Crafty Hour: Vietnamese Silk Painting
2025-03-11 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Feeling crafty? Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for arts and crafts.
For the month of March, in conjunction with the 2025 Coronado Community READ, we will be exploring the beautiful art of Vietnamese silk painting.
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Registration is not required but recommended.
Find the full Coronado Community Read 2025 program here.

EVENT FULL / Day Trip to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
2025-03-12 09:00 - 18:00 | CA
This event is full and no waiting list is available.
Yorba Linda, California, USA – April 16, 2013: The Richard Nixon Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California. Nixon was the 37th president of the United States, from 1969 to 1974. / iStock
Embark on a fascinating journey through American history with a charter bus trip to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum in Yorba Linda, California. Departing from the John D. Spreckels Center on March 12 at 9 AM and returning at 6 PM, this trip offers a full day of exploration and discovery.
Your ticket includes roundtrip transportation and admission to the museum, where you’ll delve into the life and legacy of President Richard Nixon. Explore engaging exhibits, walk through his childhood home, step aboard his presidential helicopter, and admire the stunning rose garden and White House East Room replica.
Cost:

$90 for Coronado residents
$100 for non-residents

Be sure to bring a lunch and wear comfortable walking shoes to make the most of this enriching experience.
For more information or to register, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call or stop by the Spreckels Center front desk 619-522-7343, 1019 Seventh Street.

Coronado Democratic Club to Discuss County Initiatives at Upcoming General Meeting
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Democratic Club invites community members to its general meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The event will feature Spencer Katz, Director of Strategic Initiatives for County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer, and will be held at the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room, located at 640 Orange Ave.
Spencer Katz will present on “New County Initiatives, Winning Elections, and Experiences from the Trenches,” offering insights into strategic initiatives shaping governance and election strategies in San Diego County. His discussion will provide valuable perspectives on the county’s efforts and strategies for political engagement.
The event will start with a social hour at 6 PM, providing an opportunity for attendees to mingle before the meeting begins. This time is designed to foster community engagement and prepare attendees for the informative discussion that follows.
For more information, please visit: www.CoronadoDemocrats.com or contact Communications@CoronadoDemocrats.com.
The evening promises insightful dialogue and engaging discussions!

POSTPONED: Grand Caribe Shoreline Park Erosion Improvements Workshop
2025-03-13 17:00 | Coronado Cays Yacht Club, 30 Caribe Cay Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Updated 03/12/2025: The Port of San Diego is postponing the Grand Caribe Shoreline Park erosion improvements project workshop originally scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club from 5 until 6:30 p.m. The decision comes out of an abundance of caution due to worsening weather forecasts that indicate heavy rainfall may result in localized flooding, which could impact access to the venue.
The Port is working to reschedule the meeting and will announce a new date and time as soon as possible.
The Port of San Diego is hosting a workshop on Thursday, March 13, to seek input on Grand Caribe Shoreline Park and erosion improvements. The Port is evaluating nature-based coastal resilience strategies to stabilize the eastern shoreline of the park, maintain public access and preserve existing habitat.
LEARN MORE HERE
Grand Caribe Shoreline Park and Coronado Cays. Courtesy photo / Port of San Diego.

Author Talk: Taylor Kiland, "Murder of the Jujube Candy Heiress"
2025-03-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
One candy heiress, two bullets, and three suspects.
Coronado rarely makes news for violent crime. But in the spring of 1975, World War II widow and retired librarian Ruth Quinn was murdered, execution-style, in her cottage. Her death sent a shock wave through the community. The granddaughter of Jujubes and Jujyfruits creator Henry Heide, Ruth was found fully clothed with her shoes on, in her bed, dead from two gunshot wounds. To this day, her murder has never been solved, but whispers about her brother, her son, and even a local petty thief still swirl.
The Coronado Historical Association, in partnership with the Coronado Public Library, is proud to host Coronado author Taylor Baldwin Kiland as she sifts through the dirt for the facts about Ruth’s life and her untimely end fifty years ago. This event will take place in the Winn Room at the Coronado Public Library on March 13, 2025 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
Light refreshments will be served and a book-signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to availability. Preferred Seating is full. Ticket purchase/book pre-order is not required to attend the event. Pre-ordered books will be available for pickup at the event. Limited books will be available for purchase before and after the event.

