Coronado Times

April Spice It Up, Coronado! Black Cardamom Pods
2025-04-25 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Discover a new favorite spice or herb with Coronado Public Library! Each month, the library invites community members to explore different spices used in dishes around the world. Registrants will pick up the monthly spice/herb selection at the library, cook with it, and join other food enthusiasts to discuss what they made and their thoughts about the spice.

For the month of April, we will be sampling black cardamom pods.
The meeting will be held on Zoom on Friday, April 25 at 2:30 p.m. The Zoom link will be emailed the day before we meet. Once registered, participants will receive an email about when they can pick up their sample of spice and a couple of recipes. This program is a great way to try new ingredients in your dishes and become a more confident cook in the kitchen!
See photographs and recipes from past Spice It Up, Coronado! HERE, then click on Open Access.

Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Free And Open

Hands-On Film Class with Tony Perri
2025-04-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Public Library and Coronado Art Commission invite you to step into the director’s chair for a hands-on film class with award winning producer and director, Tony Perri. In this collaborative class, aspiring filmmakers will work together to create a short film that will be submitted to the Coronado Island Film Festival.
Participants will learn scripting, direction and every aspect of pre-production, production and post-production. The course will also provide opportunities to get together outside of class to apply newfound knowledge into the practical application of on-location filming, directing scenes, how to work a camera, light a scene and record audio. The team will learn the basics of editing and all post production tasks as well as how to distribute and market the final short film and process required for submitting the movie to film festivals.
The course is eight weeks long and participants are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible as the class will be working on a collaborative project.
Classes will cover:
Film Types and Production Overview Through watching different types of short films, the class will decide what kind of movie it will produce. Story ideas will be discussed along with how to script the film, create storyboards and the production logistics needed to make the movie per their script, the storyboards created and the vision of production team.
The Production Team The roles of each of the following positions are explained and each class member will have the opportunity to work at every job and/or focus on specific roles which may interest them.
Scripting, Storyboards, Casting and Pre-Production The team will create a shooting script and storyboards. Through this, they may decide on filming locations, how to cast the movie, production planning as well as the equipment, crew and props needed for the on-location filming.
Directing, Producing and Cinematography How to direct both action and actors is reviewed along with the roles of the producer and cinematographer. Examples of great directing and cinematography are shown.
The Art of Filming, Lighting and Audio Production Scenes which can be filmed at or near the Library will be produced. Participants will learn how to operate different types of cameras, lights and microphones.
Music, Special Effects, Editing and Post Production As we watch various films, the class begins to understand the importance of music and how it fits into the post production process. They learn how to mix music, scenes and special effects in order to create the story they wish to share with the viewers.
Mastering the Film and Distribution Upon completion of post production, the class will discover the art of color-correcting the video, sweetening the sound and preparing the final film for screenings. The team will learn how to distribute the film digitally and submit it to film festivals.

About Tony Perri
Tony Perri began his broadcast and film career at the Walt Disney Company as a producer, director and broadcast journalist. After Disney, Mr. Perri became producer and director at the nationally syndicated TV show, PM Magazine and the long-running local version at KPIX-TV (CBS), Evening Magazine.
Tony went on to form the TV, film and digital media production company, Surf’s Up Studios. His most recent films include the documentary, “School of Thought” with David Lynch, Paul McCartney and John Hagelin. His feature film, “Serotonin Rising” starring the Dalai Lama and Deepak Chopra won the prestigious “Audience Choice Award” at the Estes Park Film Festival. “Serotonin Rising” sold out its world premiere at the Vail Film Festival where it won the audience choice award.
Mr. Perri is an executive producer and director with Surf’s Up Studios, which produces movies, music videos, webisodes, news reels and all forms of social and digital media. Tony also teaches a workshop he developed called “Backpack Journalism” at the University of California at San Diego, Digital Arts Center. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado where he teaches documentary production, TV production, on-air technique and broadcast journalism.

Second Annual Elleaire Fore Golf Tournament
2025-04-27 | Coronado Municipal Golf Course, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
We are thrilled to invite you to the second annual Elleaire Fore Golf Tournament dedicated to sponsoring those affected by Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia. Join us on Sunday, April 27 at Coronado Municipal Golf Course for a day of fun, competition, community, and making a difference!
Proceeds from the tournament benefit raising awareness and funds for the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation, directly responsible for HSP medical research and resources. All donations are a tax deduction!
Space is limited and we expect to sell out! Registration for a single golfer is $250 and a foursome is $950. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For questions and registration for this event, please feel free to reach out to team@elleairefore.org.

