Coronado Times

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All photos courtesy of The Rick & Katie Moore Foundation.

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

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

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

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

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

2025 Preservation Symposium: Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla
2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 | 1000 Orange Ave, 1000 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
May is National Preservation Month, and Coronado is joining communities nationwide in celebrating our unique heritage! We’re fortunate to have so many meaningful historic places, and we’ll be highlighting them throughout the month. Our celebrations include a City Council Proclamation, the presentation of plaques to recently designated historic homes, and the beloved Historic Home Tour on Mother’s Day, May 11.
The celebrations will culminate in the annual Preservation Symposium on Thursday, May 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The program will include a reception starting at 5:30 pm followed by the presentations at 6 pm.
Join Coronado MainStreet, the Historical Association, and the City of Coronado for the Preservation Symposium sponsored by the Coronado Community Foundation as we champion preservation in our community. This year’s speakers include a City Planner who will outline the City’s approach to historic preservation, as well as keynote speaker Elsa Sevilla, host of KPBS’s Historic Places. Elsa will share how she approaches her work incorporating history into entertaining media. In the latest from the series, Elsa steps inside the legendary Hotel del Coronado, a National Historic Monument, as it undergoes a stunning transformation. Discover the secrets, craftsmanship, and untold stories behind the restoration of this iconic landmark. From its Victorian grandeur to modern-day elegance, witness history come back to life as Elsa talks about making this captivating series of Historic Places!
Tickets are available now

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Coronado Woman’s Club Garage Sale - Donate on Friday, Shop on Saturday
2025-05-17 08:00 - 11:00 | 801 Adella Avenue, 801 Adella Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Woman’s Club (CWC) invites the community to donate to, and shop at, its garage sale on Saturday, May 17.
CWC President Kathy Fink said, “The garage sale kicks off our fundraising for the 2025-26 fiscal year. As an all-volunteer nonprofit, proceeds will help us towards our goal to match or exceed our $20,000 return to our community this year.”
CWC welcomes your donations too! If you have items to donate, please drop off household and children’s items, sports equipment (no clothing, please) on Friday, May 16 from 4 to 6 pm at 801 Adella Avenue, where the event will be held the next morning (8 to 11 am).
The club meets monthly from October through June. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 4 at Stake Chophouse on Orange Avenue. All welcome. If you are interested in CWC work or would like to join the June meeting, please contact Ana Magdaleno at 619-756-9583 or send a message through the club’s website, www.coronadowomansclub.org.

Avenue of Heroes Recognition Ceremony
2025-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The City of Coronado and the Avenue of Heroes Committee invite the community to attend a special ceremony to honor the 20th group of Hometown Heroes on Saturday, May 17, at 10:30 am at the Coronado High School Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue. Light refreshments will be provided. Complimentary golf cart shuttles will be available for attendees.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Avenue of Heroes program, which has recognized nearly 300 veterans and active-duty service members since its launch in 2014. The milestone ceremony will celebrate 16 new honorees – past or present residents of Coronado – who have honorably served their country.
Banners honoring the newest inductees will be displayed along Coronado’s “Avenue of Heroes,” the designated stretch of Third and Fourth streets from Orange Avenue to Naval Air Station North Island, from May through November.
The Avenue of Heroes is a military service recognition program sponsored by the City of Coronado and the Avenue of Heroes Committee. The program was established in 2014 through a partnership between the City, VFW Post 2422, the Third and Fourth Streets Neighborhood Association, and the Coronado Historical Association.

Alice: Illustrating Wonderland Opening Reception
2025-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrating 160 Years of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Step into a world of imagination at the opening exhibit of Alice: Illustrating Wonderland! Join us as we celebrate 160 years of Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale with a stunning collection of 160 uniquely illustrated editions of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Meet talented artists from our Wonderland Art Contest, enjoy light refreshments, and let whimsical music guide you down the rabbit hole. A magical afternoon for dreamers of all ages!

