Coronado Times

San Diego Blood Bank Mobile Blood Drive
2024-11-30 09:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 1000 Orange Ave, 1000 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado community will host a mobile blood drive with the San Diego Blood Bank.
Parked on Isabelle Avenue near 1000 Orange Avenue.
Anyone 17 and older, who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health, may be eligible to donate. A good meal and plenty of fluids are recommended prior to donation. Appointments are honored first and walk‑ins are welcome. Photo identification required.
Please call 800-400‑8251 or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org for more information.

Beer by the Bay
2024-11-30 13:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Eat, drink, and enjoy live music on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Coronado’s craft beer festival.
Tickets are now on sale for Beer By The Bay 2024. It’s a fun filled day of beer and wine tasting all while supporting our military and local community. Learn more at www.beerbythebay.com.
There’s a new look, a new date, and a new team – The Coronado Marine Corps League with help from VFW Post 2422’s Auxiliary and friends at the Island Beer Club. Learn more at www.beerbythebay.com.
In addition to Coronado’s own “Surfin’ Santa, Toys for Tots boxes will be set up throughout the venue. Please bring a toy or two for local San Diego kids who might otherwise go without this Christmas.

URT Santa Surf Off and Toy Drive
2024-12-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Stan’s Beach, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Head to Stan’s Beach from 10 am to noon on Christmas Eve. Bring your surfboard and holiday-themed outfit and join the lineup for a truly unique SoCal Christmas tradition. Please bring an unwrapped toy for the toy drive. Toys will be driven to the Ronald McDonald Charity house directly after the event where the gifts will be distributed to children spending Christmas in the hospital.
URT will be handing out Santa hats, Heave Ho Coffee Co will have free coffee and hot cocoa, Clayton’s Diner will provide donuts.
See you there!

KMAC Sailing & Training
2025-01-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The KMAC Foundation for Accessible Sailing in San Diego Bay, using specially adapted sailboats, provides therapeutic, recreational, Corinthian racing, and other sailing opportunities for people with disabilities to enhance their mobility, well being, and independence.
Sign up to train or to sail by emailing KMACFoundation@gmail.com.

KMAC Sailing & Training
2025-01-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The KMAC Foundation for Accessible Sailing in San Diego Bay, using specially adapted sailboats, provides therapeutic, recreational, Corinthian racing, and other sailing opportunities for people with disabilities to enhance their mobility, well being, and independence.
Sign up to train or to sail by emailing KMACFoundation@gmail.com.
LEARN MORE:
KMAC Foundation Provides Access to the Sport of Sailing

Souper Bowl of Caring
2025-02-09
It’s that time of year again when the Coronado Junior Optimist Clubs participate in the nationwide campaign called Souper Bowl of Caring.
While many people will be enjoying the big game with lots of things to eat, we forget that there are many food insecure people in our own city. Our junior high and high school clubs will be walking sections of Coronado on February 9 collecting nonperishable food items to aid neighbors in need. Collection boxes are currently in place at our partners – one location is at Sweat Circuit Coronado, 1007 Isabella Ave., and the other is at Starbucks Coffee at 960 Orange Ave.
All donations will once again go to the food locker at Coronado Baptist Church where Pastor John will see that it goes to those who it will most help.
For questions or to schedule an early pick up, call or text Club Advisor Erin @ 619-675-1323. For more information visit Tacklehunger.org.

Happy Hour / New Member Mixer - Coronado Unit of Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary
2025-02-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Garage Buona Forchetta, 1000 C Ave, Coronado, CA, United States
The Coronado Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary will hold a happy hour and new member mixer on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 5 pm at Garage Buona Forchetta.
Join in to learn more about Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary at the informational happy hour. Coronado is one of 20 units throughout San Diego supporting Rady Children’s Hospital. Events include the annual Turkey Trot and a summer soirée. New members are welcome to join the Coronado Unit!