Explore Coronado’s Remarkable Trees on a Guided Walking Tour
2025-04-29 11:00 - 12:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
On Tuesday, April 29, from 11 am to 12 pm, join us for an enriching Walking Tree Tour through Library Park and Spreckels Park. This guided walk offers a unique opportunity to discover an incredible collection of trees from around the world—some native to nearby areas like La Jolla and Cabrillo Canyon in Balboa Park, and others from far-off places such as Norfolk Island, Australia, Bangkok, Thailand, and Central Africa.
Leading the tour is John Blocker, a seasoned horticulturist with 31 years of experience at the San Diego County Department of Agriculture. His extensive background includes chairing the Cactus and Succulent Division at the Coronado Flower Show for 18 years, serving as a founding member of the California Garden and Landscape History Society, and contributing horticultural history articles to California Garden magazine for 15 years. As the Historian for the San Diego Floral Association, Mr. Blocker brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to every tour.
Space is limited to 15 participants, register now by visiting coronado.ca.us/civicrec, calling 619-522-7343, or stopping by the Spreckels Center front desk at 1019 Seventh Street. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience brought to you by the John D. Spreckels Center!
Spreckels Park, June 2021. (The Coronado Times)

Grand Caribe Shoreline Park Erosion Improvements Public Workshop
2025-04-29 17:00 | Coronado Cays Yacht Club, 30 Caribe Cay Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Port of San Diego is hosting a public workshop to discuss and gather feedback on the future of Grand Caribe Shoreline Park. The Port project team will provide a brief presentation about the shoreline’s current vulnerability to erosion and discuss concepts designed to reduce erosion, provide shoreline stability, and maintain public access with minimal impact of adjacent habitat. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, April 29 at 5 pm at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club.

CoSA Visual Arts Showcases "Centered" - A Special Exhibit at C3 Gallery
2025-04-29 17:30 - 19:00 | C3 Gallery, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Visual Arts conservatory is set to enchant guests with the exhibit “Centered” at C3 Gallery at 1845 Strand Way on Tuesday, April 29 from 5:30 to 7pm. More than 125 pieces from all students will be on display, including 3D art. The exhibit also features a 2025 Senior Showcase called “Flashback.”
“The seniors like the ‘Flashback’ theme because they can look through the work they have produced over the last four years and choose works they prefer,” said Karrie Jackson, Visual Arts Conservatory Chair. “Their work has really evolved to showcase more advanced technical skill and portraits.”
The opening reception will be held in the Nautilus Room, and the event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
For graduating seniors like Ben Byars, the exhibit is a chance to showcase art that has grown and developed over the years.
“Of all the subjects I’ve painted and drawn, portraits have been my favorite,” said Byars. “This year has led to some of my favorite stylistic and compositional experimentation with portraiture, and I hope to continue with it going forward.”
As conservatory chair, Jackson is excited that CoSA Visual Arts has expanded this year to accommodate growing interest after running a waitlist for more than ten years.
“I’m so grateful we can make room for more enthusiastic and skilled student artists,” said Jackson. “I personally believe creativity should be cultivated and not competitive, so I am happy more students have the space and the community to cultivate their interest.”

An Evening with Brad Taylor: NYT Bestselling Author and Former Special Forces Officer Explores 'Into the Gray Zone'
2025-04-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor will be at the Coronado Library discussing his new book, Into the Gray Zone, with Matt Coyle. A book-signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of Into the Gray Zone through Warwick’s bookstore. Please visit https://www.warwicks.com/taylor-2025-reserved-seat or call the store at 858-454-0347 for more information.

