Ruff Run, Presented by PAWS of Coronado
2023-03-04 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Cays Dog Park, 99 Grand Caribe Isle, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Calling all dogs (and their humans) to our 2nd Annual RUFF RUN! The Ruff Run presented by Paws of Coronado is a 5K run/walk celebrating our furry friends. Come on out to Coronado Cays park on Saturday, March 4th for some tail-wagging fun! Help support the vision of Paws of Coronado for every animal to have a safe and loving forever home.

Participant Perks:
Official Ruff Run dog bandana
Exclusive doggie finisher medal (can also be used as dog tag!)
T-shirt for your human!
Doggie Bag (Swag Bag)

Run or walk a 5K with your favorite furry friend!
Shorter route options also available.
2 aid stations available for both humans and dogs.
Virtual Run Options: for dog lovers anywhere! Run/walk on your own and receive your items by mail.

Special Offer for City of Coronado Residents: Receive $5 off your entry! Email contact@easydaysports.com to verify residency and receive discount code.

Drop-In Monthly Chess for Adults
2023-01-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Library is hosting open chess play on the second Thursday of every month between 3 and 5 pm in the Winn Room. Enjoy playing chess with others, or learn to play or improve your game with help from facilitator and local chess coach Chuck McClung. Chess boards and pieces provided. Open to all adults age 18 and older.

Arbor Day Community Tree Planting
2023-03-11 08:30 - 12:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate Arbor Day in Coronado by planting a tree on Saturday, March 11, 2023, starting at 8:30 am at Spreckels Park (Orange Avenue and 6th Street). Families with kids of all ages, individuals and groups are welcome to participate as Coronado’s Street Tree Committee, together with the Department of Public Services, promotes enhancing our urban forest by planting new trees around the city.
Tools and hands-on city staff instruction will be provided for volunteers. Please bring gloves and wear gardening clothes and shoes. Planting sites will be provided at check-in. Everyone is welcome to join the festivities, which will begin with coffee, refreshments, tree assignments, and a brief demonstration on the tree planting process.
This event is sponsored by the City of Coronado Street Tree Committee. For more information, call the City of Coronado Public Services Department at 619-522-7380.
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Tree Planting – Coronado Arbor Day Celebration

Coronado Flower Show 2023
2023-04-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The 101st Coronado Flower Show
April 15-16, 2023
The largest tented Flower Show in the U.S. and Coronado’s longest running tradition will be held April 15-16, 2023.
The CFA Presents “Hollywood in Bloom,” the 101st annual Coronado Flower Show – April 15-16, 2023

** Times TBA

Wine & Lecture: Kate O. Sessions: It All Started in Coronado
2023-04-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Coronado Historical Association, 1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Historical Association invites you to the next lecture in the Wine and Lecture series: Kate O. Sessions: It All Started in Coronado. Horticulturist and nursery owner Kate Sessions was a pioneering businesswoman who lived unconventionally and relished her independence. Her career began in Coronado, but her name became internationally known, linked with the landscape beauty of Southern California, with Arts & Crafts landscape design, and with Balboa Park, which she helped to develop and preserve. Sessions passionately promoted horticulture as an instrument of individual and community betterment. She published hundreds of articles on plants and gardening, encouraging the use of native plants and those appropriate to the Southern California climate. Come learn more about this remarkable horticulturist and her connections to Coronado.
Tickets are available now by clicking below.

Member ($15.00 each)
Non-Member ($18.00 each)
Important Registration Information: Attendance is restricted to fully vaccinated persons with a booster shot. 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:

Nancy Carol Carter is a historian and frequent community speaker who researches the development of Balboa Park, landscape and garden history, and the life and work of Kate Sessions and other horticulturists. She has published in California Garden, Eden, Journal of San Diego History, Pacific Horticulture, and VIEW (LALH). She holds M.S., M.L.S., and J.D. degrees and is retired from the University of San Diego School of Law. She is the Associate Editor of California Garden magazine and serves on the boards of California Garden & Landscape History Society and the San Diego Floral Association. Carter is a member of Forever Balboa Park’s Horticulture Committee and Park Improvement Committee.

