Coronado Times

Book Launch: The Other Side of the Fence
2023-02-04 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Historical Association, 1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
In celebration of Black History Month, the Coronado Historical Association and the San Diego History Center invite you to the book launch of Cynthia Hudgins’s memoir, The Other Side of the Fence. This compelling and important work chronicles the life of Cynthia Hudgins, a woman who grew up in Coronado in the 1920s and 1930s and was raised there by her formerly enslaved grandparents, Amos and Annie Hudgins. Claire Fishback, an author and Cynthia’s granddaughter, has worked diligently to transcribe Cynthia’s manuscript that was left behind after her passing at the age of 93 in 2015. Kevin Ashley, who publishes the Coronado Black History Project blog was instrumental in bringing Cynthia’s story to the public’s attention. Both will attend the launch to share the background and process of publishing Cynthia’s memoir.
This event is free to attend, but RSVP is required. RSVP at this website. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
Important Registration Information: Attendance is restricted to fully vaccinated persons with a booster shot. Capacity is limited and reservations are required. No walk-ins will be admitted.
If you have any questions please email info@coronadohistory.org or call 619-435-7242.

Safe Harbor Coronado Coffee Talk: Disordered Eating
2023-02-06 09:30 - 10:30 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join Safe Harbor Coronado on February 6 at the Coronado Public Library Winn Room for our free coffee talk on Disordered Eating.
Presented by Heather Halford, M.A., Therapist at UCSD Center for Healthy Eating & Activity Research. Learn how to:

Recognize signs of disordered eating
What to do if you suspect someone is suffering
Modeling healthy eating habits

Sponsored by Mullins Orthodontics
Click Here to Register

CoSA Preview Night
2023-02-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Hosts Preview Night, Now Accepting Applications for 2023-2024 School Year
Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA), San Diego County’s premier public arts conservatory, is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. All San Diego students who will be in grades 9-12 in fall of 2023 are invited to apply.
In addition, interested students and their parents are invited to attend CoSA Preview Night on Tuesday, February 7th from 6-7:30pm at the Coronado Performing Arts Center at 650 D Avenue. CoSA students and staff will share information about the different conservatories as well as the application and interview process.
CoSA has six unique conservatories: Classical and Contemporary Dance, Digital Arts (Animation, Filmmaking, Game Design, and Graphic Design), Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre & Drama, Theatre Production, Design & Management and Visual Art.
“CoSA Preview Night is a great way to learn more about the school and the application process. We encourage all interested students and their parents to attend,” said Shane Schmeichel, Director of Special Programs with Coronado Unified School District. “CoSA is excited to continue providing an award-winning, pre-professional arts education to students from all over San Diego. We can’t wait to see all the new talent!”
Students are invited to apply online. Applications are due on February 17th, 2023. Students are parents are invited to follow CoSA on Facebook (@coronadoschoolofthearts) and Instagram (@cosasdofficial) to stay current on upcoming news and audition information.

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

Wine & Lecture: WARBOATS, 55 Years of Naval Special Warfare
2023-02-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Coronado Historical Association, 1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Historical Association invites you to the next lecture in the Wine and Lecture series: WARBOATS, 55 Years of Naval Special Warfare Combatant Craft History.
WARBOATS, 55 Years of Naval Special Warfare Combatant Craft History by Boat Unit veterans James Gray and Phil Garn is the first book about “The Silent Ones,” now known as Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC). The book is profusely illustrated with many never-published photos, documents, insignia, and charts as well as dozens of veteran interviews. The book tells the story of Naval Special Warfare Boat Units — from the Boat Support Units of the 1960s prowling the coast of North Vietnam and the waterways of the Mekong Delta to today’s Special Boat Teams in action around the world — with some background on maritime special operations since Colonial times. The book is published by the Combatant Craft Crewman Association, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving the history and honoring our veterans.
Member ($15.00 each)
Non-Member ($18.00 each)
Important Registration Information: Attendance is restricted to fully vaccinated persons with a booster shot. Capacity is limited and reservations are required. No walk-ins will be admitted.
If you have any questions please email info@coronadohistory.org or call (619) 435-7242.

About the Speakers

James D. Gray is a retired Master Chief Petty Officer (SWCC) who served from 1969 to 1999 primarily in Naval Special Warfare commands from Boat Support Unit 1 to Special Boat Squadron 1 to Special Boat Unit 12 with combat deployments to Vietnam with MST-2 and the Persian Gulf as a Petty Officer in Charge of a 65 foot Sea Specter. He is a co-founder and contributor of the WARBOATS and PTF Nasty websites. He is the founder, first President and current Historian of the Combatant Craft Crewman Association (CCCA). A longtime Naval historian, he has written numerous articles ranging from “Ethos” to “On Target” as well as co-author of WARBOATS, 55 Years of Naval Special Warfare Combatant Craft History.

