Coronado Times

Pickleball Beginner Clinics
2025-04-28 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
Part 2: (optional class) stroke development / court positioning / game play

Explore Coronado’s Remarkable Trees on a Guided Walking Tour
2025-04-29 11:00 - 12:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
On Tuesday, April 29, from 11 am to 12 pm, join us for an enriching Walking Tree Tour through Library Park and Spreckels Park. This guided walk offers a unique opportunity to discover an incredible collection of trees from around the world—some native to nearby areas like La Jolla and Cabrillo Canyon in Balboa Park, and others from far-off places such as Norfolk Island, Australia, Bangkok, Thailand, and Central Africa.
Leading the tour is John Blocker, a seasoned horticulturist with 31 years of experience at the San Diego County Department of Agriculture. His extensive background includes chairing the Cactus and Succulent Division at the Coronado Flower Show for 18 years, serving as a founding member of the California Garden and Landscape History Society, and contributing horticultural history articles to California Garden magazine for 15 years. As the Historian for the San Diego Floral Association, Mr. Blocker brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to every tour.
Space is limited to 15 participants, register now by visiting coronado.ca.us/civicrec, calling 619-522-7343, or stopping by the Spreckels Center front desk at 1019 Seventh Street. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience brought to you by the John D. Spreckels Center!
Spreckels Park, June 2021. (The Coronado Times)

Grand Caribe Shoreline Park Erosion Improvements Public Workshop
2025-04-29 17:00 | Coronado Cays Yacht Club, 30 Caribe Cay Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Port of San Diego is hosting a public workshop to discuss and gather feedback on the future of Grand Caribe Shoreline Park. The Port project team will provide a brief presentation about the shoreline’s current vulnerability to erosion and discuss concepts designed to reduce erosion, provide shoreline stability, and maintain public access with minimal impact of adjacent habitat. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, April 29 at 5 pm at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club.

CoSA Visual Arts Showcases "Centered" - A Special Exhibit at C3 Gallery
2025-04-29 17:30 - 19:00 | C3 Gallery, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Visual Arts conservatory is set to enchant guests with the exhibit “Centered” at C3 Gallery at 1845 Strand Way on Tuesday, April 29 from 5:30 to 7pm. More than 125 pieces from all students will be on display, including 3D art. The exhibit also features a 2025 Senior Showcase called “Flashback.”
“The seniors like the ‘Flashback’ theme because they can look through the work they have produced over the last four years and choose works they prefer,” said Karrie Jackson, Visual Arts Conservatory Chair. “Their work has really evolved to showcase more advanced technical skill and portraits.”
The opening reception will be held in the Nautilus Room, and the event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
For graduating seniors like Ben Byars, the exhibit is a chance to showcase art that has grown and developed over the years.
“Of all the subjects I’ve painted and drawn, portraits have been my favorite,” said Byars. “This year has led to some of my favorite stylistic and compositional experimentation with portraiture, and I hope to continue with it going forward.”
As conservatory chair, Jackson is excited that CoSA Visual Arts has expanded this year to accommodate growing interest after running a waitlist for more than ten years.
“I’m so grateful we can make room for more enthusiastic and skilled student artists,” said Jackson. “I personally believe creativity should be cultivated and not competitive, so I am happy more students have the space and the community to cultivate their interest.”

An Evening with Brad Taylor: NYT Bestselling Author and Former Special Forces Officer Explores 'Into the Gray Zone'
2025-04-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor will be at the Coronado Library discussing his new book, Into the Gray Zone, with Matt Coyle. 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 Into the Gray Zone through Warwick’s bookstore. Please visit https://www.warwicks.com/taylor-2025-reserved-seat or call the store at 858-454-0347 for more information.

