Armchair Travel: Journey Through the Canadian Rockies
2025-09-17 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
September’s Armchair Travel will be held on Wednesday, September 17. Presented by Stan Thorne and Brenda Jones, the program will take you on a breathtaking journey through the Canadian Rockies aboard the luxurious and world-famous Rocky Mountaineer.
Sit back and enjoy a scenic excursion featuring towering peaks, turquoise lakes, and cascading waterfalls—all from the comfort of the John D. Spreckels Center. Learn about the region’s rich history, incredible wildlife, and the unforgettable experience of traveling by rail with world-class amenities. This is truly a “Bucket List” adventure you won’t want to miss.
Join us at the John D. Spreckels Center. 1019 Seventh Street. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. Pricing varies based on residency and senior discount.
Register today at coronado.ca.us/civicrec or call 619-522-7343.

Wine & Lecture: Navy Nurse Corps
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:00 | 1000 Orange Ave, 1000 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Historical Association welcomes Captain Nancy Owen (ret.) for the next installment of the Fall 2025 Wine & Lecture Series. Captain Owen will be speaking on the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps.
Nurses have served in the Navy since 1908 in a variety of duty stations, stateside and overseas, on board hospital ships, aircraft carriers, as flight nurses, on rapidly deployable medical and surgical teams, in fleet hospitals, in the White House, and even in Yosemite National Park. Captain Owen will share experiences from her surprise and unique deployment to Zagreb, Croatia, as part of Fleet Hospital SIX in support of Operation Provide Promise in 1994.
Join us on Thursday, September 18, at 5:30 pm for a wine & cheese reception followed by the lecture from 6 to 7 pm.
Tickets are available now
Member ($15.00 each)
Non-Member ($20.00 each)
Important Registration Information: Capacity is limited and reservations are required. No walk-ins will be admitted.
If you have any questions, please email info@coronadohistory.org or call 619-435-7242.

About the Speaker:
Captain Nancy Owen received her Diploma in Nursing from Saint Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1972. In 1982 she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of San Diego, and in 1990 a Master of Science Degree in Critical Care Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania.
She joined the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps in 1972 during the Vietnam era and served for nearly twenty-five years in a variety of assignments stateside and overseas including a tour at the former U.S. Naval Hospital, Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines. From March to August 1994, Captain Owen served as Director, Nursing Services, U.S. Fleet Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia, a 60 bed tent hospital on the tarmac of the Zagreb airport. She was one of 150 medical personnel from Fleet Hospital SIX who deployed in March 1994 in support of OPERATION PROVIDE PROMISE and over 40,000 United Nations Protection Forces in the former Republic of Yugoslavia.
Captain Owen retired from the U.S. Navy in September 1997. Her last duty station was Naval Medical Center San Diego, where she served as Special Assistant to the Commander for Patient Relations, responsible for responding to Congressional inquiries and patient letters of concern and appreciation.
Captain Owen is a longtime member of and served as President of the Navy Nurse Corps Association of Southern California from 2000-2009. She has been the editor of their newsletter, The Oakleaf, for the past 15 years. She is a member and current secretary of the California Veterans Home, Chula Vista Support Foundation, Charter Member of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation, life member of the Military Officer’s Association of America, and life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2422.
She is married to Commander Wayne Owen, Supply Corps, USN (retired). They have an adult son, Paul.

Fold for Peace: Origami Workshop
2025-09-19 11:45 - 12:45 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us at the John D. Spreckels Center on Friday, September 19 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. for a special Origami Crane Workshop in celebration of the International Day of Peace.
Learn to fold beautiful paper cranes—no experience needed! Participants will create two cranes: one to contribute to a community garland displayed at the center, and one to keep. Materials are included in the cost, which varies based on residency and senior discount eligibility. Each attendee will also receive supplies and instructions to make a garland at home.
This relaxing, hands-on workshop is a great way to connect, create, and celebrate peace together.
Space is limited, register today at coronado.ca.us/civicrec, visit the center at 1019 Seventh Street or call 619-522-7343.

