Coronado Times

Second Annual Elleaire Fore Golf Tournament
2025-04-27 | Coronado Municipal Golf Course, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
We are thrilled to invite you to the second annual Elleaire Fore Golf Tournament dedicated to sponsoring those affected by Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia. Join us on Sunday, April 27 at Coronado Municipal Golf Course for a day of fun, competition, community, and making a difference!
Proceeds from the tournament benefit raising awareness and funds for the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation, directly responsible for HSP medical research and resources. All donations are a tax deduction!
Space is limited and we expect to sell out! Registration for a single golfer is $250 and a foursome is $950. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For questions and registration for this event, please feel free to reach out to team@elleairefore.org.

Fourth Annual “Double Served” Tennis Tournament
2025-05-02 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Tennis Center, 1501 Glorietta Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Fourth Annual Double Served Tennis Tournament will take place on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Coronado Tennis Center.

Players can expect awesome tennis matches, creative team names, and some of the most entertaining on-court outfits around. Spectators are in for a treat with food from local restaurants, drinks, music, raffles, and a silent auction—all included with a $60 ticket.
Proceeds benefit Safe Harbor Coronado, a nonprofit supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of local youth and families, as well as the ongoing philanthropic work of CJWC, a 501(c)(3) organization serving Coronado since 1960.
Tickets are limited and expected to sell out.
Ticket Information
Team Registration (two players): $160
Spectator Tickets: $60 – Includes access to all the food, drinks, and festivities!
To purchase tickets or register a team, visit: https://www.purplepass.com/events/316964-cjwc-2025-double-served-tennis-tournament-may-2nd

Mother’s Day Art Auction to Benefit the Coronado Historical Association
2025-05-06 08:00 - 2025-05-11 17:00 | CA
CHA is combining Coronado’s rich history and vibrant art scene for its annual Mother’s Day tradition. The 2025 Coronado Historic Home Tour on Sunday, May 11, 2025, will not only showcase six exquisite historic homes but also feature an online art auction to support the association’s mission.
The Home Tour, a highlight of Coronado’s Preservation Month, is a major fundraiser for CHA. It allows attendees to step inside some of Coronado’s most charming and meticulously restored residences.
This year, the tour’s celebration of preservation and architecture is enhanced by an online auction of unique artwork donated by talented local artists. These Coronado masters have generously contributed their creations to support CHA’s educational programs.
The auction features a diverse array of media. Works include a hand-painted porcelain pitcher by Mary Hale, watercolors by Robert Gerdes, Connie Spitzer and Jody Esquer, acrylic giclee prints by Tina Christiansen, original paintings by Louise Nutter, and mixed-media art by Jean Pierre Marques.
Auction artwork will be showcased within the historic homes featured on the tour. Online bidding is open now and will close promptly at 5 p.m. PST on Sunday, May 11, following the conclusion of the Home Tour. Auction winners can pick up their pieces at CHA starting on Tuesday, May 14.
To view the artwork and place bids, visit new.biddingowl.com/CHA. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Coronado Historical Association and its ongoing efforts to engage and educate the community about Coronado’s unique island history.
Tickets for the Home Tour can be purchased online here.

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

All photos courtesy of The Rick & Katie Moore Foundation.

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

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

Courtesy photo. Credit: www.ederphoto.com

Magnolia Project Shopping Day for Military Personnel
2025-05-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Magnolia Project, 633 9th Street, Imperial Beach, CA, 91932, United States
The Magnolia Project is hosting a free grocery shopping day for all military personnel: active duty, retired veterans, and their dependents. IDs are required, registration is encouraged at 619-227-7222. One visit per household.

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

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

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

Ticket Options:

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

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

Low Tide Ride & Stride
2025-06-28 08:00 | Sunset Park, 101 Ocean Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Rotary Club is hosting this Run, Walk, Bike event benefiting Warrior Foundation Freedom Station and other military and first responder organizations.

Celebrate the 28th Anniversary of the Low Tide Ride & Stride with a our 5K Course during the lowest tide of the month on the beach from North Beach down to the end of the Shores and back. Kick off summer with this fun, family-friendly, 5K chip-timed race. Run! Walk! Bike! Stroll! This Coronado signature event takes place along one of the top 10 beaches in the world and provides much needed funds with Local Military and First Responders being the primary beneficiaries. Drop your beach chair and reusable water bottle in Sunset Park. After the race, join the fun at Sunset Park – kick back and enjoy LIVE MUSIC, grab a snack, visit local vendors’ booths, and more.

