Coronado Times

CIFF December Classic Film: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
2024-12-18 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Village Theatre, 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
As part of its monthly Classic Film Series, Coronado Island Film Festival will present the 1989 John Hughes Christmas comedy classic, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. for a complimentary “Meet and Greet Happy Hour.” Tickets are $15, are available now, and may be purchased at coronadofilmfest.com.

Get ready to laugh out loud as Chevy Chase, perfectly cast as the hapless Clark Griswold, who decides to plan a “good old-fashioned Christmas” for his family and everything that could possibly go wrong, goes wrong. Hilariously so. The third and final installment in National Lampoon Magazine’s vacation series, it also stars Beverly d’Angelo and Dennis Quaid. You can count on a stellar supporting cast that includes Miriam Flynn, William Hickey, Mae Questel, Diane Ladd, John Randolph, E.G. Marshall, Doris Roberts, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki, and Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, but the movie clearly belongs to Chevy Chase. It’s directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik and written and co-produced by John Hughes, based on characters created by John Hughes in his short story, “Christmas ’59,” which was published in National Lampoon Magazine.
2023 Festival attendees will remember Diane Ladd, who was here with us to receive the CIFF Legacy Award, presented by Leonard Maltin at the Industry Tribute Gala.
What’s different in this Lampoon film is that instead of taking the family away for a vacation, as in the first two, Griswold decides to invite a motley group of relatives to come to their house for Christmas in snowy Chicago. Ever the optimist, Clark Griswold imagines a cozy, warm and fuzzy Christmas family reunion, which of course does not happen, not even close.
But you just have to love Clark and his unwavering enthusiasm for the beautiful idea, and you root for him all the way. Because at the center of all the wacky silliness this film has to offer, there lies a great big heart full of love and hope and joy. This movie is a funny, lovely gift we can all use right now, and it’s what all of us at CIFF wish for all of you and yours this holiday season.
And Happy New Year! We’ll be announcing our 2025 Classic Film lineup very soon, but mark your calendars now for Wednesday, January 29 for “Good Will Hunting,” starring Matt Damon and Robin Williams. Tickets are available now.

Stu Stall Book Launch: "DARK SIDE: True Stories From A Teenage Pot Smuggler"
2024-12-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
From the author of HELL HOUSE: True Stories From The Redheaded Stepchild, comes a riveting new book DARK SIDE: True Stories From A Teenage Pot Smuggler. The book is filled with tales of adventure, lust, danger, and betrayal. Stu Stall is a voice for the voiceless in a powerful journey fraught with danger and tales of partying, surfing, living in the ’70s and smuggling marijuana. A book filled with stories of coercion, manipulation and schmoozing and how people ended up doing things they never thought they would do in a million years as they drifted into the abyss and were trapped sometimes forever in the Primrose Labyrinth. Ride with Stu on a journey through some epic stories about stuff you just can’t do any more. There are multiple stories that will blow your mind.
About the author: Stuart Stall was born at Coronado Hospital, the second of four children born to Andy and Joan Stall. To obtain his finance degree from San Diego State, he worked for many years as the maître d’ at Chez Loma. He raised two sons who graduated from Coronado High School (CHS) and is himself a class of ’72 graduate (his father was CHS class president in 1942). He’s fond of saying he’s “a recovering mortgage and real estate broker.”

Holiday Sing-Along with the King's Carolers
2024-12-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Have fun singing along to holiday classics with The King’s Carolers! Music and lyrics will be provided.
About The King’s Carolers
We’re the King’s Carolers, the Professional Christmas Carolers. Our highly trained, professional singers will wow you and warm your heart with classic Christmas carols, unique arrangements, and modern favorites. Our Carolers have performed around the world and are thrilled to bring that experience to your holiday event.

Coronado Philharmonia Presents "Holidays in Coronado"
2024-12-21 19:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra with Music Director Osvaldo Mendoza presents Holidays in Coronado with special guests, the Christian Children’s Chorus and Coronado Academy of Dance.
LEARN MORE:
Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra – 2024 Holiday Show, Past and Future

Ferry Landing Christmas Carnival
2024-12-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Head to the Coronado Ferry Landing on Sunday, Dec. 22 from noon to 3 pm for a Christmas Carnival. Get photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, test your mettle at carnival games, get stocking decorations, enjoy live music, and partake in the petting zoo.

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!

