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Drop-In Monthly Chess Club for Adults
2024-09-12 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Library hosts open chess play on the second Thursday of every month between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. in the Winn Room. Enjoy playing chess with others, or learn to play or improve your game with help from facilitator and local chess coach Chuck McClung. Chess boards and pieces provided. Open to all adults age 18 and older.
Chuck McClung is a lifelong chess enthusiast and played in his first chess tournament over 40 years ago. He works as a consultant for the Mountain Lake Chess Camp, the oldest chess-teaching company in San Diego. Chuck is also the current Category C World Champion on the website chessworld.net.

An Evening with Sarah Federman
2024-09-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Library, with the Worldview Project and the San Diego Diplomacy Council, present an evening with Dr. Sarah Federman, author of Last Train to Auschwitz: The French National Railways and the Journey to Accountability. Join us on September 11, 2024, at 6:30 pm for an insightful discussion and a unique opportunity to meet the author in person. A “compelling blend of victims’ narratives and rigorous historical and legal analysis, making a significant contribution to our understanding of corporate accountability and transitional justice,” according to Leigh Payne of the University of Oxford, this book shares the story of how the French National Railways were complicit in the Holocaust.
Light refreshments will be provided.
About the Book
In the immediate decades after World War II, the French National Railways (SNCF) was celebrated for its acts of wartime heroism. However, recent debates and litigation have revealed the ways the SNCF worked as an accomplice to the Third Reich and was actively complicit in the deportation of 76,000 Jews and other civilians to death camps. Sarah Federman delves into the interconnected roles—perpetrator, victim, and hero—the company took on during the harrowing years of the Holocaust. Grounded in history and case law, Last Train to Auschwitz traces the SNCF’s journey toward accountability in France and the United States, culminating in a multimillion-dollar settlement paid by the French government on behalf of the railways. The poignant and informative testimonies of survivors illuminate the long-term effects of the railroad’s impact on individuals, leading the company to make overdue amends. In a time when corporations are increasingly granted the same rights as people, Federman’s detailed account demonstrates the obligations businesses have to atone for aiding and abetting governments in committing atrocities. This volume highlights the necessity of corporate integrity and will be essential reading for those called to engage in the difficult work of responding to past harms.
About the Author
Sarah Federman is an author, educator, and conflict resolution practitioner. Prior to this work, she spent a decade as an international executive working with clients such as Google and the NFL. A job transfer from Manhattan to Paris led her to an encounter with her own name on a Holocaust memorial wall. This moment prompted her to turn her attention to helping people avoid mass violence, focusing specifically on corporate complicity. She is now an Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution at the Joan B Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego.

Crafty Hour: Bookmarks
2024-09-10 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.
In the month of September, decorate your own custom bookmark!
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Registration is not required but recommended.

Free Workshop on Advanced Care Planning
2024-09-10 13:00 - 15:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Sharp Coronado Hospital will be offering a free workshop on Advanced Care Planning. The community is invited to attend a panel discussion with leading experts on health care planning and will include tips on completing your advanced care directive.
A notary will also be on site to assist with completed documents.
To register, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (827-4277) or visit sharp.com/classes

You’re Leaving When? with actress and New York Times Bestselling Author Annabelle Gurwitch
2024-09-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
You may recognize actress Annabelle Gurwitch as the longtime cohost of the fan favorite “Dinner & a Movie” or from her appearances on television’s “Seinfeld,” “Murphy Brown,” “Boston Legal,” and “Dexter.” But did you know that she is as talented as she is beautiful? Earning a 2021 New York Times Favorite Book for Healthy Living, a Good Morning America Must Read and a finalist for The Thurber Prize for American Humor Writing 2022, as well as being a New York Times bestselling author, who has written and developed adaptations of her books for HBO, F/X, NBC, Lifetime networks, including a current film project for the Hallmark Channel based on You’re Leaving When? to star Andi MacDowell.
Annabelle has been chronicling living with Stage IV lung cancer and inequities in healthcare in the New York Times and Washington Post since her out-of-the-blue diagnosis during Covid, and she’s given patient advocate talks at scientific conferences around the globe including in Vienna, Rome, Singapore, and Brisbane.
Don’t miss the chance to meet this remarkable woman on Tuesday, September 10 at a special book discussion of her book You’re Leaving When? Adventures in Downward Mobility.
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served. Books will be available to purchase through our co-sponsor, Adventures by the Book. Click here to pre-purchase a book and reserve your seat.

