Coronado Times

Sneak Peek of New Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport
2025-09-14 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 | CA
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
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.

¡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 | CA
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.

Diwali Craft Workshop: Paint & Decorate Jharokha Candle Holders
2025-10-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
This Diwali, join us for a hands-on craft workshop where we will paint and decorate beautiful Jharokha-style candle holders using sustainable materials, led by Dipali Dewan of OTB Handmadecrafts.
A Jharokha is a distinctive architectural feature of Indian palaces and havelis — an ornate overhanging window or balcony that allowed royalty to view festivities while remaining unseen. Beyond their practical use, Jharokhas became a symbol of beauty, artistry, and craftsmanship in Indian culture. Their intricate designs often featured arches, carvings, and vibrant colors, reflecting the grandeur of India’s architectural heritage.
In this workshop, we will bring that same sense of tradition and artistry into our craft. Each participant will create their own candle holder inspired by the Jharokha design—perfect for celebrating the Festival of Lights.
Whether you are new to Indian culture or simply enjoy exploring creative crafts, this workshop is a wonderful way to experience the spirit of Diwali while making something beautiful to take home.
All materials will be provided. No prior art experience required — just bring your creativity!
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Space is limited, registration is recommended. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits.

Coronado Historical Association's 6th Annual Collections Luncheon
2025-10-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Cays Yacht Club, 30 Caribe Cay Blvd., Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Historical Association, with Honorary Chair Mary Ann Chapple,
invites you to a Luncheon Celebrating History and Preservation.
Join us for an afternoon of giving as Curator of Collections, Vickie Stone, presents an exclusive overview of CHA’s ongoing preservation efforts, showcasing highlights from our treasured collection.
This event directly supports CHA’s essential mission.
A silent auction of donated baked goods will be featured.
Luncheon: $75 per person.
Tables of eight are available for $550. Call 619-435-7242 to reserve a table.
Kindly reserve early, as space is limited.
Credit card purchases can be made by calling 619-435-7242 or with the “Register Now” link below.
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CHS girls volleyball "Dig Pink": Fundraiser for metastatic breast cancer
2025-10-07 16:00 - 20:00 | Coronado High School Gym, 801 7th Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Image: SideOut.org
Community invited to wear pink, enjoy tacos, and rally for a cause Tuesday, October 7.
The Coronado High School girls volleyball program will host its annual Dig Pink Night on Tuesday, October 7, to raise awareness and funds for the Side-Out Foundation, which supports metastatic breast cancer research and clinical trials.
The Islanders have set a fundraising goal of $2,500 this year and invite the Coronado community to get involved through several fun and meaningful ways:

🌮 Tacos for a Cause: Enjoy three tacos and a drink for $12 ($13 with credit card). The goal is to sell 100 plates. Food will be served from 4 to 6pm.
🛍️ Dig Pink Goodie Bags: Send a sweet surprise to a CHS player, sibling, or friend, delivered during school on 10/7 — each order raises funds and spreads awareness.
👚 Limited Edition Dig Pink Shirts: Available while supplies last, with proceeds donated to the Side-Out Foundation.
🧁 Pink Bake Sale: Players and families will host a bake sale featuring pink-themed treats, with all proceeds going to charity.
💖 Direct Donations: Supporters can donate directly through the team’s official Side-Out campaign page, with many companies offering donation-matching programs that can double contributions.
🏐 Attend the Match: All admission donations will go toward the team’s fundraising total. Match begins at 6:15pm on Tuesday, Oct. 7 in the CHS gym.

“Dig Pink is one of the most inspiring nights of our season,” said a Coronado Volleyball Booster representative. “It’s incredible to see our athletes, families, and community come together for something bigger than the game.”
All fundraising links, pre-sale items, and donation options can be found through the team’s Square Store at fundraising goal.
The team invites the community to fill the stands, wear pink, and help make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.