Phil G. Garn served in Special Boat Units 12 and 13 as an officer in charge of Sea Fox and Sea Specter craft, division officer, reserve operations officer and officer in charge of the Tactical Operations Crew at NAB Coronado before starting a 26 year carrier in Federal law enforcement with the US Postal Inspection Service. He is a co-founder, former Secretary and current Historian for Combatant Craft Crewman Association (CCCA). With a longtime interest in Naval history and unconventional warfare, he has published a number of articles on Naval Special Warfare subjects and was co-author of WARBOATS.

Community Citizen Science Project: The Great Backyard Bird Count
2023-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Grand Caribe Shoreline Park, 598 Grand Caribe Causeway, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
February 17-20 is the Great Backyard Bird Count. Join Library staff to observe birds at Grand Caribe Shoreline Park in Coronado.

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

Member ($15.00 each)
Non-Member ($18.00 each)
Important Registration Information: Attendance is restricted to fully vaccinated persons with a booster shot. Capacity is limited and reservations are required. No walk-ins will be admitted.
If you have any questions please email info@coronadohistory.org or call (619) 435-7242.

About the Speaker:

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

Wine & Lecture: Researching your home at the Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk
2023-05-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Coronado Historical Association, 1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Historical Association invites you to the next lecture in the Wine and Lecture series as we host the team from the San Diego County Archives for Preservation Month to talk about archival records in the County’s new state-of-the-art Archives facility in Santee. The County Archives include an estimated 65,000 recorded maps, 250 cubic ft. of historic birth, death, and marriage records, 600 cubic ft. of official records, and around 40,000 rolls of microfilm.
Tickets are available now!
Member ($15.00 each)
Non-Member ($18.00 each)
Important Registration Information: Attendance is restricted to fully vaccinated persons with a booster shot. Capacity is limited and reservations are required. No walk-ins will be admitted.
If you have any questions please email info@coronadohistory.org or call 619-435-7242.

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

Wild Wonders: Walk on the Wild Side
2024-07-17 12:00 | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Visit the Coronado Community Center at noon on Wednesday, July 17, for an interactive presentation by Wild Wonders called “Walk on the Wild Side.” This program will bring science to life with entertaining and educational information about wildlife. Trained biologists and their furry, feathered, and scaly friends will take you around the globe, providing a wealth of knowledge about these unique creatures from South America, Africa, Australia, and Asia.
This presentation is suitable for all ages, and you’ll have the opportunity to meet the animal ambassadors and learn about their role in maintaining a green sustainable environment.
Wild Wonders will present in the Nautilus Room on July 17 at noon. For more information on this FREE program or on the Summer Entertainment Series overall, call the community center at 619-522-7342.

Film Forum Coronado: "Woman on the Run"
2024-09-04 18:00 - 20:45 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the library’s Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.
September 4: Woman on the Run (1950, PG-13, 80 min)
A lost gem rediscovered! Orson Welles protege Norman Foster directed this witty, wise-cracking take on the travails of romance and marriage. Join the wild chase around San Francisco as the sole witness to a gangland slaying goes into hiding, trailed by a police bird dog, a roguish newspaper man (Dennis O’ Keefe) and the witness’s wife (Ann Sheridan).

George Galdorisi and the Algorithms of Armageddon
2024-09-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
It is unclear if U.S. policy makers and military leaders fully realize that we have already been thrust into an artificial intelligence (AI) race with authoritarian powers. Join George Galdorisi as he discusses how his new book Algorithms of Armageddon examines this most pressing security issue.
Register to receive reminder emails only; registration does not guarantee seating for this event. Registration is not required.