Wine & Lecture: Researching your home at the Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk
2023-05-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Coronado Historical Association, 1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Historical Association invites you to the next lecture in the Wine and Lecture series as we host the team from the San Diego County Archives for Preservation Month to talk about archival records in the County’s new state-of-the-art Archives facility in Santee. The County Archives include an estimated 65,000 recorded maps, 250 cubic ft. of historic birth, death, and marriage records, 600 cubic ft. of official records, and around 40,000 rolls of microfilm.
Tickets are available now!
Member ($15.00 each)
Non-Member ($18.00 each)
Important Registration Information: Attendance is restricted to fully vaccinated persons with a booster shot. 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.

San Diego County’s new state-of-the-art Archives facility in Santee. Both images are courtesy of Chipper Hatter.

Circumnavigation 2024
2024-07-03 18:30 | Star Park, 1100 Star Park Circle, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Photo: Elliana Johnson
Kick off your Independence Day festivities on July 3 at Circumnavigation, the annual bike ride around Coronado. The ride gets underway at 6:30 pm from Star Park and goes counter-clockwise around the island.
Image: Orange & Park

Post-4th Cleanup, Help Remove Fireworks Debris
2024-07-05 06:00 | CA
Join the Coronado Fourth of July Committee and Emerald Keepers bright and early on Friday, July 5 to help remove fireworks debris from the golf course. Meet at 6 a.m. sharp at the intersection of Glorietta Boulevard and Vista Place.

With a big group of volunteers, we should be finished by 8 a.m. Please bring your buckets and pickers. Emerald Keepers will also have supplies on hand (as well as treats for volunteers).

Parks & Recreation Workshop
2024-07-08 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-07-08 16:30 - 18:00 | Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The City of Coronado Recreation and Golf Services will host a community workshop at the Community Center to discuss recreation fees and policies at two different times on July 8, 12:30 – 2 p.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m. Both workshop times will have the same content.
Visit www.projectcoronado.org for additional updates and information.
We look forward to your participation and hope to see you there!

34th Annual Operation Clean Sweep
2024-08-24 08:00 - 10:00 | CA
The Port of San Diego and San Diego Working Waterfront invite the public to participate in the 34th annual Operation Clean Sweep on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at various locations around San Diego Bay. Following the event, an after party will be held for all volunteers on Shelter Island in Point Loma adjacent to the Bali Hai Restaurant until noon.
Operation Clean Sweep seeks to remove trash and debris from San Diego Bay and the waterways that enter the bay. In 2023, nearly 1,000 volunteers removed 10.5 tons of trash and debris from San Diego Bay and the surrounding waterfront, including shopping carts, discarded bicycles, mattresses, household appliances, tires and other items, many of which were recovered underwater by volunteer civilian, military, and Port of San Diego Harbor Police divers.
https://sdworkingwaterfront.com/events/operation-clean-sweep
“This is the most community-oriented event that our association organizes,” said Sharon Cloward, president of the San Diego Working Waterfront, which represents 800 businesses around San Diego Bay. “We all want clean water and clean neighborhoods, so we have to pitch in and pick up the trash that comes out of storm drains, or down creeks or from flood channels, mucking up the shoreline or settling onto the bottom of the bay. Our waterfront workers are dedicated to doing their part in keeping the bay clean.”
Volunteers are needed to assist with this year’s event and are encouraged to sign up and participate by choosing a location along the bay or within their own community.
“As environmental champions, the Port of San Diego is dedicated to protecting the health of San Diego Bay so that all residents and visitors can enjoy it. This is what we promised our surrounding communities and all the people of California,” said Chairman Frank Urtasun, Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners. “We are proud to support Operation Clean Sweep, one of the most impactful environmental cleanups, not just for San Diego Bay and its shorelines, but the entire region. Please join us, our partners at the San Diego Working Waterfront, all our Port tenants and take part in this important event.”
Operation Clean Sweep is expecting upwards of 1,100 volunteers. Each volunteer receives a free t-shirt, and the San Diego Working Waterfront is providing a volunteer after party on Shelter Island at Shelter Island Shoreline Park, 2232 Shelter Island Drive. The t-shirt doubles as a ticket for a free meal from Leilani’s food truck. Festivities also include kids’ soccer activities with San Diego FC, entertainment by DJ Justin Kanoya, raffles, a Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department command van display, booths, prizes for the most unusual trash found, and more.
Anyone interested in volunteering can learn more and register at sdworkingwaterfront.com/events/operation-clean-sweep. Participants can select from locations around San Diego Bay, including Barrio Logan, Chula Vista, Coronado, the Embarcadero, Harbor Island, National City, Seaport Village, and Shelter Island. There are public and private cleanup sites. Participants are encouraged to sign up early, as the waiver is also the ticket to get a free t-shirt and cleaning supplies such as gloves and bags. For groups, visit the website for instructions. Volunteers will also be asked to provide the number of volunteers in their group, as well as submit t-shirt size requests.
Operation Clean Sweep is hosted and organized by San Diego Working Waterfront. It is sponsored by the Port of San Diego, San Diego Gas & Electric, Marine Group Boat Works, Bartell Hotels, General Dynamics NASSCO, Republic Services, Naval Base San Diego Security Force, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Navy, American Medical Response, and over 50 Port tenant businesses.
There are public and private cleanup sites around San Diego Bay, including Barrio Logan, Chula Vista, Coronado, the Embarcadero, Harbor Island, National City, Imperial Beach, Seaport Village, and Shelter Island. Participants are encouraged to sign up early, as your waiver is your ticket to get a free t-shirt and cleaning supplies such as gloves and bags.