Holiday Bowl Parade
2024-12-27 10:00
Bands, floats, balloons, drill teams and more! Image: Port of San Diego
The Port of San Diego is set to host over 100,000 visitors and residents on the Embarcadero for this year’s Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade – America’s largest balloon parade! Presented by Kaiser Permanente, the Holiday Bowl Parade marches along the San Diego Bay waterfront on Friday, December 27 at 10 a.m.
“The Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade is a cherished holiday tradition that draws tens of thousands of visitors and residents to our bayfront each year,” said Chairman Frank Urtasun, Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners. “I am excited for the public to enjoy this year’s balloons, floats, live music, and more. We are proud to continue delivering on our promise to provide a clean, safe, and vibrant waterfront for all to enjoy. On behalf of the Port, I extend a warm welcome to our visitors and residents to San Diego Bay.”
Chairman Frank Urtasun, Vice Chair Danielle Moore, and Commissioner Sid Voorakkara will be among those greeting spectators along the parade route. For the 45th year, spectators can take part in this holiday tradition, which includes the largest procession of giant balloons in the United States – in addition to the Port’s very own balloon – as well as creative floats and world-class marching bands.
The Port sponsors the Holiday Bowl Parade through its Tidelands Activation Programs, also known as TAP. TAP is an annual grant program through which the Port supports events of all sizes that engage and inspire visitors to enjoy San Diego Bay.
Visit holidaybowl.com for more information on the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade presented by Kaiser Permanente, including parking, parade route, grandstand tickets, volunteering, and all Holiday Bowl events.

Pickleball Clinic
2024-12-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Coronado Cays Pickleball Courts, 99 Grand Caribe Isle, Coronado, 92118
Beginner pickleball clinics are held each month at the Coronado Cays Pickleball Courts.

Winter Break Creative Crafting
2024-12-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Calling crafters of all ages! The library wants you to come and craft a one-of-a-kind item with an array of crafting supplies. Stay for an hour (or even two) at any time during the program and see what you can create.

Youth Babysitter Training Class
2025-01-03 09:30 - 13:30 | Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Unlock your potential and become a confident caregiver with Recreation’s Youth Babysitter Training Class. This comprehensive course is perfect for teens and preteens ages 11-16 eager to nurture and mentor younger children. The training is on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Community Center.
The day will be filled with valuable skills and hands-on learning. From feeding and diapering to pediatric CPR, the expert instructor will guide participants through every aspect of babysitting. A babysitter certificate will be provided upon completion.
Don’t miss out—register now by calling 619-522-7342 or visiting www.coronado.ca.us/register. Get ready to kickstart your babysitting career!

Play Fairy: Creative Play for Kids
2025-01-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Come enjoy a magical free play zone at the Library! Back by popular demand, the Play Fairy will create an open-ended play land for children of all ages. Children are invited to experience the joys and complexities of life through play in a safe environment. Using loose parts to encourage deep exploration, children are guided by their own curiosity as they play, build, and create freely. This unstructured play supports confidence, socialization, and pure imagination.

Libby DeGregorio is the creator of Play Fairy. She is an educator and playworker in San Diego with a background in early childhood education, biology, and design. Inspired by the philosophy of unobtrusive playwork, she strives to be supportive yet invisible, allowing children the freedom to explore their inner and outer self. She’s passionate about building community and creating spaces where children are trusted and feel empowered to lead.

Saturday Art Class for Kids
2025-01-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Ruby Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Saturday Art Class for Kids takes place twice a month. Starting in January, it will take place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Ruby Room. Instructor Laurie Nasica is an experienced children’s art teacher who teaches at La Jolla Elementary School as well as the Kalabash School of Music and the Arts, also in La Jolla. She is also a freelance artist.
This class is for preschool through age 12. Materials will be provided. Please make sure kids are dressed in clothing they can get messy.
Registration for kids is required, and each class is limited to 25 kids. Parents/caregivers do not need to register. Please register each child separately.
All children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Sculpt A Winter Gnome
2025-01-06 15:30 - 16:30 | Ruby Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Come play with some clay! This bimonthly program provides two chances to create a work of art using quick dry clay. This month, Ms. Wendy will be guiding you in creating a Winter Gnome.
January 6 and 27.

