Coronado Times

Autumn Concert Series: La Camarada
2024-09-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

Drop-In Monthly Chess Club for Adults
2024-09-12 15:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Explore the Mystique of Indigo: A Deep Dive into "BLUE GOLD"
2024-09-13 11:30 - 12:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get ready to embark on a fascinating journey through the world of indigo with “BLUE GOLD: The Art and Science of Indigo,” on September 13, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Join us for an exclusive presentation featuring guest co-curator of the Mingei International Museum’s fall exhibition, Barbara Hanson Forsyth, who will offer a unique insider’s perspective on this captivating showcase.
Explore how indigo, known as “blue gold,” intersects with art, science, history, and culture. Forsyth will delve into its cultivation, chemical properties, and impact on art and global trade. This interdisciplinary showcase highlights indigo’s significance from botanical to economic realms.
Don’t miss this opportunity to uncover the rich heritage and ongoing relevance of indigo. Join us for a fascinating hour that blends education and inspiration.
This presentation is free, however spaces are limited, early registration is encouraged. To secure your spot or for more information, please visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the front desk at 1019 Seventh Street.

Autumn Concert Series: Naomi Hobbs
2024-09-13 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. On September 13 we welcome Naomi Hobbs on piano for an “American Music” themed performance that includes pieces by Scott Joplin, Frederick Loewe, Leonardo Bernstein, and more.

Naomi Hobbs was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. She earned her Music Degree at the Musashino Academia Musicae in Tokyo, where she taught for ten years. In 1998, one year before she moved to San Diego, she performed Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto with the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra. She was the instructor of Music and Piano class at San Diego Community College for Ten years. She has been composing and arranging besides performing at concerts. She was the first prize winner of the 7th International Piano Competition in Mexico in 2012 and the gold medalist of 6th Seattle International Piano Competition in 2015.

2024 Coronado Crown Cup
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15 | Coronado Tennis Center, 1501 Glorietta Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Registration Deadline Sept. 11 at 6 pm
The Coronado Tennis association in concert with Impact activities is holding their very popular, fun and competitive “Crown Cup” tournament September 14 and 15, 2024.
This is Coronado’s one and only locally affiliated tournament. Let’s show ‘em how good we are!
Matches will include:

Men’s 3.0-3.5 Doubles
Men’s 4.0-4.5 Doubles
Women’s 3.0-3.5 Doubles
Women’s 4.0-4.5 Doubles
Mixed 8.0 Doubles
Mixed 7.0 Doubles

Winners will get a special prize as well as their names on the “CROWN CUP” trophy proudly displayed in the Coronado Tennis Center Clubhouse.
All contestants will be assured of at least two matches. The entry fee is $35 per player per entry for Coronado residents, and $45 per player per entry for non-residents.
Hurry! Get registered early as there is limited space.
For more info call Impact Activities at 619-522-2650.
To register go directly to www.impactactivities.com/coronado or www.utrsports.net/events/256355
To see winners from last year go to www.coronadotennis.org.

Par 4 Da Kulture Invitational Golf Tournament for Support the Enlisted Project (STEP)
2024-09-14 12:00 | Coronado Municipal Golf Course, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Par 4 Da Kulture Invitational, hosted by KL Mulliganz will be a day filled with friendly competition, engaging challenges, and unforgettable camaraderie on the course, whether you’re a seasoned pro or a casual golfer.
• Event Format: 2-person scramble format, designed for both fun and competitive play
• What’s Included: Your ticket covers green fees, cart fees, range balls, and entry into exciting raffle draws with prizes from sponsors
• Networking: Connect with fellow golfers, influencers, and community leaders in a relaxed and inclusive setting
• Exclusive Gear: Receive limited-edition KL Mulliganz merchandise, including signature polos and accessories
• Giving Back: We’re proud to partner with Support The Enlisted Project (STEP), with a portion of the proceeds from this event going directly to support their initiatives that help military families achieve financial self-sufficiency
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate golf and community. Secure your spot today and be part of an unforgettable day on the course!