Brad Taylor, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.), is a twenty-one-year veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry and Special Forces, including eight years with Delta Force. Taylor retired in 2010 after serving more than two decades and participating in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has written eighteen New York Times bestsellers and is a security consultant on asymmetric threats for various agencies. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife and two daughters.
About Into the Gray Zone
Pike Logan uncovers a geopolitical scheme that has spiraled out of control in India in this latest pulse-pounding thriller from New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor.
While on a routine security assessment in India, Taskforce operator Pike Logan foils an attempted attack on a meeting between the CIA and India’s intelligence service. Both government agencies believe it’s nothing more than a minor terrorist attack, but Pike suspects that something much more sinister is at play. After another terrorist operation at the Taj Mahal, he begins to believe that outside powers are attacking India in the gray zone between peace and war, leveraging terrorist groups for nothing more than economic gain. But the separatists conducting the operations have their own agenda.
After a massive slaughter and kidnapping of hostages during an elaborate Indian pre-wedding party, two global powers are destabilized, and only Pike Logan and his team can de-escalate the tension by rescuing the captives. What follows is a race against the clock that winds through the bustling markets of Old Delhi, the luxurious resorts of Goa, and the epic halls of the Taj Mahal. It will take everything that Logan and the taskforce have to foil an intricate plot that leaves countless lives in the balance.
Matt Coyle is the author of the bestselling Rick Cahill crime series. His books have won the Anthony, Shamus, Lefty, Authors on the Air Book of the Year, and the San Diego Book Awards, among others. He was the 2021 San Diego Writers Festival’s Mystery Writer of the Year. Odyssey’s End was a Lefty Award Finalist. Matt was recently named a 2024 Odin Award-winner from the San Diego Writers and Editors Guild. He lives in San Diego and is working on something brand new.

FITT for Life: How to Make Healthy Living Work for You
2025-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Healthy living doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever struggled with figuring out what actually matters, staying consistent, or feeling stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle, this interactive session will give you a new approach. Whether your goal is to lose weight, improve health markers, exercise more, eat better, or simply feel better in your body, the FITT framework will help you break through common barriers and build lasting habits. You’ll walk away with clear next steps to make prioritizing your health easier and more effective—without burnout, frustration, or unrealistic expectations.

Esther Avant is an author, speaker, and health industry veteran with over 19 years of experience helping people unlock their full potential by prioritizing their health. Through her bestselling book, To Your Health, podcast by the same name, and her work as a coach, Esther teaches individuals how to use health as the foundation for achieving lasting success in all areas of life—whether it’s losing weight for good, boosting career performance, or fostering personal growth. With a focus on her signature FITT framework and the three Cs of success, she empowers her clients to build sustainable habits that lead not just to better health but greater confidence, success, and happiness.

The Psychology of Weight Loss: Coronado Health Coach Breaks it Down

CIFF Classic Film Screening "American Graffiti" (1973)
2025-04-30 17:00 | Village Theatre, 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
CIFF presents beloved 1973 treasure “American Graffiti” on April 30. See it on the big screen!
One of everybody’s all-time favorite movies, “American Graffiti” is coming to Coronado’s Village Theatre on Wednesday, April 30. Tickets are $15 and are available now at coronadofilmfest.com. Doors open at 5 pm for a complimentary Meet and Greet glass of wine, followed at 5:30 by the film intro by CIFF organizers Merridee Book and Doug St. Denis, a vintage cartoon, and the feature presentation.
The story is based on George Lucas’s own memories, which very likely are a lot like yours. No matter what age you are today, this movie will take you back to those heady, scary, exciting, coming-of-age days – that summer vacation after high school graduation, being with your friends one last night before you scatter to parts unknown into the mystery of the adulthood that awaits.
The film was a low-budget long-shot by Universal Studios, who were so unsure of it that it sat on the shelf for six months before they decided to release it. They had no clue how to market it because it had no known “stars.” Nobody had ever heard of writer/director George Lucas, and the actors were all pretty much unknown, including Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Mackenzie Phillips, Candy Clark, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Cindy Williams, and Suzanne Sommers as “the blonde in the T- Bird.”
It was not until Francis Ford Coppola decided to come on as producer that Universal agreed to finance the film. It was made for a lean $775,000, with an eventual box office gross of over $115,000,000, making it one of the most profitable movies ever made. Of course, this was before Lucas’s “Star Wars” series and Harrison Ford’s “Indiana Jones” became household names in the years to follow; and it was Richard Dreyfuss’s breakout film, to be followed by starring roles in major successes such as “Jaws” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”
To the studio’s surprise, the film was an immediate success and went on to be nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing.
CIFF is pleased to bring a classic film to the big screen in your neighborhood theatre every month, always on the last Wednesday. Mark your calendars now for May 28 and the sensational 1972 classic, “The Godfather.” Tickets for the entire lineup are available in advance on our website at coronadofilmfest.com.

