Coronado Times

Public Safety Open House
2025-10-05 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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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Digging Pink: CHS Volleyball to Host Big Event for Breast Cancer Research

CoSA Instrumental Music fall recital
2025-10-07 18:00 | Black Box Theater 650 D Avenue, Coronado, 92118
Students in the Coronado School of the Arts Instrumental Music Conservatory will perform their fall recital on Tuesday, October 7 at 6 pm in the Black Box Theatre at Coronado High School. The recital will feature a string quintet, jazz ensemble, woodwind trio, saxophone trio, and an all-new brass quintet. Several solo pianists will also be featured.
The instrumental music coursework emphasizes the study of classical and jazz music, and students receive intensive training in their chosen instruments in wind, percussion, brass, jazz and string. Students also study music theory, ear training, jazz theory and improvisation, electronic music skills, composition and orchestration. CoSA Instrumental Music students are passionate about their craft, and many go on to study music in college, or continue to perform as adults.
Tickets to the fall recital are available on cosafoundation.org. Tickets prices range from $5 to $15. The Black Box Theatre is an intimate setting that allows guests to see and hear musicians up close and personal.

A Taste of Coronado
2025-10-08 17:00 - 21:00 | CA
Coronado Junior Woman’s Club presents the 16th Annual A Taste of Coronado – an indulgent evening of bites, sips, and community spirit on October 8, 2025. Stroll, bike, or trolley your way through Coronado’s finest restaurants, shops, and bars. A curated map guides your journey through delicious tastes all across town.
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Upgrade to VIP for the ultimate experience at our VIP Lounge at Stake Coronado, where your evening begins early at 4:30 pm. Enjoy live-action bites & immersive entertainment in a carousel-inspired experience honoring our main beneficiary, Forever Balboa Park, and Coronado’s historic carousel.
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor: Hotel Del Coronado
Our VIP Experience made possible by our sponsors: The Canu Family & Calprivate Bank
Our host sponsors: McKay & Associates and the Richardson Family

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!

Fun-filled classes for kids on CUSD holiday
2025-10-13 | Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
There’s no school on Monday, October 13 and Coronado Recreation has you covered. Exciting and fun-filled classes will be offered for kids of all ages to make the most of the CUSD school holiday.
For the littlest learners, the Tiny Monsters Halloween Workshop (ages 3–5 with a parent) is a festive morning filled with crafts, cooking, and spooky sensory play — costumes welcome! Older kids can join the Monster Mash Up (ages 6–11), where they’ll get messy with slime, make creepy treats, and enjoy eerie games and contests. Teens ages 11–15 can take part in the Youth Babysitter Training Class to learn real-life childcare and emergency skills while building confidence to start their own babysitting business. There’s also Music Playground (ages 3-5) or the Little Music Lab (ages 6–9) — two free, hands-on music classes where kids explore instruments, rhythm, and ensemble fun, no experience needed.
All classes are held on Monday, October 13, and space is limited. Preregistration required at coronado.ca.us/register or call 619-522-7342.

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.

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.

"Alice by Heart"
2025-10-17 19:00, 2025-10-18 19:00, 2025-10-19 14:00, 2025-10-24 19:00, 2025-10-25 19:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Musical Theatre and Drama Conservatory brings Alice by Heart to the stage. Alice by Heart is a touching musical which explores themes of grief, loss, and first love against the backdrop of World War II’s London Blitz.
The performance opens in the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, on Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 pm, with additional showtimes on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 7 pm, Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2 pm, Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 pm, and Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7 pm.
The story follows Alice Spencer and her dying friend, Alfred, as they seek refuge in an underground tube station and use their love for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to escape the harsh realities of war. The musical celebrates the power of imagination and friendship to help people find the courage to move forward. While the original Alice in Wonderland is a fantasy, Alice by Heart uses the story as a metaphor for growing up, coping with death, and navigating first love in a time of crisis.
Director Barbara Wolf shares, “Alice By Heart is one of my new favorite musicals. My students introduced it to me two years ago, and I fell in love with it immediately! It is written by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater, who wrote the musical “Spring Awakening,” which is profound in its meaning and beautiful in its story and music. We are all very excited to be rehearsing this wonderful musical and then to share it.”
Alice By Heart is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Tickets are available at cosafoundation.org. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.