Autumn Concert Series: Lori Bell
2025-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Library’s Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 5 to October 31. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On September 19, we will have Lori Bell on the flute. She will be playing From Bach to Bebop, including songs by Bach, Telemann, Piazolla, Debussy, Hoover, and more.

Acclaimed flutist and a three time Global Music Award recipient, Brooklyn native Lori Bell is a flutist and composer of admirable depth and broad musical sympathies. A resident of San Diego, she has contributed to the development of higher standards of performance while earning acclaim from both peers and critics for her artistry on stage and in recordings.
In 2016 Lori paid heartfelt tribute to her family and birthplace on her critically acclaimed album ‘Brooklyn Dreaming’ earning four star ratings from Jazz Journal UK, Jazz Times, the Los Angeles Times (four and a half stars) and Downbeat, which chose it as “Best Albums of 2016.” Huffington Post also chose ‘Brooklyn Dreaming’ for their “Best of Jazz 2016”. Bill Milkowski wrote in the March 2016 issue of Downbeat: “Bell flaunts prodigious chops on both C flute and alto flute, though her pen might be mightier than her sword. Her originals all reveal a wide harmonic palette, a sophisticated rhythmic sensibility and a refined sense of dynamics, along with an urge to swing.” Veteran jazz critic Scott Yanow chose it as one of his Top 25 Best jazz CD’s of 2016. It also won a Global Music Award for Outstanding Achievement for compositions and arrangements.
Her most recent album project released in 2024 is a tribute to the legendary saxophonist and composer, Joe Henderson. The Lori Bell Quartet – Recorda Me; Remembering Joe Henderson was selected at Jazz Congress in NYC for Jukebox Jury, received international press, and was selected Top 10 Jazz Critics Poll in Cadence Magazine, Top 10 Essential Releases by jazz critic Scott Yanow, and Best Jazz Albums of 2024 in All About Jazz.
Lori has toured in Asia, including Singapore and Hong Kong. She has also performed in high profile ensemble settings at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, SOKA Performing Arts Center, The Wadsworth Theatre at UCLA, Birdland NYC, The Blue Note NYC, SFJAZZ in the Joe Henderson Lab, and most recently, on a project of jazz arrangements and classical compositions for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Music Library. She has performed three times at the Gala for the National Flute Association.
Equally fluent in both jazz and classical idioms, Lori is devoted to chamber music: the breadth of classical repertoire for flute and piano she has recorded and performed with her stellar musical partner, Diane Snodgrass, especially showing that commitment. The album ‘Night Soliloquy’ features 20th century French and American repertoire. “While there are many attractive features to Bell’s performances, the most important one is that she is a storyteller. This CD is highly recommended not only for the repertoire but for the captivating performances by Bell and Snodgrass.” ~ Flute Talk Magazine
“Lori Bell is a Pearl Artist, but I hadn’t heard of her before. She is a fantastic player and the run down to a low B in her own arrangement of the Boulanger will be a delight for any flutist to hear.” ~ American Record Guide
Lori has also performed with the International Orchestra, Cabrillo Chamber Orchestra, and various chamber ensembles including ‘Night People’ featuring music by composer Joe Garrison which she produced three albums with. In addition to her global renown as a performer and recording artist, Lori is a respected force in music education. She is currently on the faculty as an Instructor of Flute and studio artist teacher at San Diego State University and over the years, has privately taught hundreds of students of all ages in flute, piano (her secondary instrument), classical technique, jazz improvisation, theory, composition and arranging with a focus on artistry and imagery at her studio in San Diego.
Lori has taught master classes for the New York Flute Club, Columbia University, Mannes Music Conservatory NYC, The New School NYC, San Jose State University, Chico State, San Diego State University, UCLA, Utah State University, The National Flute Association 1989, 2003, 2016, University Wisconsin Green Bay, San Diego Flute Guild, in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Coronado VFW’s Annual POW/MIA Dinner
2025-09-19 17:00 | VFW Post 2422, 557 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado VFW Post 2422 invites the community to its Annual POW/MIA Dinner on Friday, Sept. 19. The evening is organized by the Post with the support of VFW Auxiliary volunteers.
The 2024 POW/MIA Dinner speakers were Paul Granger (CAPT USAF) and Albert Molinare (LT USN), both POW survivors. Photo courtesy of VFW Post 2422.
Guests will hear from two Coronado residents: Lou De Beer (LCPL, USMC), a Korean War veteran and World War II prison camp survivor, and Taylor Stockdale, son of VADM James Stockdale, Medal of Honor recipient and senior officer held as a POW in Hanoi during the Vietnam War. Taylor’s mother, Sybil Stockdale, led the formation of the League of Families in the 1970s, pushing the Pentagon and Department of Defense to release vital POW/MIA information to families. Col. Chris Ellinger (USMC, Ret.) will serve as the evening’s master of ceremonies.
A suggested donation of $20 reserves a seat, with fewer than 80 seats available. Tickets may be purchased at the Coronado VFW Post, 557 Orange Avenue. Dinner will feature pasta Bolognese with meatball, or a vegetarian primavera pasta with spinach, mushrooms, and seasonal vegetables, accompanied by Caesar salad, artisan bread with butter, and a dessert tray of brownies and lemon bites.
Guests are asked to arrive at 5 p.m. for seating; the program begins at 5:30 p.m. Dress is casual.
The Coronado VFW thanks you for your support to the organization and veterans.

