CIFF Monthly Classic Film: "Shakespeare in Love" (1998)
2025-08-27 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Village Theatre, 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Island Film Festival’s monthly classic film for August is 1998’s “Shakespeare in Love” starring Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton; and directed by John Madden.
Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, “Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate’s Daughter,” before it’s even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love — and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare’s comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
5 pm THEATER DOORS OPEN*
5:30 pm PRESENTATION STARTS
*One Adult beverage is offered.
Please plan to be seated by 5:20pm
Due to the high demand and frequent sellouts of the screenings, CIFF strongly recommends purchasing tickets online in advance. Please arrive early to secure your seat and indulge in refreshments before the show begins.

Midday Sound Bath
2025-08-29 12:00 - 13:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Step into a space of deep relaxation and inner calm with a Sound Bath led by instructor Lisette, on Friday, August 29, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street.
This all-levels class invites participants to experience the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other therapeutic sound tools, all designed to calm the nervous system, release tension, and restore balance.
To enhance comfort, bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow. Chairs will be available for those who prefer a seated option. Please plan to arrive early to settle in, as doors will close promptly at noon to maintain a peaceful atmosphere.
Cost: $23 for residents, $29 for nonresidents

To register, visit coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the John D. Spreckels Center in person.
Space is limited, so early registration is recommended to secure your place.

VFW 2422 Summer Bazaar
2025-08-30 08:00 - 14:00 | VFW Post 2422, 557 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
VFW Post 2422 will host its Summer Bazaar on August 30 from 8 am to 2 pm at the Coronado VFW hall. The event will feature food, vendors, craft cocktails and a lively market atmosphere celebrating the end of the summer season.

Avanti Flute Choir Summer Concert
2025-08-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Avanti Flute Choir will present a Summer Concert on Saturday, August 30 at 3 p.m. in the Winn Room at Coronado Public Library, featuring Colors of the Wind from Pocahontas, Pachelbel’s Canon in D, songs by Cyndi Lauper, the Monkees, and more.

Autumn Concert Series: Jeremy Kurtz-Harris
2025-09-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Library’s Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 5 to October 31. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On September 5, we will have Jeremy Kurtz-Harris on the double bass, performing classical works inspired by folk music, world music, and more.

Bassist Jeremy Kurtz-Harris has a diverse musical background that includes solo, chamber, and orchestral performance. He has been the Principal Bassist of the San Diego Symphony since 2004 and has also played Guest Principal Bass with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. During 2015-16, Kurtz-Harris was an acting member of the San Francisco Symphony, performing as Principal for most of the season. He has also played Associate Principal Bass in the summers with the Sun Valley Music Festival since 2010.
Kurtz-Harris is an avid proponent of the double bass as a solo instrument. He regularly performs solo recitals, has been featured as a soloist with numerous ensembles, and recorded an album, “Sonatas and Meditations” which featured his long-time collaborator, pianist Ines Irawati. He actively encourages composers to write both solo and chamber music for bass, and has commissioned and premiered multiple works for the instrument. As a chamber musician, he has performed at La Jolla Summerfest, Carnegie’s Weill Hall, and on San Diego’s “Art of Elan” chamber series.
A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music and Rice University, Kurtz-Harris is a dedicated pedagogue. He has been the classical bass teacher at San Diego State University since 2006, and has taught master classes in the U.S., Mexico, and Australia. He has also served as a board member for the International Society of Bassists, which fosters interaction among bassists from many countries, backgrounds, and musical genres, and also opportunities for young bassists.
In addition to his double bass performing and teaching pursuits, Kurtz-Harris also enjoys experimenting with sound design, audio recording, composing, arranging, and playing drums.
He lives with his wife and two children in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego.

KMAC Foundation Accessible Sailing
2025-09-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
After talking August off, the KMAC Foundation is back at it to serve the San Diego community for Accessible Sailing opportunities.
Sailing and volunteer training is scheduled for the 6th and 20th of September, followed by the US SAILING Para national championship Sept. 24-28. Please come out, especially for the Paras, to see some inspiring sailors.