Concert in the Park: Crown Town
2024-08-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Summer concert series in Spreckels Park.
Coronado’s own Matt Heinecke has been playing gigs in our town since he was a freshman at Coronado High School. His unique style of guitar draws on a wide range of influences, including folk, classical, rock, jazz, country and bluegrass.
Over a 20+ year career of professional performances the singer-songwriter has been featured everywhere from Coronado coffee shops to the studios of Los Angeles and Nashville. In addition to a full performance schedule, he is the band director of the Coronado Unified School District, preparing a new generation of artists for our stage and well beyond.

Website: Crown Town

Peaceful Protest Against Sewage Crisis
2024-08-30 18:00 | Imperial Beach Pier, 10 Evergreen Avenue, Imperial Beach, CA, 91932, United States
There will be a peaceful protest near the Imperial Beach Pier for residents of Imperial Beach and surrounding communities that are affected by the sewage crisis.
Not affiliated with any party or organization.

Photo: Trina Frederiksen for The Coronado Times

Save the Trees Rally
2024-09-01 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
Exterior of Winn Room at the Coronado Public Library, May 22, 2024. (The Coronado Times)
This rally is in support of saving five mature trees and part of the historic park adjacent to the Coronado Public Library Winn Room. The City of Coronado has voted to expand the Winn Room which will result in the removal of five trees close to the building.
Meet at the corner of 6th Street and Orange Avenue.
Aerial diagram indicating the expansion and five trees to be removed. (projectcoronado.org)

Film Forum Coronado: "Woman on the Run"
2024-09-04 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.
September 4: Woman on the Run (1950, PG-13, 80 min)
A lost gem rediscovered! Orson Welles protege Norman Foster directed this witty, wise-cracking take on the travails of romance and marriage. Join the wild chase around San Francisco as the sole witness to a gangland slaying goes into hiding, trailed by a police bird dog, a roguish newspaper man (Dennis O’ Keefe) and the witness’s wife (Ann Sheridan).

Coronado Cays HOA Mayoral Candidate Forum
2024-09-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Coronado Cays Yacht Club, 30 Caribe Cay Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Cays Homeowners Association invites the community to attend a mayoral candidate forum on September 5 from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club
The forum will hear each of the 2024 candidates for mayor – Mike Donovan, John Duncan, Casey Tanaka – answer questions about specific topics in Coronado.
This will be a moderated discussion and community members are encouraged to attend.

You’re Leaving When? with actress and New York Times Bestselling Author Annabelle Gurwitch
2024-09-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
You may recognize actress Annabelle Gurwitch as the longtime cohost of the fan favorite “Dinner & a Movie” or from her appearances on television’s “Seinfeld,” “Murphy Brown,” “Boston Legal,” and “Dexter.” But did you know that she is as talented as she is beautiful? Earning a 2021 New York Times Favorite Book for Healthy Living, a Good Morning America Must Read and a finalist for The Thurber Prize for American Humor Writing 2022, as well as being a New York Times bestselling author, who has written and developed adaptations of her books for HBO, F/X, NBC, Lifetime networks, including a current film project for the Hallmark Channel based on You’re Leaving When? to star Andi MacDowell.
Annabelle has been chronicling living with Stage IV lung cancer and inequities in healthcare in the New York Times and Washington Post since her out-of-the-blue diagnosis during Covid, and she’s given patient advocate talks at scientific conferences around the globe including in Vienna, Rome, Singapore, and Brisbane.
Don’t miss the chance to meet this remarkable woman on Tuesday, September 10 at a special book discussion of her book You’re Leaving When? Adventures in Downward Mobility.
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served. Books will be available to purchase through our co-sponsor, Adventures by the Book. Click here to pre-purchase a book and reserve your seat.