Brad Taylor, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.), is a twenty-one-year veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry and Special Forces, including eight years with Delta Force. Taylor retired in 2010 after serving more than two decades and participating in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has written eighteen New York Times bestsellers and is a security consultant on asymmetric threats for various agencies. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife and two daughters.
About Into the Gray Zone
Pike Logan uncovers a geopolitical scheme that has spiraled out of control in India in this latest pulse-pounding thriller from New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor.
While on a routine security assessment in India, Taskforce operator Pike Logan foils an attempted attack on a meeting between the CIA and India’s intelligence service. Both government agencies believe it’s nothing more than a minor terrorist attack, but Pike suspects that something much more sinister is at play. After another terrorist operation at the Taj Mahal, he begins to believe that outside powers are attacking India in the gray zone between peace and war, leveraging terrorist groups for nothing more than economic gain. But the separatists conducting the operations have their own agenda.
After a massive slaughter and kidnapping of hostages during an elaborate Indian pre-wedding party, two global powers are destabilized, and only Pike Logan and his team can de-escalate the tension by rescuing the captives. What follows is a race against the clock that winds through the bustling markets of Old Delhi, the luxurious resorts of Goa, and the epic halls of the Taj Mahal. It will take everything that Logan and the taskforce have to foil an intricate plot that leaves countless lives in the balance.
Matt Coyle is the author of the bestselling Rick Cahill crime series. His books have won the Anthony, Shamus, Lefty, Authors on the Air Book of the Year, and the San Diego Book Awards, among others. He was the 2021 San Diego Writers Festival’s Mystery Writer of the Year. Odyssey’s End was a Lefty Award Finalist. Matt was recently named a 2024 Odin Award-winner from the San Diego Writers and Editors Guild. He lives in San Diego and is working on something brand new.

FITT for Life: How to Make Healthy Living Work for You
2025-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Healthy living doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever struggled with figuring out what actually matters, staying consistent, or feeling stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle, this interactive session will give you a new approach. Whether your goal is to lose weight, improve health markers, exercise more, eat better, or simply feel better in your body, the FITT framework will help you break through common barriers and build lasting habits. You’ll walk away with clear next steps to make prioritizing your health easier and more effective—without burnout, frustration, or unrealistic expectations.

Esther Avant is an author, speaker, and health industry veteran with over 19 years of experience helping people unlock their full potential by prioritizing their health. Through her bestselling book, To Your Health, podcast by the same name, and her work as a coach, Esther teaches individuals how to use health as the foundation for achieving lasting success in all areas of life—whether it’s losing weight for good, boosting career performance, or fostering personal growth. With a focus on her signature FITT framework and the three Cs of success, she empowers her clients to build sustainable habits that lead not just to better health but greater confidence, success, and happiness.

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CIFF Classic Film Screening "American Graffiti" (1973)
2025-04-30 17:00 | Village Theatre, 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
CIFF presents beloved 1973 treasure “American Graffiti” on April 30. See it on the big screen!
One of everybody’s all-time favorite movies, “American Graffiti” is coming to Coronado’s Village Theatre on Wednesday, April 30. Tickets are $15 and are available now at coronadofilmfest.com. Doors open at 5 pm for a complimentary Meet and Greet glass of wine, followed at 5:30 by the film intro by CIFF organizers Merridee Book and Doug St. Denis, a vintage cartoon, and the feature presentation.
The story is based on George Lucas’s own memories, which very likely are a lot like yours. No matter what age you are today, this movie will take you back to those heady, scary, exciting, coming-of-age days – that summer vacation after high school graduation, being with your friends one last night before you scatter to parts unknown into the mystery of the adulthood that awaits.
The film was a low-budget long-shot by Universal Studios, who were so unsure of it that it sat on the shelf for six months before they decided to release it. They had no clue how to market it because it had no known “stars.” Nobody had ever heard of writer/director George Lucas, and the actors were all pretty much unknown, including Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Mackenzie Phillips, Candy Clark, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Cindy Williams, and Suzanne Sommers as “the blonde in the T- Bird.”
It was not until Francis Ford Coppola decided to come on as producer that Universal agreed to finance the film. It was made for a lean $775,000, with an eventual box office gross of over $115,000,000, making it one of the most profitable movies ever made. Of course, this was before Lucas’s “Star Wars” series and Harrison Ford’s “Indiana Jones” became household names in the years to follow; and it was Richard Dreyfuss’s breakout film, to be followed by starring roles in major successes such as “Jaws” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”
To the studio’s surprise, the film was an immediate success and went on to be nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing.
CIFF is pleased to bring a classic film to the big screen in your neighborhood theatre every month, always on the last Wednesday. Mark your calendars now for May 28 and the sensational 1972 classic, “The Godfather.” Tickets for the entire lineup are available in advance on our website at coronadofilmfest.com.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!
2025-05-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Club Room, 1985 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get ready to party, amigos! We’re throwing a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Thursday, May 1, from 3:30 to 5 PM, and it’s going to be MUY divertido!
Kids ages 6-11 will enjoy an afternoon of piñata-making, festive crafts, music, a scavenger hunt, and delicious Mexican treats—all the ingredients for an amazing time! Don’t let this party pass you by—register today to secure your spot at bit.ly/CincoDeMayoKids or call 619-522-7342. Let’s get this fiesta started!