Race the Rock
2025-09-20
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

California Coastal Cleanup Day
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Drive, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Volunteers at Operation Clean Sweep coastal cleanup on Aug. 23., 2025
Emerald Keepers will be joining I Love a Clean San Diego at Tidelands Park for California Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. The statewide event, now in its 41st year, is organized by the California Coastal Commission and is California’s largest annual volunteer event. Each September, volunteers remove hundreds of thousands of pounds of trash from the state’s beaches, lakes, and waterways.
This year, the California Coastal Commission will be having a “Trashure Hunt,” which is billed as the world’s largest scavenger hunt. Special “trash” items will be hidden at cleanup sites all across the state. If you find one of them, you can redeem it for a prize.
Meet at Tidelands Park and look for the Emerald Keepers flag. Bring a bucket, gloves and a picker if you have them. See you there!

Coronado Democratic Club Welcomes Will Rodriguez-Kennedy
2025-09-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Democratic Club will welcome Will Rodriguez-Kennedy, Chair of the San Diego County Democratic Party, as the featured speaker at its general meeting on Sept. 20.
Program Title: All Hands-On Deck!
The recently elected Chair of the San Diego County Democratic Party, Will Rodriguez-Kennedy, will give his report from the field about the fight to pass Prop 50. He will highlight what’s at stake and share his vision for building momentum and engaging the community in the critical elections ahead.
About Will Rodriguez-Kennedy:

Marine Corps veteran and community leader
Chair, San Diego County Democratic Party
Defense and Veteran Affairs Field Representative for Congressman Scott Peters
President, San Diego County Civil Service Commission
Vice Chair, San Diego Convention Center Corporation
Advocate for veterans and the LGBTQ+ community

This meeting is free and open to the public.
Doors Open / Social: 10:30 – 11 am
Program: 11 am – 12 pm
* Club business and announcements
* Featured Speaker: Will Rodriguez-Kennedy
* Q&A

KMAC Foundation Accessible Sailing & Training
2025-09-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
After talking August off, the KMAC Foundation is back at it to serve the San Diego community for Accessible Sailing opportunities.
Sailing and volunteer training is scheduled for the 6th and 20th of September, followed by the US SAILING Para national championship Sept. 24-28. Please come out, especially for the Paras, to see some inspiring sailors.