Fashion Funds the Fight, Resale Shopping Event
2025-02-20 15:00 - 19:00
On February 20, Cancer Cartel is hosting Fashion Funds the Fight, a heartfelt event combining fashion and philanthropy. Local islander and Cancer Cartel co-founder Shelly Tinney-Miller will join cancer thriver Tracy Real and a dedicated group of Coronado ambassadors—Marilyn Klisser, Megan Parma, Tania Swasbrook, Andrea Trujillo, Sara Ali, Salma Ali, Katiana Jimenez, and Jen Faley—to rally the community for this impactful cause. Every dollar raised during this event will go directly to support Cancer Warriors.
Fashion Funds the Fight promises an unforgettable evening with music by DJ Tricia Lynn and professional photography by Rebecca Fratt. Guests will also enjoy delicious bites and beverages, making the event both a culinary and philanthropic delight. It’s a unique opportunity to come together as a community to make a meaningful difference.
Here’s how you can get involved:

Donate Designer Items: Contribute to the cause by cleaning out your closet. Donating a single designer item can make a significant impact. Donations are tax-deductible.

Attend the Event: Purchase your ticket for just $25. Every penny from ticket sales will directly benefit Cancer Warriors.

Spread the Word: Share this event with friends and family to expand its reach and impact.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Businesses have a chance to create an even greater impact through sponsorships. Your support can transform lives!

To purchase tickets, donate items, or learn more about how to get involved, visit Cancer Cartel’s website or email info@cancercartel.com.
Clean out your closet for a cause! We’re seeking donations of iconic pieces and popular brands, including:
Contemporary Essentials: Veronica Beard
Luxury Staples: Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Saint Laurent
Accessories: Sunglasses, handbags, and belts from top designers
Activewear: Aviator Nation, ALO Yoga
Denim: AGolde, Mother
Sneakers: Golden Goose, Nike
Menswear: High-end brands, luxury footwear, and accessories

Designer Donation Cutoff: February 15
Don’t miss your chance to contribute. And remember, all clothing donations
ARE tax deductible.

Donation Drop-Off Locations
Salon on First
1134 1st St.
The Cays: Andrea 619-254-5983
12 Buccaneer Way
Miracles & More Cosmetics
505b Grand Caribe Causeway
Coronado Chamber of Commerce:
1125 10th Street
or text Shelly at 253-670-0610

You can also scan the QR code for quick access to event details and donation drop-off information.

Optimist Yard Sale Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer Research
2025-02-22 08:30
On February 22, the Coronado High School Junior Optimist Club (JOI), along with the Optimist Club of Coronado, is having a yard sale to raise money for childhood cancer research.
The yard sale is going to be a big one! It is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22 and is located at 919 First street. The gate opens at 8:30 am. Please enter from the side walk on First Street and not down the driveway.
Everything the Optimist Club does is geared towards supporting the youth of Coronado. JOI club is a leadership and service organization as well that serves others in many impactful ways. Recently, the JOI club had their Souper Bowl of caring project where non perishable food items were collected and donated to a local food bank. The club also does beach clean ups, volunteers for the recreation center’s holiday programs for children, works in whatever capacity is needed for the FOCUS organization’s fundraisers, and the club recently wrote thank you cards to the fireman who helped fight the Southern California fires. Their biggest campaign is to raise money, along with the adult Optimist Club, to donate to childhood cancer research.
For more information on the sale or the Coronado Optimists or the Junior Optimist clubs, contact JOI club advisor and Optimist Club member Erin Downey at 619-675-1323.
Yard Sale Northern California May 2005. (Public Domain image)

FOCUS Fundraiser - Do Good with Chipotle
2025-02-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Chipotle, 1360 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Friends of Children United Society (FOCUS) is a non-profit based in Coronado that partners with other non-profits that assist children in need.
This year, for the first time, FOCUS started an internship program with Coronado High School students and already has 14 interns. The FOCUS interns are running a fundraiser through Coronado Chipotle on Tuesday, February 25 from 5 to 9 pm, where 25% of all sales will go to the intern program if people mention FOCUS with their order.
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CSF Day of Giving
2025-02-27
On Thursday, February 27, the Coronado Schools Foundation (CSF) invites the community to come together for a powerful day of philanthropy that directly supports the educational journey of our Coronado students – the CSF Day of Giving. This 24-hour fundraising event is designed to raise much-needed funds to enhance and expand access to essential programs such as fine arts, music, coding, science labs, robotics and more within the Coronado Unified School District.
LEARN MORE HERE:
Time to Give & Win Big at the CSF Day of Giving – Feb. 27