Coronado Coven Witches Walk
2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 | CA
A whimsical walk through the streets of Coronado starting with brunch and continuing with stops along the way. Buy your ticket, don your witches gear, and head out with the Coronado Coven.
LEARN MORE:
Burning questions: An interview with Head Witch of the Coronado Coven Witches Walk

Sip, Shop & Shuffle - Mahjong for a Cause
2025-10-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Fire Station Venue, 126 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Sip, Shop and Shuffle is Cancer Cartel’s take on the perfect Coronado afternoon.
Bubbles, bites, beats, a little Mahjong for those who want to play! Plus great prizes from the Opportunity Drawing.
We will be gathering at the Coronado Fire Station Venue, a perfect backdrop for an afternoon of connection and community.
Whether you are an experienced player, a total newbie, or just want to learn, this event is for you. Or just come to mix, mingle, shop, and make an impact. For the shoppers, there will be a sampling of designer fashion donated by A Line Boutique.
It is all to support Cancer Cartel and its mission to help people facing the crushing cost of cancer. Hang out, have fun, and be part of something that truly makes a difference.
Thank you to the Coronado Mahjong Club for their generous support and partnership. Their time, energy, and enthusiasm are helping to bring this event to life.
Local DJ Tee Lynn will be keeping the vibe high, Emerald Spear Tequila will have a specialty cocktail, and the event will be supported by two local photographers: Ally Boyer-Sprouse and Golden Flutter Photography.
100% of proceeds go directly to those in need.

Catch People Doing Things Right: How Ken Blanchard Changed the Way the World Leads
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Ken Blanchard is recognized as one of the most influential and compassionate leadership experts in the world. On Thursday, October 23, Martha C. Lawrence will share her newly released book Catch People Doing Things Right: How Ken Blanchard Changed the Way the World Leads in conversation with local bestselling author and personal wellness expert, Ken Druck. Lawrence worked with Blanchard for many years and shares how his philosophies have impacted thought leadership and management in companies worldwide.
Limited reserved seating is available with the pre-purchase of a book through Bay Books Coronado. To reserve your copy, call 619-435-0070.
Copies of the book will be available for sale by Bay Books Coronado. A signing will follow the event.

About the Book
This candid and heartwarming biography tells the story of Ken Blanchard, the bestselling author, speaker, and legendary business consultant whose revolutionary leadership philosophy has helped transform the world’s approach to management.
Part business biography, part human interest story, the book reveals how Blanchard’s focus on empathy, service, and recognition changed how companies lead, build culture, and develop people, transforming workplaces across the globe.

About the Author
Martha Lawrence is a veteran book editor and the executive editor at Blanchard, where she has worked side-by-side with Ken Blanchard for over two decades. She’s also the author of an award-nominated mystery series and a passionate advocate for leading with kindness and purpose.

Autumn Concert Series: Sophie Webber
2025-10-24 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 24, we will have Sophie Webber on the cello.