About the Author:
Annabelle Gurwitch is an actress, activist, and author of five books including the New York Times bestseller and Thurber Prize finalist I See You Made an Effort. She’s written for The New Yorker, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, and Hadassah amongst other publications.
She was the longtime cohost of the fan favorite “Dinner & a Movie” on TBS and a regular commentator on NPR. She’s performed on the Moth Mainstage, Joe’s Pub, at Carolines on Broadway, The New York and Aspen Comedy Fests, and at arts centers around the country. Her acting credits include: “Seinfeld,” “Murphy Brown,” “Boston Legal,” and “Dexter.” Once in while she returns to acting playing Rabbi Gurwitch on “Better Things” on FX or a therapist for an FBI agent in Michael Bay’s “Ambulance.” Annabelle has been chronicling living with stage iv lung cancer and inequities in healthcare in the New York Times and Washington Post since her out-of-the-blue diagnosis during covid. She’s given patient advocate talks at scientific conferences around the globe including in Vienna, Rome, Singapore, and Brisbane.
About the Book:
You’re Leaving When? Adventures in Downward Mobility is a 2021 New York Times Favorite Book for Healthy Living, a Good Morning America Must Read and a finalist for The Thurber Prize for American Humor Writing 2022. In these essays, Gurwitch embraces homesharing, welcoming a housing-insecure young couple and a bunny rabbit into her home. The mother of a college student in recovery who sheds the gender binary, she relearns to parent, one pronoun at a time. She wades into the dating pool in a Miss Havisham-inspired line of lingerie and flunks the magic of tidying up. You’re Leaving When? is for anybody who thought they had a semblance of security but wound up with a fragile economy and a blankie. Annabelle uses personal stories and humor to illuminate issues in the social zeitgeist including “harnessing resilience and learning how life’s disappointments can teach you about the things that matter most” (Tara Parker Pope, New York Times).

Stake Chophouse & Bar and Far Niente Wine Estates Exclusive Tasting Event
2024-09-08 16:30 | Stake Chophouse & Bar, 1309 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Stake Chophouse & Bar is excited to announce an evening of exquisite wines and delectable cuisine.

On September 8, Stake Chophouse & Bar will be joined by Far Niente Wine Estates for an unforgettable tasting experience. Delight in four exceptional wines, each thoughtfully paired with culinary masterpieces crafted by Stake’s talented chefs.
Seating is at 4:30 pm, and the tasting is $50/person. Guests are also welcome to stick around for dinner and drinks after the tasting. Tickets can be purchased through OpenTable here.

Cade's Day Fundraiser
2024-09-07 13:00 | McP’s Irish Pub, 1107 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Head to McP’s Irish Pub (1107 Orange Avenue) on Saturday, Sept. 7 for a Cornhole Tournament in support of Suicide Awareness. Proceeds from the event support the Cade Keller Memorial Fund at Mesa Community College.

To register or contribute, visit seeandsay.live, The cost is $50 to play. Don’t forget to include the name of the player in the memo section!

For more information, call or text 619-829-4645.

Autumn Concert Series: La Camarada
2024-09-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Library’s Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 6 to October 25. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. Our first performance of the series features the Camarada Tango Quartet, live before their second tour in Argentina.

The mission of CAMARADA is to elevate and enrich the San Diego community and beyond by presenting phenomenal chamber music concerts, while engaging diverse audiences through visionary and educational programming, featuring living composers, commissioning new music, and igniting a powerful connection between the audience, artists and music.
Camarada is dedicated to presenting invigorating performances of musical masterworks. Established in 1994, Camarada shares the joy of chamber music by pairing performers of the highest caliber with intimate spaces throughout San Diego. Original founders Beth Ross Buckley, Ann Chase, and Mary Barranger had a vision of concert experiences that are inviting and engaging for audiences. In 2008 Dana Burnett joined Beth Ross Buckley as Co-Artistic Director continuing this tradition. Both have significant chamber music experience and bring to Camarada a renewed zest for playing intimate chamber music, collaborating with a variety of artists, commissioning music by American composers, and recording new projects.