Join Bridge & Bay Garden Club for a lecture on home landscaping design
2025-09-22 09:30 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the Bridge & Bay Garden Club as Kris Madsen from Terra Bella Nursery talks about landscaping ideas for your home.

Social time will begin at 9:15 am with the program to follow at 9:30 am.

Musical Storytime Takeover with Nightingale Music
2025-09-23 11:00 - 11:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Enjoy a special storytime takeover by Nightingale Music! We’ll play with lollipop drums, rainbow scarves, tambourines, maracas and more. Marvin the Monkey will come by and teach us the major scale and we’ll learn to stomp and dance like the elephants in the jungle! We’ll pop bubbles to the beat and have a guitar time sing-a-long! Nightingale Music classes bring out your child’s natural ability for music and create a relaxed, playful environment for learning, so don’t miss the fun Friday, September 23 at 11:00am.
Toddler storytime will resume as normal after this fun takeover.

¡Guerra! The People and Places of the US-Mexico War in San Diego Lecture
2025-09-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
In December 1846, the largest battle of the US-Mexico War in California occurred about 30 miles north of Old Town, in the San Pasqual Valley near today’s San Diego Zoo Safari Park. American and Mexican forces struggled for control of Alta California and the battle paved the way to the eventual Mexican surrender near Los Angeles, a month later. As part of the broader war from 1846 to 1848, the action near San Diego secured control of Upper California for the United States and ensured its inclusion as part of the land ceded to the United States by Mexico in 1848 under the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. 175 years ago, in 1850, California became the 31st state.

David Miller received his PhD from the University of California, San Diego in 2007. His research focus is the social and cultural history of the nineteenth-century United States.
David has been with USD since 2005, offering a range of upper and lower-division courses including The Civil War and Reconstruction, The Civil War and Reconstruction in Popular Culture, US Immigration History, California History, A History of Race and San Diego, US History to 1877, and Race and Ethnicity in the American Experience. Miller received the 2017 Faculty Award for Exceptional Teaching, the 2019 Center for Educational Excellence “Best Attendance” award, and in 2020 the Center for Catholic Thought and Culture travel grant to explore the history of immigration in San Francisco and New York City from a Catholic perspective. He is the History Department’s internship program coordinator.
David also serves as the co-editor of The Journal of San Diego History, a joint venture with the San Diego History Center, and can be found on any given day out and about exploring our city.

Future Ready: Hands-on workshop on AI in search engines
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Curious about how the internet is changing? Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop exploring how today’s search engines use artificial intelligence to make finding information faster and easier. We’ll compare familiar tools like Google with newer AI-powered searches, practice step-by-step exercises, and discover when each one is most helpful. No tech experience needed — just bring your questions and a sense of curiosity!

Homecoming Parade and Football Game
2025-09-26
The annual Coronado High School Homecoming Parade will take place on Friday, Sept. 26. Freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes will showcase their floats as they walk down Orange Avenue from Adella to 7th Street. The parade is expected to run from approximately 4:15 to 4:30 pm, with only minimal traffic impacts during that time.

Homecoming parade at 4:15 pm on Orange Avenue
Football Game: Coronado Islanders vs. Mar Vista Mariners at 7 pm at Niedermeyer Field
King and Queen crowning at half time

Homecoming Parade along Orange Ave.: The street will be lined with enthusiastic families and friends, celebrating Islander spirit and taking photos of the students, their class floats, and the football team and cheerleaders as they wave to familiar faces.