About the Author:
Annabelle Gurwitch is an actress, activist, and author of five books including the New York Times bestseller and Thurber Prize finalist I See You Made an Effort. She’s written for The New Yorker, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, and Hadassah amongst other publications.
She was the longtime cohost of the fan favorite “Dinner & a Movie” on TBS and a regular commentator on NPR. She’s performed on the Moth Mainstage, Joe’s Pub, at Carolines on Broadway, The New York and Aspen Comedy Fests, and at arts centers around the country. Her acting credits include: “Seinfeld,” “Murphy Brown,” “Boston Legal,” and “Dexter.” Once in while she returns to acting playing Rabbi Gurwitch on “Better Things” on FX or a therapist for an FBI agent in Michael Bay’s “Ambulance.” Annabelle has been chronicling living with stage iv lung cancer and inequities in healthcare in the New York Times and Washington Post since her out-of-the-blue diagnosis during covid. She’s given patient advocate talks at scientific conferences around the globe including in Vienna, Rome, Singapore, and Brisbane.
About the Book:
You’re Leaving When? Adventures in Downward Mobility is a 2021 New York Times Favorite Book for Healthy Living, a Good Morning America Must Read and a finalist for The Thurber Prize for American Humor Writing 2022. In these essays, Gurwitch embraces homesharing, welcoming a housing-insecure young couple and a bunny rabbit into her home. The mother of a college student in recovery who sheds the gender binary, she relearns to parent, one pronoun at a time. She wades into the dating pool in a Miss Havisham-inspired line of lingerie and flunks the magic of tidying up. You’re Leaving When? is for anybody who thought they had a semblance of security but wound up with a fragile economy and a blankie. Annabelle uses personal stories and humor to illuminate issues in the social zeitgeist including “harnessing resilience and learning how life’s disappointments can teach you about the things that matter most” (Tara Parker Pope, New York Times).

Crafty Hour: Bookmarks
2024-09-10 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.
In the month of September, decorate your own custom bookmark!
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Registration is not required but recommended.

An Evening with Sarah Federman
2024-09-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Library, with the Worldview Project and the San Diego Diplomacy Council, present an evening with Dr. Sarah Federman, author of Last Train to Auschwitz: The French National Railways and the Journey to Accountability. Join us on September 11, 2024, at 6:30 pm for an insightful discussion and a unique opportunity to meet the author in person. A “compelling blend of victims’ narratives and rigorous historical and legal analysis, making a significant contribution to our understanding of corporate accountability and transitional justice,” according to Leigh Payne of the University of Oxford, this book shares the story of how the French National Railways were complicit in the Holocaust.
Light refreshments will be provided.
About the Book
In the immediate decades after World War II, the French National Railways (SNCF) was celebrated for its acts of wartime heroism. However, recent debates and litigation have revealed the ways the SNCF worked as an accomplice to the Third Reich and was actively complicit in the deportation of 76,000 Jews and other civilians to death camps. Sarah Federman delves into the interconnected roles—perpetrator, victim, and hero—the company took on during the harrowing years of the Holocaust. Grounded in history and case law, Last Train to Auschwitz traces the SNCF’s journey toward accountability in France and the United States, culminating in a multimillion-dollar settlement paid by the French government on behalf of the railways. The poignant and informative testimonies of survivors illuminate the long-term effects of the railroad’s impact on individuals, leading the company to make overdue amends. In a time when corporations are increasingly granted the same rights as people, Federman’s detailed account demonstrates the obligations businesses have to atone for aiding and abetting governments in committing atrocities. This volume highlights the necessity of corporate integrity and will be essential reading for those called to engage in the difficult work of responding to past harms.
About the Author
Sarah Federman is an author, educator, and conflict resolution practitioner. Prior to this work, she spent a decade as an international executive working with clients such as Google and the NFL. A job transfer from Manhattan to Paris led her to an encounter with her own name on a Holocaust memorial wall. This moment prompted her to turn her attention to helping people avoid mass violence, focusing specifically on corporate complicity. She is now an Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution at the Joan B Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego.