Crafty Hour: Abstract Art
2025-09-09 18:30 - 20:00 | 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.
In the month of September, we’ll celebrate the 175th anniversary of California by learning about and recreating art by prominent Californian artist Dorr Bothwell.
Dorr Hodgson Bothwell was an American artist, designer, educator, and world-traveler. A varied artist, Bothwell was considered a part of the Bay Area Surrealist artist scene and has paintings, drawings, collages, and prints in notable museums throughout the world.
Can’t make it to this program? Check back the day after this program is scheduled to download the instructions so you can recreate this craft at home.
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Space is limited, registration is recommended. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits.

Autumn Concert Series: Nico Hueso
2025-09-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Library’s Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 5 to October 31. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On September 12, we will have Nico Hueso performing on the viola.

Nico received his Bachelor’s of Music in performance from Kennesaw State University while studying under Atlanta Symphony violist Cathy Lynn. Mr. Hueso has also studied with renowned performers Helen Kim, Juan Ramirez, Francisco Caban, David Grimal, Elias Goldstein, and Henry Hutchinson. Hueso has participated in several prestigious music festivals including the Pablo Casals Chamber Music Festival in Prades, France, the Festival International de Huapango in Panuco, Mexico, the Programa Musica de Camera para Niños, FOSJA in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the GMEA All College Orchestra 2011 as principal violist and soloist. Mr. Hueso has performed in master classes with the Ying Quartet, Eighth Blackbird, Pacifica Quartet, and Chilingirian Quartet, and he has been a finalist in the MTNA Chamber music competition. His extensive orchestral & chamber music experience includes performances at the Central Conservatory in Beijing, the People’s Theatre in Xi’an, and for the Confucius Institute of China, along with the Atlanta Virtuosi, Albany Symphony Orchestra, Georgia Symphony Orchestra, Old Globe Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Camarada Chamber Ensemble, the Athenaeum, Opera Neo, performing recitals at UCSD alongside Doctoral candidates, members of the San Diego Symphony, California Ballet, along with principal players of the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Vienna State Opera, amongst many others.
In addition to classical viola, Hueso freelances and records in multiple genres as a violinist, guitarist, & electric bassist; he has been a guest soloist with the rock band Kansas in 2011 for their Symphony Tour, has performed with Placido Domingo, rock band Disturbed, members of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitclán & Nuevo Tecalitclán, tribute groups commemorating artists such as Otis Redding, and has collaborated with a number of up-and-coming pop and country artists, lending his skills as both a composer and studio musician. In addition to keeping a rigorous teaching and freelancing schedule, Hueso enjoys arranging, improvising and performing chamber music with his colleagues from Atlanta, San Diego, and Puerto Rico Symphonies.

Crown Cup Doubles Tennis Tournament
2025-09-13 - 2025-09-14
One of Coronado’s most anticipated tennis events of the year is back this fall.
“The Crown Cup Doubles Tournament returns September 13-14, and it promises to be fun, competitive, and full of community spirit,” said Duane Weekly, Coronado Tennis Association (CTA) President. “Hosted by the Coronado Tennis Association, this is Coronado’s only locally affiliated tournament – and it’s your chance to shine while supporting a great cause. All proceeds benefit the non-profit CTA helping youth tennis programs and the local tennis community thrive.”
Winners will receive a special prize and their names engraved on the prestigious Crown Cup trophy, proudly displayed at the Coronado Tennis Center Clubhouse.
For more information visit www.coronadotennis.org or email CoronadoTennisAssociation@gmail.com.

Pirates of the Sea with Richard Lederer
2025-09-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Union Tribune columnist and International Punster of the Year Richard Lederer will unlock a treasure chest of pirate jokes and riddles. Dr. Lederer will also reveal the origins of nautical words and phrases. Learn what happened when Bluebeard fell into the Red Sea, why pirates wear earrings, and more, as you laugh your way though Lederer’s musings.
Books will be available for sale after the show.

Cade’s Day Fundraiser: Suicide Awareness Cornhole Tournament
2025-09-13 12:00 - 17:00 | McP’s Irish Pub, 1107 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Cade’s Day is an event that was born from the loss of Cade’s life. A cornhole tournament is held twice a year, April in Phoenix and September in Coronado. The April event celebrates Cade’s birthday, and brings the community, family, and friends together to share stories, spread awareness and prevention resources, and have an afternoon of fun. The event in September brings the community together for prevention and awareness, particularly for the Military community, as well as prevention from the tragedy the Coronado Bridge may bring. There is live music along with the tournament, as well as exceptional raffles!
The cost to play is $50. To register, donate $50 via Venmo. Include the name of the player in the memo section.
The Cade’s Day Cornhole Tournament is a fundraiser for The Cade Keller Scholarship Fund (Charles Schwab Charitable 6381-6100) which provides scholarships to students in the Welding Program Cade was attending at Mesa Community College. Furthermore, the fund provides materials and machinery needs of the program.
For more information, call or text 619-829-4645.