Football Game: As the sun sets Friday evening, the excitement will shift to Niedermeyer Field for the varsity football game against Mar Vista. Halftime will bring the anticipated crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen

2025 U.S. Para Sailing Championship
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-28 | Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Yacht Club Welcomes Top Adaptive Sailors and Industry Innovators in 2025
Nestled in the heart of San Diego Bay, the Coronado Yacht Club (CYC) has a rich history dating back to 1913. Originally leasing space at the iconic Hotel Del Coronado’s Boat House, the club’s founding members worked tirelessly to build docks and slips, creating a thriving sailing community. Today, CYC stands as one of California’s oldest yacht clubs, offering an ideal sailing environment with a steady ocean breeze and calm waters protected by the “Strand.” The club’s legacy is deeply rooted in its commitment to fostering a love for sailing across all ages and abilities.
Hosting the 2025 U.S. Para Sailing Championship
Coronado Yacht Club is proud to host the 2025 U.S. Para Sailing Championship, a premier adaptive sailing event that showcases the skill and determination of sailors with disabilities. This opportunity is a natural extension of CYC’s partnership with the KMAC Foundation, an adaptive sailing program named in honor of CYC Junior Sailing alumnus Kyle McArthur. Since 2013, KMAC has been a cornerstone of the club’s commitment to inclusivity, offering accessible sailing experiences, training dedicated volunteers, and hosting adaptive regattas, including the Hansa Championship of the Americas. Thanks to CYC member and KMAC leader, Jamie McArthur, the club has taken on the challenge of hosting this year’s U.S. Para Sailing Championship. This year’s event chair, Scott Bucks, has hope that the event will provide their youth program with an opportunity to learn and help with such an essential discipline of the sport, while also giving the sailors a fun experience.
CYC’s extensive experience with adaptive sailing events makes it an ideal venue for the U.S. Para Sailing Championship. With specialized lifting stations, a dedicated fleet of adaptive sailing boats, and a strong volunteer base, the club is well-equipped to ensure that competitors have a seamless and enjoyable experience both on and off the water. The event will not only provide top-tier competition but also foster camaraderie and create lasting memories for sailors, volunteers, and spectators alike.
First established in 1986, what was then called the U.S. Independence Cup became US Sailing’s national championship for disabled sailors in 1989. For many years it was organized by the Disabled Sailing Committee and was run in conjunction with the North American Challenge Cup, which is hosted by Chicago Yacht Club.
In 2007, the regatta moved under the Championships division of US Sailing and was renamed the U.S. Disabled Sailing Championship. The following year, the championship moved from Chicago Yacht Club to begin to travel around the country. Many competitors at the U.S. Disabled Sailing Championships have gone on to represent the United States at the Paralympics Games including Nick Scandone, gold medalist at the 2008 Paralympics The Chandler Hovey, Jr. Trophy was donated at the 1994 Independence Cup by A.G.A. Correa and Co. to US Sailing.
“Buzz” Hovey, for whom it is named, was active in 12 Metre racing in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s with the family-owned Twelve, Easterner. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1947, he continued, nonetheless, to sail and race actively, especially in his Shields Class boat, until 1981 when he retired from the racing circuit.
Peter Goldman donated the Judd Goldman Trophy in honor of Justin “Judd” Goldman (1914-1989) who, despite his own physical disability, was an accomplished sailor and inspired the creation of the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Program, Chicago, Illinois. In 2009, the third trophy in honor of Gene Hinkel was donated in honor of Gene’s many contributions to disabled sailing and the US Paralympic team.
On December 18, 2017, the U.S. Sailing Board of Directors approved a name change from The U.S. Disabled Championship to the U.S. Para Sailing Championship to keep in line with the World Sailing and the International Olympic Committee format.
Information from US Sailing website.

Autumn Concert Series: Vania Pimentel
2025-09-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Library’s Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 5 to October 31. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On September 19, we will have Vania Pimentel on the piano.