Drop-In Monthly Chess Club for Adults
2024-09-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Library hosts open chess play on the second Thursday of every month between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. in the Winn Room. Enjoy playing chess with others, or learn to play or improve your game with help from facilitator and local chess coach Chuck McClung. Chess boards and pieces provided. Open to all adults age 18 and older.
Chuck McClung is a lifelong chess enthusiast and played in his first chess tournament over 40 years ago. He works as a consultant for the Mountain Lake Chess Camp, the oldest chess-teaching company in San Diego. Chuck is also the current Category C World Champion on the website chessworld.net.

Explore the Mystique of Indigo: A Deep Dive into "BLUE GOLD"
2024-09-13 11:30 - 12:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get ready to embark on a fascinating journey through the world of indigo with “BLUE GOLD: The Art and Science of Indigo,” on September 13, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Join us for an exclusive presentation featuring guest co-curator of the Mingei International Museum’s fall exhibition, Barbara Hanson Forsyth, who will offer a unique insider’s perspective on this captivating showcase.
Explore how indigo, known as “blue gold,” intersects with art, science, history, and culture. Forsyth will delve into its cultivation, chemical properties, and impact on art and global trade. This interdisciplinary showcase highlights indigo’s significance from botanical to economic realms.
Don’t miss this opportunity to uncover the rich heritage and ongoing relevance of indigo. Join us for a fascinating hour that blends education and inspiration.
This presentation is free, however spaces are limited, early registration is encouraged. To secure your spot or for more information, please visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the front desk at 1019 Seventh Street.

Autumn Concert Series: Naomi Hobbs
2024-09-13 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 6 to October 25. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On September 13 we welcome Naomi Hobbs on piano for an “American Music” themed performance that includes pieces by Scott Joplin, Frederick Loewe, Leonardo Bernstein, and more.

Naomi Hobbs was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. She earned her Music Degree at the Musashino Academia Musicae in Tokyo, where she taught for ten years. In 1998, one year before she moved to San Diego, she performed Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto with the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra. She was the instructor of Music and Piano class at San Diego Community College for Ten years. She has been composing and arranging besides performing at concerts. She was the first prize winner of the 7th International Piano Competition in Mexico in 2012 and the gold medalist of 6th Seattle International Piano Competition in 2015.

Mystery Book Club: A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh
2024-09-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Conference Room – Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Public Library’s Mystery Book Club will meet regularly on the third Monday of each month. Receive reminder emails about our meeting by registering. Registration is not required.
We will be discussing A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh. Check out the book in print or ebook format from the Coronado Library Catalog by clicking here.

San Diego Shakespeare Society Staged Reading: As You Like It (Part I)
2024-09-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:30 p.m., at the Coronado Public Library, the San Diego Shakespeare Society holds FREE open readings of the plays, where all are encouraged to join and participate.

Coronado Democratic Club to Host City Council Candidate Forum
2024-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Coronado Unified School District, 201 Sixth Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Democratic Club invites the public to the City Council Candidate Forum on Wednesday, September 18 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Coronado Unified School District Office Board Room, 201 Sixth Street.
Doors will open at 5:30 PM for early arrival and question submissions. This forum will offer an in-depth look at the candidates running for City Council, moderated by our Public Policy Committee.
Please note: This is not a Coronado Unified School District sponsored Event.
Engage directly with those who aspire to shape the policies of Coronado. Don’t miss this chance to ask your questions and hear the candidates’ responses.
For more information, visit coronadodemocrats.com/ or contact communications@coronadodemocrats.com.

Film Forum Coronado: "The Intruder"
2024-09-18 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 6:00 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.
September 18: The Intruder (1962, PG-13, 84 min)
Roger Corman’s searing and incendiary effort to dissect the massive resistance of organized racists to school integration. William Shatner stars as a charismatic white supremacist sent to rouse the smoldering white citizens of a small southern town.

