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🌱 Patch AM: How did Ramona Kiwanians gear up local classrooms for back-to-school?
Happening soon: Smells Like Nirvana Tribute With Dead Original Live in Concert on the Ramona Patch calendar

Hi Ramona! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Ramona Kiwanians gear up local classrooms for back-to-school?
Also on today's calendar: Smells Like Nirvana Tribute With Dead Original Live in Concert and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 102 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 100, low: 66.
- Saturday: Hazy sunshine and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ramona Kiwanians donate over $2.5K in school supplies (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Ramona families are heading back to school with extra support after the Kiwanis Club of Ramona delivered $2,500 in supplies to Ramona Elementary, Olive Peirce Middle, and Hanson Elementary. Funded by community-backed events like the BowWow PowWow, Super Saturday Pancake Breakfast, and Ramona Music Fest, the effort shows how local volunteers and businesses are teaming up for students.
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📸 Around Ramona
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ramona
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- New Student & Family Convocation
California State University San Marcos CSUSM
9:00 am - Dive-In Movie 2026
California State University San Marcos UVA CLASSROOM, UVA LAWN C COURTYARD, UVA POOL
8:00 pm - Donuts with the Library Dean
California State University San Marcos KEL TERRACE
9:00 am - Study Abroad Fair
California State University San Marcos USU ARCADE
11:00 am - Meet the Greeks
California State University San Marcos FORUM PLAZA
12:00 pm - Train the Trainer Prompt Engineering (AI)
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
5:00 pm - OPMS Back to School Night
Ramona City Unified Olive Peirce Middle School, 1521 Hanson Ln, Ramona, CA 92065
5:30 pm - Crafty Cougars
California State University San Marcos USU 2310 Meeting Rooms
5:30 pm - Smells Like Nirvana Tribute With Dead Original Live in Concert →
Ramona Mainstage, 626 Main St, Ramona
7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Faculty & Staff Convocation
California State University San Marcos USU AMPHITHEATER, USU 2300 Full Ballroom, USU 2310 Meeting Ro
9:00 am - 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Assoc. Reunion →
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
5:00 pm - Train the Trainer Prompt Engineering (AI)
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
5:00 pm - PHS Foundation Parents Social
Poway High The Hop Stop, 14055 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA
5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey friends.
My dryer keeps tripping the breaker no matter the setting. Is there an electrician available for an estimate? (Nextdoor San Diego Country Estates)
- Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Part-time in Ramona. Apply here.
- Wingstop - FWS posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Ramona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ramona here.
🗞 Nearby News
Poway
- Poway High to field a strong cross country team, coach says (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- The best things to do in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch: Aug. 27-Sept. 10 (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- School districts across San Diego take measures to protect students from heat (nbcsandiego.com)
Escondido
- Escondido Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees Saturday (patch.com)
Santee
- Santee SDCCU To Host Blood Drive As Supplies Remain Low (patch.com)
Ok Ramona! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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