"Murder of the Jujube Candy Heiress: A Coronado Cold Case" - Virtual Book Talk
2025-05-19 17:00 - 18:00 | CA
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 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 virtually over Zoom on May 19 at 5 p.m. Pacific / 8 p.m. Eastern.
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Meet Mac Barnett, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
2025-05-20 15:30 - 17:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Library is thrilled to announce that children’s author Mac Barnett (Triangle, Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, Mac Undercover), will appear in person on Tuesday, May 20.
Starting at 3:30 pm, Mac will be at the library to meet fans and sign books. At 4 pm, he will share picture book favorites and showcase the deeply impactful ways picture books blend words and illustrations, and even the turning of a page, to create a uniquely powerful reading experience. Mac will share his passion for picture books and invite children and adults alike to join him in celebrating what’s vibrant, joyful and inspiring about this quintessential – and highly participatory – American art form at this all-ages and family-friendly event.
Each year, Barnett will visit only five locations as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. Coronado was selected out of 350 applicants for this honor and is his only site visit this school year and the very first one of his tour! The Coronado Library was selected with the Coronado Unified School District as one of five libraries in the country that Mac would appear at in this role. As the only library West of the Rio Grande that was chosen, we are thrilled to host Mac’s public appearance in Coronado for this tour. This visit is made possible thanks to the Library of Congress and Every Child a Reader.
Registration is encouraged for this event. Please register each person attending. Reserved seats will be held until 3:30 pm after which any open spots will be given to standby seating.

Award-winning author Mac Barnett is excited to share his passion for picture books with children and adults. The tradition of the picture book is a tradition of experimentation, just like childhood itself. Every page turn contains infinite possibilities – a journey of discovery and connections. After all, picture books blend words and illustrations to create a uniquely powerful reading experience, one that is often the foundation for a lifetime of reading. On his nationwide tour as national ambassador, Mac invites readers of all ages to join him in celebrating what’s vibrant, joyful and inspiring about this quintessential American art form.
“Children deserve entertaining stories and meaningful art! I am, of course, excited to talk to young readers. But I’m also eager to speak to adults – who often underestimate or overlook children’s literature – to champion the power of picture books and the brilliance of the kids who read them.” – Mac Barnett, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
In partnership with the Library of Congress and Every Child a Reader, the National Ambassador is an advocate for reading across the country. Learn more about the National Ambassador and Behold! The Picture Book on the Library of Congress’ website: https://guides.loc.gov/mac-barnett.

About Mac Barnett
Mac Barnett, a New York Times–bestselling author of stories for children, is the ninth National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. His work has been translated into more than 30 languages and sold more than 5 million copies worldwide. Barnett’s books have won many prizes, including two Caldecott Honors, three New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Awards, three E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, Germany’s Jugendliteraturpreis, China’s Chen Bochui International Children’s Literature Award, The Netherlands’ Silver Griffel, and Italy’s Premio Orbil. He is the co-creator, with Jon Klassen, of “Shape Island,” a stop-motion animated series on Apple TV+, based on their best-selling Shapes series of picture books. Barnett lives in Oakland, California.
About the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
The National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature is an initiative of the Library of Congress, in partnership with Every Child a Reader, with generous support from The Library of Congress James Madison Council. The program was established in 2008 by the Library, the Children’s Book Council and Every Child a Reader to emphasize the importance of young people’s literature as it relates to lifelong literacy, education and the development and betterment of the lives of young people.

Day Trip Adventure: San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm
2025-05-22 09:00 - 15:00 | CA
Embark on a heartwarming adventure to the San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm, nestled in the charming town of Alpine. Home to over 210 rescued and adopted animals, this picturesque sanctuary invites you to connect with a wide variety of animals—pet them, feed them, and enjoy unforgettable moments surrounded by nature.
Enjoy a peaceful picnic under the shady oak trees—bring your own lunch or treat yourself to delicious options available for purchase on-site. To stay comfortable throughout the day, don’t forget your hat, sunscreen, and bottled water.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! For more information or to register, visit coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the Spreckels Center front desk at 1019 Seventh Street.
Hosted by the John D. Spreckels Center
Pick-up & Drop-off Location: 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado
https://sandiegoanimalsanctuaryandfarm.org/