Concert pianist Vania Pimentel, born and raised in Brazil, has been promoting Brazilian music in creative recital programs. She has a BA in Music and another BA in Philosophy from Brazil, KA graduate artist diploma from Germany, Masters in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, and DMA from the University of Houston. Her doctoral dissertation was on Brazilian toccatas, and her CD “Brazilian Toccatas and Toccatinas” was praised by the Brazilian Academy of Music and newspaper critics in Rio de Janeiro in the year of 2000, five hundreds years of Brazil’s discovery by the Portuguese. Dr. Pimentel became a member of Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society, and worked as an assistant teacher at the Moores School of Music and the Texas Music Festival. In Brazil, she had worked for 14 years as a piano professor in Curitiba, PR. Her first award at a piano competition was at the age of seven in Rio de Janeiro. Her top awards are from J. S. Bach International Piano Competition in Paris (1984), and Jaen Competition in Spain (1982).
Dr. Pimentel lived in Italy from 2005 until 2009, and performed at the series Pianomaster in Gravedonamon Lake Como, and chamber music at the Blaue Blumen concerts in Frankfurt. Afterwards, she lived in San Diego until 2022. She performed recitals at Palomar College, Fallbrook Library, Coronado Library, Encinitas Library, the Athenaeum, Carmel Valley Library, and chamber music in Temecula: Classics at the Merc. She performs frequently in Brazil, and has given masterclasses at many universities there. In 2020, she performed and taught at the 37th Music Workshop of Curitiba, in Paraná state. Last year she presented a solo recital during the Music Week of Lapinha, PR, and last April at the Chapel Santa Maria in Curitiba. Currently she lives in Miami.

Pickleball Beginner Clinics
2025-09-29 09:00 - 10:30 | Coronado Cays Pickleball Courts, 99 Grand Caribe Isle, Coronado, 92118
Use or create an Impact activities account to register at impactca.clubautomation.com.
Part 1: intro to pickleball with focus on stroke development
Part2: (optional class) stroke development / court positioning / game play

Celebrate Coronado! Community Awards & Dinner
2025-10-02 17:00 - 19:30 | Feast & Fareway, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
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The Chamber of Commerce’s annual appreciation event to recognize the Police Department, Fire Department, Life Guard and City Manager’s Employees of the Year, Lewis Hardy Community Service Awardee and Chamber Milestone Members.

Autumn Concert Series: Lesi Mei
2025-10-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Library’s Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 5 to October 31. Each concert will begin at 1 pm in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On October 3, we will have Lesi Mei on piano. She has a richly varied classical repertoire, spanning works by Couperin, Liszt, Ravel, and more.

Lesi Mei has been involved in many fields—such as bioengineering and kinesiology—but piano and classical music have molded her into the person she is. In front of the keys, her background and personality manifest in dazzling virtuosity and stunning musicality.
She was the first call pianist for Beijing International Orchestra before traveling the U.S. from coast to coast, performing in such festivals as the Mostly Modern Festival in Saratoga Springs, International Keyboard Institute and Festival in New York City, and Olympiad Piano Festival in Colorado Springs, where she was a semifinalist in the concerto competition. Lesi has also been frequently invited by the Composers Concordance to New York City to premiere works by Gene Pritsker, Seth Boustead, Peter Jarvis, etcs. As an in-demand collaborator, Lesi has performed with ensembles such as American Modern Orchestra, La Jolla Symphony, the Hausmann Quartet, to name a few. Her performance diploma hails from the European Music Institute in Vienna, under the tutelage of the esteemed Professor Martin Hughes. Currently Lesi is faculty member at SDSU and Mesa College.
Lesi holds a Master of Music in Piano Performance from San Diego State University, a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from Florida State University, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Biological Engineering from the Beijing Institute of Technology.

Beach Cleanup during San Diego Climate Week
2025-10-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Stan’s Beach, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join Emerald Keepers to clean up The Shores beach as part of San Diego Climate Week (Oct. 1-8) from 8 to 10 am on Saturday. Look for the Emerald Keepers flag by Stan’s Beach off The Shores central parking lot (Avenida De Las Arenas).
Emerald Keepers will have buckets and pickers on hand, but please bring extras if you have them. Don’t forget gloves and sunscreen.
A 5.35-foot high tide is expected at 8:26 am, so be prepared to get wet. See you there!

Accessible sailing - sailing & training
2025-10-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
No experience needed for volunteers – training is provided.
Additionally, KMAC will be commissioning their new travel trailer on Oct. 4, which is an Eagle Scout candidate project.