Try Zumba Gold for Free
2025-01-07 10:30 - 11:20 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get ready to move and groove at the Zumba Gold Free Demo Class on January 7, 2025, from 10:30 to 11:20 a.m. at the John D. Spreckels Center.
This low-impact dance fitness class is perfect for anyone looking to stay active while having fun. Designed with your knees and joints in mind, Zumba Gold combines simple, enjoyable moves with great music to help you improve muscle tone, flexibility, and balance—all while sharing laughs and good vibes with new friends.
Dance to energizing Latin and world rhythms, plus popular hits from artists like ABBA and Michael Bublé. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a beginner, you can adjust the intensity to suit your needs.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the joy of Zumba Gold for free! Drop-in and monthly pricing is also available for future classes.
Start the new year with movement, music, and smiles—see you there!
For more information, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the front desk at 1019 Seventh Street. We look forward to seeing you there!
Spreckels Center / The Coronado Times

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

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

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "Repeat Performance"
2025-01-08 18:00 - 20:45 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
*This month, FILM FORUM CORONADO will take place on the second Wednesday of the month, January 8.*
Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the library’s Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.
January 8: Repeat Performance (1947, Approved, 93 min)
A highly original hybrid of film noir, supernatural fantasy and backstage drama. The film stars Joan Leslie as a Broadway actress who magically relives the past year of her life, but can she alter the fateful mistakes that led to a New Year’s Eve tragedy? Co-starring Louis Hayward.

Coronado Recreation Jobs Open House
2025-01-09 14:00 - 17:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The City of Coronado Recreation and Golf Services Department is excited to announce their upcoming Recreation Jobs Open House, offering an opportunity for individuals passionate about making a difference in their community to explore rewarding job opportunities. This event will highlight open positions in a variety of areas, including parks, beaches, aquatics, youth programs, senior programs, front desk and facilities operations.
Whether you’re seeking part-time work that allows you to make an impact in your community, looking for your first job, dreaming of an opportunity with flexible hours or wanting to find out more about what the Recreation and Golf Services Department does, this open house is the perfect chance to learn about available job openings, meet our team, learn about the City of Coronado benefits and find out how you can contribute to enhancing the quality of life in our community.
Why Work with Us?
Our department plays a vital role in the community, providing essential services and programs that promote healthy living, encourage active lifestyles, and build strong community connections. Each role directly contributes to making our parks, recreational facilities and community services accessible and welcoming to all ages and backgrounds.
Can’t make it to the open house, check out governmentjobs.com/careers/coronado
Questions: 619-522-7342

"Postmortem" - Exploring the Impact of the John Wayne Gacy Murders with True Crime Author Courtney Lund O'Neil
2025-01-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the Coronado Public Library and Warwick’s Bookstore for an unforgettable evening with author Courtney Lund O’Neil, in conversation with Jacqueline Alnes, as she shares her gripping true crime memoir Postmortem. In the vein of I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, this compelling work revisits the chilling crimes of “Killer Clown” John Wayne Gacy, offering a unique perspective on the emotional aftershocks that his violence left behind. Praised as as “harrowing” and “unforgettable” in a starred review from Publishers Weekly, O’Neil’s skill in blending her mother’s memories with her own reflections, offers “profound new insights into an oft-told American horror story.”
With thought-provoking layers of personal reflection, community impact, and the broader American psyche, Postmortem offers an intimate view of how one family’s grief rippled outward, forever affecting their lives and countless others. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the author share her poignant story and insights.
Free open seating is first-come, first-served, subject to available space. Guaranteed Preferred Seating is available with pre-order of Postmortem through Warwick’s at https://www.warwicks.com/event/oneil-2025 or by calling the store at 858-454-0347.

Villa Lobos Festival Concert: “Invitation to the Danzon”
2025-01-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Cellist Lars Hoefs and pianist Aline Alves come back to Southern California from Brazil, presenting their Villa-Lobos Festival. They will play music by a range of Latin American composers in this three concert series.
This year’s festival kicks off with the “Invitation to the Danzon,” performed by the Blue Rose Trio.
This concert is free and no reservations are required. Seating is first-come, first-served, general admission. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
This concert is presented in partnership with Coronado Arts.

Tween Takeover: Paint and Sip Winter Scene
2025-01-10 15:30 - 17:30 | Ruby Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
It’s Tween* Takeover at the library! Drop by on the second Friday of the month for a tween takeover including but not limited to… crafts, snacks, flicks, games, and more! Each month Tween Takeover will change, so check in to see what is to come!

This Month…
Tween Paint and Sip class with Art Beat San Diego! For patrons ages 8-13*, come follow along with an instructor to paint a fun work of art and sip some sparkling apple cider. This month we will be painting a winter scene.
Registration is required for this class. If you will not be attending, please cancel your registration to allow those on the waitlist to register.
* This program is heavily geared for kids aged 8-13, if your child is below this age the class will be challenging for them.