George Galdorisi is Director of Strategic Assessments and Technical Futures for the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. Prior to joining NIWC Pacific, he completed a thirty-year career as a naval aviator, culminating in 14 years of consecutive experience as executive officer, commanding officer, commodore, and chief of staff.
During his career as a naval aviator he completed an array of operational assignments in all five Navy fleets. After completing a tour as Test Director in the LAMPS Mk III helicopter Program Office, he was one of a small cadre of officers who stood up the Navy’s first LAMPS Mk III squadron, HSL-41. His operational assignments culminated in commanding officer tours of HSL-43, the Navy’s first operational LAMPS Mk III squadron, HSL-41, the LAMPS Mk III Fleet Replacement Squadron, USS Cleveland (LPD-7), and Amphibious Squadron Seven. His last operational assignment spanned five years as Chief of Staff for Cruiser-Destroyer Group Three, during which he made combat deployments to the Western Pacific and Arabian Gulf embarked in the USS Carl Vinson and USS Abraham Lincoln. During this final tour he also led the U.S. Delegation for military-to-military consultations with the Chinese Navy.
He began his writing career in 1978 with an article in U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings. He has written fourteen books, including the New York Times best seller, Tom Clancy Presents: Act of Valor, the novelization of the Bandito Brothers/Relativity Media film and The Kissing Sailor, which proved the identity of the two principals in Alfred Eisenstaedt’s famous photograph. His reboot of the best-selling Tom Clancy’s Op-Center Series includes three consecutive the New York Times best sellers, Out of the Ashes, Into the Fire and Scorched Earth. His most recent fiction project is a new series of Rick Holden thrillers published by Braveship Books (The Coronado Conspiracy, For Duty and Honor and Fire and Ice). His most recent non-fiction project is AI at War How Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Are Changing Naval Warfare. Additionally, he has published more than four hundred articles in professional journals and national newspapers.
He has received a number of national and international writing awards, including: the Navy League of the United States Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Literary Achievement, the U.S. Naval Institute General Prize Essay Contest, the Surface Navy Association Literary Award, the Navy League of Australia’s Annual Essay Competition, the Naval Helicopter Historical Association Literary Award, and the Military Writers Society of America Silver Medal Award, among others.
He is a 1970 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and holds a Masters Degree in Oceanography from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Masters Degree in International Relations from the University of San Diego. He graduated from both the Naval War College’s College of Command and Staff and the College of Naval Warfare, and in 1994 he received the Naval War College’s Admiral John Hayward Award for Academic Achievement. Additionally, he is a graduate of MIT Sloan School’s Program for Senior Executives.

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

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

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

"Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda" Exhibit Opening Reception
2024-09-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Spreckels Reading Room, 640 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Come and meet the artists and curator of the Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda exhibit. Light refreshments will be provided.
The Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda exhibit will run Sept. 1 through Nov. 17 at the Coronado Public Library. An artist’s reception will be held on Sept. 15 from 2 to 4 pm in the Spreckels Reading Room.
An ofrenda (Spanish: “offering”) is the offering placed in a home altar during the annual and traditionally Mexican Día de los Muertos celebration. An ofrenda, which may be quite large and elaborate, is usually created by the family members of a person who has died and is intended to welcome the deceased to the altar setting.

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

Film Forum Coronado: "The Intruder"
2024-09-18 18:00 - 20:45 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the library’s Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.
September 18: The Intruder (1962, PG-13, 84 min)
Roger Corman’s searing and incendiary effort to dissect the massive resistance of organized racists to school integration. William Shatner stars as a charismatic white supremacist sent to rouse the smoldering white citizens of a small southern town.

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

Drop-In Monthly Chess Club for Adults
2024-10-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Library hosts open chess play on the second Thursday of every month between 3 and 5 p.m. in the Winn Room. Enjoy playing chess with others, or learn to play or improve your game with help from facilitator and local chess coach Chuck McClung. Chess boards and pieces provided. Open to all adults age 18 and older.
Chuck McClung is a lifelong chess enthusiast and played in his first chess tournament over 40 years ago. He works as a consultant for the Mountain Lake Chess Camp, the oldest chess-teaching company in San Diego. Chuck is also the current Category C World Champion on the website chessworld.net.

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "In the Palm of Your Hand"
2024-10-16 18:00 - 20:45 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the library’s Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.

October 16: In the Palm of Your Hand (1951, Not Rated, 112 min, Spanish with English subtitles)
Roberto Galvadon directed this entrancingly sensuous drama of deception, seduction and murder. A fraudulent clairvoyant (Arturo de Córdova) uses the secrets of his female clients to blackmail them, while being a pawn in the higher game played by a treacherous widow (Leticia Palma).

Coronado Historical Association Wine & Lecture: California’s Sugar King
2024-10-17 17:30 | Coronado Historical Association, 1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Who doesn’t love a compelling biography? Many Coronadans have read Empire Builder: John D. Spreckels and the Making of San Diego and now the legacy continues with a new book, The Sugar King of California: The Life of Claus Spreckels penned by the same author, Sandra Bonura.

This is a rags-to-riches story of a colorful and controversial immigrant and his role in the development of America’s sugar industry. He became one of the richest Americans in history and triumphed in an era rife with cronyism and corruption which ultimately transformed California’s agriculture, industry, and transportation. He wielded a clenched fist over Hawai‘i’s economy for nearly two decades after occupying a position of unrivaled power and political influence with the Hawaiian monarchy, while also advancing major technology developments on the islands. Harshly criticized by his enemies for ruthless business tactics but loved by his employees, he was unapologetic in his quest for wealth, asserting “Spreckels’s success is California’s success.”

But there’s always a cost for single-minded determination; the legendary family quarrels even included a murder charge. Spreckels’ biography is one of triumph and tragedy, a portrait of a family torn apart by money, jealousy, and ego with lessons for us all.