Learn more:
KMAC Foundation Provides Access to the Sport of Sailing

Hispanic Heritage Celebration with the Friends of the Coronado Public Library
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, The Friends of the Coronado Public Library (FOL) will sponsor a community celebration featuring Grupo Folklórico Herencia Mexicana, performing traditional dances from three cultural regions of Mexico. This one-hour performance will take place outdoors in the park.
Families and community members are invited to enjoy a skull-decorating activity in the Winn Room, with DIY kits, paint, and markers provided.
Friends members are invited to stop by our table and receive a beautiful complimentary Día de los Muertos glass ornament (while supplies last).

Public Safety Open House
2025-10-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Fire Department, 1001 Sixth Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The community is invited to join the Coronado Fire and Police Departments on Sunday, October 5 at their Public Safety Open House. The free event kicks off National Fire Prevention Week and takes place between 11 am and 2 pm around the main Fire Station (6th Street) and the Police Department (7th Street) on D Avenue.
Meet the city’s firefighters, police officers, and beach lifeguards and learn how they protect the community. The public can take part in activities for the whole family, including station tours and safety demonstrations.

Diwali Craft Workshop: Paint & Decorate Jharokha Candle Holders
2025-10-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
This Diwali, join us for a hands-on craft workshop where we will paint and decorate beautiful Jharokha-style candle holders using sustainable materials, led by Dipali Dewan of OTB Handmadecrafts.
A Jharokha is a distinctive architectural feature of Indian palaces and havelis — an ornate overhanging window or balcony that allowed royalty to view festivities while remaining unseen. Beyond their practical use, Jharokhas became a symbol of beauty, artistry, and craftsmanship in Indian culture. Their intricate designs often featured arches, carvings, and vibrant colors, reflecting the grandeur of India’s architectural heritage.
In this workshop, we will bring that same sense of tradition and artistry into our craft. Each participant will create their own candle holder inspired by the Jharokha design—perfect for celebrating the Festival of Lights.
Whether you are new to Indian culture or simply enjoy exploring creative crafts, this workshop is a wonderful way to experience the spirit of Diwali while making something beautiful to take home.
All materials will be provided. No prior art experience required — just bring your creativity!
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Space is limited, registration is recommended. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits.

Coronado Historical Association's 6th Annual Collections Luncheon
2025-10-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Cays Yacht Club, 30 Caribe Cay Blvd., Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Historical Association, with Honorary Chair Mary Ann Chapple,
invites you to a Luncheon Celebrating History and Preservation.
Join us for an afternoon of giving as Curator of Collections, Vickie Stone, presents an exclusive overview of CHA’s ongoing preservation efforts, showcasing highlights from our treasured collection.
This event directly supports CHA’s essential mission.
A silent auction of donated baked goods will be featured.
Luncheon: $75 per person.
Tables of eight are available for $550. Call 619-435-7242 to reserve a table.
Kindly reserve early, as space is limited.
Credit card purchases can be made by calling 619-435-7242 or with the “Register Now” link below.
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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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CoSA Instrumental Music fall recital
2025-10-07 18:00 | Black Box Theater 650 D Avenue, Coronado, 92118
Students in the Coronado School of the Arts Instrumental Music Conservatory will perform their fall recital on Tuesday, October 7 at 6 pm in the Black Box Theatre at Coronado High School. The recital will feature a string quintet, jazz ensemble, woodwind trio, saxophone trio, and an all-new brass quintet. Several solo pianists will also be featured.
The instrumental music coursework emphasizes the study of classical and jazz music, and students receive intensive training in their chosen instruments in wind, percussion, brass, jazz and string. Students also study music theory, ear training, jazz theory and improvisation, electronic music skills, composition and orchestration. CoSA Instrumental Music students are passionate about their craft, and many go on to study music in college, or continue to perform as adults.
Tickets to the fall recital are available on cosafoundation.org. Tickets prices range from $5 to $15. The Black Box Theatre is an intimate setting that allows guests to see and hear musicians up close and personal.