Second Annual Catch the Wellness Wave, Mental Health & Wellness Fair
2025-05-22 15:00 - 18:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
To celebrate May Mental Wellness Month, Safe Harbor Coronado is hosting its second annual Mental Health & Wellness Fair, a free, half-day event open to the entire community. Catch the Wellness Wave will be held on Thursday, May 22 from 3 to 6 pm at the John D. Spreckels Center. The event is for all ages, with a plethora of mindfulness activities, educational opportunities, and presentations.
The goals of the event:

Help our community to be stronger, healthier, and prepared to better access a multitude of ways to feel their best.
Share resources, strategies, classes, and information that helps improve mental and physical health.
Provide a springboard to help improve mental health through awareness, prevention, and intervention in May and beyond.
Encourage the community to connect and come together around all aspects of health which directly impacts mental health.

An Evening with Author Carl Hiaasen
2025-05-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us for an unforgettable evening with bestselling author Carl Hiaasen as he discusses his latest wild ride with Dean Nelson, Fever Beach. In true Carl Hiaasen fashion, the book kicks off with a rainy-day hitchhiker pickup and spirals into a hilarious, razor-sharp romp through Florida’s most absurd corners. It’s a wild ride through greed, extremism, and botched schemes in the Sunshine State.
Hear Hiaasen speak about the inspiration behind the novel, his take on Florida’s strange and sensational underbelly, and more, at one his first events for his latest book. A Q&A and book signing will follow the talk.
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 Fever Beach through Warwick’s bookstore. Please visit warwicks.com/event/hiaasen-2025 or call the store at 858-454-0347 for more information.

Classy Golf Classic: Golf of Ages
2025-05-23 10:30 | Coronado Municipal Golf Course, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Courtesy photo. Credit: www.ederphoto.com
Mark your calendars! The 32nd Annual Classy Golf Classic will be held on Friday, May 23 at the Coronado Golf Course.
This year’s theme is “Golf of Ages,” and participants will be encouraged to outfit their team in the attire of their favorite era. If you golf “purist” and the ghost of Old Tom Morris haunts your garage, pull out the heavy wool pants and tweed jacket. If Bobby Jones is your hero, slip into some nifty plus fours and a sharp tie. And if you love the ’70s, the groovier the outfit the better. It’s going to be an incredible day of golf, food and frivolity; all in support of Cancer for College.
Courtesy photo. Credit: www.ederphoto.com
Golf is sold out, but sponsorships and afterparty tickets are still available. We hope to see you all out on the course.
Cancer for College is a nonprofit foundation that hopes to restore cancer survivors’ bright futures through need-based scholarships, medical debt relief and educational experiences.
This is one of the foundation’s biggest events and has helped raise over seven million dollars in scholarships since 1993.
Courtesy photo. Credit: www.ederphoto.com

Courtesy photo. Credit: www.ederphoto.com

Coronado Aquatics Center Free Water Safety Event
2025-05-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
May is National Drowning Prevention Month, and the City of Coronado is proud to support water safety awareness throughout the community. On May 6, the City Council officially proclaimed May 2025 as National Drowning Prevention Month in Coronado, reinforcing our commitment to helping families stay safe in and around water.
To continue promoting water safety, the Coronado Aquatics Center will host a free Water Safety Event on Friday, May 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. Families are encouraged to pre-register to participate in free swim lessons offered during the event. As a bonus, anyone who registers and takes part in a swim lesson that day will receive a 10% coupon toward a future swim lesson.
Join us in supporting water safety this May and help build a safer, more informed community—one swimmer at a time. For more information or to register, visit www.coronado.ca.us/register

Coronado Memorial Day Ceremony
2025-05-26 10:00 | Star Park, 1100 Star Park Circle, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The 2025 Coronado Memorial Day Ceremony will be conducted at Star Park in Coronado starting at 1000 on Monday, May 26.
A Marine Bugler plays taps during the Memorial Day Service at Star Park Circle May 27, 2024. (The Coronado Times)