Fiesta de Coronado
2025-09-13 17:30 | Hansen Mansion, 711 A Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Rick and Katie Moore Foundation’s annual fundraiser, Fiesta de Coronado, will be held on Saturday, September 13 at the historic Hansen Mansion in Coronado. The event has raised over a million dollars during the prior nine events and numerous local causes have been beneficiaries of the fundraising.
This year’s beneficiary is the San Diego Rescue Mission whose mission is to help those experiencing homelessness. The proceeds will help the Mission to operate a new east county homeless shelter.
At check-in, you’ll hear the lovely singing voice of Ciera Fernandez as she helps to welcome guests to the Hansen Mansion. As in the past, there will be a lively cocktail hour with a hosted bar and passed appetizers. During happy hour guests will have a chance to bid on an extensive gallery of silent auction items. Executive Chef David Bland and his crew will provide a fantastic meal – from salad to dessert you will not be disappointed. As coffee and dessert are served, Donnie Dee, the executive director of SDRM, will update attendees on what’s going on at the Mission, followed by an exciting live auction with auctioneer Greg Wingard.
TICKETS
Serving San Diego county at multiple locations, we help restore the lives of people experiencing homelessness, abuse, poverty or addiction through faith-based emergency services, residential rehabilitation, programs, children services, hunger relief, and community outreach.
~ The San Diego Rescue Mission ~
Don’t miss this unforgettable night at the historic Hansen Mansion in Coronado on Saturday, Sept. 13, 5:30 pm, 711 A Avenue.
Rick and Katie Moore Foundation
501 (c)(3) ID 20-1842588

Sneak Peek of New Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport
2025-09-14 09:00 - 12:00 | San Diego International Airport, Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
The community is invited to explore the new Terminal 1 during an open house on Sunday, Sept. 14 prior to its official opening in late September. Photo by Reed Naliboff on Unsplash
While San Diego International Airport (SAN) puts the finishing touches on its new Terminal 1, the public is invited to get an exclusive first look during a Community Reveal: Open House on Sunday, September 14, from 9 am to 12 noon.
The free, family-friendly event offers a self-guided tour of the new terminal, which will soon welcome millions of travelers. No registration is required.
Airport staff will be available throughout the terminal to answer questions and help guide visitors during the event. Select concessions will also provide complimentary samples, giving attendees a taste of the flavors that will be available when the terminal opens in late September.
“We’re so excited to give the community the opportunity to experience firsthand all that our new Terminal 1 offers before it officially opens,” said Kimberly Becker, President & CEO of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. “We appreciate the patience and support from our neighbors and travelers during construction. This is San Diego’s airport, and we are proud to share it with everyone.”
Parking is available in the Terminal 1 Parking Plaza. The first three hours are free with validation — be sure to bring your ticket with you. Directional signs will guide attendees to the Open House entrance, located on Level 1 of the new Terminal 1 at 3301 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego.
Learn more about SAN’s new Terminal 1.

An Evening with Beatriz Williams
2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Public Library welcomes Beatriz Williams, New York Times and internationally bestselling author, for a talk and book signing featuring her latest novel, Under the Stars. Known for her richly detailed and emotionally resonant historical fiction, Williams has captivated readers around the world with nineteen acclaimed novels, including collaborations with authors Karen White and Lauren Willig. Her newest novel is a timeless epic of mothers and daughters, of love lost and found, and of the truths that echo down generations. Set against the backdrop of a harrowing real-life disaster from the dawn of the steamship era, the story follows the intertwined destinies of three women whose lives converge across centuries—uncovering a tangled legacy of family secrets in modern-day New England.
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 Under the Stars through Warwick’s bookstore. Please visit www.warwicks.com/williams-2025-reserved-seat or call the store at 858-454-0347 for more information.

