Yard Sale Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer Research
2025-07-12 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 777 H Avenue, 777 H Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado High School Jr. Optimist Club, in conjunction with the Optimist Club of Coronado, is hosting its annual fundraiser for childhood cancer research on Saturday, July 12, from 8 to 11:30 am at 777 H Ave, and the community’s support is needed to make it a success.
The Jr. Optimist Club (JOI) is an international service and leadership organization focused on learning how to make a positive impact on the community. For example, the club is involved in a multitude of activities, which have included writing birthday cards to Veterans, making holiday cards for residents in assisted living homes, participating in Honor Flight San Diego, organizing beach clean ups and food drives (Souper Bowl of Caring), and supporting events and efforts of the Coronado Community Center, FOCUS, PAWS, and the Coronado Optimist Club. The group has even adopted a school in Barrio Logan that educates young mothers and expecting teens.
One of the biggest and most rewarding campaigns is the annual yard sale, which is run in conjunction with the adult Optimist Club. It is so rewarding because 100% of the profits raised are used to support childhood cancer research. For the past several years, yard sale funds have been donated to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a charity dedicated to finding cures for childhood cancers, and the plan is to again donate this year’s funds to St. Baldrick’s.
The sale this year features a wide selection of high-quality items, including bikes, surfboards, outdoor furniture, rugs, a TV, a ping pong table, a baking stone, clothing, brand-new shoes and cleats, craft items and much more. Thus, there will be options for everyone. While organizing this yard sale can be a huge feat, the best part about the JOI club is the lifelong friendships these kids make through activities such as this yard sale.
“It really is fun looking at all the items, meeting people in my neighborhood, and hanging out with friends all for a good cause,” said former JOI member Andrew Borgie.
Visit the sale on Saturday, July 12, between 8 and 11:30 am at 777 H Ave and help support the Coronado JOI club and childhood cancer research.
For more information on JOI, the Adult Optimist Club, or the yard sale, please contact JOI club advisor Erin at 619-675-1323.
Nov. 2009 – Shoppers look through the variety of goods for sale at a designated stop along the A1A Super Scenic 72-mile Garage Sale. (Public Domain image)

The Battle of Leyte Gulf Lecture
2025-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us for a compelling presentation on the Battle of Leyte Gulf—the final major fleet operation of World War II and the largest naval battle in history. Spanning over 100,000 square miles and involving nearly 300 ships, this epic conflict resulted in the loss of 26 vessels and more than 400,000 lives.
Discover how this pivotal battle marked the end of the Japanese Navy as an offensive force, featuring four major naval engagements. The climactic final confrontation saw the lightly armed escort carriers of Taffy 2 and Taffy 3 face off against a powerful Japanese fleet led by the world’s largest battleship.
The battle also saw the first organized kamikaze attacks in the Pacific and set the stage for the U.S. liberation of the Philippines—culminating in General Douglas MacArthur’s iconic declaration: “I have returned.”

John D. Spreckels Center: Newcomer Tour
2025-07-17 09:30 - 10:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Spreckels Center at Seventh and Orange on Jan. 27, 2024. (The Coronado Times)
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or you’re a regular guest, there’s always something new to discover at the John D. Spreckels Center. Experience the welcoming atmosphere on Thursday, July 17 for a brief and completely free newcomer tour from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Meet our friendly staff and get an inside look at the wide range of activities, classes, and special events we offer. Conveniently located in the heart of town—right across from Spreckels Park and next to the Coronado Public Library—the Spreckels Center is the perfect place to connect with friends and neighbors.
No registration or membership is required. For more information, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call us at 619-435-7343, or stop by our front desk at 1019 Seventh Street.

Finding Health Through Music: A Wellness Presentation
2025-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Discover the health benefits of music at the John D. Spreckels Center. Join Sharp Coronado Hospital music therapist for “Music for Wellness” on Thursday, July 17, from 2 to 3 pm.
This interactive and free presentation explores how music therapy can reduce pain and anxiety, improve well-being, and encourage personal reflection. Attendees will participate in a group music-making activity using hand-played percussion instruments — no prior experience required!
While registration is free, we recommend signing up to ensure ample seating. Register online at coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or visit the front desk at 1019 Seventh Street.

