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🌱 Patch AM: How Palomar’s new programs and Ramona classes could reshape local education
Also check out Smells Like Nirvana Tribute With Dead Original Live in Concert on the Ramona Patch calendar
Hey there, Ramona! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Palomar's new programs and Ramona classes could reshape local education
Also on today's calendar: Smells Like Nirvana Tribute With Dead Original Live in Concert and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 101 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 102, low: 69.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 104 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New programs, bachelor's degree mark Palomar College fall semester (northcoastcurrent.com) — Palomar College is rolling out new degree and certificate programs this fall, while also expanding its free-tuition Promise program to more students. Importantly for local residents, the district continues offering classes at its Ramona site, with flexible online and center-based options that could make higher education more accessible without leaving town. 
📸 Around Ramona
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ramona
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- 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 - 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 - Smells Like Nirvana Tribute With Dead Original Live in Concert →
Ramona Mainstage, 626 Main St, Ramona
7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- MVA K-6 on campus
Mountain Valley Academy Ramona, CA 92065
8:30 am - Faculty & Staff Convocation
California State University San Marcos USU AMPHITHEATER, USU 2300 Full Ballroom, USU 2310 Meeting Ro
9:00 am - PHS Foundation Parents Social
Poway High The Hop Stop, 14055 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA
5:00 pm - Train the Trainer Prompt Engineering (AI)
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I had a Bobcat in my backyard last night!!!!
That's a first. I have lived here in Ramona for eight years and I have never seen one this close. People!!!! My new neighbor has chickens!!! Well… (Nextdoor San Diego Country Estates) - I Love these Posts " Wanted-a Licensed- Honest-Trustworthy- Reasonable /Cheap " , Place or Person.
To me -that's breaks most down to "ALMOST" No one or No where . Correct ? Knowledge and Skill comes at a price. You get what you pay for ? You have… (Nextdoor San Diego Country Estates)
- Scantibodies Laboratory posted a job opening for Ranch Hand in Ramona. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Poway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ramona here.
🗞 Nearby News
Poway
- Poway Council gives input on proposed Poway Commons' second phase (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- Poway Unified School District shares update on mold and moisture testing (nbcsandiego.com)
- Local mold remediation company breaks down how mold could form in schools (10news.com)
Escondido
- Escondido City Council to vote on data center moratorium (10news.com)
Santee
- East County Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees Saturday (patch.com)
- New Santee Boxing Program Helps People With Parkinson's Fight Back (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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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