George Galdorisi and the Algorithms of Armageddon
2024-09-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
It is unclear if U.S. policy makers and military leaders fully realize that we have already been thrust into an artificial intelligence (AI) race with authoritarian powers. Join George Galdorisi as he discusses how his new book Algorithms of Armageddon examines this most pressing security issue.
Register to receive reminder emails only; registration does not guarantee seating for this event. Registration is not required.

George Galdorisi is Director of Strategic Assessments and Technical Futures for the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. Prior to joining NIWC Pacific, he completed a thirty-year career as a naval aviator, culminating in 14 years of consecutive experience as executive officer, commanding officer, commodore, and chief of staff.
During his career as a naval aviator he completed an array of operational assignments in all five Navy fleets. After completing a tour as Test Director in the LAMPS Mk III helicopter Program Office, he was one of a small cadre of officers who stood up the Navy’s first LAMPS Mk III squadron, HSL-41. His operational assignments culminated in commanding officer tours of HSL-43, the Navy’s first operational LAMPS Mk III squadron, HSL-41, the LAMPS Mk III Fleet Replacement Squadron, USS Cleveland (LPD-7), and Amphibious Squadron Seven. His last operational assignment spanned five years as Chief of Staff for Cruiser-Destroyer Group Three, during which he made combat deployments to the Western Pacific and Arabian Gulf embarked in the USS Carl Vinson and USS Abraham Lincoln. During this final tour he also led the U.S. Delegation for military-to-military consultations with the Chinese Navy.
He began his writing career in 1978 with an article in U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings. He has written fourteen books, including the New York Times best seller, Tom Clancy Presents: Act of Valor, the novelization of the Bandito Brothers/Relativity Media film and The Kissing Sailor, which proved the identity of the two principals in Alfred Eisenstaedt’s famous photograph. His reboot of the best-selling Tom Clancy’s Op-Center Series includes three consecutive the New York Times best sellers, Out of the Ashes, Into the Fire and Scorched Earth. His most recent fiction project is a new series of Rick Holden thrillers published by Braveship Books (The Coronado Conspiracy, For Duty and Honor and Fire and Ice). His most recent non-fiction project is AI at War How Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Are Changing Naval Warfare. Additionally, he has published more than four hundred articles in professional journals and national newspapers.
He has received a number of national and international writing awards, including: the Navy League of the United States Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Literary Achievement, the U.S. Naval Institute General Prize Essay Contest, the Surface Navy Association Literary Award, the Navy League of Australia’s Annual Essay Competition, the Naval Helicopter Historical Association Literary Award, and the Military Writers Society of America Silver Medal Award, among others.
He is a 1970 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and holds a Masters Degree in Oceanography from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Masters Degree in International Relations from the University of San Diego. He graduated from both the Naval War College’s College of Command and Staff and the College of Naval Warfare, and in 1994 he received the Naval War College’s Admiral John Hayward Award for Academic Achievement. Additionally, he is a graduate of MIT Sloan School’s Program for Senior Executives.

Coronado Cays HOA Mayoral Candidate Forum
2024-09-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Coronado Cays Yacht Club, 30 Caribe Cay Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Cays Homeowners Association invites the community to attend a mayoral candidate forum on September 5 from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club
The forum will hear each of the 2024 candidates for mayor – Mike Donovan, John Duncan, Casey Tanaka – answer questions about specific topics in Coronado.
This will be a moderated discussion and community members are encouraged to attend.

Free Lecture: The Future of Historic Buildings in Tijuana
2024-09-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Coronado Historical Association, 1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 is an opportunity to shape the future of our region through the power of design. By showcasing our region as a global hub for design, innovation, arts, and culture, WDC 2024 fosters lasting economic, social, cultural, civic, and environmental impact. Aligned with this effort, the Coronado Historical Association in partnership with the Coronado Arts Commission, invites you to join us for a free lecture to learn about the future of historic buildings in Tijuana. On September 5, 2024, at 5:30 pm CHA will be hosting preservationist Maria Curry to talk about preservation efforts in Tijuana.