July Spice It Up, Coronado!
2025-07-18 02:30 - 15:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Discover a new favorite spice or herb with Coronado Public Library! Each month, the library invites community members to explore different spices used in dishes around the world. Registrants will pick up the monthly spice/herb selection at the library, cook with it, and join other food enthusiasts to discuss what they made and their thoughts about the spice.
For the month of July we will be sampling Cajun seasoning.
The meeting will be held, on Zoom, on Friday, July 18 at 2:30 p.m. The Zoom link will be emailed the day before we meet. Once registered, participants will receive an email about when they can pick up their sample of spice and a couple of recipes. This program is a great way to try new ingredients in your dishes and become a more confident cook in the kitchen!
See photographs and recipes from past Spice It Up, Coronado! HERE, then click on Open Access.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

CWC Shredding Event
2025-07-19 10:00 - 12:00 | 505 Grand Caribe Causeway, 505 Grand Caribe Causeway, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Woman’s Club is hosting a Shredding Event in the Coronado Cays on Saturday, July 19. Submitted photo / CWC
The Coronado Woman’s Club (CWC) welcomes you to bring your boxes or bags of documents to be shredded to the next Shredding Event on Saturday, July 19, from 10 am to 12 pm. The team will be located in the Coronado Cays at 505 Grand Caribe Causeway – look for the signs.
Requested donation is $8 per bag or box for safe and secure shredding on site. Thanks to the generosity of Blue Bridge Hospitality which underwrites the costs of the data disposal truck, all proceeds directly benefit CWC’s philanthropic work. For more information on the club, visit www.coronadowomansclub.org.
The CWC meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month from October through June at Stake Chophouse & Bar. Visit the link above for more information about their philanthropic work. All welcome.

Callooh Callay! A Brillig Look At Wonderland Through A University Looking Glass
2025-07-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join Linda Cassady for a journey into the literary wonderland of Charles Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll, through the treasured Cassady Carroll Collection of University of Southern California’s Special Collections. This engaging lecture explores how a remarkable book collection has inspired students to discover the genius behind Alice’s adventures, transforming some into artists in their own right. Discover the extensive works by and about Lewis Carroll housed in the USC Special Collections, and learn how an innovative Wonderland Award competition sparks the imagination of Southern California students as they pursue and rediscover Dodgson’s legacy. Come see how students tumble down their own rabbit holes of creativity, finding Alice in the wonderland of their own imaginations through art, literature, and scholarly exploration.

The Carroll Collection
The Cassady Lewis Carroll Collection was established in 2000 and has grown to contain more than 6,000 rare books, pamphlets, letters, and other items related to the work of Lewis Carroll including inscribed editions, books from Carroll‘s own library, and many works by major illustrators of the Alice stories. There are signed copies of movie scripts, playbills from stage adaptations, Victorian-era playing cards, and pop-up books. More recently, comic books, graphic novels, manga editions, literary parodies, computer games, movies, and original art work related to Carroll and his Alice books are part of the collection.
The Wonderland Award
The Annual Wonderland Award is an annual multidisciplinary competition at the University of Southern California that encourages new scholarship and creative work related to Lewis Carroll. A primary goal is to promote use of the G. Edward Cassady, M.D., and Margaret Elizabeth Cassady, R.N., Lewis Carroll Collection, held in Doheny Library at USC.
Since 2005, about 600 students have reimagined, reinterpreted, and remixed Carroll’s stories. Submissions include film and screenplays; poetry and readings; short fiction; book art [writing desks, boxes of wonder, missing diaries]; music, lyrics, scores, and performances; art [photography, painting, digital art, art installations]; ballet and dance; golf courses, board and digital games [with music, readings, and polysyllogisms]; illustrated novels; arts and crafts [dolls, ceramic tea sets, and fashion], and scholarly essays.

Linda Cassady and her husband, George Cassady, MD, gifted a Lewis Carroll Collection to the University of Southern California in 2000. Her area of “collecting” Carroll is as a sponsor and judge of the Wonderland Award, an annual multidisciplinary competition that encourages new scholarship and creative work related to Lewis Carroll. Linda is a member of the USC Libraries Board of Councilors. She is the past president and current treasurer of the Lewis Carroll Society of North America.