Armchair Travel: Flying Over the English Countryside
2024-09-18 18:30 - 20:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey through the skies of England? Our next Armchair travel event, “Flying Over the English Countryside,” is set to whisk you away on a virtual adventure like no other. On September 18, from 6:30 to 8 pm, join us at the John D. Spreckels Center for an evening that promises to be both exhilarating and enchanting. The doors open at 6 pm, giving you ample time to enjoy a themed snack and beverage while you settle in and prepare for a night of awe-inspiring stories and visuals.
This special event will feature Bill Sandke, a seasoned traveler and aviation enthusiast, who will share his remarkable experiences from a recent pilgrimage to England. Bill’s journey took him to the renowned Duxford Aviation Museum, where he had the rare opportunity to witness a two-day airshow that celebrated the rich history of aviation.
But that’s just the beginning. Bill’s adventure soared to new heights when he took to the skies in a vintage World War II Spitfire. Imagine the thrill of flying in a legendary aircraft and hear firsthand about the breathtaking views and adrenaline-pumping moments of this unique experience.
The evening will also take you on a visual tour through the picturesque English countryside, including the charming towns of Cambridge and London. With Bill’s rich storytelling and stunning photos, you’ll get an intimate look at England’s landscape and heritage.
Whether you’re an aviation aficionado, a history buff, or simply someone who loves a good travel tale, “Flying Over the English Countryside” promises to be a memorable event. It’s a chance to explore England and marvel at the beauty of one of the world’s most storied regions.
Reserve your spot now and prepare to be transported across the Atlantic for an unforgettable evening. Registration is $6 for Coronado residents and $8 for nonresidents in advance, or $8 at the door. Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged. To secure your spot or for more information, please visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or visit the front desk at 1019 Seventh Street.
Photo by Mike Bird / Pexels

Autumn Concert Series: Joshua White Trio
2024-09-20 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 6 to October 25. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On September 20, the Joshua White Trio will be performing The Music of Johnny Mercer.

Joshua White is one of the music scene’s most creative and technically accomplished pianists. Praised by legendary musicians like Herbie Hancock as having “immense talent” and lauded for his “daring and courageous approach to improvisation … on the cutting edge of innovation”, Joshua has distinguished himself as a formidable leader of distinct voice among his peers. Born and raised in Southern California, Joshua received early training at the piano and developed rapidly through rigorous study of both Western European Classical literature and the Black American Music traditions. Shortly after placing in the top two as a finalist of the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition, Joshua began concertizing as a soloist and musical collaborator all over the world — and continues to maintain an active touring schedule throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia. Joshua White can most often be heard with his critically-acclaimed TRIO (featuring Karl McComas-Reichl, bass & Tyler Kreutel, drums), as well as these musical ensembles: The Mark Dresser Quintet, Nicole Mitchell’s Black Earth Ensemble, The Daniel Rosenboom Quartet, Steph Richards & Super Sense, and LANCASTER (featuring Eric Revis, bass; Jeff Parker, guitar; & Guillermo Brown, drums).
Jazz bassist Rob Thorsen maintains a diverse and busy schedule in Southern California as a performer, educator, clinician and composer. He has found his true voice in the upright bass and performs regularly as a leader with artists including the Mike Wofford/Holly Hofmann Quartet, Gilbert Castellanos, Charles McPherson, Steph Johnson and a host of others. Rob has released six recordings as a leader, “Bass is the Space – Solos and Duos” featuring an array of jazz talents including Joshua White, Steph Johnson, Gilbert Castellanos and Marshall Hawkins in duo and solo performances. His most recent release is “So In Love” — a 10-track album with his wife/lead vocalist Steph Johnson featuring songs from Cole Porter, Joni Mitchell, and others.
Tyler Kreutel is a drummer/percussionist based in the Southern California area. Born and raised in San Diego, California, he took up the drums at the age of 12 in his middle school jazz band and hasn’t looked back since. Tyler graduated from The San Diego School for Creative and Performing Arts in 2012 and went on to receive his Bachelors in Music Performance at California State University Long Beach. While in college Tyler began playing professionally in both the San Diego and Los Angeles area and has been doing so ever since. Tyler has had the great fortune of playing with many outstanding musicians including Gilbert Castellanos, Charles McPherson, Henry Franklin, Joshua White, Marshall Hawkins, Steve Cotter and is one of the most in demand drummers in Southern California. He has taught at both The Orange County School of the Arts and Downey High School and is currently teaching at YLJC.

Coronado Democratic Club to Host School Board Candidate Forum in Winn Room
2024-09-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Democratic Club will host a School Board Candidate Forum on Tuesday, September 24 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the Winn Room at the Coronado Library, 640 Orange Ave.
The doors will open at 5:30 PM. This moderated event will feature candidates for the School Board, providing an opportunity for public engagement and questions.
This event is critical for those interested in the educational future of our community. Arrive early to submit your questions and participate in the dialogue.
For more information, visit coronadodemocrats.com/ or contact communications@coronadodemocrats.com.
