Officials hope to store some 250,000 artworks at the new center in five years' time. About half of the newly-constructed building's sprawling space will house art from the famed Paris museum, the world's biggest. … [Read more...] about Louvre opens center to protect art from flooding
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One dead, two hurt in San Francisco vehicle collision
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Foundation awards $47,000 in grants to 13 nonprofits
Heart and Hooves Therapy -- On-site and Off-site Sessions and VisitsThis grant of $3,000 will provide scholarships to Ramona-based families to participate in Heart and Hooves Therapy programs. Scholarships will be available for all children 2 years to 100-plus years old and teach people confidence, courage and respect. Programs include education about basic horse safety, grooming and foot care, in addition to educational learning based on the participant’s age. … [Read more...] about Foundation awards $47,000 in grants to 13 nonprofits
9 Myths About Traveling to Africa
Technology Facts Did you know that there are 90 million mobile connections in South Africa (just shy of double the population) and 20 – 22 million smart phone users? Did you know that Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, is seen as the Silicon Valley of Africa leading the African continent in technological advancements? Myth 6: Wild Animals Roam Free While this may give us a rather exciting yet somewhat dangerous life, it’s not the case. We don’t have wild animals roaming free. Victoria Falls may be the exception to the rule (did you see the video of the elephant waltzing through town?) or St Lucia in South Africa where a hippo may be seen in town occasionally. Mostly wildlife is restricted to and enclosed in National Parks or private game reserves. In South Africa, there are no unfenced parks, and in other Southern and East African countries where parks are not fenced, the wildlife tends to stick to protected wildlife areas. (Population booms have resulted … [Read more...] about 9 Myths About Traveling to Africa
Our Town Calendar of Events: Oct. 3-9
THURSDAY, Oct. 3Ramona Business Network Exchange, 7 a.m., Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St. Buffet breakfast. 760-788-1770 or bneRamona.com. Machine embroidery at Ramona Senior Center, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 434 Aqua Lane, 760-789-0440. TOPS, Ramona Chapter, Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Place, 9 a.m. Weigh-in at 8:30 a.m. Mommy and Me play group, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Generations Day Care, 805 Main St., Suite 103. Intergenerational play with seniors, adults with disabilities, and children. 858-208-3678. Generations Day Care Farm Stand selling produce, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Generations Day Care, 850 Main St., Suite 103. Adults with disabilities learn job and life skills by selling donated produce. Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tai Chi at 9 a.m., Color Me Calm at 10 a.m., Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m., UKULadies at 1:30 p.m., Teen Music Shop at 3 p.m., Cool Cursive Club at 4 p.m. 760-788-5270. Ramona Woman’s Club, 524 Main St., 1 p.m. Speaker: Ramona Sheriff Volunteer … [Read more...] about Our Town Calendar of Events: Oct. 3-9