Meet the Creatures of San Diego: A Free Live Reptile Show for Families
2025-07-23 12:00 | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Community Center invites you to a free, live, interactive reptile show presented by The Living Coast Discovery Center on Wednesday, July 23 at noon.
This family-friendly presentation features local wildlife in their exciting “Move It!” program. Find out how animals slither, swim, jump, and fly in the most interesting ways. Participants will learn about local animals that call San Diego home. Through fun dance moves and up-close animal encounters, participants will walk away knowing how to crawl like a tortoise and slither like a snake.
No advanced registration is required; come to the Nautilus Room in the community center for some up-close and personal animal encounters right here in Coronado. Bring your family to share your love of nature with them.
For more information, call 619-522-7342.

Summer Festival Concert with The Ed Kornhauser Trio
2025-07-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Spend a summer afternoon wrapped in award-winning jazz when The Ed Kornhauser Trio takes the stage in the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room on Friday, July 25, at 1 pm. Led by San Diego piano virtuoso Ed Kornhauser—a four-time San Diego Music Award honoree, including “Best Jazz Album” for The Short Years and “Best Jazz” in 2022, 2023, and 2025—the trio delivers a compelling blend of lyrical grace and modern swing. Whether you’re new to jazz or a seasoned aficionado, you’ll enjoy a set featuring sparkling originals from Kornhauser’s celebrated recordings, inventive takes on classic standards, and the dynamic interplay that defines his work with top local talent.
Admission is free and seating is open, so arrive early, relax in the cool library vibe, and let The Ed Kornhauser Trio lift your afternoon with soul-stirring, toe-tapping melodies.

Clay Creations: Flower Bouquet
2025-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on clay art class designed for adults. Join us for Clay Creations, where you’ll learn to create charming flower bouquets using hand-molding techniques. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and enjoy a relaxing, artistic experience. All materials will be provided.
This program is intended for adults over the age of 18. Registration is required.

A Wild Encounter in Coronado – Up Close with Exotic Animals
2025-07-30 12:00 | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Wild creatures are coming to Coronado! Enter the mysterious world of the rainforest—without leaving town! On Wednesday, July 30 at noon, the Coronado Community Center’s Nautilus Room becomes the gateway to Wild Wonders, an unforgettable wildlife experience. Watch in awe as captivating creatures from South America emerge from the shadows—Think a slinking boa constrictor, a wide-eyed kinkajou, or even a curious armadillo. This free event invites animal lovers of all ages to meet these exotic animals up close, guided by the knowledge and passion of a seasoned animal biologist. Let your wild side roam!

Down the Rabbit Hole: Drawing Wonderland Workshop
2025-08-02 10:00 - 12:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Step into a world of delightful distortion and curious proportions in this whimsical art class inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Participants will explore the imaginative realm of scale through the playful technique of blind contour drawing (drawing while looking at the object, but not at the paper), creating expressive and unexpected outlines of figures and objects from the story—think tiny teacups, towering rabbits, and chairs that are comically out of size.
Once the drawings are complete, we’ll bring them to life using loose, flowing watercolor washes that celebrate spontaneity and surprise—just like Wonderland itself. This class invites participants to embrace imperfection, play with scale, and enjoy the creative freedom that comes with letting go of expectations.
Space is limited, registration is recommended. Please register each participant individually. Registered spots will be released to drop-ins the day of if not checked in within the first 15 minutes of workshop.

About the Instructor:
Robin Sanford Roberts originally studied architecture at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. After completing her studies she worked for several prominent architectural firms in Baltimore, Maryland. Her career took a turn towards a more creative path after a summer of inspirational study at Ecole des Beaux Arts in Fontainebleau, France. Robin then moved to San Diego to pursue a Masters in Fine Arts in Theatrical Set Design at the University of California San Diego. You can find her on Instagram @mizrobin or you can visit her website at robinsanfordrobertsart.com.

Foamy Fun with Dynamite Dave
2025-08-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Dynamite Dave is back again for some foamy fun! Enjoy the end of summer with some non-toxic and hypoallergenic foam! For the third year in a row the library invites you and your family for this fun event. Bathing suits highly recommended, goggles suggested but not necessary!