Tijuana has been called “the house of all people” and the “most visited border city in the world” where new communities form every day because of intense migration. In this quickly growing city with its bustling neighborhoods of free trade, older buildings from the modernist era become hard to preserve. These architectural gems are often abandoned and then become obsolete or torn down. Unfortunately, urban development, economic forces, and ineffective laws prevent preservationists from protecting Tijuana’s significant past. Its tiled arcades and historically significant landmarks are at risk. As an advocate for historic conservation, a public official, and an academic in historic preservation, Maria Curry will discuss the challenges to safeguarding the splendor of Tijuana’s architectural gems and local memory of bygone days.

Maria Curry is an expert in historic preservation at the Secretaria de Cultura de Baja California. She holds an architectural engineering degree, a master’s degree in restoration of monuments, and is a Ph.D. candidate in Historic Preservation from Cornell University.

This event is free and open to the public however capacity is limited so reservations are required. Please rsvp by calling 619-4345-7242 or visiting coronadohistory.org.

Film Forum Coronado: "Woman on the Run"
2024-09-04 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.
September 4: Woman on the Run (1950, PG-13, 80 min)
A lost gem rediscovered! Orson Welles protege Norman Foster directed this witty, wise-cracking take on the travails of romance and marriage. Join the wild chase around San Francisco as the sole witness to a gangland slaying goes into hiding, trailed by a police bird dog, a roguish newspaper man (Dennis O’ Keefe) and the witness’s wife (Ann Sheridan).

Generations Connect: Ice Cream Sundae Bar & Craft
2024-09-04 14:30 - 15:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The City of Coronado and Safe Harbor Coronado are thrilled to present Generations Connect: Ice Cream Sundae Bar & Craft, a heartwarming intergenerational event that brings together adults 50+ and children for a delightful afternoon of creativity and treats.
Join us on September 4 from 2:30 to 3:30 PM at the John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street. This event offers a unique opportunity to bond over an engaging craft activity and enjoy a delectable ice cream sundae bar.
Designed to foster creativity and connection, this event encourages participants of all ages to share meaningful experiences and create lasting memories.
Reserve your spot by registering online at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, calling (619) 522-7343, or visiting the front desk at 1019 Seventh Street.

Concert in the Park: It's Never 2L8
2024-09-01 17:00 - 18:30 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Summer concert series in Spreckels Park.

A Coronado local favorite! We welcome again to the stage It’s Never 2L8, a four-piece rock, classic rock, pop and dance cover band from San Diego. The band is led by one of Southern California’s most amazing, dynamic and versatile female lead singers, Deanna Haala.
It’s Never 2L8 will get you up on your feet, dancing and singing at the top of your lungs. Their playlist includes mainstream, classic hits ranging from the ’60s to present-day dance tunes.

Website: It’s Never 2L8

Save the Trees Rally
2024-09-01 10:00 - 11:00
Exterior of Winn Room at the Coronado Public Library, May 22, 2024. (The Coronado Times)
This rally is in support of saving five mature trees and part of the historic park adjacent to the Coronado Public Library Winn Room. The City of Coronado has voted to expand the Winn Room which will result in the removal of five trees close to the building.
Meet at the corner of 6th Street and Orange Avenue.
Aerial diagram indicating the expansion and five trees to be removed. (projectcoronado.org)

Introducing NFL Flag Football - Free Clinic
2024-08-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Drive, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
DATE CHANGE (was originally scheduled for Aug. 24)
On Saturday, Aug. 31 from 3 to 6 pm NFL Flag will be hosting a free clinic at Tidelands Park. Athletes will learn route running, passing, catching and even play a scrimmage to experience NFL Flag excitement.
Every participant gets a $30 discount off fall registration.
Sign up at www.CoronadoNFLFlag.com

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Peaceful Protest Against Sewage Crisis
2024-08-30 18:00 | Imperial Beach Pier, 10 Evergreen Avenue, Imperial Beach, CA, 91932, United States
There will be a peaceful protest near the Imperial Beach Pier for residents of Imperial Beach and surrounding communities that are affected by the sewage crisis.
Not affiliated with any party or organization.

