Sizzlin’ Summer Weekend in Store

It’s the biggest weekend of the year in San Diego. Comic-Con has arrived and many will flock to America’s Finest City to pay homage to their favorite superheroes and celebrities. You, too, can join in the comic celebration, but we understand if you want to avoid the crowds and stay a little closer to home.

Ramona has plenty to keep you busy from July 22-24. Mix and mingle with the town at the monthly mixer Thursday night and have some cowboy fun all day Saturday. You could also sing your heart out and compete for the title of Ramona Idol.

You can venture out a little farther for the superhero spectacle downtown or walk around Shelter Island and help raise money for diseases that affect more than 2,000 families in San Diego. Travel to Rancho Bernardo and enjoy some comedy for a cause.

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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

• When/where: , 2005 Main St., Ramona, 6-8 p.m., Thursday.
• Why go: Members and non-members of Ramona’s are welcome to join in this Hawaiian-themed mixer. Two whitening kits will be given away and $800 can be won.
• Price: $5-$10.

• When/where: , 2102 Main St., Ramona, 10 a.m., Saturday.
• Why go: Audition for the next round of Ramona Idol and sing in the finals at next week’s county fair.
• Price: $5-$10.

• When/where: Mountain Valley Ranch, intersection of Highway 78 and Magnolia Avenue, Ramona, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday.
• Why go: Release your inner cowboy! Chow down on some cowboy burgers, dance to country music and rope in some prizes. Don’t forget the gallon hats and spurs.
• Price: Free.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• When/where: Neighborhood Grill, 12125 Alta Carmel Court, San Diego, 6:30 p.m., Friday.
• Why go: Help out Haiti while enjoying some local comedy. Proceeds will benefit the Angels for Haiti foundation.
• Price: $15 donation.

• Where/when: The Pier, 2131 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego, 8 a.m.-noon, Sunday.
• Why go: Walk around Shelter Island with other locals and help support families in our San Diego community that are suffering from scleroderma and lupus. Raffle prizes, awards and music will follow the for-a-cause walk.
• Price: $10-$25.

• Where/when: San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego, 9:30 a.m., Thursday through Sunday.
• Why go: This huge event may be sold out, but graphic novel nerds and movie maniacs can still get their fix of celebrities and superheroes. for a list of Comic-Con events that you can still get into.
• Price: Varies between each activity.

• When/where: Del Mar Racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 1-6 p.m., Sunday.
• Why go: Take everyone over to the racetrack for rock climbing, games, bungee trampoline and more. Kids 12 and under get a free plush toy.
• Price: $6 for adults, free for kids 17 and under.