CWC Shredding Event
2025-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | 505 Grand Caribe Causeway, 505 Grand Caribe Causeway, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Cleaning out your files with the New Year? The Coronado Woman’s Club (CWC) kicks off the calendar year with a shredding event this Saturday, January 11, from 10 am to 12 pm, in the Coronado Cays.
With expenses generously underwritten by Blue Bridge Hospitality, the proceeds will benefit organizations throughout Coronado and fund two scholarships for graduating Coronado High seniors.
“The shredding events provide both a community service as well as allowing us to raise funds in order to make significant donations to local groups like the 4th of July Committee, the Annual Flower Show, and PAWS of Coronado. We are appreciative of David and Jenni Spatafore’s ongoing support through Blue Bridge Hospitality, allowing us to keep expenses to a minimum and maximize the return from our all-volunteer organization,” said Kathy Fink, CWC Board President.
The suggested donation is $8 per bag or box.

Coronado Democratic Club Welcomes Dr. Casey Dominguez as Featured Speaker
2025-01-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Democratic Club is excited to announce Dr. Casey Dominguez, PhD, from the University of San Diego, as its featured speaker for the first meeting of the new year on January 11.
Dr. Dominguez, a distinguished member of the USD Political Science faculty since 2005, specializes in American politics with a focus on congressional elections, political parties, campaign finance, and the presidency. Her insights into the dynamics of political systems and election processes are both timely and relevant, particularly following the recent election cycle.
The Democratic Club invites all members and interested community participants to join as Dr. Dominguez discusses the national election outcomes and their implications. This session will not only provide a deep dive into recent political developments but also engage the audience in discussion about what the future may hold for American politics.
For those who have followed local and national elections, this meeting will offer a chance to hear from a seasoned expert and deepen your understanding of the critical issues at play.
For more information, visit www.coronadodemocrats.com.

Crafting for Kids: Pop-Out Polar Bear
2025-01-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Ruby Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Winter is here, which means Polar Bears are ready to play! Make a pop-out polar bear friend using paper, glue, glitter and cotton balls.

Crafty Hour: Balloon Smash Art
2025-01-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Ruby Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Feeling crafty? Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for arts and crafts.
In the month of January, get messy and make some abstract balloon smash art!
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Registration is not required but recommended.

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

An Evening with Two-Time Oscar Nominee and Author John Sayles
2025-01-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Be one of the first to hear acclaimed filmmaker and two-time Oscar nominee John Sayles discuss his latest novel, To Save the Man, in an exclusive pre-release event. Originally crafted as a screenplay, Sayles changed this powerful story into a novel, bringing to life the haunting history of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School and the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. Sayles will be in conversation with Coronado Island Film Festival Executive Director Merridee Book, discussing the journey from screenplay to novel and offer his unique insights on the book and this incredibly powerful story and its reverberations through history.
A book-signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of To Save the Man through Warwick’s bookstore. Please visit https://www.warwicks.com/sayles-2025-reserved-seat or call the store at 858-454-0347 for more information.

John Sayles is a much-celebrated film director who has made 18 movies, beginning in 1980 when his debut Return of the Secaucus Seven was released. Among the other movies he is known for directing—and often writing as well—are Lianna, Brother from Another Planet, Matewan, Eight Men Out, City of Hope, Sunshine State, Passion Fish and Lone Star, the last two of which earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Original Screenplay. He also has written screenplays for other directors, including the iconic 1980s horror movies The Howling and Alligator. Sayles also directed three of Bruce Springsteen’s most famed music videos for the songs Born in the USA, Glory Days and I’m on Fire.
As an author, Sayles has written numerous novels and short stories since 1975, when his first novel, Pride of the Bimbos, appeared. His second novel, Union Dues, was nominated for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Subsequent books include At the Anarchist’s Convention, Los Gusanos, Dillinger in Hollywood, A Moment in the Sun, and Yellow Earth. Sayles has been honored by, or been guest speaker for, such respected organizations as the American Historical Association, the Modern Language Association, and the American Studies Association. His screenplay for the film Sonora, released in 2021, won the Ariel Award, Mexico’s equivalent to the Oscar, for Best Adapted Screenplay. Sayles divides his time between Los Angeles and Connecticut.

