Coronado Times

Coronado Community READ: Teen Silk Painting
2025-03-05 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Experiment with a new medium and try your hand at a traditional Asian art style, Vietnamese-Style Silk Painting, as part of this year’s Coronado Community READ.

Film Forum Coronado: "Midnight Special"
2025-03-05 18:00 - 20:45 | 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.
March 5: Midnight Special (2016, PG-13, 112 min)
Jeff Nichols fires the imagination in this shape-shifting, genre-defying sci-fi road movie. A father (Michael Shannon), his mysterious friend (Joel Edgerton), and his son (Jaeden Lieberher) with supernatural abilities go on the run to uncover the truth behind the special gifts, all the while pursued by shady government forces. Co-starring Adam Driver, Kirsten Dunst and Sam Shepard.

National Oreo Day
2025-03-06 13:30 - 14:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Photo by ABHISHEK HAJARE on Unsplash
Calling all cookie lovers! Join us at the John D. Spreckels Center on March 6 from 1:30 to 2:30 PM for a sweet celebration of National Oreo Day.
Get ready to indulge in an exciting variety of Oreo flavors—some classic, some unexpected, but all delicious! Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the original or eager to try something new, this event promises a fun and flavorful experience. Enjoy an afternoon of tasting, sharing favorites, and connecting with fellow Oreo enthusiasts.
Don’t miss out on this delightful treat—bring your sweet tooth and join the fun!
For more information or to register, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the Spreckels Center front desk, 1019 Seventh Street.
Post Malone limited edition Oreos. / The Coronado Times

Coronado Community READ Book Discussion: "The Women"
2025-03-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us for one of our book discussions focusing on The Women by Kristin Hannah. Engage with fellow readers as we explore its themes, characters, and the reasons why it was chosen as the 2025 Coronado Community READ.
Find the full Coronado Community Read 2025 program here.

Connecting Cultures with Little Saigon San Diego
2025-03-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Vietnam War saw hundreds of thousands of people leave their home and come to the United States as refugees. A great number of them came to California to build new lives, including nearly 40,000 who settled in San Diego. Today, the Vietnamese community in San Diego is strong and thriving.
In partnership with Little Saigon San Diego, this discussion-based program will highlight the local Vietnamese experience, offer an opportunity to learn from one another, celebrate diverse perspectives, and build new community relationships. Come listen, share, and connect in an open and welcoming space as we explore this rich cultural heritage and the stories that shape our community. All are welcome!
Find the full Coronado Community Read 2025 program here.
About Little Saigon San Diego
At Little Saigon San Diego, we believe social equity and racial equality can be achieved through the sense of belonging. To do this, we revitalize community infrastructure such as buildings, streets, and sidewalk, so that everyone could see their story, take ownership, and become a part of the community. We also host art and cultural events and festivals to share and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. When each of us realize that we are an equal part of a whole, we, naturally, will advocate for ourselves to achieve greater self-sufficiency and economic independence. When justice and fairness is achieved it will eliminate the motivations behind hatred, discrimination, and racism. Our community will be filled with lovingkindness, compassion, and empathy. Our works are also mission oriented toward the goal of spreading cultural awareness, building strong empathetic leadership in children, and encouraging lovingkindness in all.

Experience the Magic of Kamishibai: Paper Box Theater
2025-03-07 11:30 - 12:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Step into the enchanting world of Kamishibai, a traditional Japanese storytelling art, at the John D. Spreckels Center on March 7 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Presented by the Japanese Friendship Garden, this captivating performance brings stories to life through vivid illustrations and engaging narration. Kamishibai blends oral, visual, and print storytelling, using dramatic dialogue and expressive imagery to create an immersive experience that delights audiences both emotionally and intellectually.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the rich tradition of Japanese storytelling. Join us for a magical journey through tales that inspire, entertain, and connect us across cultures!
For more information or to register, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343,or stop by the Spreckels Center front desk at 1019 Seventh Street.
Photo by Thor Alvis on Unsplash

Ruff Run
2025-03-08 08:00 - 10:00 | Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Drive, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Calling all dogs (and their humans)!
The Ruff Run presented by Paws of Coronado is a 5K run/walk celebrating our furry friends. Come on out to Tidelands Park on Saturday, March 8 for some tail-wagging fun!
More details here

Fix It Clinic
2025-03-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Bring your broken electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothes, etc., for assessment and possible repair. The Fixit clinic provides workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help you disassemble and troubleshoot your item. Whether we fix it or not, you’ll learn more about how it was manufactured and how it worked.
RSVP is required for item repair with the Fixit Clinic Coaches. Reserve your time slot to fix items with an RSVP today. If registration is full, you can still come as a walk-in!
Learn how to:

Fix broken appliances and gadgets
Repair road and mountain bikes
Mend your favorite outfit

Complimentary garden tool sharpening and seed planting also available at the event. UCCE Master Gardeners of San Diego County will be on site to clean and sharpen one pair of pruners or loppers for free. (Must be non-serrated, no longer than two inches and in good working condition.)
This is a free, family-friendly event: children are heartily invited!
This event is sponsored by the City of Coronado, Emerald Keepers and the Coronado Public Library.