“outstanding… every note has meaning rather as a look or a touch does; the resulting conversations she has with the music are endlessly absorbing… Her subjective narrative suggests the freedom with which Pablo Casals brought the music back to life a century ago.” ~ LAURENCE VITTES | GRAMOPHONE
Cellist Dr. Sophie Webber, whose “every note has meaning rather as a look or a touch does” (Gramophone) is an internationally acclaimed soloist, chamber musician, arts activist, and educator. Praised as “an exceptional and creative musician” (Interlude) and “sublime to hear” (Time Out Chicago), she has released three critically acclaimed albums, “Escape: Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello” (2018), “B2C: Bach to Choir” (2020, featuring Bach’s Cello Suites Nos.1 and 3, alongside Sophie’s original choral accompaniment with vocables by former Kings Singer baritone and arranger, Phil Lawson, performed by the Chicago Choir of the Church of Ascension) and most recently, “Roots: Transcriptions of Romantic Works for Cello and Piano” with pianist Ines Irawati (2022).
Her former teachers include Janos Starker, Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, and Helga Winold at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and Richard Markson at Trinity College of Music, London, from where she graduated with a First Class Honors degree, as well as the Sir John Barbirolli memorial prize for cello.
A dedicated educator, Sophie has served as cello faculty at Southeast Missouri State University, Jacobs School of Music Summer Clinic, Oxford Cello School, Trinity College of Music Junior Department, Lake Forest College and the Music Institute of Chicago. She is a keen music theorist and pianist, and held a position as Music Theory Instructor at Indiana University for four years. She has taught a variety of university level courses, and is frequently invited to give guest masterclasses at universities across the States. Following the pandemic’s push to move more music teaching online, Dr Sophie has also given regular online cello lessons and classes for the past five years. In 2024, Sophie began teaching an online cello course, “Dr Sophie Cello Lab,” including group and individual instruction, international guest cellist clinicians, and with a strong community component.
Sophie’s students have served as section and principal cellists in the Chicago and San Diego Youth Symphony Orchestras, have won or been placed in regional and national competitions (such as State Youth Concerto Competitions, the Society of American Musicians Competition, MidWest Young Artists Discover National Chamber Music Competition, Confucius Chinese Fine Arts Society Competition, and the Walgreen National Concerto Competition) and have gone on to study cello performance at some of the nation’s top music schools.
In 2009, she founded Fused Muse Ensemble, an IL non-profit with a mission to amplify voices too often left unheard through music and mixed media.
Sophie’s music has been featured on BBC Radio 3, Southern California’s Classical KUSC 91.5FM, Chicago’s WFMT 98.7FM, Seattle’s King FM 98.1, Iowa Public Radio, Tampa Bay (Florida)’s WUSF Public Media, Rochester (New York)’s WXXI Classical 91.5, North Carolina’s WCPE The Classical Station 89.7FM, Portland’s All Classical 89.9 KQAC FM, amongst others.

Halloween Happening 2025
2025-10-24 15:30 - 17:30 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get ready for some family-friendly fun at the City of Coronado Recreation and Golf Services annual “Halloween Happening” on Friday, Oct. 24 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. “Ghouls,” “Boos,” and their families are encouraged to dress in costume and head to Spreckels Park to enjoy music, enchanting entertainment, trick-or-treating, “Spooktacular” games, jumpees, crafts, prizes, candy, and activities including a life-size Candyland game at no cost.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase as well.
Call 619-522-7342 for more details.
The fun continues across the street at the Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave., with “The Scooby Doo Halloween Mystery” at 6 pm.

Scooby Doo Halloween Mystery
2025-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Solve the Mystery of the Library Ghost with Scooby Doo and the Gang! A ghost has trapped the Mystery Gang inside the library’s books — can you crack the clues and set them free? Wander through the stacks, uncover hidden hints, and match each character to their story at this special after hours library event. Recommended for ages 5+
This program is made possible by the Friends of the Coronado Public Library.

Locally-made "Serenity Now" movie screening
2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Cast, crew, family, friends and the public are invited to this complimentary screening.