Star Wars Day
2025-05-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Calling all Star Wars fans! Come join us in a special Star Wars event where we will be making lightsabers, build out of this world LEGO creations and take pictures with our very special guests…the Imperial Sands Garrison!! Costumes encouraged and all ages are welcome.

Fourth Annual “Double Served” Tennis Tournament
2025-05-02 15:00 | Coronado Tennis Center, 1501 Glorietta Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Fourth Annual Double Served Tennis Tournament will take place on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Coronado Tennis Center.

Players can expect awesome tennis matches, creative team names, and some of the most entertaining on-court outfits around. Spectators are in for a treat with food from local restaurants, drinks, music, raffles, and a silent auction—all included with a $60 ticket.
Proceeds benefit Safe Harbor Coronado, a nonprofit supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of local youth and families, as well as the ongoing philanthropic work of CJWC, a 501(c)(3) organization serving Coronado since 1960.
Tickets are limited and expected to sell out.
Ticket Information
Team Registration (two players): $160
Spectator Tickets: $60 – Includes access to all the food, drinks, and festivities!
To purchase tickets or register a team, visit: https://www.purplepass.com/events/316964-cjwc-2025-double-served-tennis-tournament-may-2nd

Annual Open Youth Chess Tournament to Include International Grandmaster
2025-05-03 09:30 - 15:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The annual San Diego-Baku Youth Chess Tournament will be held 9:30 am-2:30 pm, May 3 at the Coronado Public Library.
A series of exhibition matches between an international chess grandmaster and three selected American youth players in the Winn Room of the library will be a feature of the tourney. A special guest will be Grandmaster Vasif Durarbayli, an Azerbaijani based in St. Louis. His appearance will include a chess clinic open to all who attend.
Durarbayli, who started playing chess at the age of six, became an international master at the age of 15 in 2007, and three years later became a grandmaster. He is a native of Azerbaijan, which he represented in several Chess Olympiads. The grandmaster designation is the highest designation in chess. Chess titles are awarded by the International Chess Federation. There are 1,850 grandmasters worldwide.
There is no charge to participate in the event, open to players age eight to 18. A catered lunch from Panera Bread will be provided to registered players. The tournament is limited to 40 competitors from San Diego County.
To register: coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/open-youth-chess-tournament-34435
This is the seventh annual San Diego-Baku Youth Chess Tournament, sponsored by the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Global Neighborhood Project. GNP is a grassroots nonprofit cultural outreach program linking San Diego’s Switzer Highland with the peoples of Azerbaijan as well as Botswana, Latvia, Mongolia, Morocco, Scotland and Uzbekistan.

MotorCars on MainStreet 2025
2025-05-04 10:00 - 15:00
Step back in time and celebrate the artistry and heritage of the automobile at MotorCars on MainStreet 2025, Coronado’s premier automotive event. This distinguished gathering showcases 400 exceptional vehicles, from pre-1980 Rods, Customs, Classics, and Trucks to Exotics, EVs, and the newly introduced Low Rider category. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of design, engineering, and craftsmanship that shaped the golden age of motoring.
Take a leisurely stroll among the gleaming machines, explore Coronado’s delightful shops and dining, and revel in a day filled with nostalgia and camaraderie.
Free for spectators
Family-friendly event
Live music
100+ raffle prizes
Whether you’re showcasing a vehicle or simply attending, MotorCars on MainStreet offers an unforgettable experience that bridges history, passion, and community spirit. Register your car today, or mark your calendar for this extraordinary event.
Get ready for a legendary event like no other. This family-friendly event is free to attend, with registration just $50 for participants. Early registrants who sign up before April 1 will receive a complimentary event T-shirt and dash plaque, celebrating their role in this iconic tradition.
For attendees, MotorCars on MainStreet is more than just a car show—it’s a celebration of community and learning. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or a casual visitor, you’ll have the opportunity to admire stunning vehicles, learn about automotive history and craftsmanship, share stories, and enjoy the charm of Coronado’s MainStreet.

Sculpt A... Koi Fish
2025-05-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Ruby Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Come play with some clay! This bimonthly program provides two chances to create a work of art using quick dry clay. This month, Ms. Wendy will be guiding you in creating a Koi Fish.*
*This program is geared towards kids aged seven and up. Kids under seven will require additional parental assistance and may find the class challenging.
There is a 15 minute window for arrival. If you do not arrive within 15 minutes of the program starting, your spot may be given away based on demand.