Clothing Swap
2025-03-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
In conjunction with the free Fit It Clinic happening on March 8 at the Coronado Library, Emerald Keepers will also be hosting a Clothing Swap led by the Emerald Keepers interns.
Bring up to five pieces of gently worn clothing, clean, and in wearable condition, to swap. Sharing is caring and you may find your next favorite outfit! 👚🔄👖

"Movie Night" with the Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra
2025-03-08 19:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Immerse yourself in iconic film scores performed live, celebrating the power of cinema and music.

“Movie Night” with the Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra is a sure fire way for the whole family to experience music from Coronado’s very own professional orchestra, featuring selections from Oscar-winning movies such as Spider-Man, Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, The Dark Knight Rises and many more. Conducted by Founder/Director Osvaldo Mendoza.
Tickets are going fast and the concert is expected to be the sixth sell out concert, so don’t delay.
Ticket sales are all done online. Click on the “Buy Tickets” button to select your seat(s) and purchase. New, affordable student tickets prices available for $15-$25.
The Coronado Philharmonia is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose goal is to enrich the cultural life of our community by providing classical repertoire performed at a professional level.

Don Julio Tequila Tasting
2025-03-09 16:00 | Stake Chophouse & Bar, 1309 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Enjoy an exclusive Don Julio Tequila Tasting experience, featuring four exceptional tequilas from the Don Julio collection, each expertly paired with bites crafted by Executive Chef Matt Sramek. An evening of craftsmanship, flavor, and sophistication awaits.
Pairings include:

Welcome Cocktail | Don Julio 70th Clarified Margarita

Don Julio Blanco | Baja Shrimp Ceviche, Avocado Mousse, Cucumber, Lime

Don Julio Reposado | Kurobuta Pork Short Rib Quesabirria, Sope

Don Julio 1942 | Spiced Dry Aged Duck, Crispy Milk Bread, Chocolate Mole, Pepitas

Don Julio Alma Miel | Hot Smoked Arctic Char, Green Apple Salad

*$50 per guest — Tickets HERE

Maker Monday: Memory Box
2025-03-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Memories fade, but a memory box lasts forever! Make a memory box to store all your precious treasures, pictures, and memories for years to come.

A Tasty Journey Around the World for Ages 6-12
2025-03-10 15:30 - 17:30 | Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Embark on a Tasty Journey Around the World this spring! Join us every Monday from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at the Community Center starting on March 10. Kids ages 6-12 will explore international flavors by making delicious dishes like pesto from Italy, crepes from France, pierogis from Poland, and more!
For more information, call the Coronado Recreation team at 619-522-7342 or visit us online at coronado.ca.us/civicrec. Don’t miss out on this fun culinary adventure!

Girl Scout Gold Award Event
2025-03-11 18:30 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Please join the Coronado Soroptimist Club for an inspiring event on March 11 in support of two remarkable members of Coronado’s Girl Scout Troop 6136. Both scouts are pursuing their Gold Award project, the highest achievement within the Girl Scouts. This is a very time-consuming endeavor that must demonstrate leadership, address national or global issues, and create a measurable, sustainable, and positive impact. The Girl Scout Gold Award is akin to the Eagle Scout rank in Boy Scouting.
Kate Bennett and Grace Dabbieri
These impressive students will be discussing their Gold Star Award projects. Kate Bennett’s presentation will focus on adding Naloxone to your first aid kit as preparation for responding to an opioid overdose. Based on RSVP attendance, she will have Naloxone supplies available to hand out to attendees.
Blind from birth, Grace Dabbieri will be discussing all the things that blind individuals can accomplish, as well as explaining the importance of access and what living in the world of the blind entails. She will amaze you with her own personal example and also plans to provide a relevant gift for those that attend.
Soroptimist International of Coronado is part of a global volunteer organization supporting education and economic empowerment for women and girls. We are delighted to support these young women as we celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day.
Please confirm your participation as soon as possible. All attendees who rsvp will receive gift items from both speakers. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on March 11 in the library’s Winn Room.
You may rsvp using SignUp Genius or the QR code below.

