/p>\n<p>For quilters: Backcountry Quilters will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 in the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. For details, contact Candy Mittag at 858-361-8905 or candymmjwc@cox.net.<\/p>\n<p>Have fun: Play bingo at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 in the Ramona Senior Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Arriving early is advised. Cost: $14 to play. First-time players get $5 off. For details, call 760-789-0440.<\/p>\n<p>Physical fitness: A stretch and strength class will be led by Jill Bacorn at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at Ramona United Methodist Church, 3394 Chapel Lane. It is low-impact movement for all abilities. Donations are accepted.<\/p>\n<p>For those grieving: Griefshare, a weekly support group to help after a loved one\u2019s death, will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 in Mountain View Community Church\u2019s library, 1191 Meadowlark Way. The group is free. Join at any time. The current session runs weekly through Nov. 5. For questions, call Jim Tate at 760-445-5650.<\/p>\n<p>Design review: The Ramona Design Review Board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. 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