If you’ve ever wondered what Robin’s Nest Rescue was all about, a volunteer orientation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 at the ranch.
Potential volunteers can learn about the animal sanctuary and retreat and opportunities to help. They can also meet the 20-plus animals, including alpacas, potbelly pigs, miniature horse, miniature donkey and tortoises.
The rescue is seeking volunteers to help feed the animals, as well as clean the pens, grounds and equipment; animal handling and basic interaction; general istration and clerical tasks and special events.
Snacks and light refreshments will be provided. There is no obligation, but visitors are asked to fill out the application ahead of time at www.RobinsNestRamona.com and RSVP to their Facebook page.
Robin’s Nest Rescue is at 16603 John Henry Lane. For more information, visit their social media pages.
High Valley Veterinary Clinic floods but remains open
During the recent power outages in Ramona, the High Valley Veterinary Clinic was flooded, requiring the entire hospital to be remodeled, according to owner and veterinarian Matthew Gilbert.
“We understand that this has been a terrible inconvenience to our clientele. We plan on staying open during this very trying time to accommodate our community,” Gilbert said.
He said the clinic, at 1029 D. St., will continue to provide limited services, such as physical exams and lab work only, from a trailer in the back parking lot.
For X-rays and other services, the clinic is recommending their sister hospital in Lakeside, Woodside Animal Hospital at 12149 High Valley Woodside Ave.
The remodel is expected to take four to six weeks.
For more information, High Valley Veterinary Hospital at 760-788-6250. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.
Songbirds of Ramona to host dinner show
Songbirds of Ramona Ranch Winery will be performing at a seated dinner show on Friday, Feb. 7.
The event will feature Randi Driscoll, Lisa Sanders, Ashley E. Norton and other special guests.
Driscoll is a Nashville artist whose melodies have been featured in films, television shows and commercials. Sanders is known for blending soulful country blues with folks, pop and rock. And Norton, who hosts the event, toured the world with her duo, Whitherward, from Nashville before making Ramona her home.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and the music begins about an hour later. Tickets for the performance only are $15; a special menu will be available for dinner and wine on show night.
The event is being held at Farmhouse 78, 30270 Highway 78 in Santa Ysabel.
For more information, @ashleyenortonmusic, @randidriscoll or @farmhouse.78. or visit: https://addmi.com/e/songbirds-of-ramona-a-dinner-show-at-farmhouse-78-OFrl34QZwQwQCZCs-x2.
Valentine’s Day concert at Red, Whites and Brews
“Heart On,” a Valentine’s Day performance, will be held Friday, Feb. 14 at Reds, Whites and Brews.
The show features musicians Chloe Lou, Ashley E. Norton, Steven Tally, Travis MacKenzie, Michael Avila and Jim Nau.
Doors open at 5 p.m. The artists will play the music of Bread at 6 p.m., and then the music of Heart at 7 p.m.
The combined group of Ash and Chloe and the Mondays starts at 8 p.m.
Reds, Whites and Brews is at 629 Main St., Suite B.
Tickets are on sale now. General ission is $15. A limited number of $40 dinner service tickets include dinner from Mamma’s Pizzeria, with heart-shaped pizza, salad and bread.
Purchase by Venmo to:@AshleyENorton or cash; include your name and email with purchase for confirmation.