Crafty Hour: Vietnamese Silk Painting
2025-03-11 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.
For the month of March, in conjunction with the 2025 Coronado Community READ, we will be exploring the beautiful art of Vietnamese silk painting.
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Registration is not required but recommended.
Find the full Coronado Community Read 2025 program here.

EVENT FULL / Day Trip to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
2025-03-12 09:00 - 18:00 | CA
This event is full and no waiting list is available.
Yorba Linda, California, USA – April 16, 2013: The Richard Nixon Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California. Nixon was the 37th president of the United States, from 1969 to 1974. / iStock
Embark on a fascinating journey through American history with a charter bus trip to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum in Yorba Linda, California. Departing from the John D. Spreckels Center on March 12 at 9 AM and returning at 6 PM, this trip offers a full day of exploration and discovery.
Your ticket includes roundtrip transportation and admission to the museum, where you’ll delve into the life and legacy of President Richard Nixon. Explore engaging exhibits, walk through his childhood home, step aboard his presidential helicopter, and admire the stunning rose garden and White House East Room replica.
Cost:

$90 for Coronado residents
$100 for non-residents

Be sure to bring a lunch and wear comfortable walking shoes to make the most of this enriching experience.
For more information or to register, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call or stop by the Spreckels Center front desk 619-522-7343, 1019 Seventh Street.

Coronado Democratic Club to Discuss County Initiatives at Upcoming General Meeting
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Democratic Club invites community members to its general meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The event will feature Spencer Katz, Director of Strategic Initiatives for County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer, and will be held at the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room, located at 640 Orange Ave.
Spencer Katz will present on “New County Initiatives, Winning Elections, and Experiences from the Trenches,” offering insights into strategic initiatives shaping governance and election strategies in San Diego County. His discussion will provide valuable perspectives on the county’s efforts and strategies for political engagement.
The event will start with a social hour at 6 PM, providing an opportunity for attendees to mingle before the meeting begins. This time is designed to foster community engagement and prepare attendees for the informative discussion that follows.
For more information, please visit: www.CoronadoDemocrats.com or contact Communications@CoronadoDemocrats.com.
The evening promises insightful dialogue and engaging discussions!

DIY Decorators for Ages 6-12
2025-03-13 15:30 - 17:00 | Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get creative this spring! Join us for our DIY Decorators class every Thursday from 3:30 to 5 pm at the Community Center. Starting on March 13, kids ages 6-12 will make a new piece of décor each week, including clay trinket dishes, dream catchers, and canvas art. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to let your child’s creativity shine! For details call 619-522-7342 or visit us online at coronado.ca.us/civicrec.

Shamrocks and Shenanigans at the Club Room
2025-03-13 15:30 - 17:00 | Club Room, 1985 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Follow the rainbow to the Shamrocks and Shenanigans St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Thursday, March 13 from 3:30 to 5 pm in the Club Room in Glorietta Bay Park.
The party begins with cooking holiday treats, and continues with green science experiments and treasure hunts for children ages 6-11. So put together your best green outfit and bring the luck of the Irish with you to this holiday event.
Don’t hesitate to register, go to coronado.ca.us/civicrec or call 619-522-7342 today to experience the magic of this holiday.

POSTPONED: Grand Caribe Shoreline Park Erosion Improvements Workshop
2025-03-13 17:00 | Coronado Cays Yacht Club, 30 Caribe Cay Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Updated 03/12/2025: The Port of San Diego is postponing the Grand Caribe Shoreline Park erosion improvements project workshop originally scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club from 5 until 6:30 p.m. The decision comes out of an abundance of caution due to worsening weather forecasts that indicate heavy rainfall may result in localized flooding, which could impact access to the venue.
The Port is working to reschedule the meeting and will announce a new date and time as soon as possible.
The Port of San Diego is hosting a workshop on Thursday, March 13, to seek input on Grand Caribe Shoreline Park and erosion improvements. The Port is evaluating nature-based coastal resilience strategies to stabilize the eastern shoreline of the park, maintain public access and preserve existing habitat.
LEARN MORE HERE
Grand Caribe Shoreline Park and Coronado Cays. Courtesy photo / Port of San Diego.