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AI Agents for Everyone: How to Use Them and Why They Matter
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
In this engaging and accessible lecture, we’ll explore the growing world of AI agents—what they are, how they work, and how they’re becoming tools in everyday life. From simplifying personal tasks to transforming workplaces, AI agents are no longer reserved for tech experts. Learn how to interact with these intelligent tools, integrate them into your routine, and understand the societal impact they carry. Whether you’re a curious beginner or looking to stay ahead in a tech-driven world, this session will empower you with the knowledge to make AI work for you.
Sheldon Yu is a PhD Candidate at UC San Diego, advised by Professor Julian McAuley. His research focuses on recommender systems and large language models (LLM).

"Fragments of Change" Public Art Mosaic Unveiling
2025-05-29 17:00 | Coronado High School (CHS), 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado High School art students help put the finishing touches on a large-scale mosaic along Sixth Street. The 23 foot tall art piece is titled “Fragments of Change” and represents over ten months of work by CHS students. A public unveiling for the community will take place on Thursday, May 29 at 5pm. L-R: Sarah Alari, Brianna Hoak, Kristin Smith, Sofia Martinez, Edie Alicandri, Skiter Aurelia Chappel (safety consultant), Mia Coronado. Image: CUSD
“Fragments of Change,” a striking new public mosaic designed and created by students at Coronado High School, will be officially unveiled on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 5 pm at 6th Ave and D Street. The community is invited to attend the celebration.

More details:
Coronado’s Newest Public Art Installation Created by High School Students

Anchored in Courage: A Benefit for Ukraine’s Defenders
2025-05-29 18:30 - 21:30 | Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Yacht Club to Host Fundraising Dinner Honoring Ukraine’s Veterans and Supporters

On Thursday, May 29, Shield of Freedom will host Anchored in Courage at the Coronado Yacht Club, a moving evening of unity, gratitude, and purpose in support of Ukrainian defenders. Shield of Freedom is a nonprofit providing essential aid and life-saving equipment to those defending Ukraine’s sovereignty and freedom.
The event will feature a sunset reception on the marina (6:30–7:30 PM), followed by a dinner program (7:30–9:30 PM) highlighting personal stories from the front lines, live Ukrainian music, a silent auction, and tributes to veterans, volunteers, and donors who have played vital roles in Ukraine’s fight for freedom.
“This event is about honoring courage and dedication — both on the battlefield and in the hearts of those here who support this just cause from across the ocean” said Mira Rubin, President of Shield of Freedom. “We are proud to bring the community together to uplift Ukrainian voices and raise critical funds at a pivotal time in the war.”
Highlights of the evening include:

Guest speakers, including Ukrainian war veteran Andriy Smolensky, who lost both arms and his sight when a mortar shell exploded in front of him when he served in a drone reconnaissance unit on the frontline.
Musical performances by acclaimed Ukrainian artists
A curated silent and live auction
Centerpieces and thank-you cards created in collaboration with Ukrainian schoolchildren
Complimentary beer or wine with dinner; full cash bar available

Ticket Options:

$120 VIP Reception + Dinner (includes early access and keynote interaction)
Various Sponsorship levels available include complimentary tickets)

All proceeds support Shield of Freedom, a grassroots nonprofit with no government grants and a strong track record of delivering frontline aid such as medical gear, night vision, anti-drone equipment, and more. The organization partners with House of Ukraine in Balboa Park for awareness events and engages in weekly advocacy and Ukrainian cultural programming in San Diego and beyond.
The event is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to reserve seats early as space is limited.
To purchase tickets or make a donation, visit: shieldoffreedom.org/anchored-in-courage
Learn more about Shield of Freedom at: www.shieldoffreedom.org

The Kundert Trio Concert
2025-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Step into a world of rich, sonorous harmony as the The Kundert Trio —a captivating ensemble of three violas— presents a concert celebrating the lyrical depth and warm resonance of the often-overlooked middle voice of the string family.

