Armchair Travel Presents: Mike on a Bike – Across the U.S. in 83 Days
2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us for an inspiring evening as Mike Di Blasi shares his journey crossing the U.S. on a bicycle, from Astoria, Oregon to Rehoboth, Delaware. With more determination than experience, Mike will recount his 4,200-mile adventure, filled with both challenges and triumphs, as he pedaled his way to health and happiness.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired by Mike’s spirit of adventure and resilience!
Reserve your spot today! 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, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call (619) 522-7343, or visit the front desk at 1019 Seventh Street.
Get ready for an unforgettable journey across America!

Sharp Coronado Hospital Presents: Understanding How Medicare Works and the Annual Enrollment Period
2024-10-17 15:00 - 16:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us for a valuable session on “Understanding How Medicare Works and the Annual Enrollment Period,” presented by Sharp Coronado Hospital Specialists. This free educational class will take place on October 17 from 3 to 4 PM at the John D. Spreckels Center, located at 1019 Seventh St.
This presentation is designed for those turning 65, planning to retire soon, or anyone with questions about Medicare Open Enrollment. Our experienced Medicare specialists will explain Medicare in clear, easy-to-understand language, covering:

Medicare Parts A and B
Special enrollment requirements for those starting Medicare after age 65
Differences between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement insurance plans

You’ll gain insights into your enrollment options, empowering you to make confident decisions about your healthcare coverage.
Registration: Free of charge. For questions, please call (619) 522-7343.
We look forward to seeing you there for this informative session!

Coronado Historical Association Wine & Lecture: California’s Sugar King
2024-10-17 17:30 | Coronado Historical Association, 1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Who doesn’t love a compelling biography? Many Coronadans have read Empire Builder: John D. Spreckels and the Making of San Diego and now the legacy continues with a new book, The Sugar King of California: The Life of Claus Spreckels penned by the same author, Sandra Bonura.

This is a rags-to-riches story of a colorful and controversial immigrant and his role in the development of America’s sugar industry. He became one of the richest Americans in history and triumphed in an era rife with cronyism and corruption which ultimately transformed California’s agriculture, industry, and transportation. 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. 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’ biography is one of triumph and tragedy, a portrait of a family torn apart by money, jealousy, and ego with lessons for us all.

Dr. Sandra Bonura, who has been praised for her ability to breathe life into forgotten histories, is a native San Diegan who spent her childhood in Coronado. Bonura has worked with the Coronado Historical Association as a docent and served as the guest curator for its exhibit John D. Spreckels: The Man, The Legacy.
Register today for the October 17 lecture to hear more about the book and the primary sources she utilized to gain perspective on the “Sugar King.” Dr. Bonura is known for her meticulous research and vivid storytelling. She will present a colorful and interactive slideshow on the life of Claus Spreckels. Afterward, she will sign purchased copies of The Sugar King of California: The Life of Claus Spreckels. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Visit coronadohistory.org or call 619-435-7242 to register.

Mobile Blood Drive
2024-10-18 11:30 - 17:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
“In Memory of Amy”
San Diego Blood Bank Mobile Drive to be held near Spreckels Park.
It’s Socktober! All donors will receive a limited-edition pair of Halloween-themed socks.
NOTES: 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.
San Diego Blood Bank
A 501 (c)3 non-profit organization

Autumn Concert Series: Kimmi Bitter
2024-10-18 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 October 18 we welcome Kimmi Bitter who is taking the country music scene by storm and won the Song of the Year at the 2024 San Diego Music Awards.

“The future of classic country is Kimmi Bitter,” as Saving Country Music boldly states. Driven by a hyper-obsession for the 1960s, Kimmi Bitter and the Westside Twang create a captivating soundscape that blends golden-era Countrypolitan with psychedelic twangs and a mod flair.
Creating a buzz from her grassroots efforts and vigorous touring, her debut album “Old School” hit the ground running in 2024 landing on the Top 25 Americana Album Radio Chart and has garnered three separate song nominations to date. Tracks like the tear-jerking ballad “My Grass is Blue” have grown comparisons of time when Patsy Cline and The Jordanaires overtook the radio waves. Saving Country Music called it “solid country gold,” nominating it for Single of the Year alongside the likes of Charley Crockett and Sierra Ferrell. Though driving her career independently, she is no stranger to building her accolades.
“Aquamarine” took home Song of the Year at the 2024 San Diego Music Awards alongside fellow nominees Jason Mraz, P.O.D., Slightly Stoopid, and Thee Sacred Souls. Additionally, her breakout album skyrocketed to #1 on the Alt. Country Specialty Charts for four consecutive weeks. She’s a San Diego Music Award winner for Best Country/Americana Artist, with “My Grass is Blue” snagging another Song of the Year nod in 2023. Regarding her live performance, she was notably coined one of the “biggest musical takeaways” at Nashville’s most recent Americanafest.