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Proposition Pros and Cons
2024-09-15 09:00 | Christ Church, 1114 9th Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Rebecca King will be presenting a non partisan talk on the pros and cons of the state propositions that will be on the November ballot. Join in on Sunday, September 15 at 9 a.m. at Christ Church Coronado for this informative, non partisan presentation.

"Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda" Exhibit Opening Reception
2024-09-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Spreckels Reading Room, 640 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Come and meet the artists and curator of the Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda exhibit. Light refreshments will be provided.
The Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda exhibit will run Sept. 1 through Nov. 17 at the Coronado Public Library. An artist’s reception will be held on Sept. 15 from 2 to 4 pm in the Spreckels Reading Room.
An ofrenda (Spanish: “offering”) is the offering placed in a home altar during the annual and traditionally Mexican Día de los Muertos celebration. An ofrenda, which may be quite large and elaborate, is usually created by the family members of a person who has died and is intended to welcome the deceased to the altar setting.

Negroni Week
2024-09-16 - 2024-09-22 | Stake Chophouse & Bar, 1309 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
September 16-22 is Negroni Week at Stake
Cocktail hour just got a little brighter! Join Stake Chophouse & Bar and celebrate one of the world’s most iconic cocktails and charity fundraisers. Stake will be offering a Viva La Negroni, carefully crafted with rosemary infused Los Vecinos Mezcal, Campari, Lo-Fi Amaro, and Carpano Antica.

Mystery Book Club: A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh
2024-09-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Conference Room – 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. Receive reminder emails about our meeting by registering. Registration is not required.
We will be discussing A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh. Check out the book in print or ebook format from the Coronado Library Catalog by clicking here.

San Diego Shakespeare Society Staged Reading: As You Like It (Part I)
2024-09-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:30 p.m., at the Coronado Public Library, the San Diego Shakespeare Society holds FREE open readings of the plays, where all are encouraged to join and participate.

Coronado Democratic Club to Host City Council Candidate Forum
2024-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Coronado Unified School District, 201 Sixth Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Democratic Club invites the public to the City Council Candidate Forum on Wednesday, September 18 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Coronado Unified School District Office Board Room, 201 Sixth Street.
Doors will open at 5:30 PM for early arrival and question submissions. This forum will offer an in-depth look at the candidates running for City Council, moderated by our Public Policy Committee.
Please note: This is not a Coronado Unified School District sponsored Event.
Engage directly with those who aspire to shape the policies of Coronado. Don’t miss this chance to ask your questions and hear the candidates’ responses.
For more information, visit coronadodemocrats.com/ or contact communications@coronadodemocrats.com.

Film Forum Coronado: "The Intruder"
2024-09-18 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 6:00 p.m. in the library’s Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.
September 18: The Intruder (1962, PG-13, 84 min)
Roger Corman’s searing and incendiary effort to dissect the massive resistance of organized racists to school integration. William Shatner stars as a charismatic white supremacist sent to rouse the smoldering white citizens of a small southern town.

Cub Scout Pack 122 Information Night
2024-09-18 18:30 | Granzer Hall, CMS, 550 F Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
All youth in kindergarten through grade 5 are invited to come check out Coronado’s Cub Scout Pack 122 at their annual information night on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 6:30pm. The meeting will be in Granzer Hall at Coronado Middle School (550 F Avenue). Pack 122 has been supporting Coronado’s youth since 1970, focusing on both character building and fun. Annual activities include monthly den and pack meetings, campouts, and the Pinewood Derby, where Scouts (and their families) build and race cars on a special track. For more information, you can visit coronadopack122.org or email coronadocubpack122@gmail.com.
Coronado Cub Scout Pack 122. Submitted photo.