Author Talk: Taylor Kiland, "Murder of the Jujube Candy Heiress"
2025-03-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
One candy heiress, two bullets, and three suspects.
Coronado rarely makes news for violent crime. But in the spring of 1975, World War II widow and retired librarian Ruth Quinn was murdered, execution-style, in her cottage. Her death sent a shock wave through the community. The granddaughter of Jujubes and Jujyfruits creator Henry Heide, Ruth was found fully clothed with her shoes on, in her bed, dead from two gunshot wounds. To this day, her murder has never been solved, but whispers about her brother, her son, and even a local petty thief still swirl.
The Coronado Historical Association, in partnership with the Coronado Public Library, is proud to host Coronado author Taylor Baldwin Kiland as she sifts through the dirt for the facts about Ruth’s life and her untimely end fifty years ago. This event will take place in the Winn Room at the Coronado Public Library on March 13, 2025 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
Light refreshments will be served and a book-signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to availability. Preferred Seating is full. Ticket purchase/book pre-order is not required to attend the event. Pre-ordered books will be available for pickup at the event. Limited books will be available for purchase before and after the event.

Taylor Baldwin Kiland, a former naval officer, is the third generation in her family to serve in the Navy and live in Coronado, California. She is the author, coauthor or ghostwriter of more than twenty books, mostly in the military nonfiction genre and, specifically, about Vietnam prisoners-of-war and their families. She has occasionally written some children’s books, including one picture book about Coronado: Oz, Dog of the Del. Taylor lives in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, with her husband and daughter, but she visits the island about once a month to check on her dad. Murder of the Jujube Candy Heiress: A Coronado Cold Case is her first cold case murder mystery. Learn more about her at TaylorKiland.com

Candy, Coronado, and a 50-Year-Old Cold Case

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

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

Tween Takeover: Paint and Sip Rainbow Tree
2025-03-14 15:30 - 17:00 | Ruby Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
It’s Tween Takeover at the library!* Drop by 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 rainbow tree.
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.

San Diego Storytelling Festival
2025-03-15 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
It’s back! The Storytellers of San Diego return to Coronado Public Library for a daylong celebration of all things storytelling. There’s a reason why storytelling has been around for much longer than the written word. Listening to a storyteller is an immersive, enchanting experience not to be missed.
This free all-day festival takes over the library with storytelling for adults and kids, open mic sessions, and a debut performance by the participants of the Storytelling Institute, a storytelling how-to course for novices.

CIFF Student Classic Film Series: "They Were Expendable"
2025-03-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
They Were Expendable (John Ford, 1945, 2hr 15min)

The Coronado Island Film Festival’s (CIFF) Student Classic Film Study Program is open to any upper-middle and high school students attending public, charter, or parochial schools, as well as those who are homeschooled. All students are welcome to attend and join the post-screening moderated discussion.
The 2025 The War That Shaped Our World CIFF Student Classic Film Series continues – To honor the 80th Anniversary of the end of WWI, the 2025 CIFF Student Classic Film Series continues to present a slate of Hollywood film classics made during and/or about WWII on Sunday March 16 at 1PM in the Library’s Winn Room with an “open to the entire community” screening of Legendary Hollywood Director John Ford’s They Were Expendable starring Robert Montgomery, John Wayne and Donna Reed. WWII themed screenings will continue through May. The complete Student Classic Series schedule and reservations are available on the CIFF Website under the “Year-Round” dropdown tab. All Student Classic screenings are free.
In October 1944, General Douglas McArthur returned to the Philippines, as he had promised, after being evacuated to Australia in 1942. Less than a year later, Japan surrendered, ending the Second World War. Director John Ford’s 1945 They Were Expendable is based on a bestselling book of the same name recounting the heroic actions of Navy officers and sailors assigned to Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Three during the disastrous fall of the Philippines in the wake of the December 7th 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Ford’s film is a fictionalized account of the exploits of Medal of Honor recipient John C. Bulkeley and the men of Squadron Three. Just before the fall of Corregidor, it was LT Bulkeley and his crew who evacuated MacArthur and his family aboard PT 41, a 77-foot motor torpedo boat, and carried them over 600 miles of open ocean to Mindanao, from where they were flown to Australia. As MacArthur put it, “You have taken me out of the jaws of death. I shall never forget it.”
MacArthur left behind more than 36,000 Army, Marine and Navy forces, including the men of Squadron Three, few of whom escaped the disastrous consequences of a military defeat that stunned our nation. The dogged resistance of those who remained delayed the Japanese advance. They bought, with their lives and blood, desperately needed time for the Pacific Fleet to rebuild and rearm to begin to take the fight to the enemy. More than 60,000 Filipino and 15,000 American prisoners of war suffered through the infamous 66-mile Bataan Death March. The film also honors The Angels of Bataan, the 11 Navy nurses, 67 Army nurses captured and imprisoned by the Japanese, the largest group of American women ever captured and imprisoned in wartime.
Director John Ford (then Captain Ford USNR on active duty) crafted a movie, with a screenplay by visionary Naval Aviator and Coronado legend, Frank “Spig” Wead (CDR USN Ret.), that tells a gripping story of honor, courage, and commitment, perhaps better than any other Navy themed film in Hollywood history. Ford’s unflinching dramatization of a disastrous military defeat examines the human and emotional costs of war and the impossibly difficult choices those who lead officers, sailors and, yes, even nurses, face in wartime. Starring Robert Montgomery, John Wayne and Donna Reed, this superb motion picture is a history lesson necessary and appropriate for all ages. It is a “must see” for all who have served our Navy and for all those whose loved ones who have served or are serving today in uniform.
The complete 2025 Student Classic schedule and reservations are available on the CIFF Website under the “Year-Round” dropdown tab. All Student Classic Film screenings are free.