Register to receive reminder emails only for this event. Registration is not required.

Harvest Hoedown 2024
2024-10-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Village Elementary School, 600 6th Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Village Elementary PTO and Ashlee Hayden Photography is fixin’ to resurrect our fall fundraiser and community event, the Harvest Hoedown on October 18, 2024 at Village Elementary School, 4-7pm.

The Harvest Hoedown was put out to pasture during Covid but it is high time we bring back this town favorite for the 28th year with a big YEE-HAW! Join us for an afternoon filled with carnival games, prizes, line dancing, crafts, specialty booths, a pumpkin patch, photo booth, petting zoo, cake walk, tasty food, refreshing drinks and so much more!
This event is open to not only our Village students and families, but to the ENTIRE Coronado community. With the support of our amazing sponsors and both student and parent volunteers, we have created a fun, safe and cost considerate opportunity for you and your family to experience the magic of this community.
Get your tickets early as Early Bird pricing runs through Oct. 15 with Family Packages (admission for ENTIRE family and 30 game tickets) starting at $30 dollars. More information and a link to purchase tickets online is available at VillagePTO.org. Proceeds from this event benefit Village PTO.
So saddle up and mosey on over to Village Elementary School on Friday, October 18 from 4 to 7 pm. Western attire is encouraged. See y’all there or be square!

Dig Pink: Fundraiser for Metastatic Breast Cancer
2024-10-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Coronado High School Gym, 801 7th Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Mark your calendars for October 18 for a fun-filled evening to support a worthy cause! The Coronado High School girls volleyball teams have planned an incredible lineup to fundraise for research for women battling breast cancer. Attend any time from 4 to 8 pm in the Coronado High School gym and 7th street parking lot for a night of games, food, and community spirit.
LEARN MORE HERE:
Digging Pink: CHS Volleyball to Host Big Event for Breast Cancer Research

Paper Shred and E-Waste Event
2024-10-19 08:00 - 13:00 | City Hall North Parking Lot, 1825 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The city is sponsoring a free paper shredding and e-waste collection event on Saturday, October 19 from 8 am to 1 pm in the City Hall north parking lot located at 1825 Strand Way. This free event allows Coronado residents to safely dispose of personal documents and old, unused electronics.
Residents can bring up to two banker boxes (10” x 12” x 15”) per household for shredding on-site. Old electronics will also be collected, including TVs, computer monitors, printers, VCRs, and DVD players.
Please do not bring household hazardous waste material, appliances, or trash to this shredding event location.

Spoilers Book Club: The Mist by Stephen King
2024-10-19 14:00 - 17:45 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Spoilers Book Club
The Spoilers Book Club reads books that are 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.
Event Details

In the wake of a summer storm, terror descends…David Drayton, his son Billy, and their neighbor Brent Norton join dozens of others and head to the local grocery store to replenish supplies following a freak storm. Once there, they become trapped by a strange mist that has enveloped the town. As the confinement takes its toll on their nerves, a religious zealot, Mrs. Carmody, begins to play on their fears to convince them that this is God’s vengeance for their sins. She insists a sacrifice must be made and two groups—those for and those against—are aligned. Clearly, staying in the store may prove fatal, and the Draytons, along with store employee Ollie Weeks, Amanda Dumfries, Irene Reppler, and Dan Miller, attempt to make their escape. But what’s out there may be worse than what they left behind.
This exhilarating novella explores the horror in both the enemy you know—and the one you can only imagine.
The Mist (Rated R)
2007
2h 6m

Oktoberfest Concert with The Beer Mugs
2024-10-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate Oktoberfest with Coronado’s own Bavarian band, The Beer Mugs! The band plays authentic Bavarian polkas and waltzes using the traditional instrumentation of two clarinets, a trumpet, a trombone, and a tuba.
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest (“people’s festival”). It is held annually in Munich, Bavaria, running from late September through the first Sunday in October. The festival features music, dancing, and beer drinking. The Beer Mugs will intersperse tunes with interesting facts about Oktoberfest when they perform at the Coronado Public Library.

Opening Reception: "Exploring the American West" Exhibit
2024-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Spreckels Reading Room, 640 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Come and meet the artists and curator of the “Exploring the American West” exhibit, all members of the Darkroomers Photographic Club. Light refreshments will be provided.
The event will be at the Spreckels Reading Room at the Coronado Public Library.

