ramona california

Just Go Outside

Ramona recently had some unseasonably warm weather that set heat records, and I got to thinking about spring and summer a little early. How about you?

When I was a kid, I would sometimes find myself complaining to my mother in the summer, “I’m bored!”

 

In her wisdom she would tell me, “Just go outside.” When I did, I often found plenty to do.

The warm weather of spring and summer is just around the corner. There are many things to do and look forward to in our town. Just go outside and take a look.

Our very own Ramona American Graffiti Cruise nights start April 14 and will continue every Thursday until September. Funds raised help support the Ramona Senior Center. You can also take a walk down Main Street and explore the incredible murals. That trip will take you past some great shops and eating and drinking establishments that you haven’t visited in a while. The famous PRCA-sanctioned Ramona Rodeo and the Ramona Main Street Parade will bring excitement to town in August.

Did you know that Ramona has some of the best hiking and mountain bike trails in San Diego County? Have you tried the Ramona Trail Challenge? Wellfield Park has new disc golf and horseshoe pits to challenge your skills. When was the last time you played a round of golf at our local courses? Our backcountry roads are two-wheel heaven for motorcycle riders. Of course, you must visit our award-winning wineries while you are out

and about.

Ramona Chamber of Commerce is planning some upcoming community events that childhood memories are made of — and they’re all being held right here in Ramona!

 

Here’s what we have planned:

• April 9-10, Ramona Open Studios Tour, participating artists’ studios

• May 7, Taste of Ramona, participating food and beverage venues

• July 4, Annual Fireworks Display, 1521 Hanson Ln.

• July 29-31, Ramona Country Fair, 421 Aqua Ln.

• Oct. 14-16, Ramona Motorcycle Rally, 421 Aqua Ln.

• Oct. 28, Merchants Safe Trick or Treat, participating locations

• Dec. 3, Christmas Tree Lighting, Old Town Ramona 

Keep up with resources and happenings on the Ramona Chamber Facebook page and the website, ramonachamber.com. Feel free to stop by the office at 1306 Main St. and meet the staff. 

It feels like we’ve been locked up too long. We all need to follow my mom’s advice: “Just go outside.” There’s plenty to doright here in Ramona!

 

Stay safe and healthy, Ramona.