Land of the Free Event
2025-07-03 18:00 - 22:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate America’s birthday with the one and only Nate Nathan, and the Mac Daddy O’s Band at the world-famous Hotel del Coronado on the Windsor Lawn.
Tickets

Crown City Summer Fitness Challenge
2025-07-04 - 2025-09-01 | CA
A Virtual Event presented by the Optimist Club of Coronado

Registration is now open for the inaugural fitness event that runs from July 4 through Labor Day, Sept. 1. The entry fee is $50 and sign up is available at the top of the Optimist Club home page at optimistclubofcoronado.org.
This is something new for Coronado – sort of. During the pandemic, in 2020, the City of Coronado sponsored a “virtual” activity challenge celebrating the 130th birthday of Coronado. Over 1,800 individuals and 140 teams participated in that event. Virtual means that a participant performs one or more of their favorite physical activities, then logs the amount of time it took on a website ’activities entry’ page for the event. The site keeps track of how all participants are doing, with results displayed and continually updated.
One of the fun things about a virtual event is that individuals can participate even if they are not in Coronado — family members for example, or people who travel. Even deployed service members could form a team or be part of a family team. Already signed up is a team that calls themselves the “Price Club.” Heading up that team is renown Coronado resident, Peggy Price, 102 years young! Her son Jimmy said that when her name and birth date were entered, the website kept asking if her birth date was correct before finally accepting it. Of course, teams from a variety of clubs in Coronado are most welcome.
Fundraising is a primary goal but so are having fun and staying physically fit. “Hours-per-Week” is the primary measure of achievement: Bronze – 1 hour; Silver – 2 hours; Gold – 3 hours; and Diamond – 4 hours or more. The challenge is appropriate for anyone regardless of age or health situation. A variety of fitness activities are included in the challenge with obvious differences in the stress levels associated with each. Several awards, individual and team, will take these differences into account.
Once registered, simply log your time doing fitness activities during the 60-day period. An awards celebration is planned for Saturday, Sept. 6 at 9 am in Spreckels Park.
The Optimist Club would greatly appreciate your participation in this event and hopes that it turns into a fun annual summer event. And remember, all the funds raised will assist youth of Coronado in reaching their full potential.

Yard Sale Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer Research
2025-07-12 08:00 - 11:00 | 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)

Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Regatta
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-23 | CA
The largest summertime water event on San Diego Bay — the annual Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Dinner and Regatta — will be held on Friday, August 22, and Saturday, August 23, 2025. The events are hosted by Sharp HospiceCare, Coronado Yacht Club and Cortez Racing Association.
The event kicks off Friday evening, August 22, with a pre-race dinner and silent auction, followed by all-day festivities on Saturday, August 23, when guests will board yachts and cruise along the racecourse for a breathtaking view of the regatta and San Diego Bay.
All proceeds from the regatta support Sharp HospiceCare, an organization that provides comprehensive care and compassionate support for patients and their families struggling with a life-limiting illness.
The 2025 regatta beneficiary will be Sharp HospiceCare’s Homes for Hospice, which raises money to build and maintain residential hospice homes in San Diego County. The homes offer a unique environment for patients with a life-limiting illness, to meet their needs in a comfortable home setting.
Sharp HospiceCare has just completed the fundraising efforts for its fourth hospice home, Moore MountainView Hospice Home, which will open this summer in Poway. Sharp HospiceCare currently has three other homes in the neighborhoods of La Mesa, Del Cerro and Bonita. These homes were funded and are maintained entirely through philanthropic support from the community.
Pre-Race Event – Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, 5 p.m.
Hotel Del Coronado
Tickets: $350; includes full-course dinner, dancing and silent auction
Dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m.
The event is OUTSIDE on the Windsor Lawn.
Race and Spectator Yacht Seating – Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, 10:30 a.m.
Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118
Tickets: $200; includes yacht reservation, lunch, refreshments and post-race dinner party
The race portion of the event starts on Saturday at 12 p.m. at the east end of Harbor Island, winding around San Diego Bay and finishing near the Coronado Yacht Club.
For tickets to the pre-race event and spectator party, or to become an event sponsor, please call Bill Navrides at 619-740-4316. To learn more about the regatta or pay online visit https://grossmontfoundation.ejoinme.org/regatta2025
Racers can register sailboats to compete in the regatta by visiting http://www.cortezracing.com/.