Taylor Baldwin Kiland, a former naval officer, is the third generation in her family to serve in the Navy and live in Coronado, California. She is the author, coauthor or ghostwriter of more than twenty books, mostly in the military nonfiction genre and, specifically, about Vietnam prisoners-of-war and their families. She has occasionally written some children’s books, including one picture book about Coronado: Oz, Dog of the Del. Taylor lives in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, with her husband and daughter, but she visits the island about once a month to check on her dad. Murder of the Jujube Candy Heiress: A Coronado Cold Case is her first cold case murder mystery. Learn more about her at TaylorKiland.com

Candy, Coronado, and a 50-Year-Old Cold Case

Tween Takeover: Paint and Sip Rainbow Tree
2025-03-14 15:30 - 17:00 | Ruby Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
It’s Tween Takeover at the library!* Drop by the second Friday of the month for a tween takeover including, but not limited to… crafts, snacks, flicks, games, and more! Each month Tween Takeover will change, so check in to see what is to come!

This Month…
Tween Paint and Sip class with Art Beat San Diego! For patrons ages 8-13*, come follow along with an instructor to paint a fun work of art and sip some sparkling apple cider. This month we will be painting a rainbow tree.
Registration is required for this class. If you will not be attending, please cancel your registration to allow those on the waitlist to register.
*This program is heavily geared for kids aged 8-13, if your child is below this age the class will be challenging for them.

San Diego Storytelling Festival
2025-03-15 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
It’s back! The Storytellers of San Diego return to Coronado Public Library for a daylong celebration of all things storytelling. There’s a reason why storytelling has been around for much longer than the written word. Listening to a storyteller is an immersive, enchanting experience not to be missed.
This free all-day festival takes over the library with storytelling for adults and kids, open mic sessions, and a debut performance by the participants of the Storytelling Institute, a storytelling how-to course for novices.

The True Story behind "The Women"
2025-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Historical Association, is proud to host Coronado author Taylor Baldwin Kiland in conversation with Diane Carlson, the real-life inspiration for the 2025 Coronado Community Read, Kristin Hannah’s The Women.
This event will take place via Zoom and be broadcast in the Winn Room at the Coronado Public Library on March 18, 2025 at 11 am. Register below to receive the Zoom link for this event.
Ms. Evans, a Vietnam War combat nurse, will share her remarkable story and discuss her book, Healing Wounds: A Vietnam War Combat Nurse’s 10-Year Fight to Win Women a Place of Honor in Washington, D.C. (Permuted Press, 2020). Hear firsthand about her experiences as a young Army nurse in Vietnam, the challenges faced by returning veterans (especially women veterans), and her tireless decade-long campaign to establish the Vietnam Women’s Memorial on the National Mall. Learn about the personal journey that led her to write her story and the obstacles she overcame to ensure that the service and sacrifice of women in the military are never forgotten.
Taylor Baldwin Kiland is a writer specializing in military non-fiction who has written, co-authored, ghost-written, or edited eighteen books, including three about our nation’s Vietnam POWs: Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure No Man is Left Behind, Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton: Six Characteristics of High-Performance Teams and Open Doors: Vietnam POWs Thirty Years Later. A former naval officer—the third generation in her family to serve in the Navy, Taylor was raised in Coronado, California, and Alexandria, Virginia. Taylor’s work has been featured in NewYorkTimes.com, WashingtonPost.com, NBC Nightly News, CNN, C-SPAN, International Herald Tribune, Associated Press, military.com, and Naval Institute’s Proceedings, just to name a few. She is also the author of the recently released, Murderer of the Jujube Candy Heiress: A Coronado Cold Case.
This event also serves as a Coronado celebration of Ms. Evans’ recent recognition with the Presidential Citizens Medal, awarded on January 2, 2025, for her exemplary service to the country.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet a true American hero and gain deeper insights into the powerful story behind The Women. Healing Wounds can be purchased here.
Find the full Coronado Community Read 2025 program here.