Dr. Sandra Bonura, who has been praised for her ability to breathe life into forgotten histories, is a native San Diegan who spent her childhood in Coronado. Bonura has worked with the Coronado Historical Association as a docent and served as the guest curator for its exhibit John D. Spreckels: The Man, The Legacy.
Register today for the October 17 lecture to hear more about the book and the primary sources she utilized to gain perspective on the “Sugar King.” Dr. Bonura is known for her meticulous research and vivid storytelling. She will present a colorful and interactive slideshow on the life of Claus Spreckels. Afterward, she will sign purchased copies of The Sugar King of California: The Life of Claus Spreckels. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Visit coronadohistory.org or call 619-435-7242 to register.

AARP Smart Driver Course - Oct. 24 & 31
2024-10-24 09:00 - 13:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Refresh Your Driving Skills

The John D Spreckels Center invites adults aged 50 and older to enhance their driving skills and confidence on the road by participating in the AARP Driver Safety Course. Scheduled for October 24 and 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., this valuable course is designed to equip participants with essential safe driving techniques and updates on the latest road rules. By taking this course, you can improve your driving abilities, promote safety, and potentially qualify for an auto insurance discount upon completion.
The price for this class is $20 for AARP members or $25 for non-members. Payment taken by AARP on the first day of class via cash or check only.
To secure your spot or for more information, please call 619-522-7343, enroll online through www.coronado.ca.us/civicrecwww.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, or visit us at 1019 Seventh St.
Don’t miss this opportunity to refresh your driving skills and stay safe on the road!

Rotary Youth Exchange Program Info Meeting
2024-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Coronado High School – Multipurpose Room, 650 D Ave, Coronado, CA, United States
The Rotary Youth Exchange Program is starting up again with an event on November 14 at CHS to go over the program.
The program offers both short-term and long-term options:

Short-Term Exchange Program (STEP): A multi-week summer exchange where students and families participate in a reciprocal home stay. San Diego-based students typically spend 3-6 weeks abroad, followed by hosting their exchange partner for a similar period.
Long-Term Exchange Program: A full academic year abroad where students live with 2-3 host families, attend a local high school, and receive a monthly stipend from the host Rotary club.

For a full-year exchange, we work with multiple countries including the following: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Japan, and Germany, etc.
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF:
Traveling the world? Living in another country? Making lifelong international friendships?
BECOME A ROTARY EXCHANGE STUDENT AND EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME!
Students and parents are invited to come to the information session where you will find out how you can study abroad affordably.
Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 to 7 pm
Coronado High School Multipurpose Room
650 D Avenue, Coronado
For more information, contact:
Karen Strabala
Rotary Youth Exchange Committee
coronadorotaryexchange@gmail.com
youthexchange5340.org
LEARN MORE HERE
Coronado Rotary Youth Exchange Program Info Meeting on Nov. 14

Spice It Up, Coronado!
2024-11-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Zoom, 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.
This month, we will explore baking with ground Mahleb.

The meeting will be held on Zoom on Friday, November 22 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.

CoSA Preview Night
2024-12-03 18:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA), San Diego County’s premier public school arts conservatory, welcomes prospective CoSA students and families to CoSA Preview Night. The event takes place on Tuesday, December 3 at 6 pm at the Coronado Performing Arts Center at 650 D Avenue. The preview night is open to all San Diego students who will be in grades 9-12 for the 2025-2026 school year. In addition, students can begin the audition process by visiting CoSASanDiego.com.

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Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Welcomes Prospective New Students and Families at CoSA Preview Night, Tuesday, December 3

SOLD OUT - Holiday Traditions at the Hotel Del
2024-12-12 17:30 | Coronado Historical Association, 1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
SOLD OUT
On Thursday, December 12, Coronado Historical Association will host a very special historical lecture for the whole family, entitled: Holiday Traditions at the Hotel Del Coronado presented by Robin Siara.
Robin Siara is a tour guide at The Del and serves as Vice President of the Coronado Historical Association’s Board. The event will be held in the museum’s lecture hall located at 1100 Orange Avenue. A wine and cheese reception (with gingerbread cookies and apple cider for children) will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the program at 6:00 p.m. Children are free with accompanying adult. Tickets for this event are available by visiting coronadohistory.org, or by calling 619-435-7242.
LEARN MORE HERE:
Holiday Traditions at the Hotel Del, CHA Presents Family-Friendly Lecture

Poetry for the People
2025-01-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
This course will feature poems by winners of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry since 1997. First presented in 1922, the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry is given for a distinguished volume of original verse by an American author, published during the preceding calendar year. All class members are encouraged to contribute their ideas and perceptions of the poems, enriching the discussions for everyone in attendances.
Attend one class or the entire series.

Chuck Kamar received his Bachelor’s from Boston State and his Master’s from Boston University. He taught for 34 years in the Newton Public Schools, the last 20 of which at Newton North High School. In 1998 he won the Paul E. Elicker Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Poetry for the People
2025-01-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Ruby Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