Photo: Trina Frederiksen for The Coronado Times

National Mai Tai Day
2024-08-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Bluewater Boathouse, 1701 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
It’s National Mai Tai Day Happy Hour at Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill featuring the world premiere of Catalina Rum Company, bottled by Bluewater Grill to tap Catalina’s notorious rum-running history.
Guests pay just $10 for a Bluewater’s Captain’s Mai Tai on Aug. 30 between 3 and 6 pm.
Find additional Light and Dark Rum selections from the Happy Hour Menu.
Bluewater Grill is pouring Catalina Rum Co. exclusively at its nine restaurants in California and Arizona until the brand goes national later this year.
Bluewater Boathouse Exclusive New Rum Offering Taps the Rum-Running Intrigue of Catalina Island

Author Sandra Bonura Discusses Her Newest Book on the Spreckels Family
2024-08-30 13:00 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
After immigrating to America and becoming involved in the development of America’s sugar industry, Claus Spreckels became one of the richest Americans in history. He triumphed in an era rife with cronyism and corruption and ultimately transformed California’s agriculture, industry and transportation. But there’s always a cost for single-minded determination; the legendary family quarrels even included a murder charge.
Local author Sandra Bonura gives us a rags to riches story of this colorful and controversial immigrant who started the legacy known in Coronado, San Diego, and beyond. Join Sandra Bonura on Friday, August 30 at 1pm in the Winn Room as she discusses her newest book and all that went into writing this biography.
About the Book
Claus Spreckels (1828–1908) emigrated from his homeland of Germany to the United States with only seventy-five cents in his pocket, built a sugar empire, and became one of the richest Americans in history alongside John D. Rockefeller, Warren Buffett, and Bill Gates. Migrating to San Francisco after the gold rush, Spreckels built the largest sugar beet factory of its kind in the United States. His sugar beet production in the Salinas Valley changed the focus of valley agriculture from dry to irrigated crops, resulting in the vast modern agricultural-industrial economy in today’s “Salad Bowl of the World.” When Spreckels gave America its first sugar cube, he became the “Sugar King.”
The indomitable Spreckels was a colorful and complicated character on both sides of the Pacific. A kingpin in the development of the Hawai‘i-California sugarcane industry, he wielded a clenched fist over Hawai‘i’s economy for nearly two decades after occupying a position of unrivaled power and political influence with the Hawaiian monarchy, while also advancing major technology developments on the islands. The Sugar King’s legacy continued as the Spreckels family developed large portions of California, building and breaking monopolies in agriculture, shipping, railroading, finance, real estate, horse breeding, utilities, streetcars, and water infrastructure, and building entire towns and cities from infrastructure to superstructure.
In The Sugar King of California Sandra E. Bonura tells the rags-to-riches story of Spreckels’s role in the developments of the sugarcane industry in the American West and across the Pacific, triumphing in a milieu rife with cronyism and corruption and ultimately transforming California’s industry and labor. Harshly criticized by his enemies for ruthless business tactics but loved by his employees, he was unapologetic in his quest for wealth, asserting “Spreckels’s success is California’s success.” But there’s always a cost for single-minded determination; the legendary family quarrels even included a murder charge. Spreckels’s biography is one of business triumph and tragedy, a portrait of a family torn apart by money, jealousy, and ego.
About the Author
Historian Dr. Sandra Bonura is a retired professor who is busy on her 2nd career resurrecting the forgotten stories of overlooked historical figures. She is a frequent storyteller and lecturer on the importance of using a multitude of primary sources to gain perspective on major historical events. Sandee is an award winning author of eight published works based on found archival treasures.
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Unlock the Essentials of Estate Planning
2024-08-30 12:00 - 13:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
(Pixabay)
Navigating estate planning can often seem overwhelming and complex, raising numerous questions about the process and its timing. Join us at the John D. Spreckels Center on Friday, August 30, for a comprehensive presentation.
From 12 to 1 p.m., a representative from Elder Law and Advocacy will provide a detailed overview of essential estate planning topics. The presentation will cover key areas such as Power of Attorney, Advanced Health Care Directives, wills, and trusts.
Elder Law and Advocacy, a dedicated advocate for seniors’ rights and supported by the County of San Diego, offers free legal services to eligible seniors through their team of attorneys, staff, and volunteers.
Reserve your seat by registering online at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, calling 619-522-7343, or visiting the front desk at 1019 Seventh Street.