Star Wars Day
2025-05-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Calling all Star Wars fans! Come join us in a special Star Wars event where we will be making lightsabers, build out of this world LEGO creations and take pictures with our very special guests…the Imperial Sands Garrison!! Costumes encouraged and all ages are welcome.

Fourth Annual “Double Served” Tennis Tournament
2025-05-02 15:00 | Coronado Tennis Center, 1501 Glorietta Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Fourth Annual Double Served Tennis Tournament will take place on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Coronado Tennis Center.

Players can expect awesome tennis matches, creative team names, and some of the most entertaining on-court outfits around. Spectators are in for a treat with food from local restaurants, drinks, music, raffles, and a silent auction—all included with a $60 ticket.
Proceeds benefit Safe Harbor Coronado, a nonprofit supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of local youth and families, as well as the ongoing philanthropic work of CJWC, a 501(c)(3) organization serving Coronado since 1960.
Tickets are limited and expected to sell out.
Ticket Information
Team Registration (two players): $160
Spectator Tickets: $60 – Includes access to all the food, drinks, and festivities!
To purchase tickets or register a team, visit: https://www.purplepass.com/events/316964-cjwc-2025-double-served-tennis-tournament-may-2nd

Annual Open Youth Chess Tournament to Include International Grandmaster
2025-05-03 09:30 - 15:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The annual San Diego-Baku Youth Chess Tournament will be held 9:30 am-2:30 pm, May 3 at the Coronado Public Library.
A series of exhibition matches between an international chess grandmaster and three selected American youth players in the Winn Room of the library will be a feature of the tourney. A special guest will be Grandmaster Vasif Durarbayli, an Azerbaijani based in St. Louis. His appearance will include a chess clinic open to all who attend.
Durarbayli, who started playing chess at the age of six, became an international master at the age of 15 in 2007, and three years later became a grandmaster. He is a native of Azerbaijan, which he represented in several Chess Olympiads. The grandmaster designation is the highest designation in chess. Chess titles are awarded by the International Chess Federation. There are 1,850 grandmasters worldwide.
There is no charge to participate in the event, open to players age eight to 18. A catered lunch from Panera Bread will be provided to registered players. The tournament is limited to 40 competitors from San Diego County.
To register: coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/open-youth-chess-tournament-34435
This is the seventh annual San Diego-Baku Youth Chess Tournament, sponsored by the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Global Neighborhood Project. GNP is a grassroots nonprofit cultural outreach program linking San Diego’s Switzer Highland with the peoples of Azerbaijan as well as Botswana, Latvia, Mongolia, Morocco, Scotland and Uzbekistan.

Reading Legacies Special Story Time to Feature Local Actor and Author Parker Young
2025-05-03 15:00 | Liberty Station, 2642 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
A special story time event will be held at Liberty Station on May 3 at 3 pm with Coronado local Parker Young reading his recently published children’s book, “The Tale of Dolores,” as part of the event. All of the proceeds from the book sales will be donated to Reading Legacies.
The Tale of Dolores book cover

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MotorCars on MainStreet 2025
2025-05-04 10:00 - 15:00 | CA
Step back in time and celebrate the artistry and heritage of the automobile at MotorCars on MainStreet 2025, Coronado’s premier automotive event. This distinguished gathering showcases 400 exceptional vehicles, from pre-1980 Rods, Customs, Classics, and Trucks to Exotics, EVs, and the newly introduced Low Rider category. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of design, engineering, and craftsmanship that shaped the golden age of motoring.
Take a leisurely stroll among the gleaming machines, explore Coronado’s delightful shops and dining, and revel in a day filled with nostalgia and camaraderie.
Free for spectators
Family-friendly event
Live music
100+ raffle prizes
Whether you’re showcasing a vehicle or simply attending, MotorCars on MainStreet offers an unforgettable experience that bridges history, passion, and community spirit. Register your car today, or mark your calendar for this extraordinary event.
Get ready for a legendary event like no other. This family-friendly event is free to attend, with registration just $50 for participants. Early registrants who sign up before April 1 will receive a complimentary event T-shirt and dash plaque, celebrating their role in this iconic tradition.
For attendees, MotorCars on MainStreet is more than just a car show—it’s a celebration of community and learning. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or a casual visitor, you’ll have the opportunity to admire stunning vehicles, learn about automotive history and craftsmanship, share stories, and enjoy the charm of Coronado’s MainStreet.