About To Save the Man In the vein of Never Let Me Go and Killers of the Flower Moon, one of America’s greatest storytellers sheds light on an American tragedy: the Wounded Knee Massacre, and the ‘cultural genocide’ experienced by the Native American children at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School . . . In September of 1890, the academic year begins at the Carlisle School, a military-style boarding school for Indians in Pennsylvania, founded and run by Captain Richard Henry Pratt. Pratt considers himself a champion of Native Americans. His motto, “To save the man, we must kill the Indian,” is severely enforced in both classroom and dormitory: Speak only English, forget your own language and customs, learn to be white. As the young students navigate surviving the school, they begin to hear rumors of a “ghost dance” amongst the tribes of the west—a ceremonial dance aimed at restoring the Native People to power, and running the invaders off their land. As the hope and promise of the ghost dance sweeps across the Great Plains, cynical newspapers seize upon the story to whip up panic among local whites. The US government responds by deploying troops onto lands that had been granted to the Indians. It is an act that seems certain to end in slaughter. As news of these developments reaches Carlisle, each student, no matter what their tribe, must make a choice: to follow the white man’s path, or be true to their own way of life . . .

Merridee Book is the CEO + Artistic Director of the Coronado Island Film Festival. Before that, she spent 3 years as the Vice President of Development at the San Diego International Film Festival. She has held key positions in the arts and entertainment industry, and the non-profit sector for 30 years., working with bestselling authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers, major studios and record labels. These relationships culminated in producing and hosting an inspirational television program, DeeperLiving. She has held several board director positions including the Coronado School of the Arts and she currently sits on the board of the well-respected Patrons of the Prado, a non-profit that raises funds for ten beneficiaries in Balboa Park, the largest urban park in the U.S.

Winnie the Pooh Day
2025-01-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Oh Bother! Will Pooh ever get some honey? Celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day at the library with an adventure to the 100 Acre Wood, snacks, and a fun Pooh-themed craft!

Villa Lobos Festival Concert: “Capricious Distances”
2025-01-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Cellist Lars Hoefs and pianist Aline Alves come back to Southern California from Brazil, presenting their Villa-Lobos Festival. They will play music by a range of Latin American composers in this three concert series.
In the second concert of this year’s festival, “Capricious Distances,” Larf Hoefs and Aline Alves will be joined by Marcelo Soares on violin.
This concert is free and no reservations are required. Seating is first-come, first-served, general admission. Doors open at 12:45 p.m.
This concert is presented in partnership with Coronado Arts.
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Cooking Workshop: Meal Prep Made Easy
2025-01-17 14:00 - 15:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get ready to sharpen your culinary skills with our exciting lineup of hands-on cooking workshops at the John D. Spreckels Center this fall and winter! Whether you’re looking to impress guests at Thanksgiving (Nov. 15), create sweet holiday memories (Dec. 13), or streamline your meal prep routine, we’ve got something for everyone. All ingredients and materials are provided, you’ll leave each workshop with a plate of delectable treats along with the skills to create tasty dishes at home.
Meal Prep Made Easy
Kickstart the new year with our “Meal Prep Made Easy” workshop! This hands-on class teaches efficient techniques for planning, preparing, and storing meals ahead of time. You’ll learn to create balanced, delicious dishes like chicken stir-fry, quinoa salad, and hearty vegetable soup. With all ingredients and materials provided, you’ll leave with three single-serve meals ready to take home, along with the skills to maintain healthy eating habits throughout the year.
Price: $45 – Coronado Residents; $55 – Nonresidents
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Spaces for all workshops are limited, so early sign-up is encouraged! To secure your spot or for more information, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or visit the front desk at 1019 Seventh Street.
Don’t miss out on the chance to enhance your cooking skills and enjoy a delightful culinary experience at the John D. Spreckels Center.

Rose Pruning Workshop
2025-01-18 09:00 - 11:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Learn how to prune roses on at the Harlow Rose Garden in front of the Library. Please bring sharp bypass pruners and gloves to participate in this hands-on workshop. This event is also an opportunity to get information about fertilizing roses, as well as dealing with pests and fungal diseases. This free event commences at 9am and is open to the public and led by Consulting Rosarian and Master Gardener, Rita Perwich, and Master Gardeners Maria Mata and Carvill Veech.
The Master Gardener Tool Committee will be on-site starting at 8:30am to provide free cleaning and sharpening of one pair of pruners or loppers for each attendee of the workshop. Tools must be in good working condition to be cleaned and sharpened.