About The Kundert Trio:
Lynne Ramsey was First Assistant Principal Viola of the Cleveland Orchestra for 35 years and was the holder of the Charles and Janet Kimball Chair, the first woman to hold that position. Prior to this appointment she was Principal Viola of the St. Paul chamber Orchestra and Principal viola of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. She was also the 2014 recipient of the Maurice W. Riley Award from the American Viola Society. During her tenure with the SPCO she performed concerti and chamber music with Pinchas Zuckerman in Carnegie hall, the Ravinia Festival as well as on tour in the United States. In 1986 she was the first foreigner to perform the Walton Viola Concerto with the Beijing Central Philharmonic in their new concert hall. She is in demand as a teacher, having taught at the Oberlin conservatory, Duquesne University and presently at the Cleveland Institute of Music. During the summers she teachers and performs regularly in summer festivals including Domaine Forget in Canada, The Chautauqua Institute, Encore for Strings, The Interlochen Intensive Viola Week and the Karen Tuttle Workshop. She formerly taught at the Aspen Music Festival, performed as Principal Viola in the Aspen Festival Orchestra and also performed frequently on their chamber music series. She has won prizes in international competitions including the Lionel Tertis Competition on the Isle of Man, the Bryan Young Artist Competition as well as winning the Juilliard Concerto Competition.
Ms. Ramsey is a graduate of the Juilliard School with a BM and MM in Viola performance. Ms. Ramsey studied with Karen Tuttle and Ramon Scavelli.
Kirsten Docter is associate professor of viola and chamber music at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. First prize wins at the Primrose International and American String Teachers Association Viola Competitions launched her on a career that includes a 23-year tenure with the Cavani Quartet, concerts on major series and festivals, and numerous appointments as a master class clinician and teacher.
Festival appearances include performances at the Aspen Music Festival, Banff Centre for the Arts, Yale Summer School of Music and Art at Norfolk, and the Seattle Chamber Music Society. She has collaborated with Itzhak Perlman, Jaime Laredo, Alisa Weilerstein, Stephanie Blythe, Nathan Gunn, Alessio Bax, and members of the Cleveland, Juilliard, Takács, Emerson, Borodin, and Amadeus string quartets. Her work can be heard on the Azica, Albany, New World, and Gasparo labels.
Docter formerly served on the chamber music and viola faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music and the University of Michigan. She has been a jury member of the Primrose International Viola, Fischoff National Chamber Music, and Sphinx competitions. In the summer she serves on the viola faculty of the Perlman Music Program.
A true renaissance spirit, Ellen Craig has built a varied career spanning music, travel, technology, and hospitality. She began as a classical violist, graduating from Oberlin College and Conservatory and earning her master’s degree from Rice University. Her performance career included years with the Toledo Symphony, where she brought depth and elegance to the orchestral stage. With a natural gift for planning and an eye for detail, she transitioned into luxury travel design, crafting bespoke journeys across the world. Her path then led into technology project management, where she coordinated complex digital initiatives. Today, she is the owner of a boutique hotel in Italy, reflecting her family’s 1000-year-old history in the region. There, she offers five-star hospitality in a setting rich with culture and legacy. Each chapter of her career reflects her dedication to beauty, excellence, and connection.

An Evening with Viet Thanh Nguyen
2025-06-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the Coronado Public Library as we welcome Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen. He’ll discuss his newest title To Save and To Destroy, a moving, personal meditation on otherness and a call for political solidarity, with Lily Hoang. Originally given as a series of Norton lectures, these captivating essays earned a starred review from Library Journal as ‘[a]n essential addition for collections about the process and theory of writing, authors of diverse backgrounds, and particularly the experiences of Asian Americans, immigrants, and refugees in the United States.”
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 To Save and To Destroy through Warwick’s bookstore. Please visit https://www.warwicks.com/nguyen-2025-reserved-seat or call the store at 858-454-0347 for more information.