Candy, Coronado, and a 50-Year-Old Cold Case

Coronado Community READ Book Discussion: The Women
2025-03-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us for one of our book discussions focusing on The Women by Kristin Hannah. Engage with fellow readers as we explore its themes, characters, and the reasons why it was chosen as the 2025 Coronado Community READ.
Find the full Coronado Community Read 2025 program here.

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "The Quiet American"
2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:45 | 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 p.m. 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.
March 19: The Quiet American (1958, TV-PG, 120 min)
In conjunction with the 2025 Coronado Community READ.
Find the full Coronado Community Read 2025 program here.
Joseph Mankiewicz directs Graham Greene’s eerily prophetic snapshot of U.S. meddling in Vietnamese politics in the turbulent 1950s. A world-weary British journalist (Michael Redgrave) and a liberal American aid worker (Audie Murphy) vie for the heart, mind and body of a Saigon woman (Georgia Moll). Largely shot on location in Saigon.

Armchair Travel: A Four-City Photographic Trip Across the Iberian Peninsula
2025-03-19 18:30 - 20:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
A Four-City Photographic Trip Across the Iberian Peninsula: Barcelona, Madrid, Porto, and Lisbon
Cityscape design architecture Antoni Gaudi Barcelona, Spain. Photo by Raimond Klavins on Unsplash
Join seasoned traveler Keith James as he takes you on a stunning visual journey through the Iberian Peninsula, visiting four of Europe’s most celebrated cities: Barcelona, Madrid, Porto, and Lisbon. Explore the architectural wonders of Gaudi, immerse yourself in the grandeur of Imperial Spain, and discover the renowned wines of Portugal’s Douro Valley. From majestic cathedrals and palaces to scenic vineyards and iconic trams, Keith’s captivating stories and breathtaking photographs will transport you across this unique cultural landscape.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the beauty and history of the Iberian Peninsula from the comfort of your seat.
Ticket Prices:
$6 for Coronado residents, $8 for nonresidents when purchased in advance — or $8 at the door for all.
Reserve your spot today and get ready for an inspiring evening of travel, photography, and discovery. For more information or to register, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the Spreckels Center front desk at 1019 Seventh Street.

Future Ready: A Hands-On AI Series
2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us for an exciting, hands-on introduction to the world of artificial intelligence! In this interactive library program, participants will explore basic AI concepts, experiment with user-friendly tools, and discover real-world applications. No prior experience is required—just bring your curiosity and a desire to learn. By the end of the program, you’ll have practical skills and insights to better understand and engage with AI in everyday life.

Strumming Through Time: Acoustic Hits of the 1960s and '70s
2025-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Enjoy acoustic hits from the 1960s and ’70s with local guitarist Claudio Martin.
Find the full Coronado Community Read 2025 program here.

Eco Camp with Emerald Keepers Interns
2025-03-22 10:00 - 15:30 | Coronado High School Garden, Garden behind the high school stadium, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Kids are invited to a free Eco Camp Saturday, March 22 hosted by Emerald Keepers interns. Campers will enjoy exciting outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and interactive lessons on sustainability as they learn about native seeds and pollinators, paint flower pots, and plant their very own plant. Camps are held at the Emerald Keepers garden located behind the high school stadium visitor stands and adjacent to the Village Elementary School playground.

Middle school camp (grades 6 through 8) is 10am to 12pm.
Elementary school camp (grades 1 through 5) is 1:30 to 3:30pm.

Online registration required through Emerald Keepers. Please confirm you register for the correct age group.

A Night at the Library with the Friends
2025-03-22 18:30 - 21:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Friendships and Stories Come Together
Step into a world of enchantment as the library transforms into a Moroccan-inspired oasis for an unforgettable evening—a vibrant celebration of culture, literature, and stories. Because your friends are our friends, join us for a night of connection and community.
What you can expect at this special ticketed event:

KITTY MORSE, AUTHOR

RICHARD LEDERER, SPEAKER

MOROCCAN BUFFET

COMMUNITY RAFFLE

​MARILYN MCPHIE, STORYTELLER

​​SINGLE: $75 / 1 PERSON
DOUBLE: $125 / 2 PERSON
​LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE – NO TICKETS SOLD DAY OFF EVENT​​
TICKETS
​​The Friends of the Coronado Public Library is a non-profit dedicated to supporting and enhancing the programs and services of the Coronado Public Library since 1970.