Free Flu Shot Clinic
2024-10-21 12:00 - 16:00 | 255 Soledad Place, 255 Soledad Place, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
An annual flu shot has been shown to help prevent or reduce the severity of the influenza virus. The flu vaccine is recommended every year, beginning in October. Sharp Coronado Hospital is holding a free flu shot clinic.* Drive-up, bike-up or walk-up flu shots available. The flu shots will be administered by, and in partnership with, Southwestern College nursing students.Find us at 255 Soledad Place, in front of the grassy lawn on the north-west side of the hospital.
Monday, Oct. 21, Noon to 4 pm*
*While supplies last. Standard dose vaccine. High-dose vaccine will also be available at this event for those 65 years of age and older, upon request, but is in limited supply and will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mystery Book Club: The Good Detective
2024-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Public Library’s Mystery Book club will meet regularly on the 3rd Monday of each month. Receive reminder emails about our meeting by registering below. Registration is not required.
We will be discussing The Good Detective by John McMahon. Check out the book in print or ebook format from the Coronado Library Catalog by clicking here.

Best of the Best Book Club: The Sellout
2024-10-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Public Library’s Best of the Best Book Club meets regularly on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss books that have won major awards. Receive reminder emails about our meeting by registering below. Registration is not required.
For our October meeting, we will discuss the 2016 Man Booker Prize winner The Sellout by Paul Beatty, a biting satire that challenges the sacred tenets of the United States Constitution, urban life, the civil rights movement, the father-son relationship, and the holy grail of racial equality―the black Chinese restaurant.
Place this title on hold via our online catalog, or check out the e-book through the CloudLibrary app.

About The Sellout
Born in the “agrarian ghetto” of Dickens―on the southern outskirts of Los Angeles―the narrator of The Sellout resigns himself to the fate of lower-middle-class Californians: “I’d die in the same bedroom I’d grown up in, looking up at the cracks in the stucco ceiling that’ve been there since ’68 quake.” Raised by a single father, a controversial sociologist, he spent his childhood as the subject in racially charged psychological studies. He is led to believe that his father’s pioneering work will result in a memoir that will solve his family’s financial woes. But when his father is killed in a police shoot-out, he realizes there never was a memoir. All that’s left is the bill for a drive-thru funeral.
Fueled by this deceit and the general disrepair of his hometown, the narrator sets out to right another wrong: Dickens has literally been removed from the map to save California from further embarrassment. Enlisting the help of the town’s most famous resident―the last surviving Little Rascal, Hominy Jenkins―he initiates the most outrageous action conceivable: reinstating slavery and segregating the local high school, which lands him in the Supreme Court.

AARP Smart Driver Course - Oct. 24 & 31
2024-10-24 09:00 - 13:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Refresh Your Driving Skills

The John D Spreckels Center invites adults aged 50 and older to enhance their driving skills and confidence on the road by participating in the AARP Driver Safety Course. Scheduled for October 24 and 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., this valuable course is designed to equip participants with essential safe driving techniques and updates on the latest road rules. By taking this course, you can improve your driving abilities, promote safety, and potentially qualify for an auto insurance discount upon completion.
The price for this class is $20 for AARP members or $25 for non-members. Payment taken by AARP on the first day of class via cash or check only.
To secure your spot or for more information, please call 619-522-7343, enroll online through www.coronado.ca.us/civicrecwww.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, or visit us at 1019 Seventh St.
Don’t miss this opportunity to refresh your driving skills and stay safe on the road!

Traffic Safety Q&A Coffee & Mingle
2024-10-25 11:00 - 11:45 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us for a community event focused on enhancing road safety! On Friday, October 25, from 11 to 11:45 a.m., the John D. Spreckels Center will host a Traffic Safety Q&A Coffee & Mingle on the Grand Room patio.

This engaging event provides a unique opportunity to get answers to your burning questions about local traffic safety directly from the Coronado Police Department. Whether you’re curious about safe driving practices, local traffic regulations, or tips for navigating busy streets, this is your chance to gain valuable insights that can help increase safety for everyone on the road.
Knowledge is power, and staying informed can significantly impact our community’s safety. The event is free to attend, and attendees can enjoy complimentary coffee and treats while mingling with fellow residents and local law enforcement.
Everyone is welcome to join, so bring your questions and your appetite for knowledge! We look forward to seeing you there and working together to promote safer roads in Coronado.
For more information, please call 619-522-7343 or visit us at 1019 Seventh St.
Don’t miss this chance to engage with the community and enhance your traffic safety awareness!