Join the local cast and crew for the world premiere of “Serenity Now,” a short film about a frantic dog mom who hits up the local pet wellness spa for some wacky cures…with the hope of taming her humping hound before love slips away. The special screening will take place on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2 to 3:30 pm in the Winn Room.
The movie was written and created by a class of novice filmmaking students and produced entirely in Coronado. The class met at the Coronado Library this past summer for once a week production instruction.
After the classes concluded, the dedicated new filmmakers continued their learning experience during four weeks of production and three weeks of editing, post production and creation of the final cut of the movie.
The story revolves around an off-the-wall pet wellness spa and its owner Sage, who is convinced she can cure every dog’s ailments through new age potions and remedies.
But things get a bit complicated when Lila and her dog Wilbur pay a visit to the SERENITY NOW wellness spa with the hope of curing the pup of his boyfriend-repelling and amorous antics.
After repeated attempts, Sage and her chief canine therapist, Dr. Donatella, simply cannot cure Wilbur. Lila is devastated. She loves her dog – but wants a boyfriend.
In a last ditch effort to ‘fix’ Wilbur, Lila hatches a sure-fire plan which will not only help her and Wilbur, but change the lives of Sage and Dr. Donatella forever.
“Serenity Now” features incredible aerial views of Coronado, beach and downtown scenes, and talented local actors including some of your friends! For most of the cast and crew, this was their first movie production and a true learning experience.
The production team is excited to share their finished film with you, along with stories of their on-set experiences. Cast and crew will also answer questions and provide tips on how to make your own movie on your phone. Refreshments will be served.
Cast, crew, family, friends and the public are invited to this complimentary screening.

Musical Halloween Storytime Takeover with Nightingale Music
2025-10-28 11:00 - 11:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Enjoy a special Halloween storytime takeover by Nightingale Music! We’ll play with lollipop drums, rainbow scarves, tambourines, maracas and more. Marvin the Monkey will come by and teach us the major scale and we’ll learn to stomp and dance like the elephants in the jungle. We’ll pop bubbles to the beat and have a guitar time sing-a-long. Nightingale Music classes bring out your child’s natural ability for music and creates a relaxed, playful environment for learning, so don’t miss the fun Tuesday, October 28 at 11 am.
Toddler storytime will resume as normal after this fun takeover.

CoSA DigArts Horror Nights: Whispers in the Woods
2025-10-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Black Box Theater 650 D Avenue, Coronado, 92118
It screens and causes screams at the Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Digital Arts Conservatory’s Horror Nights taking place on Tuesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 30. For two chilling and thrilling nights, students will showcase their A+ work focused on the theme: Creepy Campfire stories – ranging from ghost stories to monster and stalker lore, it’s all happening at the Coronado High School Black Box Theatre, 650 D Avenue from 6 to 7:30 pm each night.
To prepare for the project, students chose a campfire story to represent their form of digital art that includes their unconventional storytelling and suspenseful audience appeal. Students explored how campfire stories can be brought to life through creativity and horror.
“Students are excited to test their skills in a horror genre,” said Anna Woerman, CoSA DigArts Conservatory Director and Teacher. “They love horror and retelling the genre in their own way. Students get to be creative within the theme and they like to push the limits, within a PG-13 appropriateness,” added Woerman.
Horror Nights, now in its 16th year, is a much-loved DigArts tradition. Since horror night occurs in October, students are tasked with beginning their projects as soon as they start school. They begin with sketches and brainstorming, then they storyboard, film, animate, or begin to design in Illustrator or Photoshop in anticipation of their show October 28 and 30.
The event is recommended for middle school aged children or older. Concessions will also be available for sale.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, staff, seniors, and military and are on sale now at cosasandiego.com or can be purchased prior to each performance.

CIFF Classic Film "The Shining" (1980)
2025-10-29 17:30 | Village Theatre, 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Scary Movie Coming Your Way October 29