Mother’s Day Art Auction to Benefit the Coronado Historical Association
2025-05-06 08:00 - 2025-05-11 17:00
CHA is combining Coronado’s rich history and vibrant art scene for its annual Mother’s Day tradition. The 2025 Coronado Historic Home Tour on Sunday, May 11, 2025, will not only showcase six exquisite historic homes but also feature an online art auction to support the association’s mission.
The Home Tour, a highlight of Coronado’s Preservation Month, is a major fundraiser for CHA. It allows attendees to step inside some of Coronado’s most charming and meticulously restored residences.
This year, the tour’s celebration of preservation and architecture is enhanced by an online auction of unique artwork donated by talented local artists. These Coronado masters have generously contributed their creations to support CHA’s educational programs.
The auction features a diverse array of media. Works include a hand-painted porcelain pitcher by Mary Hale, watercolors by Robert Gerdes, Connie Spitzer and Jody Esquer, acrylic giclee prints by Tina Christiansen, original paintings by Louise Nutter, and mixed-media art by Jean Pierre Marques.
Auction artwork will be showcased within the historic homes featured on the tour. Online bidding is open now and will close promptly at 5 p.m. PST on Sunday, May 11, following the conclusion of the Home Tour. Auction winners can pick up their pieces at CHA starting on Tuesday, May 14.
To view the artwork and place bids, visit new.biddingowl.com/CHA. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Coronado Historical Association and its ongoing efforts to engage and educate the community about Coronado’s unique island history.
Tickets for the Home Tour can be purchased online here.

Crafty Hour: Zentangles
2025-05-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Feeling crafty? Join us on the second* Tuesday of every month for arts and crafts.
* Please note the date difference for the month of May.

In May we’ll relax for Mental Health Awareness Month by painting some soothing zentangles.
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Registration is not required but recommended.

Spring Fling Luncheon, Sponsored by Coronado Senior Association
2025-05-07 12:30 - 14:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Sponsored by the Coronado Senior Association, this fun luncheon is only $5 – lunch, door prizes, music! To be held in the John D. Spreckels Center Grand Room.
Please register at the front desk of the Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street. For more information, call 619-522-7343.

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "The Magnificent Ambersons"
2025-05-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 pm in the library’s Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.
May 7: The Magnificent Ambersons (1942, Approved, 89 min)
Orson Welles’s compromised masterpiece, re-edited by a nervous studio, offers a wistful elegy for a bygone era. The film chronicles the decline of the Amberson clan with the coming Industrial Revolution leaving them on the brink of financial ruin and obsolescence. Stars: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Agnes Moorehead, Anne Baxter and Tim Holt.

Rhythm and Riffs Concert with The Adam Wolff Trio
2025-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Adam Wolff Trio combines a love of the great American standards and jazz classics with a soulful swinging energy. Prepare to swing and be swung!

About The Adam Wolff Trio:
Adam Wolff has been playing the piano since he was eight years old. Raised in New York and Chicago, he spent years playing professionally and teaching music in Manhattan. Relocating to San Diego, Adam Wolff has become a widespread presence in the music scene here, playing with a diverse range of musical groups. Wolff’s music contains elements of excitement and hard swinging, soulful, creative musical expression.
Caleb Furgatch has been playing the bass in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego regions for many years. He also resided in Amsterdam for a time, touring and playing with a variety of blues and jazz groups in Europe and the U.K. Equally adept at both electric and upright, Furgatch has his own distinct style, combining a strong groove feel with a great sense of adventure and humor.
Percussionist Michael Evans has been a mainstay of San Diego’s music scene for decades. In his early teens he spent several years playing gigs around Southern California with a future superstar, Nathan East (bassist for Eric Clapton). Many San Diego vocalists ask for Evans as their drummer of choice, because of his listening skills and tasteful grooves.

Spring Tea Party
2025-05-09 13:00 - 15:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The John D. Spreckels Center is inviting the community to celebrate the season in style at its upcoming Spring Tea Party, happening Friday, May 9 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Guests will enjoy an authentic tea experience featuring elegant table settings with fine bone china and silverware. The afternoon will include a selection of finger sandwiches, pastries, freshly baked scones, dessert, and two fragrant teas.
The event offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for sharing with a friend or meeting someone new. Tickets are $30 for residents and $35 for nonresidents.
Advance registration is required by May 1. Sign up online at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the front desk at 1019 Seventh St. for more information.