Special Mystery Book Club: A History of Mystery with Bryan Plank
2025-08-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us for a special session of Mystery Book Club with guest speaker Bryan Plank, who will take us through a brief history of the genre and discuss some of the formative historic mysteries. Bryan first started reading mysteries in elementary school with the Sherlock Holmes stories and novels. What really connected him to the genre was reading Some Buried Caesar by Rex Stout. Ultimately, he has read hundreds of mysteries and watched thousands of mystery movies and television programs. He has visited and corresponded with some of the leading mystery writers of our times.
The Coronado Public Library’s Mystery Book club meets regularly on the third Monday of each month. Receive reminder emails about our meeting by registering below. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Drive In Movie: Tangled
2025-08-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
“When the kingdom’s most wanted bandit is taken hostage by Rapunzel — a teen with 70 feet of golden hair who’s looking to escape the tower where she’s been locked away for years — the unlikely duo sets off on a hair-raising escapade.” *
Rating: PG Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
Summers are for drive in movies! Design your own car, grab some snacks, and watch Tangled with your friends from the comfort of your own car.
* Summary from Disney Plus

Summer on the Strand: Storytelling with Aunt Li-Anne
2025-08-06 09:30 - 10:30 | Silver Strand Youth Center, 1302 Leyte Road, Coronado, 92118, United States
Join us this Summer on the Strand! The Coronado Public Library, in collaboration with the Silver Strand Youth Center, will be hosting exciting events for all ages every Wednesday at 9:30 am all summer long. Kids, teens, and adults can sign up for our Summer Reading Program at these events, log their reads, and pick up their prizes while enjoying a different fun-filled event each week. These events will take place outside, so pack your sunscreen and a blanket to sit on and enjoy. * Please note that public restrooms are not available at this location.
This program is made possible thanks to the support of the Friends of the Coronado Public Library.

Come hear Professional Storyteller Aunt Li-Anne enchant your imagination with “Around the World with Stories: Tales of Kids and Critters from other countries.” Embark on thrilling adventures to Mexico, Europe, and Asia, where captivating tales of children and curious critters await. Aunt Li-Anne weaves magic with her vibrant narratives, bringing to life the rich cultures and traditions of distant lands. Spark your child’s curiosity and foster a love for global storytelling. Don’t miss this unforgettable journey!

Mad Science Show – Up Up and Away
2025-08-06 12:00 | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get ready to defy gravity and explore the invisible forces all around us. Mad Science – Up Up and Away is a FREE interactive science show that will blow your mind as you discover the principles of air and pressure. From giant wind bags to vortex generators—and even a real hovercraft—you’ll see science come alive in the most amazing ways.
Join us Wednesday, August 6 at noon at the Coronado Community Center’s Nautilus Room. Open to all ages and completely free.

Film Forum Coronado: "12 Angry Men"
2025-08-06 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.

August 6: 12 Angry Men (1957, Approved, 97 min)
Sidney Lumet’s radical, behind-closed-doors look at the American legal system is an electrifying snapshot of 1950’s America on the verge of change. Henry Fonda is the lone dissenting member of an all-white jury passing judgement on a Puerto Rican teen charged with murder. With Lee J. Cobb, Jack Klugman, Ed Begley, E.G. Marshall, Jack Warden and Edward Binns.

Art Outside the Box Dedication
2025-08-07 17:00 | Coronado Historical Association, 1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The City of Coronado Cultural Arts Commission, in partnership with the Coronado Historical Association, invites the community to an Art Outside the Box dedication event on Thursday, August 7, at 5 pm at the Coronado Historical Association Lecture Hall.
Art Outside the Box: Take 2 is the second iteration of artful wraps on the Caltrans signal boxes along Orange Avenue.
This celebratory event marks the official unveiling of newly completed utility box artworks, designed by talented student artists from the Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA). These dynamic works reflect Coronado’s rich history and vibrant community spirit, transforming everyday infrastructure into meaningful public art.
As part of the project, student interns working with the Coronado Historical Association (CHA) selected historic black-and-white photographs from CHA’s extensive archive. CoSA’s graphic design students brought these moments to life, designing vibrant wrap templates that add a modern “pop of color” while honoring Coronado’s history.
The public is encouraged to attend and celebrate the students, mentors, and organizations who made this project possible.
Art Outside the Box Dedication
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Reception begins at 5 pm, program begins at 5:30 pm
Coronado Historical Association Lecture Hall, 1100 Orange Avenue

