Coronado Times

Free live interactive animal show at the Community Center
2026-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the Coronado Community Center on Wednesday, July 15, for a free interactive presentation by Zovargo. Trained biologists and their furry, feathered, and scaly animal ambassadors will take attendees on a journey around the globe, sharing fascinating facts about wildlife and the unique creatures in their care.
Suitable for all ages, the presentation offers an opportunity to meet the animals up close and learn about their role in promoting conservation and environmental stewardship. The program begins at noon in the Nautilus Room. Afterward, stick around for Family Swim (pool admission fees apply). For more information, call the Community Center at 619-522-7342.

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "The League of Gentlemen"
2026-07-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 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.

July 15: The League of Gentlemen (1960, PG-13, 115 min)
Basil Dearden‘s twisting, devilishly ingenious crime escapade. A gang of embittered, disenfranchised and dissatisfied British vets conspire to execute a million pound bank robbery. With Jack Hawkins, Richard Attenborough and Roger Livesey.

250-Year Time Machine
2026-07-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with some historic activities. Go through a 250-year time machine to visit 1776 and try your hand at quill writing, butter making, and have your silhouette portrait made just like early Americans.
This program is made possible by the Friends of the Coronado Public Library.

Imperial Beach Sun & Sea Festival
2026-07-17 - 2026-07-18 | Portwood Pier Plaza, 900-914 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA, 91932, United States
Master Sand Carvers Compete in Famed Contest to Celebrate the City’s 70th Birthday

Sandcastles return to Imperial Beach. The Sun & Sea Festival hosts the city’s famous sandcastles with multi-award-winning professional sand carver teams competing for top prizes alongside a kids’ sandcastle competition named Sandcastle Smashdown on Saturday, July 18. This family-friendly free event also features a fun-filled street festival and live entertainment all day.
The festivities kick-off Friday night with the Sun & Sea Ball at Mike Hess Brewing in IB.
FRIDAY, JULY 17

8 am to Sunset – Mega Castle construction, Pier Plaza
6 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Back to the 70s Sun & Sea Ball at Mike Hess Brewing 805 Ocean Ln, (at Seacoast Drive). Free admission, all ages welcome. DJ music, craft brews, and raffle prizes. A percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Sun and Sea Festival, a not-for-profit assn.

SATURDAY, JULY 18
Sandcastles at Portwood Pier Plaza

8 a.m. to sunset – Monument Castle
8 a.m. – Master Sandcastle Competition Starts (Awards at 4 p.m.)
10 a.m. – Kids Sandcastle Contest called Sandcastle Showdown starts (Awards at Noon)

Street Festival – Along Seacoast Drive

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.– Street Festival – A great selection of food, refreshments and crafts. Stop by to see the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile.

Main Stage Entertainment

10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.– Win.dred –Band
10:30 a.m. – Opening Announcements
10:45 a.m. – MMA Demonstration by IB MMA
11:30 a.m. to Noon – Donut Eating Contest sponsored by CH Donuts – Open to the public
Noon- Sandcastle Showdown Kids Contest Award Ceremony
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Fancy Faces – Classic Rock band
1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. – Strange Brew – Classic Rock band
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Scam Likely Band – IB locals play covers and originals
4 p.m. Master Sandcastle Awards Ceremony
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Someday Bloom – Latin rock and Reggae

Sun & Sea major sponsors include: City of Imperial Beach, The Port of San Diego, and Imperial Beach Pet Hospital & Urgent Care. Special thanks also to, BocoRio, Cathy Clamp at HomeInIB and Neighborhood Bank, among others.

Low Tide Ride and Stride
2026-07-18 08:00 | CA
Benefiting Our Local Military and First Responders
Low Tide Ride & Stride is a family friendly event where participants can walk, run, or bike along a 5K beach course during low tide.

29th annual Low Tide Ride and Stride returns to Coronado July 18

CWC Shredding Event
2026-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | 505 Grand Caribe Causeway, 505 Grand Caribe Causeway, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Woman’s Club will hold a shredding event on July 18 from 10 am to noon in the Coronado Cays at 505 Grand Caribe Causeway (take the first exit at the roundabout onto Coronado Cays Boulevard, then turn left on Grand Caribe Causeway). Suggested donation is $8 per box or bag.
Additionally, the E-Waste truck will be on site to get rid of your unwanted electronics for free – computers, cables, routers, printers, TVs, etc.