Armchair Travel: Flying Over the English Countryside
2024-09-18 18:30 - 20:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey through the skies of England? Our next Armchair travel event, “Flying Over the English Countryside,” is set to whisk you away on a virtual adventure like no other. On September 18, from 6:30 to 8 pm, join us at the John D. Spreckels Center for an evening that promises to be both exhilarating and enchanting. The doors open at 6 pm, giving you ample time to enjoy a themed snack and beverage while you settle in and prepare for a night of awe-inspiring stories and visuals.
This special event will feature Bill Sandke, a seasoned traveler and aviation enthusiast, who will share his remarkable experiences from a recent pilgrimage to England. Bill’s journey took him to the renowned Duxford Aviation Museum, where he had the rare opportunity to witness a two-day airshow that celebrated the rich history of aviation.
But that’s just the beginning. Bill’s adventure soared to new heights when he took to the skies in a vintage World War II Spitfire. Imagine the thrill of flying in a legendary aircraft and hear firsthand about the breathtaking views and adrenaline-pumping moments of this unique experience.
The evening will also take you on a visual tour through the picturesque English countryside, including the charming towns of Cambridge and London. With Bill’s rich storytelling and stunning photos, you’ll get an intimate look at England’s landscape and heritage.
Whether you’re an aviation aficionado, a history buff, or simply someone who loves a good travel tale, “Flying Over the English Countryside” promises to be a memorable event. It’s a chance to explore England and marvel at the beauty of one of the world’s most storied regions.
Reserve your spot now and prepare to be transported across the Atlantic for an unforgettable evening. Registration is $6 for Coronado residents and $8 for nonresidents in advance, or $8 at the door. Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged. To secure your spot or for more information, please visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or visit the front desk at 1019 Seventh Street.
Photo by Mike Bird / Pexels

Discovering Hospice and Palliative Care: Compassionate Support for Life’s Journey
2024-09-19 14:00 - 15:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us at the John D. Spreckels Center for “Discovering Hospice and Palliative Care: Compassionate Support for Life’s Journey,” an educational presentation led by Sharp Coronado Hospital specialists. A valuable opportunity to explore two vital aspects of healthcare designed to enhance the quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses.
Taking place on September 19 from 2 to 3 pm at the John D. Spreckels Center, this session will delve into the essentials of hospice and palliative care. These compassionate approaches focus on delivering comprehensive pain management and emotional support, aiming to transform the journey through serious illness and end-of-life into a time of comfort, dignity, and profound care.
This presentation is designed based on community feedback, ensuring that it addresses the concerns and interests of those we serve. Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or simply interested in understanding these crucial aspects of healthcare, this event promises to offer valuable information and support.
Join us at the John D. Spreckels Center for this enlightening session and learn how hospice and palliative care can provide compassionate support and enhance the quality of life during some of life’s most challenging moments.
There is no fee for registration, if you have any questions please call 619-522-7343 or visit the front desk at 1019 Seventh Street. We look forward to welcoming you to an afternoon of learning and understanding.

Designing Dreams Fundraiser
2024-09-19 16:00 - 20:00 | Lil’ Piggy’s Bar-B-Q, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Support Designing Dreams!
Lil’ Piggy’s Bar-B-Que & Designing Dreams will host their 2nd Annual End-of-Summer Bar-B-Q on Thursday September 19. 20% of proceeds from Lil’ Piggy’s and Coronado Coffee Co from 4 to 8 pm will be donated to Designing Dreams.
Learn more HERE.