Summer Festival Concert with Glenn Kramer
2025-08-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Treat yourself to an afternoon of musical nostalgia and playful interaction when pianist Glenn Kramer brings his one-man show to the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room on Friday, August 8 at 1 pm. A mainstay of San Diego’s music scene since 2000, Glenn glides effortlessly through pop favorites, jazz gems, show-tune classics, and beloved standards from the Great American Songbook — often tossing in audience requests on the spot. Between dazzling arrangements and lively stories, he’ll invite listeners to join his signature “Name That Tune” and music – Bingo games, complete with lyric books and handheld rhythm instruments so everyone can play along. Whether you come to hum, test your trivia savvy, or simply relax to masterful piano, this free, one-hour concert promises smiles, surprises, and a melodic stroll down memory lane. Mark your calendar and let Glenn Kramer turn your Friday into a grand piano party!

Callooh Callay! A Brillig Look At Wonderland Through A University Looking Glass
2025-08-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join Linda Cassady for a journey into the literary wonderland of Charles Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll, through the treasured Cassady Carroll Collection of USC’s Special Collections. This engaging lecture explores how a remarkable book collection has inspired students to discover the genius behind Alice’s adventures, transforming some into artists in their own right. Discover the extensive works by and about Lewis Carroll housed in the University of Southern California Special Collections, and learn how an innovative Wonderland Award competition sparks the imagination of Southern California students as they pursue and rediscover Dodgson’s legacy. Come see how students tumble down their own rabbit holes of creativity, finding Alice in the wonderland of their own imaginations through art, literature, and scholarly exploration.

The Carroll Collection
The Cassady Lewis Carroll Collection was established in 2000 and has grown to contain more than 6,000 rare books, pamphlets, letters, and other items related to the work of Lewis Carroll including inscribed editions, books from Carroll‘s own library, and many works by major illustrators of the Alice stories. There are signed copies of movie scripts, playbills from stage adaptations, Victorian-era playing cards, and pop-up books. More recently, comic books, graphic novels, manga editions, literary parodies, computer games, movies, and original art work related to Carroll and his Alice books are part of the collection.
The Wonderland Award
The Annual Wonderland Award is an annual multidisciplinary competition at the University of Southern California that encourages new scholarship and creative work related to Lewis Carroll. A primary goal is to promote use of the G. Edward Cassady, M.D., and Margaret Elizabeth Cassady, R.N., Lewis Carroll Collection, held in Doheny Library at USC.
Since 2005, about 600 students have reimagined, reinterpreted, and remixed Carroll’s stories. Submissions include film and screenplays; poetry and readings; short fiction; book art [writing desks, boxes of wonder, missing diaries]; music, lyrics, scores, and performances; art [photography, painting, digital art, art installations]; ballet and dance; golf courses, board and digital games [with music, readings, and polysyllogisms]; illustrated novels; arts and crafts [dolls, ceramic tea sets, and fashion], and scholarly essays.

Linda Cassady and her husband, George Cassady, MD, gifted a Lewis Carroll Collection to the University of Southern California in 2000. Her area of “collecting” Carroll is as a sponsor and judge of the Wonderland Award, an annual multidisciplinary competition that encourages new scholarship and creative work related to Lewis Carroll. Linda is a member of the USC Libraries Board of Councilors. She is the past president and current treasurer of the Lewis Carroll Society of North America.

Coronado Plein Air Art Exhibition Reception
2025-08-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
All are welcome to the opening reception of the Coronado Plein Air Art Exhibition. Meet the artists, listen to live music, and enjoy light refreshments. Meet the winner of the Coronado Art Prize, artist Mary Hale.
The exhibit will feature artists: Mary Hale, Jim Nix, Katie Karosich, Connie Spitzer, Jody Esquer, Doris Rice, Joan Nie, Matt DeGree, Nathan McCall, and Tina Christiansen
Cellist Peter Ko will perform from 2 to 3 p.m.
Exhibit is curated by the Coronado Art Colony and runs August 5 – November 1.