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

An Evening with Clare Leslie Hall
2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Public Library, in partnership with Warwick’s, is proud to host bestselling author Clare Leslie Hall. She’ll discuss her new novel Broken Country — her U.S. debut and a Reese’s Book Club pick — in conversation with Jason Blitman. A celebrated journalist and novelist, her latest work is a sweeping love story with the pace and twists of a thriller full of simmering passion, impossible choices, and explosive consequences that toggles between the past and present to explore the far-reaching legacy of first love.
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 Broken Country through Warwick’s bookstore. Please visit https://www.warwicks.com/clare-leslie-hall-2025-reserved-seat or call the store at 858-454-0347 for more information.

About Broken Country
Beth and her gentle, kind husband Frank are happily married, but their relationship relies on the past staying buried. But when Beth’s brother-in-law shoots a dog going after their sheep, Beth doesn’t realize that the gunshot will alter the course of their lives. For the dog belonged to none other than Gabriel Wolfe, the man Beth loved as a teenager — the man who broke her heart years ago. Gabriel has returned to the village with his young son Leo, a boy who reminds Beth very much of her own son, who died in a tragic accident.
As Beth is pulled back into Gabriel’s life, tensions around the village rise and dangerous secrets and jealousies from the past resurface, this time with deadly consequences. Beth is forced to make a choice between the woman she once was, and the woman she has become.
About Clare Leslie Hall
Clare Leslie Hall is a novelist and journalist. She published two domestic noir novels Him and Mine under the name Clare Empson and has turned to book group fiction with her third novel Broken Country.
Broken Country is set to be published in over 30 territories and, since UK and US publication, is a Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller. It was also Reese’s Book Club Pick and Fearne Cotton’s The Happy Place Book Club pick for March 2025. It has been optioned by 3000 pictures with Hello Sunshine producing.
About Jason Bittman
Jason Blitman is an arts professional who currently hosts and produces the podcast Gays Reading. Recent guests include Ann Patchett, Dylan Mulvaney, Jonathan Adler, Kaveh Akbar, Rumaan Alam, Dolly Alderton, Margaret Cho, Roxane Gay, TJ Klune, Nnedi Okorafor, Torrey Peters, Elif Shafak, and many more. As an arts and culture producer, Jason produced two seasons of the Books That Changed My Life Festival for JCC Manhattan and the Palm Springs Readers’ Festival in Palm Springs. Jason is also a theatre director and producer currently working on projects around Southern California.

CWC shredding event with e-waste recycling (and pop-up succulent sale)
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | U.S. Bank Coronado Branch, 800 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Woman’s Club (CWC) is kicking off the 2025-26 year with a Shredding Event on Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 am to 12 pm.
“We are looking forward to our gatherings and events this year as our club continues to grow, adding new friends to carry out our legacy of philanthropy and service,” noted returning President Kathy Fink.
“This year’s first Shredding Event includes a new service with San Diego E-Waste joining us to allow for electronic recycling. The event will be held in the parking lot behind US Bank (D Avenue, near 8th Street). Donations of $8/box or bag is suggested as well as donations for e-waste recycling. All proceeds directly benefit the philanthropic work of the Coronado Woman’s Club.”
What electronics can you bring to recycle? Computers, TVs, batteries, cables, plugs, hard drives, keyboards and mouse, medical equipment, cameras, printers, scanners, servers, smart phones, tablets, and video game consoles. Secure hard drive destruction is provided with a Certificate of Destruction provided. CWC will also be having a pop-up sale at the recycling event of festive succulent pumpkins, perfect for your fall décor. 🍁
The club meets monthly from October through June. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Stake Chophouse on Orange Avenue. All are welcome. If you are interested in our work or would like to join us at a future meeting, please contact co-membership chair, Ana Magdaleno at 619-756-9583 or send a message through the club’s website, www.coronadowomansclub.org.