About Under the Stars
When a daughter and her famous mother return to Winthrop Island to confront their complicated past, they discover a secret trove of paintings that connect them to a mysterious woman who vanished on a luxury steamship two centuries earlier.
Audrey Fisher has struggled all her life to emerge from the shadow of her famous mother by forging a career as a world-class chef. Meredith Fisher’s glamorous screen persona disguises the trauma of the tragic accident that haunts her dreams. Neither woman wants to return to the New England island they left behind and its complicated emotional ties, but Meredith has one last chance to sober up and salvage her big comeback, and where else but discreet, moneyed Winthrop Island can a famous actress spend the summer without the intrusion of other people? Until Audrey discovers an old wooden chest among the belongings of her estranged bartender father, Mike Kennedy, and the astonishing contents draw the women deep into Winthrop’s past and its many secrets… attracting the interest of their handsome neighbor, Sedge Peabody. How did a trove of paintings from one of America’s greatest artists wind up in the cellar of the Mohegan Inn? And who is the mysterious woman portrayed on every canvas?
On a stormy November night in 1846, Providence Dare flees Boston and boards the luxury steamship Atlantic one step ahead of the law… or so she believes. But when a catastrophic accident leaves the ship at the mercy of a mighty gale, Providence finds herself trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the one man who knows her real identity—the detective investigating the suspicious death of her employer, the painter Henry Irving. As the Atlantic fights for her life and the rocky shore of Winthrop Island edges closer, a desperate Providence searches for her chance to escape… before the sea swallows her without a trace.

About Beatriz Williams
Beatriz Williams is the New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author of Husbands and Lovers, The Summer Wives, The Secret Life of Violet Grant, A Hundred Summers, the Wicked City series, and several other works of historical fiction, including five novels in collaboration with fellow bestselling authors Karen White and Lauren Willig. A graduate of Stanford University with an MBA in Finance from Columbia University, Beatriz worked as a communications and corporate strategy consultant in New York and London before her first novel was published in 2012. Beatriz’s books have won numerous awards, have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and appear regularly in bestseller lists around the world.
Born in Seattle, Washington, Beatriz now lives near the Connecticut shore with her husband and four children, where she divides her time between writing and laundry.

College Admissions Essay Workshop
2025-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
5 Secrets for WINNING Personal Statement Essays
Want your college essay to stand out in a sea of applicants? Join nationally recognized college admissions and essay expert Ms. G. as she reveals her Top 5 Secrets for crafting unforgettable personal statements. Perfect for students and parents, this free workshop will cover what colleges really want, powerful hooks, essay do’s and don’ts, and real examples that got students into Yale, Brown, Duke, UCLA, and more.
Presented by Ms. Eva Goetze (Ms. G.)
Founder of College Advising Boutique | Strategic College Consultant | Career & Major Specialist
Eva Goetze, known to families as Ms. G., offers elite, personalized college advising for students of all motivation levels—whether driven or still discovering their path. With nearly two decades of experience mentoring teens and over a decade in high-level leadership roles—including former COO and three-time Chief of Staff in FinTech, AI, real estate, and marketing—Ms. G. brings sharp strategy and real-world insight to the college admissions process.
At College Advising Boutique, she combines cutting-edge tools with a deeply personalized approach, guiding families through every stage: major exploration, college list development, essay editing, and application timeline management. Ms. G. stays on the pulse of emerging careers, trending majors, and competitive admissions standards, helping students prepare not just for acceptance—but for long-term success.
Ms. G. is especially known for her essay expertise, having taught English in over four international countries and edited more than 20,000 essays and drafts. Her students’ essays have helped them gain acceptance to top-tier and highly selective schools, including Yale, Brown, Duke, Rice University, Tulane, Michigan State, Claremont McKenna, and all University of California campuses, including UCLA, UC Berkeley, and UC San Diego.
Her approach empowers students to find their authentic voice, tell powerful stories, and submit applications that rise to the top.

Armchair Travel: Journey Through the Canadian Rockies
2025-09-17 18:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
September’s Armchair Travel will be held on Wednesday, September 17. Presented by Stan Thorne and Brenda Jones, the program will take you on a breathtaking journey through the Canadian Rockies aboard the luxurious and world-famous Rocky Mountaineer.
Sit back and enjoy a scenic excursion featuring towering peaks, turquoise lakes, and cascading waterfalls—all from the comfort of the John D. Spreckels Center. Learn about the region’s rich history, incredible wildlife, and the unforgettable experience of traveling by rail with world-class amenities. This is truly a “Bucket List” adventure you won’t want to miss.
Join us at the John D. Spreckels Center. 1019 Seventh Street. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. Pricing varies based on residency and senior discount.
Register today at coronado.ca.us/civicrec or call 619-522-7343.