Navy League/MOAA Dinner Meeting
2025-08-11 17:30 | Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
CALLING ALL NAVY LEAGUE/MOAA MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
Join us in welcoming Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robert Thomas as guest speaker at our Navy League/MOAA Dinner Meeting on Monday, August 11, at the Coronado Yacht Club (CYC). Cocktail hour begins at 5:30, followed by a lovely buffet dinner and fascinating update on the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and United States (AUKUS), to promote a free, peaceful, and stable Indo-Pacific.
VADM Thomas’ extensive 38-year naval career included numerous assignments on fast-attack submarines and senior-level positions in the Fleet and the Pentagon. His final operational tour was in command of the U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) in Yokosuka, Japan, in 2013-15; he later retired as Director of the Navy Staff in 2017. VADM Thomas currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow with the University of California’s Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation and full-time faculty member at UC San Diego’s Graduate School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS).
RSVP
To attend this great event, please RSVP to Coronado Navy League President Joyce Murphy, via email (Joyce.Hage.Murphy@gmail.com) or text (757-642-5881), by Friday, August 8; then purchase your $40 dinner ticket at the door.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Bowers Museum Cultural Day Trip
2025-08-12 08:00 - 18:00 | CA
Join the John D. Spreckels Center for a unique cultural outing to the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, home to some of the most celebrated exhibitions in the country. This day trip offers a chance to experience the World of the Terracotta Warriors exhibition up close, featuring life-sized statues and artifacts buried over 2,000 years ago with China’s first emperor.
Photo by Rasmus Gundorff Sæderup on Unsplash
Guests will travel comfortably aboard a luxury charter bus with an onboard restroom. Upon arrival, enjoy a professionally guided tour of the exhibit, providing in-depth insights into one of the world’s most iconic archaeological discoveries.
In addition to the featured exhibition, visitors are encouraged to explore Bowers’ other exceptional galleries, browse the museum gift shop, and enjoy eating lunch outside of the galleries. Please bring a packed lunch or plan to dine by making a reservation at the Tangata restaurant. Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.
Trip Details:
Date: Monday, August 12
Time: 8 am to 6 pm
Departure Location: John D. Spreckels Center, Coronado
Call for pricing: 619-522-7343
Senior discounts available (ages 55+)
Refund Policy: Cancellations must be requested at least 72 hours prior to departure
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore ancient history and world-renowned art at one of California’s premier cultural destinations. Space is limited—reserve your seat today!
To register: Visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the Spreckels Center at 1019 Seventh St., Coronado.

Crafty Hour: Decoupage Seashells
2025-08-12 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 August, we’ll incorporate a bit of the beach by decoupaging seashells.
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Registration is not required but recommended.

History of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Lecture
2025-08-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Once home to the notorious Stingaree district, San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter has transformed from a rowdy red-light zone into a vibrant, historic hub of culture, architecture, and commerce. Join the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation as they trace the area’s evolution—from its Wild West beginnings and waterfront vice to its Victorian revival and present-day status as a National Historic District. Discover the stories behind the brick sidewalks, gas lamps, and preserved buildings that now shape one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods.

The Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation (GQHF) is dedicated to preserving the architecture, culture and history of the Gaslamp Quarter, a 16 ½-block area designated as a historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979.
Through museum exhibits, tours, festivals and educational programs for children and adults, the GQHF opens a window to the past by depicting the historical development of downtown San Diego since 1850.
The Foundation operates from the oldest standing residence in the Gaslamp Quarter, the Davis-Horton House Museum, a repository of artifacts, photos and archives that we preserve for residents and visitors from around the world to enjoy.
Founded in 1981 as a nonprofit corporation and recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt entity, the Foundation is led by an active Board of Directors that provides vision and leadership, sets policy and oversees the organization’s financial health. A professional staff led by an Executive Director carries out board policies and manages the day-to-day operations of the Foundation and the Museum.

QPR Training
2025-08-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. Space is limited. Registration requested.