Coronado Rotary Online Auction
2025-08-26 - 2025-09-08 | CA
Join the Rotary Club of Coronado in raising funds to eradicate polio internationally and combat mental health issues in Coronado. In addition to the club’s traditional cause of ending polio throughout the world, the club has chosen to support Safe Harbor Coronado as a vital resource locally to combat loneliness, depression and suicidal thoughts. You can help!
There’s a limited-time opportunity to bid on unique experiences, sporting activities, and gorgeous art, thanks to the generosity of the City of Coronado, local businesses, and individuals in town and across the bridge.
Bid on items and win at the Community Auction
Through September 8 at 8 pm PT, visit CoronadoRotaryAuction.com to take advantage of amazing opportunities for recreation, fabulous dining, exclusive shopping and sports events (think Padres!) that can be found nowhere else. You can arrange for a family photo, take over a local restaurant, or have Santa visit your family for an hour on Christmas Eve!. This bidding opportunity is offered in conjunction with Coronado Rotary’s annual winetasting event to be held September 6. Winetasting tickets are sold out but everyone can still participate by bidding on these one-of-a-kind opportunities!
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Cade’s Day Fundraiser: Suicide Awareness Cornhole Tournament
2025-09-13 12:00 - 17:00 | McP’s Irish Pub, 1107 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Cade’s Day is an event that was born from the loss of Cade’s life. A cornhole tournament is held twice a year, April in Phoenix and September in Coronado. The April event celebrates Cade’s birthday, and brings the community, family, and friends together to share stories, spread awareness and prevention resources, and have an afternoon of fun. The event in September brings the community together for prevention and awareness, particularly for the Military community, as well as prevention from the tragedy the Coronado Bridge may bring. There is live music along with the tournament, as well as exceptional raffles!
The cost to play is $50. To register, donate $50 via Venmo. Include the name of the player in the memo section.
The Cade’s Day Cornhole Tournament is a fundraiser for The Cade Keller Scholarship Fund (Charles Schwab Charitable 6381-6100) which provides scholarships to students in the Welding Program Cade was attending at Mesa Community College. Furthermore, the fund provides materials and machinery needs of the program.
For more information, call or text 619-829-4645.

Fiesta de Coronado
2025-09-13 17:30 | Hansen Mansion, 711 A Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Rick and Katie Moore Foundation’s annual fundraiser, Fiesta de Coronado, will be held on Saturday, September 13 at the historic Hansen Mansion in Coronado. The event has raised over a million dollars during the prior nine events and numerous local causes have been beneficiaries of the fundraising.
This year’s beneficiary is the San Diego Rescue Mission whose mission is to help those experiencing homelessness. The proceeds will help the Mission to operate a new east county homeless shelter.
At check-in, you’ll hear the lovely singing voice of Ciera Fernandez as she helps to welcome guests to the Hansen Mansion. As in the past, there will be a lively cocktail hour with a hosted bar and passed appetizers. During happy hour guests will have a chance to bid on an extensive gallery of silent auction items. Executive Chef David Bland and his crew will provide a fantastic meal – from salad to dessert you will not be disappointed. As coffee and dessert are served, Donnie Dee, the executive director of SDRM, will update attendees on what’s going on at the Mission, followed by an exciting live auction with auctioneer Greg Wingard.
TICKETS
Serving San Diego county at multiple locations, we help restore the lives of people experiencing homelessness, abuse, poverty or addiction through faith-based emergency services, residential rehabilitation, programs, children services, hunger relief, and community outreach.
~ The San Diego Rescue Mission ~
Don’t miss this unforgettable night at the historic Hansen Mansion in Coronado on Saturday, Sept. 13, 5:30 pm, 711 A Avenue.
Rick and Katie Moore Foundation
501 (c)(3) ID 20-1842588

Race the Rock
2025-09-20 | CA
Race the Rock is a two-person team scavenger hunt adventure around Coronado. At each stop, you’ll tackle fun challenges before hopping back on your bikes and cruising to the next location—island style.
Once you’ve completed the course, head to the after-party at Nicky Rotten’s to keep the fun going. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams.
Enjoy the most fun day in Coronado, while supporting an amazing cause – our local schools! RTR benefits Coronado Schools Foundation, Safe Harbor Coronado, and the Islander Sports Foundation.
Learn more here:
What You Need to Know about “Race the Rock,” Coronado’s Most Festive Fundraiser

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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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!

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.

Everyone A Reader volunteer training
2025-11-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Coronado Unified School District, 201 Sixth Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Unified School District is excited to bring back the Everyone A Reader (EAR) program, a countywide initiative that began in 1995. EAR volunteers are specially trained to provide one-to-one reading support to students in grades 1-3 who need extra reading support.
Both Village and Silver Strand Elementary Schools have had EAR programs in the past, but the program has been paused since the pandemic.
“We are excited to bring this program back to our schools,” said Senior Director of Learning Dr. Megan Battle. “It’s a proven and effective way to help students build reading skills and confidence, and it also supports teachers by giving students the extra attention they need.”
The benefits of EAR reach both students and volunteers. Students gain valuable skills and build confidence, which can lead to success in later grades. For volunteers, it’s a meaningful opportunity to make a tangible difference in a child’s life while also building connections in the community.
To participate, volunteers must complete a training session before working with students. CUSD is hosting a one hour workshop on Monday, Nov. 17, 9-10 am in the District Office, 201 Sixth Street. Volunteers must also have a CUSD volunteer clearance including Livescan Fingerprint. The district will reimburse up to $50 for the cost of fingerprinting, which can be used for all volunteering in the district for a lifetime.
“We welcome all community members, even without students in school, to participate in this rewarding program. Some of our best volunteers are grandparents!” said Dr. Battle.
Volunteers will coordinate directly with teachers to set schedules that work best for them.
If you are passionate about reading and want to make a positive impact, this is a wonderful way to get involved.