Wine & Lecture: Navy Nurse Corps
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:00 | 1000 Orange Ave, 1000 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Historical Association welcomes Captain Nancy Owen (ret.) for the next installment of the Fall 2025 Wine & Lecture Series. Captain Owen will be speaking on the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps.
Nurses have served in the Navy since 1908 in a variety of duty stations, stateside and overseas, on board hospital ships, aircraft carriers, as flight nurses, on rapidly deployable medical and surgical teams, in fleet hospitals, in the White House, and even in Yosemite National Park. Captain Owen will share experiences from her surprise and unique deployment to Zagreb, Croatia, as part of Fleet Hospital SIX in support of Operation Provide Promise in 1994.
Join us on Thursday, September 18, at 5:30 pm for a wine & cheese reception followed by the lecture from 6 to 7 pm.
Tickets are available now
Member ($15.00 each)
Non-Member ($20.00 each)
Important Registration Information: Capacity is limited and reservations are required. No walk-ins will be admitted.
If you have any questions, please email info@coronadohistory.org or call 619-435-7242.

About the Speaker:
Captain Nancy Owen received her Diploma in Nursing from Saint Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1972. In 1982 she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of San Diego, and in 1990 a Master of Science Degree in Critical Care Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania.
She joined the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps in 1972 during the Vietnam era and served for nearly twenty-five years in a variety of assignments stateside and overseas including a tour at the former U.S. Naval Hospital, Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines. From March to August 1994, Captain Owen served as Director, Nursing Services, U.S. Fleet Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia, a 60 bed tent hospital on the tarmac of the Zagreb airport. She was one of 150 medical personnel from Fleet Hospital SIX who deployed in March 1994 in support of OPERATION PROVIDE PROMISE and over 40,000 United Nations Protection Forces in the former Republic of Yugoslavia.
Captain Owen retired from the U.S. Navy in September 1997. Her last duty station was Naval Medical Center San Diego, where she served as Special Assistant to the Commander for Patient Relations, responsible for responding to Congressional inquiries and patient letters of concern and appreciation.
Captain Owen is a longtime member of and served as President of the Navy Nurse Corps Association of Southern California from 2000-2009. She has been the editor of their newsletter, The Oakleaf, for the past 15 years. She is a member and current secretary of the California Veterans Home, Chula Vista Support Foundation, Charter Member of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation, life member of the Military Officer’s Association of America, and life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2422.
She is married to Commander Wayne Owen, Supply Corps, USN (retired). They have an adult son, Paul.

Fold for Peace: Origami Workshop
2025-09-19 11:45 - 12:45 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us at the John D. Spreckels Center on Friday, September 19 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. for a special Origami Crane Workshop in celebration of the International Day of Peace.
Learn to fold beautiful paper cranes—no experience needed! Participants will create two cranes: one to contribute to a community garland displayed at the center, and one to keep. Materials are included in the cost, which varies based on residency and senior discount eligibility. Each attendee will also receive supplies and instructions to make a garland at home.
This relaxing, hands-on workshop is a great way to connect, create, and celebrate peace together.
Space is limited, register today at coronado.ca.us/civicrec, visit the center at 1019 Seventh Street or call 619-522-7343.

Autumn Concert Series: Lori Bell
2025-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Library’s Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 5 to October 31. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On September 19, we will have Lori Bell on the flute. She will be playing From Bach to Bebop, including songs by Bach, Telemann, Piazolla, Debussy, Hoover, and more.