Coronado Community READ Book Discussion: "The Women"
2025-03-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us for one of our book discussions focusing on The Women by Kristin Hannah. Engage with fellow readers as we explore its themes, characters, and the reasons why it was chosen as the 2025 Coronado Community READ.

Community Meeting on Environment, Health and Climate
2025-03-25 17:15 - 19:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Stop The Sewage is part of the coalition with Coastkeeper and Protecto Frontierizo and they, as part of a specific public health grant, are collecting information to assist Coronado with the impacts of beach closures and air pollution on our population whether due to depression from inability to surf to infections and breathing issues due to pollution.

Coffee & Mingle with Coronado’s Senior Volunteer Patrol
2025-03-26 10:30 - 11:15 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us for a warm cup of coffee and friendly conversation at Coffee & Mingle, happening on March 26 from 10:30 to 11:15 AM at the John D. Spreckels Center.
This casual gathering is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a hot beverage and a snack while getting to know members of the Coronado Police Department Senior Volunteer Patrol. Learn more about their role in the community, ask questions, or simply share a friendly chat.
No registration is required—just drop in and join the conversation! All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

Best of the Best Book Club: "The Power" by Naomi Alderman
2025-03-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Public Library’s Best of the Best Book Club meets regularly on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss books that have won major awards. Receive reminder emails about our meeting by registering below. Registration is not required.
For our March meeting, we will discuss the 2017 Women’s Prize for Fiction winner The Power by Naomi Alderman, a book of speculative fiction at its most ambitious and provocative, at once taking us on a thrilling journey to an alternate reality, and exposing our own world in bold and surprising ways.
Place this title on hold via our online catalog, or check out the e-book through the CloudLibrary app.
About The Power
In The Power, the world is a recognizable place: there’s a rich Nigerian boy who lounges around the family pool; a foster kid whose religious parents hide their true nature; an ambitious American politician; a tough London girl from a tricky family.
But then a vital new force takes root and flourishes, causing their lives to converge with devastating effect. Teenage girls now have immense physical power: they can cause agonizing pain and even death. And, with this small twist of nature, the world drastically resets.

2025 GEM Award Ceremony
2025-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Historical Association (CHA) invites you to the Going the Extra Mile Dinner & Award Ceremony on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Make a toast to the nominees and raise the paddle to benefit CHA’s historic preservation work.
The theme of the event is luau – dress for it. Reserve your seat early as space is limited.

Spice It Up, Coronado!
2025-03-28 14:30 - 15:30 | 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 March, we will be sampling turmeric.

The meeting will be held, on Zoom, on Friday, March 28 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.

Arbor Day in Coronado
2025-03-29 08:30 - 11:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join in growing Coronado’s urban forest on Arbor Day in Coronado – Saturday, March 29. The city’s Public Services Department will provide tools and instructions for the planting that will take place throughout town.

To volunteer, arrive at Spreckels Park (601 Orange Ave) by 8:30 am. Make sure to bring gloves and wear comfortable attire. For more information, call the Public Services Department at 619-522-7380.

Past events:
Coronado’s 37th Arbor Day Celebration – Making Coronado Greener

Tree Planting – Coronado Arbor Day Celebration

Coronado Arbor Day Tree Planting

CREA Cares Donation Drive
2025-03-29 09:00 - 11:00 | U.S. Bank Coronado Branch, 800 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Real Estate Association Hosts a Clothing Drive Supporting the Alpha Project
On Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 9 to 11 am, the Coronado Real Estate Association, CREA CARES, will host a collection drive to support the Alpha Project, a local nonprofit human services organization. Donation items can be dropped off at the U.S. Bank Parking Lot at 800 Orange Ave.
The Alpha Project is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) with a mission to empower individuals, families, and communities by providing work, recovery, and support services to people who are motivated to change their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. Alpha Project operates numerous programs serving over 4,000 people daily. The agency has created over 600 units of affordable rental housing projects and sponsors homeownership programs.
CREA’s donations will be delivered directly to the Alpha Project’s outreach center, the Temporary Bridge Shelter, located at 1535 Newton Ave, San Diego, 92113. Donation items can be dropped off directly at this location throughout the year. In addition, donations can be made online directly to the Alpha Project. Monetary donations by check can be made payable to: The Alpha Project, Tax ID 33-02-15585.
Due to the Temporary Bridge Shelter housing only men and women 18 years and older, children’s clothing is not requested. Donation items needed include:

Hygiene products
Towels, twin sheets, pillows, and blankets
Men’s and women’s clothing in good condition
Coats
Shoes
New socks
New underwear

CREA is a member’s only group composed of REALTORS® and Affiliates, who provide an array of services within the Real Estate Industry. CREA breakfast meetings and pitch session are held every Wednesday (except the 5th Wednesday of the month) at 9:00 am located at the Coronado Yacht Club. For more information contact Debbie Giometti, CREA President at 619-522-4144.

CWC Shredding Event
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | U.S. Bank Coronado Branch, 800 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Clearing out your files for taxes? Bring your documents to the CWC Shredding Event on Saturday. Submitted photo / CWC
The Coronado Woman’s Club (CWC) welcomes you to bring your boxes of documents to be shredded at their Shredding Event on Saturday, March 29, from 10 am to 12 pm. The team will be located in the parking lot behind US Bank (800 Orange Avenue).
A requested donation is $8 per bag or box for safe and secure shredding on site. Thanks to the generosity of Blue Bridge Hospitality which underwrites the costs of the data disposal truck, all proceeds directly benefit CWC’s philanthropic work.
For more information on the club, visit www.coronadowomansclub.org.

The next monthly CWC meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 11:30 am, at Stake Chophouse & Bar. Ana Magdalena from Promises2Kids will be the speaker. Please RSVP to Barbara Gerth (barbaragerth@gmail.com) by March 28 if you are interested in the club. All welcome.

Unyielding Courage: A Conversation with a Vietnam Navy Nurse
2025-03-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Casey Meehan, a retired Navy nurse who served in the Vietnam War, shares her experience and lessons from her service.

Alice: Illustrating Wonderland - Art Contest, Entry Deadline March 31
2025-03-31 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Library was founded in 1890. The original library was built as a classical building that architect Harrison Albright designed in 1909. The building still stands at 640 Orange Avenue located in the heart of the Coronado community. This original building serves as the Spreckels Reading Room within the 40,000 square feet remodeled and expanded library building. The library includes study space at tables and carrels, lounge seating, wireless internet access, a large public meeting room, conference room, study rooms, separate Children’s Library and teen area, public-access computers, and collections in various subjects and formats. The library also has several large exhibit spaces where we display curated art from the local Coronado and San Diego community and museum-like curated cultural exhibits.

This summer, the library will host Alice: Illustrating Wonderland, a special exhibit celebrating 160 years of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. In honor of this milestone, we invite artists of all ages to reimagine the whimsy and wonder of Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale. Choose a character or scene that inspires you—from the Mad Hatter’s tea party to Alice’s encounter with the Queen of Hearts—and craft your own two-dimensional masterpiece. Winners will receive prizes, and at least 10 pieces from each age category will be featured in the exhibit alongside 160 beautifully illustrated editions of the book. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your creativity and become part of Wonderland’s artistic legacy!