Community summer sing-along
2026-07-18 10:30 - 12:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Crown City Chorale and Musica Vitale invite everyone to the fifth annual Coronado Community Summer Sing-Along. Come sing songs and enjoy a morning of music.
Sing songs from Broadway musicals, movies and plays, famous tunes by Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, ABBA, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles as well as patriotic songs and Navy hymns, and much more.
This event goes from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested below, but it is not required.
Come, meet new friends, and sing your heart out 🎶

VFW Auxiliary summer Sunday picnic dinner to-go
2026-07-19 16:30 - 18:30 | VFW Post 2422, 557 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Serving Sunday picnic dinners at the Coronado VFW.
The Coronado VFW Auxiliary at Post 2422 are serving up Picnic To-Go dinners each Sunday through August, perfect for taking to Concert in the Park, or dining at the VFW dining hall or garden area. The meals are available for a suggested donation of $15 and are available from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Meals are prepared fresh to order and packaged for quick and easy take-out.
The July 19 dinner is grilled chicken with spring greens salad, a croissant, and a chocolate chunk cookie.
This week the Auxiliary sponsorship is for Buddy Poppy.
The VFW is a not-for-profit organization. Meals purchased are tax-deductible. All proceeds benefit programs for Veterans, local active-duty military and their families and Post 2422 building maintenance.

Concert in the Park: ABBAFab
2026-07-19 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
ABBAFab
Not to be missed. A tribute to the music of the 1970s Swedish pop sensation ABBA, this multimedia production covers all the band’s essential hits.
Website: ABBAFab
Sponsored by
Coronado Real Estate Association
and
Brigantine Family of Restaurants

Summer on the Strand: Wild Wonders presents Our Big Backyard
2026-07-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Silver Strand Youth Center, 1302 Leyte Road, Coronado, 92118, United States
Join us this Summer on the Strand! The Coronado Public Library, in collaboration with the Silver Strand Youth Center, will be hosting exciting events for all ages every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. all summer long. Kids, teens, and adults can sign up for our Summer Reading Program at these events, log their reads, and pick up their prizes while enjoying a different fun-filled event each week. These events will take place outside, so pack your sunscreen and a blanket to sit on and enjoy. Please note that public restrooms are not available at this location.
This program is made possible thanks to the support of the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and the City of Coronado.

On Wednesday, July 22, get ready to walk on the wild side as Wild Wonders presents Our Big Backyard. This program focuses on native North American animals, featuring many from our own beautiful country, with an “at home” conservation theme. You’ll learn about our animal friends and some up close animal encounters.

Best of the Best Book Club: "Seven Empty Houses" by Samanta Schweblin
2026-07-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Public Library’s Best of the Best Book Club meets regularly on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss books that have won major awards.

For our July meeting, we will read and discuss the winner of the 2022 National Book Award for Translated Literature, Seven Empty Houses by Samanta Schweblin, a deft collection of seven stories that carries the reader in and out of the fragility of the mind, the spirit, and the body
About Seven Empty Houses
The seven houses in these seven stories are strange. A person is missing, or a truth, or memory; some rooms are enticing, some unmoored, others empty. But in Samanta Schweblin’s tense, visionary tales, something always creeps back inside: a ghost, a fight, trespassers, a list of things to do before you die, a child’s first encounter with darkness or the fallibility of parents.
In each story, twists and turns will unnerve and surprise: Schweblin never takes the expected path and instead digs under the skin, revealing surreal truths about our sense of home, of belonging, and of the fragility of our connections with others. This is a masterwork from one of our most brilliant modern writers.

Free contemporary art workshop
2026-07-23 11:00 - 13:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Discover the intersection of art and creativity at the John D. Spreckels Center on Thursday, July 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego’s (MCASD) Education and Engagement team for a free, hands-on workshop inspired by Emil Lukas’ Winter Ring and Yellow Flap. Participants will learn about MCASD’s exhibitions and programs before creating their own threaded art piece.
This program is free, but space is limited to 25 participants. Advance registration is required to reserve your spot.
Register online at coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or visit the John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street.

Coronado Roundtable explores 250 years of America
2026-07-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Public Library will host the next Coronado Roundtable on Friday, July 24 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., featuring 250 Years: America and the U.S. Constitution. The presentation will explore the nation’s history and the Constitution in honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary.