Sculpt A... Koi Fish
2025-05-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Ruby Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Come play with some clay! This bimonthly program provides two chances to create a work of art using quick dry clay. This month, Ms. Wendy will be guiding you in creating a Koi Fish.*
*This program is geared towards kids aged seven and up. Kids under seven 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.

Mother’s Day Art Auction to Benefit the Coronado Historical Association
2025-05-06 08:00 - 2025-05-11 17:00 | CA
CHA is combining Coronado’s rich history and vibrant art scene for its annual Mother’s Day tradition. The 2025 Coronado Historic Home Tour on Sunday, May 11, 2025, will not only showcase six exquisite historic homes but also feature an online art auction to support the association’s mission.
The Home Tour, a highlight of Coronado’s Preservation Month, is a major fundraiser for CHA. It allows attendees to step inside some of Coronado’s most charming and meticulously restored residences.
This year, the tour’s celebration of preservation and architecture is enhanced by an online auction of unique artwork donated by talented local artists. These Coronado masters have generously contributed their creations to support CHA’s educational programs.
The auction features a diverse array of media. Works include a hand-painted porcelain pitcher by Mary Hale, watercolors by Robert Gerdes, Connie Spitzer and Jody Esquer, acrylic giclee prints by Tina Christiansen, original paintings by Louise Nutter, and mixed-media art by Jean Pierre Marques.
Auction artwork will be showcased within the historic homes featured on the tour. Online bidding is open now and will close promptly at 5 p.m. PST on Sunday, May 11, following the conclusion of the Home Tour. Auction winners can pick up their pieces at CHA starting on Tuesday, May 14.
To view the artwork and place bids, visit new.biddingowl.com/CHA. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Coronado Historical Association and its ongoing efforts to engage and educate the community about Coronado’s unique island history.
Tickets for the Home Tour can be purchased online here.

Viva Mexico! Explore Rituals, Customs, and Heroes
2025-05-06 13:30 - 14:45 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Viva Mexico! Rituals, Customs, and Heroes is a fascinating presentation that delves into the rich traditions, folklore, and historical events of Mexico’s annual celebrations. From the vibrant commemorations of Mexican Independence in September to the deeply symbolic Día de los Muertos in November, this engaging session will explore the pre-Columbian beliefs that shaped Mexico’s cultural identity and the pivotal moments that led to its independence from Spanish rule.
Leading the presentation is Raquel, a talented designer and art historian with a profound passion for Mexican culture. With 13 years of experience as a docent at the Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park, she has guided countless visitors through the world of Mexican folk art and traditions. Raquel also curates cultural trips to Mexico, offering travelers a deeper connection to the country’s history, artistry, and customs.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Mexico’s vibrant heritage. To register, visit coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the John D. Spreckels Center at 1019 Seventh Street.

Crafty Hour: Zentangles
2025-05-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Feeling crafty? Join us on the second* Tuesday of every month for arts and crafts.
* Please note the date difference for the month of May.

In May we’ll relax for Mental Health Awareness Month by painting some soothing zentangles.
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Registration is not required but recommended.

Spring Fling Luncheon, Sponsored by Coronado Senior Association
2025-05-07 12:30 - 14:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Sponsored by the Coronado Senior Association, this fun luncheon is only $5 – lunch, door prizes, music! To be held in the John D. Spreckels Center Grand Room.
Please register at the front desk of the Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street. For more information, call 619-522-7343.

Spring Bike Rodeo - Training to Emphasize Bike Safety
2025-05-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Middle School (CMS), 550 F Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The City is co-hosting three bicycle safety clinics, known as Bike Rodeos, this May. While all students are encouraged to attend, there will be a special focus on e-bike safety.
The City, Coronado Unified School District, and the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition invite students and parents to join one of the three Bike Rodeos to learn about the rules of the road, register bikes, and participate in raffle contests.
Event Dates:

Wednesday, May 7 at 2 pm – Coronado Middle School
Tuesday, May 13 at 3:15 pm – Village Elementary School
Tuesday, May 20 at 3:15 pm – Strand Elementary

All bikes, e-bikes, scooters, and skateboards are welcome!

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "The Magnificent Ambersons"
2025-05-07 18:00 - 20:30 | 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 pm 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.
May 7: The Magnificent Ambersons (1942, Approved, 89 min)
Orson Welles’s compromised masterpiece, re-edited by a nervous studio, offers a wistful elegy for a bygone era. The film chronicles the decline of the Amberson clan with the coming Industrial Revolution leaving them on the brink of financial ruin and obsolescence. Stars: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Agnes Moorehead, Anne Baxter and Tim Holt.