Postponed (again) - Grand Caribe Shoreline Park Erosion Workshop
2025-04-01 17:00 | Coronado Cays Yacht Club, 30 Caribe Cay Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Update 03/24/2025:
The Port of San Diego is postponing the Grand Caribe Shoreline Park Erosion Stabilization project workshop which had been scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. The decision was made to avoid a scheduling conflict with a Coronado City Council meeting.
The Port appreciates the community’s patience as it works to reschedule the meeting. A new date and time will be announced as soon as possible.
Grand Caribe Shoreline Park and Coronado Cays. Courtesy photo / Port of San Diego.
As part of its commitment to preserving habitat and providing coastal public access, the Port of San Diego is hosting a workshop to seek input on potential coastal resilience strategies along the eastern shoreline of Grand Caribe Shoreline Park. The Port is evaluating nature-based coastal resilience strategies to stabilize the eastern shoreline of the park, maintain public access and preserve existing habitat. The original workshop date was postponed due to weather.
The project team will provide a brief presentation about the shoreline’s current vulnerability to erosion and discuss concepts designed to address erosion, provide shoreline stability and maintain public access with minimal impact on the adjacent habitat. Following the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide input on potential design concepts with the project team.
The project team will use the community feedback received at the workshop to refine a preferred design concept that will be presented for additional input at a second workshop in mid-2025.
For more information about the project and upcoming workshops, visit portofsandiego.org/grand-caribe.
About the Project
Grand Caribe Shoreline Park is a 2.9-acre park on the southeastern half of an artificial peninsula in southwestern San Diego Bay near the Coronado Cays. Since the construction of the peninsula, the eastern shoreline along the park has experienced ongoing erosion that has impacted the shoreline, beach, trail and established native habitats in the area. The Port has completed a coastal site assessment for the area and is now pursuing conceptual design solution that protects the shoreline, maintains public access and recreation, and preserves the character and ecological value of the existing park space.

Coronado Democratic Club to Discuss Community Initiatives at General Meeting
2025-04-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Democratic Club invites community members to its general meeting on Wednesday, April 3, 2025. The event will feature an enlightening presentation by Arcela Nuñez, a dedicated educator and community organizer.
Program: Arcela Nuñez, who immigrated from Mexico at the age of twelve and overcame significant challenges to become the first in her family to attend college, will lead a discussion titled “Empowering Community Through Education.” Arcela’s journey through academia took her from UCLA to the University of Minnesota, where she earned advanced degrees in history and political science. Inspired by Paulo Freire, she co-founded Universidad Popular, an innovative organization that cultivates leadership and empowers communities through education.
Her talk will explore how education can nurture democracy and enable individuals to use their voices and power to shape their communities. Arcela began her journey of teaching and organizing in high school with MEChA, and she continues to live by the values of knowledge, community service, and civic participation that she has cherished since then.
For more information, please visit www.coronadodemocrats.com or contact communications@coronadodemocrats.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of insightful dialogue and community connection!
Social begins at 6:00 PM, meeting from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Get Published Now Workshop
2025-04-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Would you like to see your work published in a variety of media? This six-part writing workshop will show you how to get what you write published. Instructor George Galdorisi is a New York Times best-selling writer who has published multiple works in all media.
This course is designed for beginning, emerging and even accomplished writers who seek to have their work – novels, non-fiction books, articles, essays, you name it – published.
We’ll explore all options, from major publishing houses to popular magazines and newspapers, not to mention the ubiquitous on-line and electronic opportunities. The course is results-oriented, the aim being to get your work out into the world and, once it’s out there, to get it noticed and appreciated by a wide audience! Attendees are encouraged to attend all classes.
Registration is encouraged but is not required.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS

Why Write?
First – and Essential – Steps
Non-fiction – The Hungry Market
“The Great American Novel”
Establishing an Online Presence
Social Media – Challenges and Opportunities

George Galdorisi is a New York Times best-selling writer (four best-sellers, with one peaking at number four) who has published multiple works in all media and who offers something for everyone to take their writing to the next level with the explicit goal of getting it published. He is a career naval aviator and long-term Coronado resident who began his writing career with an article in a professional journal in 1978. He has written a total of 18 books, including novels and works of non-fiction, all published by mainstream publishers, contributions to multiple other works of non-fiction, and well over 400 articles in national media including newspapers, professional journals, popular magazines, and conference proceedings.
George’s work has been recognized with numerous writing awards, including the Navy League of the United States Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Literary Achievement, the Military Writer’s Society Award for fiction and non-fiction, the Surface Navy Association Author of the Year, Hook Magazine Contributor of the Year, as well as a diverse array of literary awards from organizations such as the U.S. Naval Institute, Naval Helicopter Association, Navy League of Australia, Naval Helicopter Historical Society, and the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific.