St. Patrick's Day at Bluewater Boathouse
2025-03-17 | Bluewater Boathouse, 1701 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Bluewater Grill restaurants in both Coronado and Carlsbad are making it easy for seafood (and Irish) fans to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with special food and drink offers on March 17.
Bluewater’s High Spot IPA Beer Battered Fish & Chips, served with a pint of High Spot IPA, is just $25 for lunch and dinner on March 17 only – a savings of $7 off the combined menu price of $32.
Bluewater fish & chips
Some Bluewater locations will also offer special prices on pints of Guinness, Bluewater Irish Coffees and Corned Beef and Cabbage with Boiled Potatoes on a first-come, first-served basis.
For menus, locations and operating hours for the eight unique Bluewater restaurants in Southern California and Arizona, go to www.bluewatergrill.com.

Mystery Book Club: "Threads of Deception"
2025-03-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Public Library’s Mystery Book club will meet regularly on the third Monday of each month.

We will be discussing Threads of Deception with the author herself, Elle Jauffret! Check out the book in print or ebook format from the Coronado Library Catalog by clicking here.
Receive reminder emails about the meeting by registering. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Sculpt A: Bay Bridge
2025-03-17 15:30 - 16:30 | 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 replica of the San Diego Bay Bridge.
*This program is geared towards kids aged 7 and up. Kids under 7 will require additional parental assistance and may find the class challenging.
There is a 15 minute window for arrival. If you do not arrive within 15 minutes of the program starting, your spot may be given away based on demand.

The True Story behind "The Women"
2025-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Historical Association, is proud to host Coronado author Taylor Baldwin Kiland in conversation with Diane Carlson, the real-life inspiration for the 2025 Coronado Community Read, Kristin Hannah’s The Women.
This event will take place via Zoom and be broadcast in the Winn Room at the Coronado Public Library on March 18, 2025 at 11 am. Register below to receive the Zoom link for this event.
Ms. Evans, a Vietnam War combat nurse, will share her remarkable story and discuss her book, Healing Wounds: A Vietnam War Combat Nurse’s 10-Year Fight to Win Women a Place of Honor in Washington, D.C. (Permuted Press, 2020). Hear firsthand about her experiences as a young Army nurse in Vietnam, the challenges faced by returning veterans (especially women veterans), and her tireless decade-long campaign to establish the Vietnam Women’s Memorial on the National Mall. Learn about the personal journey that led her to write her story and the obstacles she overcame to ensure that the service and sacrifice of women in the military are never forgotten.
Taylor Baldwin Kiland is a writer specializing in military non-fiction who has written, co-authored, ghost-written, or edited eighteen books, including three about our nation’s Vietnam POWs: Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure No Man is Left Behind, Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton: Six Characteristics of High-Performance Teams and Open Doors: Vietnam POWs Thirty Years Later. A former naval officer—the third generation in her family to serve in the Navy, Taylor was raised in Coronado, California, and Alexandria, Virginia. Taylor’s work has been featured in NewYorkTimes.com, WashingtonPost.com, NBC Nightly News, CNN, C-SPAN, International Herald Tribune, Associated Press, military.com, and Naval Institute’s Proceedings, just to name a few. She is also the author of the recently released, Murderer of the Jujube Candy Heiress: A Coronado Cold Case.
This event also serves as a Coronado celebration of Ms. Evans’ recent recognition with the Presidential Citizens Medal, awarded on January 2, 2025, for her exemplary service to the country.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet a true American hero and gain deeper insights into the powerful story behind The Women. Healing Wounds can be purchased here.
Find the full Coronado Community Read 2025 program here.

Candy, Coronado, and a 50-Year-Old Cold Case