CIFF Classic Film "The Natural"
2024-08-28 17:00 - 19:30 | Village Theatre, 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
If you’re following the smokin’ hot San Diego Padres these days, then you understand why Coronado Island Film Festival couldn’t resist bringing you the beloved 1983 baseball classic, “The Natural,” as its monthly Classic Movie selection for August.
See this inspiring film as it was meant to be seen: on the big screen at Coronado’s Village Theatre. Doors open at 5 p.m. for complimentary adult beverages, followed at 5:30 by a vintage cartoon and the feature presentation. Tickets are $15 and are on sale now at coronadofilmfest.com.
The stellar cast includes Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Kim Basinger, Wilford Brimley, Barbara Hershey, Robert Prosky, and Richard Farnsworth. The film is based on Bernard Malamud’s 1952 novel and was directed by Academy Award-winning director Barry Levinson (“Rain Man,” 1988).
It was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Glenn Close.
Film critics have noted that, unlike most Hollywood actors who have starred as baseball players down through the years, Robert Redford as Roy Hobbs in the 1983 classic “The Natural,” actually looks the part!
Redford, who celebrated his 88th birthday on August 18, was 47 when he filmed “The Natural,” portraying Hobbs at ages 19 and 35. Too old for the part, yes, but his boyish good looks and genuine athletic ability make it all work.

Chamber's Mayoral Forum
2024-08-26 18:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Chamber of Commerce will host a Mayoral Forum on Monday, August 26 at 6 pm in the Coronado Performing Arts Center at 650 D Avenue.
Questions and panel will focus on the vision and policies that impact Coronado’s local businesses and economic development.
Attendees have the chance to submit questions and gain insight into how each candidate plans to support and enhance Coronado’s business environment.
Please RSVP on Eventbrite with the button below as seating is limited in the Winn Room.
RSVP for the Chamber’s Mayoral Forum
Submit your questions to rena@coronadochamber.com

Village Pizzeria Partners with PAWS for National Dog Day Fundraiser
2024-08-26 12:00 - 16:00
August is National Dog Month, and Village Pizzeria & PAWS of Coronado, a local non-profit animal shelter, are teaming up for an un-fur-gettable National Dog Day celebration on August 26th from 12-4pm.
Village Pizzeria, 1206 Orange Ave
This event will have an information booth set up on the Village Pizzeria patio for guests to learn more about PAWS, including pet fostering and adoptions, donations, volunteer opportunities, and more. PAWS will also be bringing their available dogs for a meet and greet!
Guests can expect some exciting doggie giveaways, including branded Village Pizzeria pet bandanas, frozen peanut butter banana pup-sicles, coupons to local pet stores, and a photo booth for guests and their furry friends!
What’s more? Guests who ‘bark’ will receive a 50% discount on any pizza, and the other 50% will be matched by Village Pizzeria as a donation to PAWS.
*Deal + Proceeds will still be active and collected at Village Pizzeria Bayside.
Village Pizzeria Bayside, 1201 First St.

Learn to Play Pickleball
2024-08-26 09:00 - 10:30 | Coronado Cays Pickleball Courts, 99 Grand Caribe Isle, Coronado, 92118
Beginner Clinics are held at the end of each month at the Coronado Cays Pickleball Courts.
www.impactactivities.com/coronado
Create an account, and then register at www.impactactivities.com/coronado-openplayandclinics

Concert in the Park: Crown Town
2024-08-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Summer concert series in Spreckels Park.
Coronado’s own Matt Heinecke has been playing gigs in our town since he was a freshman at Coronado High School. His unique style of guitar draws on a wide range of influences, including folk, classical, rock, jazz, country and bluegrass.
Over a 20+ year career of professional performances the singer-songwriter has been featured everywhere from Coronado coffee shops to the studios of Los Angeles and Nashville. In addition to a full performance schedule, he is the band director of the Coronado Unified School District, preparing a new generation of artists for our stage and well beyond.