Wine & Lecture: The Pacific Parachute Company
2024-09-19 17:30 | Coronado Historical Association, 1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Historical Association invites you to the September Wine & Lecture on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
Eighty-two years ago, Howard “Skippy” Smith founded the nation’s first black-owned and managed defense production plant in San Diego. Author Agin Shaheed will discuss the life of this skydiver turned national-recognized entrepreneur.
Born in Alabama in 1913, “Skippy” Smith moved to Los Angeles California during the Great Depression with little to nothing in his pocket with hopes of becoming a pilot. By 1939, he had become a renowned skydiver with his partner Mac “Skip” Gravelly. The duo became well known for the difficult and dangerous free fall jumps followed by delayed parachute openings at air shows.
Smith would eventually move to San Diego and become the first African American hired by defense contractor Standard Parachute to test, pack, and inspect parachutes manufactured for WWII. Around the same time, comedian Jack Benny’s partner, Eddie “Rochester” Anderson, was looking for ways he could contribute to the war effort and was introduced to Smith. With Anderson’s financial backing, Smith’s Pacific Parachute Company opened on 8th Street in San Diego in March 1942. Pacific Parachute earned recognition from Time Magazine as the “Top Black Owned Business in the United States” in 1943. Smith also notably employed one of the few integrated workforces in San Diego at that time.
Agin Shaheed, a native Californian, served in the US Navy from 1968-1972. He has authored two books in his “unsung hero” series. First, Charles C. Flint, The Man, and His Times, chronicles the life of one of Los Angeles’ most remarkable Black citizens. He also recently released the book, A Musical Blueprint, Ernie Freeman, The Man, and His Times which recounts the life of the Grammy-winning arranger, composer, conductor, producer, director, bandleader, orchestra leader, and voice coach. Agin has also co-authored Our Roots Run Deep, The Black Experience in California 1900-1970 and It’s Your Choice, San Diego Unified Schools manual for African American Males.
Reserve your spot to hear the fascinating story of this African American entrepreneur who made history in San Diego. Learn more about this event and others online at coronadohistory.org or call 619-435-7242.

CJWC Hosts Shop For A Cause A.L.C. Trunk Show
2024-09-20 11:00 - 17:00 | CA
The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club and hosts Jamie O’Grady and Majuba Levine will be hosting “Shop For A Cause” with one of the hottest brands in women’s fashion A.L.C. – popping up in Coronado on Friday, September 20. The event will be hosted at the home of Jamie O’Grady and those that RSVP are welcome to shop A.L.C.’s fall line. Thatch jewelry and Khara Collective, both San Diego based female-owned small businesses, will be joining the pop up.
A portion of the proceeds will go towards funding an additional scholarship in 2025 for the CJWC’s Marilyn Foster Scholarships. The Coronado scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors either from Coronado or going to school in Coronado that have a proven commitment through service.
Friday, September 20 from 11am to 5pm at 800 1st Street
Shoppers are asked to RSVP to jamie@jpublicrelations.com
LEARN MORE HERE:
Calling All Fashionistas: Shop Like a Style Icon with Coronado Junior Woman’s Club this Friday

A.L.C. was founded by Andrea Lieberman after growing up in Manhattan, training at Parson’s School of Design and living in France & Africa, Leiberman exploded onto the styling scene when putting Jennifer Lopez in that Versace dress. Drawing from her international travels and experiences with her celebrity clientele, she launched A.L.C. in 2009 to create versatile, beautifully crafted spaces women’s wardrobes were missing.

Autumn Concert Series: Joshua White Trio
2024-09-20 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. On September 20, the Joshua White Trio will be performing The Music of Johnny Mercer.