Free summer concert: Blues musician Anthony Cullins
2026-07-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Anthony Cullins is a guitarist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Fallbrook. His musical influences include R&B, funk, soul, rock, jazz, and blues, and are prominently displayed in his eclectic improvisational style he calls “psychedelic soul music,” ranging from Eddie Hazel and Jeff Beck to George Benson and Eric Johnson with dozens of influences in between. Anthony won “Best Blues Artist” in the 2023 and 2024 San Diego Music Awards and “Artist of the Year” in the 2025 San Diego Music Awards. He is working on two studio albums, and has begun to tour in London, Norway, and all over the states.
The Library’s Summer Concerts offer the perfect midday musical escape in the Winn Room. This concert is free to attend thanks to the support of the City of Coronado and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library. Seating is first come, first seated and doors will open at 12:45pm.

VFW Auxiliary summer Sunday picnic dinner to-go
2026-07-26 16:30 - 18:30 | VFW Post 2422, 557 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Serving Sunday picnic dinners at the Coronado VFW.
The Coronado VFW Auxiliary at Post 2422 are serving up Picnic To-Go dinners each Sunday through August, perfect for taking to Concert in the Park, or dining at the VFW dining hall or garden area. The meals are available for a suggested donation of $15 and are available from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Meals are prepared fresh to order and packaged for quick and easy take-out.
The July 26 dinner is a pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, and a chocolate chunk cookie.
This week the Auxiliary sponsorship is for legislative efforts to support the military.
The VFW is a not-for-profit organization. Meals purchased are tax-deductible. All proceeds benefit programs for Veterans, local active-duty military and their families and Post 2422 building maintenance.

Concert in the Park: Ron's Garage
2026-07-26 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Ron’s Garage
Coronado’s own Ron’s Garage brings together a team of talented musicians as adept playing for thousands in Spreckels Park as they are bringing all of Orange Avenue to life on an afternoon from the patio at McP’s.
Website: Ron’s Garage
Sponsored by
Sharp Hospital of Coronado

Summer on the Strand: Line Dance Party
2026-07-29 09:30 - 10:30 | Silver Strand Youth Center, 1302 Leyte Road, Coronado, 92118, United States
Join us this Summer on the Strand! The Coronado Public Library, in collaboration with the Silver Strand Youth Center, will be hosting exciting events for all ages every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. all summer long. Kids, teens, and adults can sign up for our Summer Reading Program at these events, log their reads, and pick up their prizes while enjoying a different fun-filled event each week. These events will take place outside, so pack your sunscreen and a blanket to sit on and enjoy. Please note that public restrooms are not available at this location.
This program is made possible thanks to the support of the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and the City of Coronado.

On Wednesday, July 29, we end our series with a Line Dance party. No prior experience needed. Bootscootin’ line dance will bring the tunes and teach you all the moves you need to dance the morning away.

An evening with New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd
2026-07-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd for a captivating evening of mystery, romance, and literary intrigue inspired by her newest novel, Teach the Torches to Burn.

In this imaginative reimagining of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the famous star-crossed lovers survived, married, and raised a daughter of their own. As Verona prepares for her wedding, a shocking murder threatens to unravel the celebration, setting the stage for a thrilling mystery filled with family secrets, danger, and suspense.
The evening opens with a performance by the San Diego Shakespeare Society, featuring Sidney Scripps, Michael Hoag, Rebecca Reisman, and Kevin Manley in pivotal scenes from Romeo and Juliet. As Shakespeare wrote, “Gallop apace you fiery-footed steeds,” you won’t want to miss this unforgettable evening inspired by one of literature’s greatest love stories.
Christina will discuss the novel, her creative process, and her fresh take on one of literature’s most enduring stories. The program will include an author conversation, audience Q&A, book signing, and the opportunity to purchase copies of Teach the Torches to Burn.

This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-seated, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of a book through Adventures by the Book. Please visit adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/christina-dodd-7-29-26/ for more information.

Free summer concert: The Journeybirds
2026-07-31 14:00 - 15:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate summer with an afternoon of live music at the John D. Spreckels Center on Friday, July 31, from 2 to 3 p.m. Enjoy a free performance by The JourneyBirds, an acoustic duo known for their heartfelt harmonies and fresh interpretations of classic folk and Woodstock-era favorites. Featuring timeless songs by artists such as Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, Cat Stevens, and Joni Mitchell, this uplifting concert is sure to delight music lovers of all ages.
Admission is free, but advance registration is required to reserve your seat. Register online at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call (619) 522-7343, or visit the John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street.

July Spice It Up, Coronado!
2026-07-31 14:30 - 15:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Like a book club, but for cooking! Explore new spices each month, pick up a sample, cook at home, and discuss your creations in our monthly Zoom discussion.
For the month of July we will be sampling dried chervil.

