Ramona Parlor proudly supports students
throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
May 2024 : Ramona Museum High School Public Speaking Contest is open to all high school students from public and private schools. The speeches must be between 5-7 minutes in length Notes and amplification may not be used while presenting the speeches. All topics must be related to California History. Preliminary speeches will be held in the Ramona Meeting Room behind the Museum on May 6th. The top five finalists will present their speeches on May 9th at our monthly Dinner Meeting. Speakers, guests and teacher's dinners are complimentary.
Awards: 1st place $500, 2nd place $350, 3rd place $200, two runner-ups will receive $100 each
Application Deadline is May 1, 2024
Download the contest application to compete. All contestants under 18 years of age must have parental consent. If you have any questions or problems with the website or the application process, please call Rosemarie at 626-523-9798 for assistance. Good luck!
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Ramona Museum of California History
Ongoing-Museum opens each Saturday from 1-3 pm (except holiday weekends)
Admission is FREE!
Ramona Members and Friends meet for dinner on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Bingo is at 5pm, Dinner is at 6pm and a member's meeting starts at 7pm. The meeting room is located at the rear of the Museum.
August 6, 2024 National Night Out
San Gabriel Police Department joins the community for this family-oriented event in the heart of the historic Mission District. The Museum will be open from 5pm-8pm.
August 11, 2024 Dedication Fundraiser
Proceeds benefit Dedication Plaque to celebrate Mission High School 75th Anniversary. Drive up and pick up heat and eat Lasagna dinners for only $15. Must be reserved in advance.
September 12, 2024 Dinner honoring San Gabriel First Responders
Annual dinner recognizing our local heroes. 339 South Mission Drive San Gabriel. Reservations required, contact John Buehler 626-991-4132
October 4-6, 2024 NSGW SoCal Weekend
Lots of fun activities and an opportunity to meet Grand Officers. Events include Mission High School Anniversary Dedication ceremony, Initiation of new members, Saturday night Fiesta dinner at the San Gabriel Mission, Cleft Palate Brunch and annual NSGW donation at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica. $60 per person.
October 9, 2024 Museum Turnaround
October 27, 2024 Day at the Races