Website: Crown Town

34th Annual Operation Clean Sweep
2024-08-24 08:00 - 10:00
The Port of San Diego and San Diego Working Waterfront invite the public to participate in the 34th annual Operation Clean Sweep on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at various locations around San Diego Bay. Following the event, an after party will be held for all volunteers on Shelter Island in Point Loma adjacent to the Bali Hai Restaurant until noon.
Operation Clean Sweep seeks to remove trash and debris from San Diego Bay and the waterways that enter the bay. In 2023, nearly 1,000 volunteers removed 10.5 tons of trash and debris from San Diego Bay and the surrounding waterfront, including shopping carts, discarded bicycles, mattresses, household appliances, tires and other items, many of which were recovered underwater by volunteer civilian, military, and Port of San Diego Harbor Police divers.
https://sdworkingwaterfront.com/events/operation-clean-sweep
“This is the most community-oriented event that our association organizes,” said Sharon Cloward, president of the San Diego Working Waterfront, which represents 800 businesses around San Diego Bay. “We all want clean water and clean neighborhoods, so we have to pitch in and pick up the trash that comes out of storm drains, or down creeks or from flood channels, mucking up the shoreline or settling onto the bottom of the bay. Our waterfront workers are dedicated to doing their part in keeping the bay clean.”
Volunteers are needed to assist with this year’s event and are encouraged to sign up and participate by choosing a location along the bay or within their own community.
“As environmental champions, the Port of San Diego is dedicated to protecting the health of San Diego Bay so that all residents and visitors can enjoy it. This is what we promised our surrounding communities and all the people of California,” said Chairman Frank Urtasun, Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners. “We are proud to support Operation Clean Sweep, one of the most impactful environmental cleanups, not just for San Diego Bay and its shorelines, but the entire region. Please join us, our partners at the San Diego Working Waterfront, all our Port tenants and take part in this important event.”
Operation Clean Sweep is expecting upwards of 1,100 volunteers. Each volunteer receives a free t-shirt, and the San Diego Working Waterfront is providing a volunteer after party on Shelter Island at Shelter Island Shoreline Park, 2232 Shelter Island Drive. The t-shirt doubles as a ticket for a free meal from Leilani’s food truck. Festivities also include kids’ soccer activities with San Diego FC, entertainment by DJ Justin Kanoya, raffles, a Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department command van display, booths, prizes for the most unusual trash found, and more.
Anyone interested in volunteering can learn more and register at sdworkingwaterfront.com/events/operation-clean-sweep. Participants can select from locations around San Diego Bay, including Barrio Logan, Chula Vista, Coronado, the Embarcadero, Harbor Island, National City, Seaport Village, and Shelter Island. There are public and private cleanup sites. Participants are encouraged to sign up early, as the waiver is also the ticket to get a free t-shirt and cleaning supplies such as gloves and bags. For groups, visit the website for instructions. Volunteers will also be asked to provide the number of volunteers in their group, as well as submit t-shirt size requests.
Operation Clean Sweep is hosted and organized by San Diego Working Waterfront. It is sponsored by the Port of San Diego, San Diego Gas & Electric, Marine Group Boat Works, Bartell Hotels, General Dynamics NASSCO, Republic Services, Naval Base San Diego Security Force, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Navy, American Medical Response, and over 50 Port tenant businesses.
There are public and private cleanup sites around San Diego Bay, including Barrio Logan, Chula Vista, Coronado, the Embarcadero, Harbor Island, National City, Imperial Beach, Seaport Village, and Shelter Island. Participants are encouraged to sign up early, as your waiver is your ticket to get a free t-shirt and cleaning supplies such as gloves and bags.

Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Regatta
2024-08-23 - 2024-08-24
Sharp HospiceCare Regatta 2023. Photo by Cynthia Sinclair Photography, courtesy Sharp.
The largest summertime water event on San Diego Bay — the annual Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Dinner and Regatta — is back! This year’s festivities will be held on Friday, August 23, and Saturday, August 24, 2024. The events are hosted by Sharp HospiceCare, Coronado Yacht Club, and Cortez Racing Association.
The event kicks off Friday evening, August 23, with a pre-race dinner and silent auction, followed by all-day festivities on Saturday, August 24, when guests will board yachts and cruise along the racecourse for a breathtaking view of the regatta and San Diego Bay.
All proceeds from the regatta support Sharp HospiceCare, an organization that provides comprehensive care and compassionate support for patients and their families struggling with a life-limiting illness.
The 2024 regatta beneficiary will be Sharp HospiceCare’s Homes for Hospice campaign, which raises money to build and maintain residential hospice homes in San Diego county. The homes offer a unique environment for patients with a life-limiting illness, to meet their needs in a comfortable home setting.
Sharp HospiceCare is currently fundraising for its fourth hospice home, Moore MountainView Hospice Home, which is under construction in Poway and set to open in Spring 2025. Sharp HospiceCare currently has three homes in the neighborhoods of La Mesa, Del Cerro and Bonita. These homes are funded and maintained entirely through philanthropic support from the community.
Pre-Race Event – Friday, August 23, 2024, 5 p.m.
Marriott Marquis San Diego Hotel and Marina
Tickets: $300; includes full-course dinner, dancing and silent auction
Race and Spectator Yacht Seating – Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, 10:30 a.m.
Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118
Tickets: $175; includes yacht reservation, lunch, refreshments, and post-race dinner party
The race portion of the event starts on Saturday at 12 p.m. at the east end of Harbor Island, winding around San Diego Bay and finishing near the Coronado Yacht Club. Competitors will race for a chance to compete in the 2024 Hospice Regattas National Championship in Charleston, South Carolina.
For tickets to the pre-race event and spectator party, or to become an event sponsor, please call Bill Navrides at 619-740-4316. To learn more about the regatta or pay online visit https://grossmontfoundation.ejoinme.org/regatta2024.
To find out more about Sharp HospiceCare, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) or visit www.sharp.com/services/hospice.
Racers can register sailboats to compete in the regatta by visiting http://www.cortezracing.com/.

Ink Illustration Workshop
2024-08-22 18:00 - 19:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get ready to embrace your inner artist this August at the John D. Spreckels Center! We are thrilled to announce a unique opportunity to dive into the world of ink illustration with our exclusive three-part workshop series. Join us every Thursday from August 8 to August 22, from 6 to 7 pm, for an evening of creativity and relaxation.
This immersive workshop will guide participants through the art of transforming pencil sketches into stunning ink illustrations. Under the expert guidance of Cathy Surgeoner Deibler —celebrated watercolorist and Coronado Art Banners artist — attendees will create beautiful, inked drawings of the vibrant California poppy and the intriguing “dog-faced” butterfly, the state insect of California. By the end of the series, you’ll leave with a collection of hand-crafted note cards featuring your own illustrations, perfect for sending to friends or framing for your art collection.
Secure your spot today! Registration is simple and can be completed online at coronado.ca.us/civicrec, by calling 619-522-7343, or by visiting us in person at 1019 Seventh Street.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this workshop offers the perfect chance to unwind and explore your creative side. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your artistic skills and create lasting memories through art. We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring evening of ink illustration!

Armchair Travel: Czech Republic
2024-08-21 18:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Embark on a virtual journey to the Czech Republic with Vera Dolansky as your guide! Join us for ‘Czeching Out my Bohemian Roots’ on Wednesday, August 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the John D. Spreckels Center.
Discover the captivating beauty and cultural richness of the Czech Republic, also known as Czechia. From the historic region of Bohemia to its modern allure, this Central European gem offers a picturesque landscape and a wealth of architectural wonders. Prague, its capital city, is famed for its vibrant cultural scene and a stunning blend of contemporary and ancient architecture.
Vera Dolansky will transport you through her recent journey across her ancestral homeland, sharing personal anecdotes and insights. Experience the breathtaking Moravian and Bohemian countryside through her eyes, accompanied by visits with Czech relatives. Dive into the historical treasures of Prague, including UNESCO World Heritage sites, and witness exclusive video footage from a special event held in Prague in July 2024.
Join us for this unique armchair travel experience and enjoy a themed snack and beverage as you settle in for the presentation. Doors open at 6 p.m., with tickets priced at $6 for residents and $8 for nonresidents in advance, or $8 at the door. Secure your seat by registering online at coronado.ca.us/civicrec, calling 619-522-7343, or visiting the front counter at 1019 Seventh Street.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the wonders of the Czech Republic without leaving Coronado!
Prague. Nastya Dulhiier / Unsplash

New Family Ice Cream Social
2024-08-20 15:00 | Coronado Unified School District, 201 Sixth Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Families who are new to the Coronado Unified School District are invited to the New Family Ice Cream Social at the District Office on Tuesday, August 20 at 3 pm. This annual event is hosted by CUSD in conjunction with the Military School Liaison/ Naval Base Coronado partners.