About Viet Thanh Nguyen
Viet Thanh Nguyen is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer, Nothing Ever Dies, and, most recently, To Save and to Destroy. A recipient of the MacArthur Foundation and Guggenheim fellowships and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Nguyen is Aerol Arnold Chair of English and Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California.
About To Save and To Destroy
Born in war-ravaged Vietnam, Viet Nguyen arrived in the United States as a child refugee in 1975. The Nguyen family would soon move to San Jose, California, where the author grew up, attending UC Berkeley in the aftermath of the shocking murder of Vincent Chin, which shaped the political sensibilities of a new generation of Asian Americans.
The essays here, delivered originally as the prestigious Norton Lectures, proffer a new answer to a classic literary question: What does the outsider mean to literary writing? Over the course of six captivating and moving chapters, Nguyen explores the idea of being an outsider through lenses that are, by turns, literary, historical, political, and familial.
Each piece moves between writers who influenced Nguyen’s craft and weaves in the haunting story of his late mother’s mental illness. Nguyen unfolds the novels and nonfiction of Herman Melville, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ralph Ellison, William Carlos Williams, and Maxine Hong Kingston, until aesthetic theories give way to pressing concerns raised by war and politics. What is a writer’s responsibility in a time of violence? Should we celebrate fiction that gives voice to the voiceless–or do we confront the forces that render millions voiceless in the first place? What are the burdens and pleasures of the “minor” writer in any society? Unsatisfied with the modest inclusion accorded to “model minorities” such as Asian Americans, Nguyen sets the agenda for a more radical and disquieting solidarity with those whose lives have been devastated by imperialism and forever wars.
About Lily Hoang
Lily Hoang is the author of eight books, including most recently A Knock at the Door (Texas Review Press’s Innovative Prose Series), Underneath (winner of the Red Hen Press Fiction Award), A Bestiary (PEN/USA Non-Fiction Award finalist), and Changing (recipient of a PEN/Open Books Award). She is a Professor of Literature at UC San Diego, where she teaches in their MFA in Writing.

Elder Abuse Presentation
2025-06-06 11:30 - 12:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and take action against a growing issue affecting older adults in our communities. Many people are unaware of just how widespread elder abuse is—or how to recognize and report it. As a result, these harmful acts often go unnoticed and unreported, continuing to rise across San Diego County.
Join us at the John D. Spreckels Center on Friday, June 6 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm for a free, informative presentation led by the County of San Diego’s Aging & Independence Services. Learn the facts about elder abuse, discover the warning signs to watch and listen for, and find out how you can play a role in preventing it.
This one-hour session is open to all and is especially important for older adults, caregivers, family members, neighbors, and community advocates. By starting the conversation and spreading awareness, we can create a stronger, safer, and more informed community.
To register, please visit ca-coronado.civicrec.com, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the Spreckels Center front desk.
Take a stand against elder abuse—because protecting our elders starts with awareness.

Coronado Rally for Veterans
2025-06-06 14:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
More than 6 million veterans and their families receive essential support from the Department of Veterans Affairs, including medical care, education programs, and pensions to support them and their families.
On June 6, the 81st anniversary of D-Day, military veterans and their supporters plan to rally in support of veterans’ rights on the National Mall in Washington, DC, and in state capitals across the country.
In Coronado, a group of veterans, family members, and their supporters plan to rally on the same day to defend veterans’ benefits and pay tribute to their sacrifices amidst President Donald Trump’s calls for reforms and downsizing of the VA. The rally will take place beginning at Spreckels Park in Coronado, and then they will march along Orange Avenue to 4th Street.
Organizers and supporters of the event explained how the cuts will impact them in this video:

The rally is in memory of Coronado resident John Pottridge, a twice-wounded Vietnam War veteran who passed away May 17, 2025.
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Coronado Veterans & Supporters Will Take to the Streets to Defend Veterans Benefits

Adopt-A-Pet Day -- Fees Waived
2025-06-07 | PAWS of Coronado, 1395 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Fees waived at many California shelters, including PAWS of Coronado, on the second annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day.
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PAWS of Coronado Waives Adoption Fees on California Adopt-a-Pet Day, Saturday, June 7, 2025