Sharp Hospital Auxiliary’s Summer Fair Fundraiser
2025-05-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Sharp Coronado Hospital Auditorium Sandermann Education Center, 265 Soledad Place, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Sharp Coronado Hospital Auxiliary Summer Fair Fundraiser will be held on Friday, May 9 from 9am to 2pm at 265 Soledad Place. More than two dozen vendors are participating to help raise money for hospital projects.
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Rhythm and Riffs Concert with The Adam Wolff Trio
2025-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Adam Wolff Trio combines a love of the great American standards and jazz classics with a soulful swinging energy. Prepare to swing and be swung!

About The Adam Wolff Trio:
Adam Wolff has been playing the piano since he was eight years old. Raised in New York and Chicago, he spent years playing professionally and teaching music in Manhattan. Relocating to San Diego, Adam Wolff has become a widespread presence in the music scene here, playing with a diverse range of musical groups. Wolff’s music contains elements of excitement and hard swinging, soulful, creative musical expression.
Caleb Furgatch has been playing the bass in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego regions for many years. He also resided in Amsterdam for a time, touring and playing with a variety of blues and jazz groups in Europe and the U.K. Equally adept at both electric and upright, Furgatch has his own distinct style, combining a strong groove feel with a great sense of adventure and humor.
Percussionist Michael Evans has been a mainstay of San Diego’s music scene for decades. In his early teens he spent several years playing gigs around Southern California with a future superstar, Nathan East (bassist for Eric Clapton). Many San Diego vocalists ask for Evans as their drummer of choice, because of his listening skills and tasteful grooves.

Spring Tea Party
2025-05-09 13:00 - 15:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The John D. Spreckels Center is inviting the community to celebrate the season in style at its upcoming Spring Tea Party, happening Friday, May 9 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Guests will enjoy an authentic tea experience featuring elegant table settings with fine bone china and silverware. The afternoon will include a selection of finger sandwiches, pastries, freshly baked scones, dessert, and two fragrant teas.
The event offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for sharing with a friend or meeting someone new. Tickets are $30 for residents and $35 for nonresidents.
Advance registration is required by May 1. Sign up online at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the front desk at 1019 Seventh St. for more information.

Mommy and Me Mother's Day!
2025-05-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Club Room, 1985 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Make this Mother’s Day one to remember! Join us for a Mommy and Me Mother’s Day celebration on Saturday, May 10, from 10:30 am to 12 pm at the Club Room.
This heartwarming event is designed for moms, grandmas, and aunties to enjoy a special morning with their little ones (ages 4-9), filled with tea, treats, and creative activities to celebrate the joy of motherhood. Space is limited, so don’t wait—register now at coronado.ca.us/register or call 619-522-7342.

Coronado Democratic Club Meeting
2025-05-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Democratic Club to Host Investigative Journalist Lorie Hearn, CCAT Team, and InclusioNado Leaders at May Meeting
The Coronado Democratic Club invites the community to its upcoming general meeting on Saturday, May 10, at the Coronado Library’s Winn Room. The meeting will feature a dual program, welcoming award-winning journalist Lorie Hearn, founder of inewsource, representatives from the Citizens Casualty Awareness Training (CCAT) team, and a brief update on the important work of InclusioNado by Marely Ramirez and Nina Smart.

Lorie Hearn — A Nieman Fellow and former senior editor at The San Diego Union-Tribune, Hearn will speak about the power of investigative journalism and the role of inewsource, the nonprofit news organization she founded in 2009. Known for holding the powerful accountable, inewsource integrates in-depth reporting with “community-powered” journalism — training and paying everyday residents to monitor public meetings and strengthen local civic engagement.
CCAT (Citizens Casualty Awareness Training) — The second part of the meeting will provide a preview of CCAT’s lifesaving emergency training program. Attendees will learn practical ways to help in a crisis, such as stopping severe bleeding, using an AED, and applying a tourniquet — tools anyone can use to help save lives while waiting for emergency responders.
InclusioNado — Marely Ramirez and Nina Smart will provide a brief update on InclusioNado’s continued advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion in Coronado. Their work supports creating a more inclusive and informed community through education, engagement, and allyship.