CSF Day of Giving: A Celebration of Generosity on February 27, 2025

Rare Disease Day
2025-02-28
In honor of Rare Disease Day on February 28, 2025, Elleaire Fore is amplifying awareness to bring Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) to the forefront.
In 2024, Elleaire Fore raised and donated $10,000 to support the HSP community. This year, they are on track to surpass their second-year fundraising goals.
Their next major event — the Elleaire Fore Golf Tournament — is taking place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Coronado Golf Course. All proceeds will benefit the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation, which is dedicated to HSP medical research, treatment development, and rehabilitation advancements.
Currently, there is no cure for HSP, but Elleaire Fore is driving for a cure—one swing at a time!
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Ruff Run
2025-03-08 08:00 - 10:00 | Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Drive, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Calling all dogs (and their humans)!
The Ruff Run presented by Paws of Coronado is a 5K run/walk celebrating our furry friends. Come on out to Tidelands Park on Saturday, March 8 for some tail-wagging fun!
More details here

Coronado Rotary Club's 29th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
2025-03-14 10:30 | Coronado Municipal Golf Course, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Rotary Club invites golfers and community supporters to participate in its 29th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Coronado Municipal Golf Course. The tournament kicks off with a 10:30 AM start, promising a fun-filled day of competition and camaraderie, all in support of over 60 local community projects, including Camp Able, Coronado SAFE, Feed the Needy, and Wounded Warriors.
Golfers of all skill levels are encouraged to register now for this exciting event, featuring thrilling challenges and generous prizes. Participants will have the chance to win a $10,000 hole-in-one prize on the 9th hole, test their skills in a 50-foot putting contest for a chance at $10,000, and compete for closest to the pin prizes on all par-3 holes. As an added incentive, the first 10 teams to register will have a player entered into a $100,000 hole-in-one contest.
Registration is $250 per player or $1,000 per team, which includes green fees, entry to the putting contest, a luncheon, a golf-worthy goody bag, and a cocktail party with an awards ceremony.
Sign Up Today!
Don’t miss this premier charity golf event that brings the community together for a day of fun, friendly competition, and philanthropy.
To register or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit CoronadoRotaryGolf.com.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Local businesses and individuals can support this event through various sponsorship levels, ranging from Tee/Hole Sponsors ($250) to Platinum Sponsors ($10,000), each providing valuable marketing exposure and event perks.

2025 GEM Award Ceremony
2025-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Historical Association (CHA) invites you to the Going the Extra Mile Dinner & Award Ceremony on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Make a toast to the nominees and raise the paddle to benefit CHA’s historic preservation work.
The theme of the event is luau – dress for it. Reserve your seat early as space is limited.

CREA Cares Donation Drive
2025-03-29 09:00 - 11:00 | U.S. Bank Coronado Branch, 800 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Real Estate Association Hosts a Clothing Drive Supporting the Alpha Project
On Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 9 to 11 am, the Coronado Real Estate Association, CREA CARES, will host a collection drive to support the Alpha Project, a local nonprofit human services organization. Donation items can be dropped off at the U.S. Bank Parking Lot at 800 Orange Ave.
The Alpha Project is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) with a mission to empower individuals, families, and communities by providing work, recovery, and support services to people who are motivated to change their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. Alpha Project operates numerous programs serving over 4,000 people daily. The agency has created over 600 units of affordable rental housing projects and sponsors homeownership programs.
CREA’s donations will be delivered directly to the Alpha Project’s outreach center, the Temporary Bridge Shelter, located at 1535 Newton Ave, San Diego, 92113. Donation items can be dropped off directly at this location throughout the year. In addition, donations can be made online directly to the Alpha Project. Monetary donations by check can be made payable to: The Alpha Project, Tax ID 33-02-15585.
Due to the Temporary Bridge Shelter housing only men and women 18 years and older, children’s clothing is not requested. Donation items needed include:

Hygiene products
Towels, twin sheets, pillows, and blankets
Men’s and women’s clothing in good condition
Coats
Shoes
New socks
New underwear

CREA is a member’s only group composed of REALTORS® and Affiliates, who provide an array of services within the Real Estate Industry. CREA breakfast meetings and pitch session are held every Wednesday (except the 5th Wednesday of the month) at 9:00 am located at the Coronado Yacht Club. For more information contact Debbie Giometti, CREA President at 619-522-4144.

CWC Shredding Event
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | U.S. Bank Coronado Branch, 800 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Clearing out your files for taxes? Bring your documents to the CWC Shredding Event on Saturday. Submitted photo / CWC
The Coronado Woman’s Club (CWC) welcomes you to bring your boxes of documents to be shredded at their Shredding Event on Saturday, March 29, from 10 am to 12 pm. The team will be located in the parking lot behind US Bank (800 Orange Avenue).
A requested donation is $8 per bag or box for safe and secure shredding on site. Thanks to the generosity of Blue Bridge Hospitality which underwrites the costs of the data disposal truck, all proceeds directly benefit CWC’s philanthropic work.
For more information on the club, visit www.coronadowomansclub.org.

The next monthly CWC meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 11:30 am, at Stake Chophouse & Bar. Ana Magdalena from Promises2Kids will be the speaker. Please RSVP to Barbara Gerth (barbaragerth@gmail.com) by March 28 if you are interested in the club. All welcome.

Beach Cleanup
2025-04-05 08:00 - 10:00 | North Beach, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join Emerald Keepers during Earth Month for a beach cleanup at North Beach from 8 to 10 am on Saturday, April 5. Bring your friends and family and look for the Emerald Keepers flag to find our meeting place by the entrance to North Beach/Dog Beach.
Bring gloves, pickers, and buckets if you have them. Emerald Keepers will have all supplies available for our volunteers.
Help keep Coronado Emerald Green, Ocean Blue.

An Evening of Aloha
2025-04-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
An Evening of Aloha, Emerald Keepers ocean-inspired benefit, will embrace the message malama i ke kai, a Hawaiian phrase meaning “care for the ocean.” The Island-themed Earth Week celebration will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Thursday, April 24 at the Coronado Community Center’s Nautilus Room and patio.
The event, Emerald Keepers’ first major fundraiser in three years, includes an art auction with works from renowned artist and environmentalist Robert Wyland, and Coronado artists Tina Christiansen, Teresa Espinola, and Matt Wadleigh. A special VIP sparkling wine reception will allow VIP guests an advance preview of the artwork.
The evening’s food offerings include tray-passed appetizers and a zero-waste, island-inspired buffet and dessert. Drinks will be available at a hosted bar. Entertainment includes Hawaiian dancers from the Mahan Dance Company and music by local artist Michael Gonzalez, also known as Gonzo.
For the past six years, Emerald Keepers has been championing the protection of Coronado’s environment through educational programs and initiatives. The benefit will raise much-needed funds to help Emerald Keepers continue to make an impact and celebrate sustainable practices to keep Coronado Emerald Green, Ocean Blue.
Join the Earth Week fun at Emerald Keepers’ Evening of Aloha, sponsored by EDCO. Additional sponsors include Orion Capital Management, Orca Maritime Inc., Ken Pecus Group, Realtor Julia Elassaad, as well as Warren Gorowitz and Christoph Hilsche.
Early-bird prices start at $75 for an individual ticket with additional options for a VIP or table of six or eight. Standard pricing goes into effect on April 1. To purchase tickets, click here or go to emeraldkeepers.org. For questions or sponsorship inquiries, email events@emeraldkeepers.org.
Emerald Keepers will be holding its first benefit in three years on April 24. The previous fundraiser, The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Splash & Art Auction, was held May 14, 2022, at the Coronado Yacht Club.

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 | 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
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
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.