Sit a Spell and Play a Tune Piano Community Sing-along
2025-08-15 13:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
A Community Sing-Along will take place at 1 pm on Friday, August 15, at the Coronado Public Library where the Sit a Spell and Play a Tune piano is located next to the coffee cart. Sponsored by the Library and Cultural Arts Commission, this free event is for singers of all ages and abilities – no talent required.
Friday’s event will feature popular songs from multiple decades that everyone seems to know and love. Lyric sheets will be provided to all singers and wannabe singers, and in a twist from previous years, musicians are invited to bring along their own instruments. Whether guitarists, violinists, or even ukulele strummers (who made a welcomed surprise appearance last year), all are invited to join the jam.
LEARN MORE:
“Sit a Spell and Play a Tune” Piano Will Hit the Right Note at Community Sing-along

Summer Festival Concert: An Afternoon of Opera with Gabriella Rodmac
2025-08-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the Library for an afternoon of opera as soprano Gabriella Rodmac takes the stage for “The Girl from the West.” She’ll be accompanied by Michele Scanlon in a performance featuring Spanish boleros, West Side Story highlights and some Italian favorites.
Doors open at 12:45.

About Gabriella Rodmac
Born in San Diego, California and raised also in Tijuana, Mexico. Gabriella began her musical journey at a very young age performing at school concerts and as a member of the local church choir. She studied classical singing at the Conservatorio de la OBC in Tijuana after which she enrolled as a Dramatic Arts major and music minor at Mesa College in San Diego. Gabriella continued her theatrical studies in Madrid, Spain at the Escuela Superior de Artes y Espectaculos. In 2010 Gabriella performed the role of Carmen in a production of Bizet’s opera at Festival De Opera en la Calle with Opera de Tijuana. She continued her collaboration with them until 2012 including the role of Lola in Cavalleria Rusticana. After obtaining her Bachelor’s in Classical Singing at Scuola di Musica Claudio Abbado in Milan she went on to debut her first operatic role in a production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni at Teatro Giuseppe Verdi in Busseto, Italy, where she went back to perform the role of Kate Pinkerton in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. She was Tosca in a concert form production of Puccini’s Opera at Teatro Gatto in Switzerland and reprised the role of Donna Elvira in a production of Don Giovanni in Varese, Italy. She was Maria in a Scuola Civica Claudio Abbado’s production of West Side Story and reprised the role in two other occasions in the city of Milan. She recently performed the roles of La Fata Turchina and La Volpe in a production of Natalia Valli’s Pinocchio and Serafina in Opera Italia’s production of Donizetti’s Il Campanello in Los Angeles. She currently trains and performs in Italy where she also resides. Gabriella is currently on her second consecutive season on the 2024-2025 Singer Roster at Teatro Lirico Sperimentale di Spoleto, one of Italy’s most important opera companies and an official member of the historical choir Corale Monzese in Italy. Gabriella is known for the warmth and roundness of her voice as well as for the extended range and versatility. Her recent collaboration with the city of Coronado brought about the sold out concert: Le Stagioni dell’Amore (The Season’s of Love). Gabriella has sung at numerous prestigious venues including but not limited to Vigorelli Stadium in Milan, Italy where she was invited to sing the US National Anthem in collaboration with the U.S Consulate of Milan, at the XXV Italian Super Bowl.

Coronado Community Center Celebrates 20 Years
2025-08-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Community Center is throwing a party—and you’re invited! Join us Sunday, August 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as we celebrate two decades of community, connection, and countless memories at the Coronado Community Center.
Get ready to explore every corner of the building at 1845 Strand Way, where something exciting for all ages will be happening in almost every room. The fun begins at 11 a.m. with an official ribbon cutting. Enjoy hands-on crafts, carnival games, a cooking station, and interactive dance and fitness demos. Feeling adventurous? Test your skills at inflatable archery or on the climbing wall and try your luck at basketball free throws or corn hole.
Make a splash at the Aquatics Center, home to a massive inflatable obstacle course, water exercise classes, lap swim, family swim, and classic deck games.
The celebration doesn’t stop there: enjoy a treasure hunt, spin the prize wheel, get your face painted, and refuel with free pizza, drinks, and party cupcakes.
Admission is free, however space is limited. Pre-registration is required and includes general entry, goodie bag, and food. Please note additional sign-ups are required for select activities. Reserve your spot now and help us celebrate 20 amazing years of this lively, active community hub.