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An Evening with Clare Leslie Hall
2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Public Library, in partnership with Warwick’s, is proud to host bestselling author Clare Leslie Hall. She’ll discuss her new novel Broken Country — her U.S. debut and a Reese’s Book Club pick — in conversation with Jason Blitman. A celebrated journalist and novelist, her latest work is a sweeping love story with the pace and twists of a thriller full of simmering passion, impossible choices, and explosive consequences that toggles between the past and present to explore the far-reaching legacy of first love.
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 Broken Country through Warwick’s bookstore. Please visit https://www.warwicks.com/clare-leslie-hall-2025-reserved-seat or call the store at 858-454-0347 for more information.

About Broken Country
Beth and her gentle, kind husband Frank are happily married, but their relationship relies on the past staying buried. But when Beth’s brother-in-law shoots a dog going after their sheep, Beth doesn’t realize that the gunshot will alter the course of their lives. For the dog belonged to none other than Gabriel Wolfe, the man Beth loved as a teenager — the man who broke her heart years ago. Gabriel has returned to the village with his young son Leo, a boy who reminds Beth very much of her own son, who died in a tragic accident.
As Beth is pulled back into Gabriel’s life, tensions around the village rise and dangerous secrets and jealousies from the past resurface, this time with deadly consequences. Beth is forced to make a choice between the woman she once was, and the woman she has become.
About Clare Leslie Hall
Clare Leslie Hall is a novelist and journalist. She published two domestic noir novels Him and Mine under the name Clare Empson and has turned to book group fiction with her third novel Broken Country.
Broken Country is set to be published in over 30 territories and, since UK and US publication, is a Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller. It was also Reese’s Book Club Pick and Fearne Cotton’s The Happy Place Book Club pick for March 2025. It has been optioned by 3000 pictures with Hello Sunshine producing.
About Jason Bittman
Jason Blitman is an arts professional who currently hosts and produces the podcast Gays Reading. Recent guests include Ann Patchett, Dylan Mulvaney, Jonathan Adler, Kaveh Akbar, Rumaan Alam, Dolly Alderton, Margaret Cho, Roxane Gay, TJ Klune, Nnedi Okorafor, Torrey Peters, Elif Shafak, and many more. As an arts and culture producer, Jason produced two seasons of the Books That Changed My Life Festival for JCC Manhattan and the Palm Springs Readers’ Festival in Palm Springs. Jason is also a theatre director and producer currently working on projects around Southern California.

CWC shredding event with e-waste recycling (and pop-up succulent sale)
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | U.S. Bank Coronado Branch, 800 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Woman’s Club (CWC) is kicking off the 2025-26 year with a Shredding Event on Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 am to 12 pm.
“We are looking forward to our gatherings and events this year as our club continues to grow, adding new friends to carry out our legacy of philanthropy and service,” noted returning President Kathy Fink.
“This year’s first Shredding Event includes a new service with San Diego E-Waste joining us to allow for electronic recycling. The event will be held in the parking lot behind US Bank (D Avenue, near 8th Street). Donations of $8/box or bag is suggested as well as donations for e-waste recycling. All proceeds directly benefit the philanthropic work of the Coronado Woman’s Club.”
What electronics can you bring to recycle? Computers, TVs, batteries, cables, plugs, hard drives, keyboards and mouse, medical equipment, cameras, printers, scanners, servers, smart phones, tablets, and video game consoles. Secure hard drive destruction is provided with a Certificate of Destruction provided. CWC will also be having a pop-up sale at the recycling event of festive succulent pumpkins, perfect for your fall décor. 🍁
The club meets monthly from October through June. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Stake Chophouse on Orange Avenue. All are welcome. If you are interested in our work or would like to join us at a future meeting, please contact co-membership chair, Ana Magdaleno at 619-756-9583 or send a message through the club’s website, www.coronadowomansclub.org.

Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social to Celebrate Coronado Rotary's 100th Anniversary
2025-10-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Rotary is celebrating its 100th anniversary by providing various gifts to Coronado throughout the year.
On Saturday, Oct. 11, they will hold an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social from 1 to 3 pm in Spreckels Park. Enjoy MooTime ice cream, music, and fellowship. The event is free and all are welcome!
Rotary members Suzanne Manuel, John Matthews, Fred Eckert, Suzanne Frontz, President Natalie Bailey, Jane Simeral, Ginger Cox, Carol Sommer, Steve Duermeyer. Courtesy photo.

Oktoberfest with the Marine Corps League Coronado
2025-10-11 16:00 - 21:00 | VFW Post 2422, 557 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the Marine Corps League Coronado for its 7th annual Oktoberfest celebration! Enjoy German music by local band The Beer Mugs, great food and drinks, and lively contests, all while supporting Marine Corps League charities.
Wrist bands will be issued at the door and food/beer tickets can be purchased inside. Cash only at the event please.
Admission & Prices
Entry donation: $10
Plate of food: $20 (bratwurst, potato salad, sauerkraut, and a pretzel)
Beer: $5 each or 5 for $20
Contests & Fun
Potato Salad Contest (drop off by 3pm, cash prizes for top three)
Stein Holding Contest
Best Dressed Contest
Proceeds benefit: Fisher House, Workshop for Warriors, Jimmy Miller Foundation, Recruiting Station San Diego, Honor Flight San Diego, and Tunnel for Towers.
Break out the lederhosen and dirndl and join the fun!

Bulky Trash Collection
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-17 | CA
Bulky trash in a Coronado alley May 2024 / The Coronado Times
The City of Coronado will provide a free bulky waste pickup beginning on Monday, October 13, on residents’ regularly scheduled collection day. Items must be placed at the curb by 6 am alongside regular waste carts. Acceptable items include furniture, mattresses, broken appliances, water heaters, yard waste, and other oversized household items.
EDCO residential service schedule.
Please note that household hazardous waste will not be collected and should be taken to the City’s Household Hazardous Waste facility during scheduled drop-off days.

Crafty Hour: Miniature Nichos
2025-10-14 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 October, we’ll close our Hispanic Heritage Month by creating our own miniature nichos! Nichos are a common folk art found in Central and South America.
Can’t make it to this program? Check back here 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.

Film Forum Coronado: "Mirage"
2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 pm in the library’s Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.

October 15: Mirage (1965, PG, 108min)
Gregory Peck headlines this tight and twisty puzzle box about a “cost accountant“ with memory gaps who stumbles into a sinister merry-go-round of danger and deception while trying to piece together his past. The top notch supporting cast: Diane Baker, Kevin McCarthy and Walter Matthau.

Wine & Lecture: Zaragoza Tijuana
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:00 | 1000 Orange Ave, 1000 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the Coronado Historical Association for a presentation exploring the hidden history and little-known stories of Tijuana. As part of the Fall 2025 Wine & Lecture Series, CHA welcomes Professors César Martín Acosta García, Luis Carlos López, and Diego Silverio Saavedra Lara, all Faculty Members of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Autonomous University of Baja California. Their program, Zaragoza Tijuana, offers a compelling look at the city’s historic downtown and its lasting impact on the cultural identity and historical evolution of the U.S.-Mexico border region.
Join us on Thursday, October 16, 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.

Autumn Concert Series: Phil Dannels
2025-10-17 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 pm in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On October 17, we will have Phil Dannels on the piano.

Pianist, composer, and tenor Dannels studied music at Point Loma Nazarene University. He has been heard in recital throughout the United States and has performed as a soloist at Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego in masterclass with Lang Lang. Dannels has performed under the auspices of the San Diego Opera, Bodhi Tree Concerts, and Point Loma Opera Theatre. He spent several seasons as the assistant conductor for Point Loma Opera Theatre and directed their production of Donizetti’s Rita. In addition, he has served as a répétiteur (tutor/coach) for various operas, operettas, and musicals throughout the San Diego area.