So you say you want a really scary movie for Halloween? Well, do we have the perfect one for you! Join Coronado Island Film Festival if you dare for the 1980 psychological horror/ thriller “The Shining” on Wednesday, October 29, at Coronado’s Village Theatre. The work of the always difficult but groundbreaking director Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999), the film stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd and Scatman Crothers. Written by Kubrick and Diane Johnson, it’s based on the 1977 novel by Stephen King and was largely unappreciated when it first came out. It was actually considered a “flop!” Since that time, however, “The Shining” has been reappraised by critics and audiences alike and is now considered to be a horror masterpiece and the second-best movie of 1980 (after “Raging Bull”). Doors open at 5 p.m. for complimentary wine, followed by a vintage cartoon and the feature at 5:30. Tickets are $15 and are on sale now at coronadofilmfest.com.
Nicholson plays writer and recovering alcoholic Jack Torrence, who travels with his wife (Duvall) and young son (Lloyd) to accept a caretaker position at the remote Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rocky Mountains while it’s closed for the winter. Upon arrival, Jack is informed that a previous caretaker, Charles Grady, had killed his wife, two young daughters, and himself at the hotel a decade ago. Creepy enough for you? Well wait, there’s more! Son Danny, who it turns out is clairvoyant, starts having disturbing visions, Jack has writer’s block and violent outbursts and starts drinking again, then descends into complete insanity (as only Jack Nicholson can do).
Alert: THIS IS NOT A “FAMILY FILM”! But it IS a chilling, majestic piece of cinematic fright for the ages, brilliantly written, directed, shot and acted, and the perfect scary movie you asked for!
Next month: “Nobody’s Fool”, the comedy drama starring Paul Newman, Bruce Willis, and Jessica Tandy on Wednesday, November 26, the day before Thanksgiving. This is considered the ultimate “Thanksgiving movie.” Bring the fam. Tickets are on sale now.

In the meantime, we invite you to celebrate Ten Incredible Years of the Coronado Island Film Festival, November 5–9!
Experience over 130 films, from powerful documentaries to Oscar contenders, along with Tribute Awards, parties, and free screenings at the Coronado Public Library.
Learn more and get your tickets and passes at coronadofilmfest.com.

Autumn Concert Series: Robert Wetzel
2025-10-31 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 31, we will have Robert Wetzel on guitar, performing Guitar Fantasy Through the Centuries.

Robert Wetzel was born of Dutch and Indonesian lineage. He started playing piano at age eight, acoustic steel-string guitar and electric guitar at age eleven, and then he began serious study of the classical guitar at age fifteen which changed his life forever. In 1972, he began several years of private classical guitar studies with Spanish guitar virtuoso, Angel Romero, followed later by private guitar studies with guitar maestros Celedonio Romero, Pepe Romero and Celin Romero. He still considers himself a disciple of the Romero family of master guitarists, and often states, “the master-disciple relationship is a lifelong affair.” Wetzel frequently performs as a soloist and with orchestral and chamber music groups. He is also the founding member of the award-winning Odeum Guitar Duo, that was established in 1994 with his well-known guitarist duo colleague, Fred Benedetti. Their second Odeum Guitar Duo CD, entitled Forgotten Romance, was officially chosen by NASA in 2016 to fly aboard the final flight of the United States Space Shuttle, THE ENDEAVOR, Mission STS-134, to the International Space Station launched on May 16, 2011, and the CD travelled there and back with additional orbits around the earth to complete mission objectives for a total of 6.5 million miles! Robert resides in San Diego County, where over the years he has been or presently is teaching the art of playing the guitar while on the musical faculties of Point Loma Nazarene University, University of California San Diego Extended Studies, SDSU, Cuyamaca College, Grossmont College, Southwestern College, Palomar College and Mesa College. He also teaches private guitar students online all over the world via video platforms. FANFARE Magazine described his guitar playing as, “…truly magical…realized the piece’s inherent fire…projection of instrumental color…delightful…”

“A Very Special Christmas Tree” Performance
2025-11-05 19:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Two performances of “A Very Special Christmas Tree” will take place on Nov. 5 — a 12:30 pm show for elementary students and a 7 pm show for the community. The narrator is Coronado High School Principal Karin Mellina.
This show is written expressly for children and is 45-50 minutes in length. Performers are students in a dance class through the CHS physical education department, and most have not danced prior to this class; what progress they’ve made in their dancing and commitment to provide a community service and mentorship for younger students.
Because of some wonderful donors, this performance is FREE and is guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit.
A Very Special Christmas Tree
Deep in the forest where the fairies dwell, a little pine tree grows among her lush and lofty neighbors. Her branches droop, her needles are sparse, and every other tree towers above her. Her greatest wish is to grow taller and stronger, so she will be chosen to stand in a special place for the Christmas season.
After every other tree finds a glorious home for the holiday, the little tree is disappointed to find where she has been taken.
But with the help of a kind man and a wise angel, the little tree discovers the true spirit of Christmas and that her greatest wish has come true.