Joshua White is one of the music scene’s most creative and technically accomplished pianists. Praised by legendary musicians like Herbie Hancock as having “immense talent” and lauded for his “daring and courageous approach to improvisation … on the cutting edge of innovation”, Joshua has distinguished himself as a formidable leader of distinct voice among his peers. Born and raised in Southern California, Joshua received early training at the piano and developed rapidly through rigorous study of both Western European Classical literature and the Black American Music traditions. Shortly after placing in the top two as a finalist of the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition, Joshua began concertizing as a soloist and musical collaborator all over the world — and continues to maintain an active touring schedule throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia. Joshua White can most often be heard with his critically-acclaimed TRIO (featuring Karl McComas-Reichl, bass & Tyler Kreutel, drums), as well as these musical ensembles: The Mark Dresser Quintet, Nicole Mitchell’s Black Earth Ensemble, The Daniel Rosenboom Quartet, Steph Richards & Super Sense, and LANCASTER (featuring Eric Revis, bass; Jeff Parker, guitar; & Guillermo Brown, drums).
Jazz bassist Rob Thorsen maintains a diverse and busy schedule in Southern California as a performer, educator, clinician and composer. He has found his true voice in the upright bass and performs regularly as a leader with artists including the Mike Wofford/Holly Hofmann Quartet, Gilbert Castellanos, Charles McPherson, Steph Johnson and a host of others. Rob has released six recordings as a leader, “Bass is the Space – Solos and Duos” featuring an array of jazz talents including Joshua White, Steph Johnson, Gilbert Castellanos and Marshall Hawkins in duo and solo performances. His most recent release is “So In Love” — a 10-track album with his wife/lead vocalist Steph Johnson featuring songs from Cole Porter, Joni Mitchell, and others.
Tyler Kreutel is a drummer/percussionist based in the Southern California area. Born and raised in San Diego, California, he took up the drums at the age of 12 in his middle school jazz band and hasn’t looked back since. Tyler graduated from The San Diego School for Creative and Performing Arts in 2012 and went on to receive his Bachelors in Music Performance at California State University Long Beach. While in college Tyler began playing professionally in both the San Diego and Los Angeles area and has been doing so ever since. Tyler has had the great fortune of playing with many outstanding musicians including Gilbert Castellanos, Charles McPherson, Henry Franklin, Joshua White, Marshall Hawkins, Steve Cotter and is one of the most in demand drummers in Southern California. He has taught at both The Orange County School of the Arts and Downey High School and is currently teaching at YLJC.

Spoilers Book Club: "Postcards From The Edge" by Carrie Fisher
2024-09-21 14:00 - 17:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Spoilers Book Club reads books that have been turned into movies. We read the book and get together to watch the film. We compare the two and discuss what we did and didn’t like.

“Postcards From The Edge” by Carrie Fisher

When we first meet the extraordinary young actress Suzanne Vale, she’s feeling like “something on the bottom of someone’s shoe, and not even someone interesting.” Suzanne is in the harrowing and hilarious throes of drug rehabilitation, trying to understand what happened to her life and how she managed to land in a “drug hospital.”
Just as Fisher’s first film role—the precocious teenager in Shampoo—echoed her own Beverly Hills upbringing, her first book is set within the world she knows better than anyone else: Hollywood. This stunning literary debut chronicles Suzanne’s vivid, excruciatingly funny experiences inside the clinic and as she comes to terms with life in the outside world. “Postcards from the Edge” is more than a book about stardom and drugs. It is a revealing look at the dangers—and delights—of all our addictions, from money and success to sex and insecurity.
Film
“Postcards from the Edge” (1990)
Rated R
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Bridge & Bay Garden Club September Meeting
2024-09-23 09:30 - 11:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Bridge & Bay Garden Club will hold its September meeting on Monday, Sept. 23 in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library. The guest speaker will be Chuck McClung, author of recently released A Strawberry is not a Fruit, a collection of short essays covering many widely varying topics related to plants and gardening in general.

Blood Drive at Loews Coronado Bay Resort
2024-09-24 11:30 - 17:00 | Loews Coronado Bay Resort, 4000 Coronado Bay Rd, Coronado, CA, United States
Loews Coronado Bay Resort hosts blood drive with San Diego Blood Bank
Anyone 17 and older, who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health, may be eligible to donate. A good meal and plenty of fluids are recommended prior to donation. Appointments are honored first and walk‑ins are welcome. Photo identification required.
Please call 800-400‑8251 or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org for more information.

Coronado Democratic Club to Host School Board Candidate Forum in Winn Room
2024-09-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Democratic Club will host a School Board Candidate Forum on Tuesday, September 24 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the Winn Room at the Coronado Library, 640 Orange Ave.
The doors will open at 5:30 PM. This moderated event will feature candidates for the School Board, providing an opportunity for public engagement and questions.
This event is critical for those interested in the educational future of our community. Arrive early to submit your questions and participate in the dialogue.
For more information, visit coronadodemocrats.com/ or contact communications@coronadodemocrats.com.