See photographs and recipes from past Spice It Up, Coronado! HERE, then click on Open Access.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Free And Open

Beach Cleanup at Stan's Beach
2026-08-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Stan’s Beach, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Emerald Keepers is looking for volunteers for their Aug. 1 cleanup on Stan’s Beach. Meet at the end of the cul-de-sac on Avenida De Sol between the Del and the Shores at 8 am and look for the Emerald Keepers flag.
Parking is extremely limited, so please consider biking or walking. Bring gloves, buckets and pickers, if you have them.
See you there!

Concert in the Park: Cassie B
2026-08-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Cassie B
Performing a mix of originals and covers, including “Lady Marmalade” and “Purple Rain” Cassie B, a local musical inspiration and her talented team also has the honor of being the San Diego Padres house band.
Website: Cassie B
Sponsored by
The O’Briens at PorchLight Realty
and
Dr. Kurt Hummeldorf, DMD

Wild Wonders brings exotic animals to the Coronado Rec Center
2026-08-05 12:00 | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Bring your curiosity and step into a world of wildlife and wonder at the Coronado Community Center on Wednesday, August 5, at noon for Wild Wonders, a free interactive animal presentation the whole family can enjoy.
Get up close with amazing animal ambassadors as expert wildlife biologists introduce furry, feathered, and scaly creatures from around the globe. Through fascinating stories, fun facts, and live animal encounters, attendees will learn about the unique adaptations and behaviors that make these animals extraordinary.
The adventure doesn’t end there. After the presentation in the Nautilus Room, stick around for Family Swim Time and cool off in the pool. (Pool admission fees apply.)
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, explore, and meet incredible animals face-to-face.
For more information, call the Coronado Community Center at 619-522-7342.

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "State Secret"
2026-08-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 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.
August 5: State Secret (1950, PG-13, 100 min)
Saucy noir thriller from Hitchcock screenwriter Sidney Gilliat stars Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. as a celebrated surgeon tricked into traveling to a Balkan country to treat the nation’s leader. He soon finds himself a hunted man when he learns a secret that could crumble the government. With Glynis Johns and Jack Hawkins.

Basket weaving workshop
2026-08-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Woven Bowl is a perfect project for beginners to learn basketry skills. The bowl is woven on a slotted wooden base, and participants will learn weaving techniques that include twining, 2:1 twill, and creating a matchstick rim. Color choices for the dyed reed section will be available. All materials will be provided. Bringing an old towel that can get dirty is recommended.
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Space is limited, registration is recommended. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits.

Get creative with Knotshop: Mini macramé workshop
2026-08-06 13:00 - 15:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Discover the timeless art of macramé in this fun, hands-on workshop with guest fiber artist Sitoë Thiam. Perfect for beginners, you’ll learn the essential knotting techniques while creating your own unique mini wall hanging. With personalized guidance and all materials provided, you’ll leave with a beautiful handmade piece to display in your home and the confidence to continue exploring this relaxing and rewarding craft.
Early registration is requested at least one week before class to ensure class minimums are met.
To attend, reserve your spot today by registering online at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, calling 619-522-7343, or visiting the John D. Spreckels Center, located at 1019 Seventh Street.

An evening with Annie Jacobsen, on "Biological War: A Scenario"
2026-08-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Public Library, in partnership with Warwick’s and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library, presents Annie Jacobsen discussing Biological War: A Scenario. Jacobsen is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and bestselling author of Nuclear War: A Scenario.

She will share insights into her latest work in which she explores a chilling scenario where a deliberate biological attack unleashes a global pandemic that rapidly overwhelms public health systems and triggers the collapse of modern society. Drawing on interviews with top government, military, and medical experts, she traces the hours, days, and weeks following such an event, revealing how quickly civilization could descend into chaos.
This event is FREE to attend. Limited reserved seats are available with purchase of a book through Warwick’s Bookstore HERE.

$33 plus tax and fees for a reserved seat for one person and one copy of Biological War: A Scenario
$43 plus tax and fees for reserved seats for two people and one copy of Biological War: A Scenario
Check-in starts/doors open at 6:15PM. Please print out your tickets or have the QR code available on your phone.
Seating is first-come, first served.
Additional books will be available for purchase at this event.