For more information, please visit CoronadoDemocrats.com or communications@coronadodemocrats.com

Coronado Art & Wine Festival
2025-05-10 12:00 - 17:00 | CA
The Coronado Art & Wine Festival is a collaboration between the Coronado Schools Foundation and the Coronado Chamber of Commerce—two nonprofits working together to celebrate and support vital areas of our community: the schools, the arts, and our local businesses.
The event is free, but wine tasting requires a paid ticket.
Find the festival at 10th Street and C Avenue in Coronado.
At the Fourth Annual Coronado Art & Wine Festival you’ll find:

A Vibrant Street Festival
Over 100 Artist Booths
Three Ticketed Wine Areas
VIP Experience
Wine Village Bubbles Lounge
Live Sound Stage with DJ
Student Art & Performances
Kids STEM Artopia (FREE)

More Than Concrete and Steel: The Science Behind Bridges
2025-05-10 14:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Whether you’re fascinated by physics, architecture, or infrastructure, join us to uncover the science and engineering behind building bridges that last.

About the Speaker:
Prior to coming to UC San Diego, Palermo was a professor in structural Engineering at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, which he joined in 2009. He started his career as a Faculty in 2005 as Assistant Professor (tenured) at Politecnico di Milano, Department of Structural Engineering.
Palermo has three patents, over 400 publications in international journals and conference proceedings. Palermo is a member of several associations and is a Fellow of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), Engineering New Zealand, the New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE). He served as President of the Concrete NZ Learned Society in 2021-2022 and New Zealand Head Delegate of the fib (Federation International du Beton) 2015-2023. Palermo is a passionate teacher and received several awards at the University of Canterbury. In 2021 Palermo was awarded as the “Most Influential International Accelerated Bridge Construction Person of the Year Outside U.S.” in Academia at the 2021 Accelerated Bridge Construction Conference in Miami.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive and Volunteer Opportunity
2025-05-10 15:30 - 18:00 | Coronado Post Office, 1400-1498 Ynez Place, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Volunteers will gather at the post office parking lot on Saturday, May 10 to sort, box and distribute food collected by letter carriers during the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The food will be distributed to junior enlisted families and families in crisis through Military Outreach Ministries and New Day Urban Ministries. The Coronado-based public charity, the Rick and Katie Moore Foundation, needs volunteers to help with this process on Saturday afternoon. Each year, about 5000-10000 pounds of food is distributed. The Foundation’s Serve4Good program allows volunteers to receive the blessings of helping neighbors in need.
Generally, about 30 volunteers work from 3:30 to 6 pm and then the Foundation’s truck takes the sorted food to New Day Urban Ministries and Military Outreach Ministries food supply stations
To volunteer for sorting and boxing at the post office, visit eventbrite.com.
Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive, helping to fill the shelves of food banks in cities and towns throughout the United States.
You can help by joining letter carriers and partner organizations in the fight to end hunger by participating. Simply leave your donation of non-perishable food in a bag near your mailbox on May 10.

All photos courtesy of The Rick & Katie Moore Foundation.

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The BlueFrog Band
2025-05-10 20:00 - 23:59 | McP’s Irish Pub, 1107 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The BlueFrog Band will be playing at McP’s from 8 pm to midnight on Saturday, May 10.
BlueFrog combines Jump Swing Blues, Rock and Roll, Southern Fried Favorites, Funk, Honky-Tonk, and originals to make your feet and ears happy.
Patrick “BlueFrog” Ellis is a retired SEAL Master Chief who has been entertaining Coronado residents since 2011. He also toured for the U.S.O. while Stationed in South Korea as the Command Master Chief for Special Operations Command before returning home to retire after more than 33 years of military service.
His Motto: It’s not about me, it’s about the music!

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Mother's Day at Loews Coronado Bay Resort
2025-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Loews Coronado Bay Resort, 4000 Coronado Bay Rd, Coronado, CA, United States
This Mother’s Day, treat mom to decadent bayside brunch at Loews Coronado Bay Resort.
Photo courtesy Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Set inside of the Commodore Ballroom, the resort’s culinary team is preparing a lavish brunch spread featuring freshly baked pastries, brioche French toast, eggs Benedict and more breakfast favorites, as well as crab and oyster shooters, made-to-order sushi rolls, seafood paella, roasted salmon with beurre blanc, an assortment of sweet treats and more.
Photo credit: Native Poppy
To make the day even more special, guests can pre-order a wrapped or vase floral bouquet from Native Poppy, a woman-owned flower shop in San Diego, for an additional cost. Mimosas, or a bottle of prosecco or champagne are also available to enhance the dining experience.
Mother’s Day Brunch starts at $95 per person, $35 per child (6-12) and is complimentary for children 5 and under. Reservations available Sunday, May 11 from 10 am to 2 pm via the resort’s Resy.