Exhibit Opening Reception & Lecture: Bitter Sweet with Kitty Morse
2025-11-06 17:30 - 19:00 | CA
CHA is proud to announce the opening of its newest WWII exhibit. In honor of this exhibit, join us Thursday, November 6, for an exhibit opening reception and lecture featuring author Kitty Morse. Kitty will discuss her new book, Bitter Sweet: A Wartime Journal and Heirloom Recipes from Occupied France. This book was written after she discovered her great-grandfather’s journal chronicling the advance of the Germans in Le Grand Est (Alsace-Lorraine) between April and December 1940, and two notebooks filled with recipes written in her great-grandmother’s hand in a suitcase left to her by her mother. Bitter Sweet takes place in and around her mother’s birthplace, Châlons-sur-Marne (now Châlons-en-Champagne). Blanche Lévy-Neymarck, Morse’s maternal great-grandmother, died at Auschwitz in 1944 along with one of her daughters and her son-in-law. Blanche’s husband Prosper, an army surgeon in WWI, was twice the recipient of the Légion d’Honneur. This book is not just the story of a family torn apart by war, but it also features 70 unique recipes that show the rich history of a family.
On Thursday, November 6, a wine & cheese reception at 5:30 pm will be 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: Award-winning author Kitty Morse was born in Casablanca, Morocco, to a French mother and a British father. She emigrated to the United States at the age of 17. While studying for her master’s degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Kitty catered Moroccan diffas, or banquets, and went on to teach the intricacies of Moroccan cuisine in cooking schools and department stores nationwide. In June 2002, she conducted a Culinary Concert on Moroccan culture and cuisine hosted by Julia Child, as a benefit for the Harry Bell Foundation of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Kitty’s books have been translated into French, German, Polish, and Czech. In 1984 (and for the next 25 years) she initiated annual gastronomic tours to Morocco that included culinary demonstrations in her family home, a Moorish riad south of Casablanca. Her monthly e-newsletter, The Kasbah Chronicles, in French and in English, is now in its 12th year of circulation.

Sharp Coronado Hospital presentation: How music helps us survive the holidays
2025-11-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The holidays can be joyful but stressful — learn how music can help.
Sharp Coronado Hospital warmly invites you to “How Music Helps Us Survive The Holidays” on Thursday, Nov. 13, 5–6 pm at the Coronado Community Center. This all-ages event is designed to be inclusive, exploring the decisive role of music in reducing stress, lifting spirits, and strengthening family bonds. Enjoy interactive activities and expert advice that you can use every day this holiday season. Everyone’s welcome, and we encourage you to register at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, by phone at 619-522-7342, or in person at 1845 Strand Way. Your presence will make this event even more special.
Direct Link: https://bit.ly/MusicHealsHolidays

Alchemy Concert
2025-11-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Ephraim Reitman started playing guitar at twelve years old and developed an affinity for Latin based music. He began playing with the local musicians in his Philadelphia neighborhood. At 15 he started studying percussion with Butch Ballard, a drummer for Count Basie and Duke Ellington, which in turn help his guitar playing. In 1976 he joined The Wire and Wood Band as a percussionist and vocalist. He is currently the percussionist for Elegencia Doub’le, a piano duo.
Don Boyd was born Pomona, CA (many, many decades ago). He attended Mount San Antonio College, Cal State Los Angeles. He studied Jazz and played in various Jazz groups and multiple Top-40 bands from 1977 through present day. Married Rita Boyd on June 25 1994 and moved to Oceanside in September 1994. He has three amazing children; Wyatt Boyd, Savannah Boyd and Gabriel Boyd (ages 24 – 28).
Ephraim and Donn met in the fall of 2022 and formed Alchemy shortly after, finding common musical ground in their love for blues, jazz, folk and Latin compositions.