Coronado Democratic Club Meeting
2025-05-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Democratic Club to Host Investigative Journalist Lorie Hearn, CCAT Team, and InclusioNado Leaders at May Meeting
The Coronado Democratic Club invites the community to its upcoming general meeting on Saturday, May 10, at the Coronado Library’s Winn Room. The meeting will feature a dual program, welcoming award-winning journalist Lorie Hearn, founder of inewsource, representatives from the Citizens Casualty Awareness Training (CCAT) team, and a brief update on the important work of InclusioNado by Marely Ramirez and Nina Smart.

Lorie Hearn — A Nieman Fellow and former senior editor at The San Diego Union-Tribune, Hearn will speak about the power of investigative journalism and the role of inewsource, the nonprofit news organization she founded in 2009. Known for holding the powerful accountable, inewsource integrates in-depth reporting with “community-powered” journalism — training and paying everyday residents to monitor public meetings and strengthen local civic engagement.
CCAT (Citizens Casualty Awareness Training) — The second part of the meeting will provide a preview of CCAT’s lifesaving emergency training program. Attendees will learn practical ways to help in a crisis, such as stopping severe bleeding, using an AED, and applying a tourniquet — tools anyone can use to help save lives while waiting for emergency responders.
InclusioNado — Marely Ramirez and Nina Smart will provide a brief update on InclusioNado’s continued advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion in Coronado. Their work supports creating a more inclusive and informed community through education, engagement, and allyship.

For more information, please visit CoronadoDemocrats.com or communications@coronadodemocrats.com

Coronado Art & Wine Festival
2025-05-10 12:00 - 17:00
The Coronado Art & Wine Festival is a collaboration between the Coronado Schools Foundation and the Coronado Chamber of Commerce—two nonprofits working together to celebrate and support vital areas of our community: the schools, the arts, and our local businesses.
The event is free, but wine tasting requires a paid ticket.
Find the festival at 10th Street and C Avenue in Coronado.
At the Fourth Annual Coronado Art & Wine Festival you’ll find:

A Vibrant Street Festival
Over 100 Artist Booths
Three Ticketed Wine Areas
VIP Experience
Wine Village Bubbles Lounge
Live Sound Stage with DJ
Student Art & Performances
Kids STEM Artopia (FREE)

More Than Concrete and Steel: The Science Behind Bridges
2025-05-10 14:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Whether you’re fascinated by physics, architecture, or infrastructure, join us to uncover the science and engineering behind building bridges that last.

About the Speaker:
Prior to coming to UC San Diego, Palermo was a professor in structural Engineering at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, which he joined in 2009. He started his career as a Faculty in 2005 as Assistant Professor (tenured) at Politecnico di Milano, Department of Structural Engineering.
Palermo has three patents, over 400 publications in international journals and conference proceedings. Palermo is a member of several associations and is a Fellow of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), Engineering New Zealand, the New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE). He served as President of the Concrete NZ Learned Society in 2021-2022 and New Zealand Head Delegate of the fib (Federation International du Beton) 2015-2023. Palermo is a passionate teacher and received several awards at the University of Canterbury. In 2021 Palermo was awarded as the “Most Influential International Accelerated Bridge Construction Person of the Year Outside U.S.” in Academia at the 2021 Accelerated Bridge Construction Conference in Miami.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive and Volunteer Opportunity
2025-05-10 15:30 - 18:00 | Coronado Post Office, 1400-1498 Ynez Place, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Volunteers will gather at the post office parking lot on Saturday, May 10 to sort, box and distribute food collected by letter carriers during the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The food will be distributed to junior enlisted families and families in crisis through Military Outreach Ministries and New Day Urban Ministries. The Coronado-based public charity, the Rick and Katie Moore Foundation, needs volunteers to help with this process on Saturday afternoon. Each year, about 5000-10000 pounds of food is distributed. The Foundation’s Serve4Good program allows volunteers to receive the blessings of helping neighbors in need.
Generally, about 30 volunteers work from 3:30 to 6 pm and then the Foundation’s truck takes the sorted food to New Day Urban Ministries and Military Outreach Ministries food supply stations
To volunteer for sorting and boxing at the post office, visit eventbrite.com.
Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive, helping to fill the shelves of food banks in cities and towns throughout the United States.
You can help by joining letter carriers and partner organizations in the fight to end hunger by participating. Simply leave your donation of non-perishable food in a bag near your mailbox on May 10.