Acclaimed flutist and a three time Global Music Award recipient, Brooklyn native Lori Bell is a flutist and composer of admirable depth and broad musical sympathies. A resident of San Diego, she has contributed to the development of higher standards of performance while earning acclaim from both peers and critics for her artistry on stage and in recordings.
In 2016 Lori paid heartfelt tribute to her family and birthplace on her critically acclaimed album ‘Brooklyn Dreaming’ earning four star ratings from Jazz Journal UK, Jazz Times, the Los Angeles Times (four and a half stars) and Downbeat, which chose it as “Best Albums of 2016.” Huffington Post also chose ‘Brooklyn Dreaming’ for their “Best of Jazz 2016”. Bill Milkowski wrote in the March 2016 issue of Downbeat: “Bell flaunts prodigious chops on both C flute and alto flute, though her pen might be mightier than her sword. Her originals all reveal a wide harmonic palette, a sophisticated rhythmic sensibility and a refined sense of dynamics, along with an urge to swing.” Veteran jazz critic Scott Yanow chose it as one of his Top 25 Best jazz CD’s of 2016. It also won a Global Music Award for Outstanding Achievement for compositions and arrangements.
Her most recent album project released in 2024 is a tribute to the legendary saxophonist and composer, Joe Henderson. The Lori Bell Quartet – Recorda Me; Remembering Joe Henderson was selected at Jazz Congress in NYC for Jukebox Jury, received international press, and was selected Top 10 Jazz Critics Poll in Cadence Magazine, Top 10 Essential Releases by jazz critic Scott Yanow, and Best Jazz Albums of 2024 in All About Jazz.
Lori has toured in Asia, including Singapore and Hong Kong. She has also performed in high profile ensemble settings at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, SOKA Performing Arts Center, The Wadsworth Theatre at UCLA, Birdland NYC, The Blue Note NYC, SFJAZZ in the Joe Henderson Lab, and most recently, on a project of jazz arrangements and classical compositions for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Music Library. She has performed three times at the Gala for the National Flute Association.
Equally fluent in both jazz and classical idioms, Lori is devoted to chamber music: the breadth of classical repertoire for flute and piano she has recorded and performed with her stellar musical partner, Diane Snodgrass, especially showing that commitment. The album ‘Night Soliloquy’ features 20th century French and American repertoire. “While there are many attractive features to Bell’s performances, the most important one is that she is a storyteller. This CD is highly recommended not only for the repertoire but for the captivating performances by Bell and Snodgrass.” ~ Flute Talk Magazine
“Lori Bell is a Pearl Artist, but I hadn’t heard of her before. She is a fantastic player and the run down to a low B in her own arrangement of the Boulanger will be a delight for any flutist to hear.” ~ American Record Guide
Lori has also performed with the International Orchestra, Cabrillo Chamber Orchestra, and various chamber ensembles including ‘Night People’ featuring music by composer Joe Garrison which she produced three albums with. In addition to her global renown as a performer and recording artist, Lori is a respected force in music education. She is currently on the faculty as an Instructor of Flute and studio artist teacher at San Diego State University and over the years, has privately taught hundreds of students of all ages in flute, piano (her secondary instrument), classical technique, jazz improvisation, theory, composition and arranging with a focus on artistry and imagery at her studio in San Diego.
Lori has taught master classes for the New York Flute Club, Columbia University, Mannes Music Conservatory NYC, The New School NYC, San Jose State University, Chico State, San Diego State University, UCLA, Utah State University, The National Flute Association 1989, 2003, 2016, University Wisconsin Green Bay, San Diego Flute Guild, in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Race the Rock
2025-09-20
Race the Rock is a two-person team scavenger hunt adventure around Coronado. At each stop, you’ll tackle fun challenges before hopping back on your bikes and cruising to the next location—island style.
Once you’ve completed the course, head to the after-party at Nicky Rotten’s to keep the fun going. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams.
Enjoy the most fun day in Coronado, while supporting an amazing cause – our local schools! RTR benefits Coronado Schools Foundation, Safe Harbor Coronado, and the Islander Sports Foundation.
Learn more here:
What You Need to Know about “Race the Rock,” Coronado’s Most Festive Fundraiser

California Coastal Cleanup Day
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Drive, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Volunteers at Operation Clean Sweep coastal cleanup on Aug. 23., 2025
Emerald Keepers will be joining I Love a Clean San Diego at Tidelands Park for California Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. The statewide event, now in its 41st year, is organized by the California Coastal Commission and is California’s largest annual volunteer event. Each September, volunteers remove hundreds of thousands of pounds of trash from the state’s beaches, lakes, and waterways.
This year, the California Coastal Commission will be having a “Trashure Hunt,” which is billed as the world’s largest scavenger hunt. Special “trash” items will be hidden at cleanup sites all across the state. If you find one of them, you can redeem it for a prize.
Meet at Tidelands Park and look for the Emerald Keepers flag. Bring a bucket, gloves and a picker if you have them. See you there!