About Annie Jacoben
ANNIE JACOBSEN is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author. Her books include: AREA 51; OPERATION PAPERCLIP; THE PENTAGON’S BRAIN; PHENOMENA; SURPRISE, KILL VANISH, and FIRST PLATOON.
Her newest book, NUCLEAR WAR: A SCENARIO, is an international bestseller.
Jacobsen’s books have been named Best of the Year and Most Anticipated by outlets including The Washington Post, USA Today, The Boston Globe, Vanity Fair, Apple, and Amazon. She has appeared on countless TV programs and media platforms—from PBS Newshour to Joe Rogan—discussing war, weapons, government secrecy, and national security. Audiences have ranged from The Vatican to The United Nations.
She also writes and produces TV, including Tom Clancy’s JACK RYAN.
Jacobsen graduated from Princeton University where she was Captain of the Women’s Ice Hockey Team. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband Kevin and their two sons.
About Biological War: A Scenrio
A lab accident, a bio-attack, a global pandemic, and the collapse of human society. In this essential new book, based on dozens of new interviews with experts with high-level political, governmental, medical, and military responsibility, Annie Jacobsen examines this very scenario. It would be only a matter of days from such a global infection before the infrastructure built to handle this gravest of situations would be in a battle for human existence.
The fallout: mass death, total societal breakdown, widespread insurrection, anarchy, and a plague-ravaged wasteland that no longer resembles modern civilization. In other words: dystopia.
Following the gripping narrative style that launched Nuclear War to the New York Times bestseller list, Jacobsen looks deeply at a situation that is in some ways the opposite of a nuclear bomb: There is no mushroom cloud, no shock wave or blast. Instead, the scenario that could end the world as we know it begins with something so small, and something so malicious, that when used for evil, only evil can result.
This is what could happen; a ticking-clock roadmap to the hours, days, and weeks following the release of a biological agent, that serves as the most essential, forward-looking journalism in preparation for urgent societal upheaval.

Watercolor classes with Ed Roeder, Fridays in August
2026-08-07 09:30 - 11:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Looking to grow your watercolor skills? Join well-known artist Ed Roeder on Fridays in August from 9:30–11:30 a.m. as he guides students of all experience levels in a supportive, creative environment. Rather than following a step-by-step approach, Ed works alongside each artist, offering individualized instruction to help you build confidence, refine your techniques, and develop your own artistic style.
Beginning students will learn watercolor fundamentals, including brush and water control, color application, and how to simplify images into shapes, light, and form. Intermediate artists will receive personalized art direction while working on more advanced projects and expanding their skills. Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or looking to take your artwork to the next level, this class offers inspiration and guidance for every artist.
First of four classes: Friday, August 7
Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Cost: $90 Residents | $113 Nonresidents
Drop-in: $32 per class (space permitting)
Early registration is encouraged to ensure minimum enrollment is met. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
To attend, reserve your spot today by registering online at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, calling 619-522-7343, or visiting the John D. Spreckels Center, located at 1019 Seventh Street.

Summer Concert: Bluegrass band, The Shoreline Pickers
2026-08-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Shoreline Pickers band originated from casual jam sessions at the shoreline of Mission Bay. They love acoustic music and enjoy the contributions of the various instruments. The members are Mary Jane Cupp on mandolin, Mark Pullin on guitar, Pete Varhola on bass, John Deckard on harmonica, and Jacob Blythe on banjo. All members contribute vocals as well. The Shoreline Pickers have performed at churches, civic organizations, San Diego County libraries, as well as at the San Diego County Fair. They enjoy playing traditional Bluegrass, some Old Time, and other Americana.

The Library’s Summer Concerts offer the perfect midday musical escape in the Winn Room. This concert is free to attend thanks to the support of the City of Coronado and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library. Seating is first come, first seated and doors will open at 12:45pm.

Coronado Democratic Club to welcome Nicole Crosby and representative from Scott Peters campaign
2026-08-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Democratic Club will welcome San Diego City Council candidate Nicole Crosby, and Jasmine Truong, Campaign Coordinator for Scott Peters for Congress, at its General Meeting on Saturday, August 8, in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library.
Crosby, a candidate for San Diego City Council District 2, will be the meeting’s featured speaker. She will provide an update on her campaign and discuss the priorities and issues shaping her race ahead of the November election. Her presentation will be followed by an opportunity for questions from attendees.
Truong will provide an update related to Congressman Scott Peters and his campaign for reelection in California’s 50th Congressional District. Her remarks will address current federal issues and ways local Democrats can remain informed and engaged during the 2026 election season.
The program will also include reports and updates from representatives of other Democratic elected officials.
Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee, conversation, and a half-hour social gathering. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at 12:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Avenue.