All photos courtesy of The Rick & Katie Moore Foundation.

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2025 Annual Historic Home Tour
2025-05-11 11:00 - 16:00
Join us in celebrating! Explore the historic homes of charming Coronado Island while supporting community history. We invite you to support the community you love, its history, and the Coronado Historical Association with someone special this Mother’s Day.
Walk through the doors of these exclusive private homes open to ticket holders one day only on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025. General Admission on sale NOW!

"The Art of Abstraction" Exhibit Opening Reception
2025-05-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Spreckels Reading Room, 640 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with us at the opening reception of The Art of Abstraction, an exhibition of contemporary artists curated by the Coronado Art Association. The exhibit will be on display in the Spreckels Reading Room. Enjoy an afternoon of inspiring artwork, light refreshments, and live guitar music. As a special treat, artists Nancy Plank and Tina Christiansen will offer quick-draw portraits—creating free take-home sketches for a few moms randomly selected during the event.
The exhibit features local artists: St. Denis, Werner, Plank, Al-Assil, Bermann-Enn, Espaniola, and Christiansen.

Bulky Trash Pick-Up Spring Cleanup – May 12-16
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-16
The City’s Spring Bulky Curbside Trash Collection event will take place the week of May 12 to 16. Residents may place bulky items, such as furniture, mattresses, broken appliances, water heaters, and other large household items, curbside with their regular carts on their normal collection day.
Items must be placed at the curb by 6 am on your scheduled service day. No hazardous waste will be accepted.
This service is offered twice a year, in the spring and fall, to assist residents with disposing of large, unwanted household items.
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Makers Monday: Mad Hatter Hattery
2025-05-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Mad Hatter Hattery is coming to the Coronado Public Library! Join Tony, aka the Rad Hatter, to design and create your own hat! Make it rad, mad, and everything in between and you’re ready to host your very own Tea Party!

The Power of Story: A Conversation with Asian American Pacific Islander Authors
2025-05-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the Library and Adventures by the Book for a special author event in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month! New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi, TikTok and IG megastar and founder of Ahnest Kitchen, Sarah Ahn, debut novelist and attorney Rosa Kwon Easton, and New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris will all be sharing their stories.
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of one of the listed authors books through Adventures by the Book.
Please visit adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/aapi-coronadopl-5-13-25/ for more information.

Bike Anywhere Day
2025-05-15 06:30 - 09:30
Join thousands of riders across San Diego by biking to work, school, or anywhere in the region. Cyclists can stop by and pick up a free t-shirt and snacks at the City of Coronado’s pit stop between 6 and 9 am – near the Community Center, on the Coronado promenade.
Bike Anywhere Day 2024 pit stop at Coronado Community Center (The Coronado Times)
In celebration of National Bike Month, SANDAG invites the San Diego region to participate in Bike Anywhere Day from 6:30 to 9:30 am on Thursday, May 15. SANDAG has hosted the annual biking event in the region for more than 30 years. Bike Anywhere Day aims to alleviate traffic and reduce air pollution while promoting biking as a fun, sustainable, and healthy transportation choice.
Bike Anywhere Day is a free event open to everyone. It encourages participants to bike to work, school, or anywhere. Participants can pedal to one of 100 pit stops across the region to pick up a free commemorative Bike Anywhere Day 2025 t-shirt, while supplies last.
Use the SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day 2025 Pit Stop Map to help plan your route for the annual event on Thursday, May 15, from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.
In 2024, participants made more than 9,000 visits to pit stops across the San Diego region.
Participants who register will receive a free t-shirt at a Bike Anywhere Day Pit stop on May 15. They will also be offered fun and engaging opportunities to take breaks with refreshments and snacks, while supplies last. Pit stop hosts include community organizations, local businesses, healthcare providers, schools, government agencies, and event sponsors.
This year, eligible participants who register in advance will be automatically entered into the Bike Anywhere Day Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of three e-bikes, powered by Rad Power Bikes.
On Bike Anywhere Day, riders can explore more than 1,800 miles of bikeways throughout the region, from Oceanside to El Cajon and Tijuana. The SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day 2025 Pit Stop Map includes more than 100 locations, with expanded coverage reaching even more communities and including stops along newly completed bikeways.