KMAC Foundation Accessible Sailing & Training
2025-09-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States

¡Guerra! The People and Places of the US-Mexico War in San Diego Lecture
2025-09-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
In December 1846, the largest battle of the US-Mexico War in California occurred about 30 miles north of Old Town, in the San Pasqual Valley near today’s San Diego Zoo Safari Park. American and Mexican forces struggled for control of Alta California and the battle paved the way to the eventual Mexican surrender near Los Angeles, a month later. As part of the broader war from 1846 to 1848, the action near San Diego secured control of Upper California for the United States and ensured its inclusion as part of the land ceded to the United States by Mexico in 1848 under the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. 175 years ago, in 1850, California became the 31st state.

David Miller received his PhD from the University of California, San Diego in 2007. His research focus is the social and cultural history of the nineteenth-century United States.
David has been with USD since 2005, offering a range of upper and lower-division courses including The Civil War and Reconstruction, The Civil War and Reconstruction in Popular Culture, US Immigration History, California History, A History of Race and San Diego, US History to 1877, and Race and Ethnicity in the American Experience. Miller received the 2017 Faculty Award for Exceptional Teaching, the 2019 Center for Educational Excellence “Best Attendance” award, and in 2020 the Center for Catholic Thought and Culture travel grant to explore the history of immigration in San Francisco and New York City from a Catholic perspective. He is the History Department’s internship program coordinator.
David also serves as the co-editor of The Journal of San Diego History, a joint venture with the San Diego History Center, and can be found on any given day out and about exploring our city.

Future Ready: Hands-on workshop on AI in search engines
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Curious about how the internet is changing? Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop exploring how today’s search engines use artificial intelligence to make finding information faster and easier. We’ll compare familiar tools like Google with newer AI-powered searches, practice step-by-step exercises, and discover when each one is most helpful. No tech experience needed — just bring your questions and a sense of curiosity!

Homecoming Parade and Football Game
2025-09-26
The annual Coronado High School Homecoming Parade will take place on Friday, Sept. 26. Freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes will showcase their floats as they walk down Orange Avenue from Adella to 7th Street. The parade is expected to run from approximately 4:15 to 4:30 pm, with only minimal traffic impacts during that time.

Homecoming parade at 4:15 pm on Orange Avenue
Football Game: Coronado Islanders vs. Mar Vista Mariners at 7 pm at Niedermeyer Field
King and Queen crowning at half time

Homecoming Parade along Orange Ave.: The street will be lined with enthusiastic families and friends, celebrating Islander spirit and taking photos of the students, their class floats, and the football team and cheerleaders as they wave to familiar faces.

Football Game: As the sun sets Friday evening, the excitement will shift to Niedermeyer Field for the varsity football game against Mar Vista. Halftime will bring the anticipated crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen

2025 U.S. Para Sailing Championship
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-28 | Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Yacht Club Welcomes Top Adaptive Sailors and Industry Innovators in 2025
Nestled in the heart of San Diego Bay, the Coronado Yacht Club (CYC) has a rich history dating back to 1913. Originally leasing space at the iconic Hotel Del Coronado’s Boat House, the club’s founding members worked tirelessly to build docks and slips, creating a thriving sailing community. Today, CYC stands as one of California’s oldest yacht clubs, offering an ideal sailing environment with a steady ocean breeze and calm waters protected by the “Strand.” The club’s legacy is deeply rooted in its commitment to fostering a love for sailing across all ages and abilities.
Hosting the 2025 U.S. Para Sailing Championship
Coronado Yacht Club is proud to host the 2025 U.S. Para Sailing Championship, a premier adaptive sailing event that showcases the skill and determination of sailors with disabilities. This opportunity is a natural extension of CYC’s partnership with the KMAC Foundation, an adaptive sailing program named in honor of CYC Junior Sailing alumnus Kyle McArthur. Since 2013, KMAC has been a cornerstone of the club’s commitment to inclusivity, offering accessible sailing experiences, training dedicated volunteers, and hosting adaptive regattas, including the Hansa Championship of the Americas. Thanks to CYC member and KMAC leader, Jamie McArthur, the club has taken on the challenge of hosting this year’s U.S. Para Sailing Championship. This year’s event chair, Scott Bucks, has hope that the event will provide their youth program with an opportunity to learn and help with such an essential discipline of the sport, while also giving the sailors a fun experience.
CYC’s extensive experience with adaptive sailing events makes it an ideal venue for the U.S. Para Sailing Championship. With specialized lifting stations, a dedicated fleet of adaptive sailing boats, and a strong volunteer base, the club is well-equipped to ensure that competitors have a seamless and enjoyable experience both on and off the water. The event will not only provide top-tier competition but also foster camaraderie and create lasting memories for sailors, volunteers, and spectators alike.
First established in 1986, what was then called the U.S. Independence Cup became US Sailing’s national championship for disabled sailors in 1989. For many years it was organized by the Disabled Sailing Committee and was run in conjunction with the North American Challenge Cup, which is hosted by Chicago Yacht Club.
In 2007, the regatta moved under the Championships division of US Sailing and was renamed the U.S. Disabled Sailing Championship. The following year, the championship moved from Chicago Yacht Club to begin to travel around the country. Many competitors at the U.S. Disabled Sailing Championships have gone on to represent the United States at the Paralympics Games including Nick Scandone, gold medalist at the 2008 Paralympics The Chandler Hovey, Jr. Trophy was donated at the 1994 Independence Cup by A.G.A. Correa and Co. to US Sailing.
“Buzz” Hovey, for whom it is named, was active in 12 Metre racing in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s with the family-owned Twelve, Easterner. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1947, he continued, nonetheless, to sail and race actively, especially in his Shields Class boat, until 1981 when he retired from the racing circuit.
Peter Goldman donated the Judd Goldman Trophy in honor of Justin “Judd” Goldman (1914-1989) who, despite his own physical disability, was an accomplished sailor and inspired the creation of the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Program, Chicago, Illinois. In 2009, the third trophy in honor of Gene Hinkel was donated in honor of Gene’s many contributions to disabled sailing and the US Paralympic team.
On December 18, 2017, the U.S. Sailing Board of Directors approved a name change from The U.S. Disabled Championship to the U.S. Para Sailing Championship to keep in line with the World Sailing and the International Olympic Committee format.
Information from US Sailing website.

Celebrate Coronado! Community Awards & Dinner
2025-10-02 17:00 - 19:30 | Feast & Fareway, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
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The Chamber of Commerce’s annual appreciation event to recognize the Police Department, Fire Department, Life Guard and City Manager’s Employees of the Year, Lewis Hardy Community Service Awardee and Chamber Milestone Members.

Beach Cleanup during San Diego Climate Week
2025-10-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Stan’s Beach, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join Emerald Keepers to clean up The Shores beach as part of San Diego Climate Week (Oct. 1-8) from 8 to 10 am on Saturday. Look for the Emerald Keepers flag by Stan’s Beach off The Shores central parking lot (Avenida De Las Arenas).
Emerald Keepers will have buckets and pickers on hand, but please bring extras if you have them. Don’t forget gloves and sunscreen.
A 5.35-foot high tide is expected at 8:26 am, so be prepared to get wet. See you there!

Hispanic Heritage Celebration with the Friends of the Coronado Public Library
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, The Friends of the Coronado Public Library (FOL) will sponsor a community celebration featuring Grupo Folklórico Herencia Mexicana, performing traditional dances from three cultural regions of Mexico. This one-hour performance will take place outdoors in the park.
Families and community members are invited to enjoy a skull-decorating activity in the Winn Room, with DIY kits, paint, and markers provided.
Friends members are invited to stop by our table and receive a beautiful complimentary Día de los Muertos glass ornament (while supplies last).

Public Safety Open House
2025-10-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Fire Department, 1001 Sixth Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The community is invited to join the Coronado Fire and Police Departments on Sunday, October 5 at their Public Safety Open House. The free event kicks off National Fire Prevention Week and takes place between 11 am and 2 pm around the main Fire Station (6th Street) and the Police Department (7th Street) on D Avenue.
Meet the city’s firefighters, police officers, and beach lifeguards and learn how they protect the community. The public can take part in activities for the whole family, including station tours and safety demonstrations.