SHPS Golf Tournament
2024-10-25 11:00 - 19:00 | Coronado Municipal Golf Course, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Attendees will enjoy a barbecue lunch, 18 fun-filled holes of golf, and a Mexican dinner and exciting live auction to top off the evening. Guests are encouraged to immerse themselves in the Day of the Dead spirit by donning creative golf apparel, makeup and costumes. Prizes for categories like best dressed, longest drive, closest to the pin and a $10,000 Hole In One Prize and Pebble Beach trip. The event will be held at the Coronado Municipal Golf Course followed by a dinner and party at Feast & Fareway on October 25, 2024.
LEARN MORE HERE:
Sacred Heart Parish School Announces 18th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Autumn Concert Series: Adrienne Nims
2024-10-25 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. We close out this year’s series with Adrienne Nims, who will take us on a musical journey with lush harmonies, mystical melodies, and global rhythms.

Adrienne Nims’ passionate energy and dazzling musicianship are well acclaimed. As featured solo artist, or with her talented band, Spirit Wind, Adrienne creates an unforgettable and inspiring entertainment experience. Adrienne’s dynamic, sensual voice on the saxophones, flutes, and many more global indigenous instruments express not only a vast array of musical culture and style, but also the magic and mystery of Life!
Spirit Wind, Adrienne’s own band, feature Adrienne on soprano, alto, and tenor saxes, as well as many different flutes, including traditional western, Native American, Indian, African, and Asian flutes, performing contemporary jazz and global music throughout the United States and internationally. Mastery of so many different instruments and musical genres including rock, jazz, blues, classical, theater, Zen, Irish/folk, and more have allowed Adrienne to dazzle spellbound audiences while seamlessly moving from one instrument and one genre to another. Adrienne is a mainstay in the recording industry.
Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind have enjoyed performing at such well known venues as the Getty Museum of Los Angeles, the California Center for the Arts, the San Diego Zoo, Quail Botanical Gardens, and at major jazz festivals. Having played with the Larry Mitchell Band, Lester Abrams, Native Vibe and the Mad Dogs and Englishmen. Adrienne hs opened for such greats as Spyro Gyra, Kirk Whalum, Joe Cocker, Al DiMeola, Fourplay, Steppenwolf, Najee, Boney James and Boz Scaggs, just to name a few! Adrienne has been called to perform for charity benefits and at major celebrity invitationals.
Her passion, versatility, and true love for the arts became self-evident in Adrienne’s involvement with such local delights as Lambs Player’s Theater, the Diversionary Theater, the La Jolla Stage, and the Lyceum Theatre. Adrienne’s wide range of classical accomplishments can be highlighted with several well-known classical concert series. Among them the acclaimed Gluck Chamber Concert series of California and New Work. “Adrienne is a musician of exceptional skill and quality.” Adrienne was personally invited to play for the Tony Gwynn Gala.
Adrienne’s vast performance experience and professional musicianship translate precisely into her work in the recording studio. An accomplished studio musician of nearly 25 years, Adrienne Nims is featured on over 50 CD’s, including her own releases: “Spirit Wind”(contemporary & Latin jazz); “Now and Zen” (a compilation of world flute music); and “Lady of the Loch” (traditional Irish/Celtic music), now available on CD.

Spice It Up, Coronado!
2024-10-25 14:30 - 15:30 | Zoom Meeting
Discover a new favorite spice or herb with Coronado Public Library! Each month, the library invites community members to explore different spices used in dishes around the world. Registrants will pick up the monthly spice/herb selection at the library, cook with it, and join other food enthusiasts to discuss what they made and their thoughts about the spice.

This month, we will explore cooking with celery seeds.
The meeting will be held, on Zoom, on Friday, Oct. 25 at 2:30 p.m. The Zoom link will be emailed the day before we meet. Once registered, participants will receive an email about when they can pick up their sample of spice blend and a couple of recipes. This program is a great way to try new ingredients in your dishes and become a more confident cook in the kitchen!
See photographs and recipes from past Spice It Up, Coronado! HERE, then click on Open Access.

Halloween Happening 2024
2024-10-25 15:30 - 17:30 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get ready for some family-friendly fun at the City of Coronado Recreation and Golf Services annual “Halloween Happening” on Friday, October 25 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. “Ghouls,” “Boos” and their families are encouraged to dress in costume and head over to Spreckels Park to enjoy music, enchanting entertainment, trick-or-treating, “Spooktacular” games, jumpees, crafts, prizes, candy and activities including a Life-size Candyland game at no cost. Food and beverages will be available for purchase as well.
The fun continues across the street with a Halloween Scavenger Hunt through the Coronado Public Library at 6 p.m.
Call 619-522-7342 for details.

Opening Reception: Photography Exhibit at John D. Spreckels Center
2024-10-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Spreckels Gallery, 1019 Seventh St, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us for the opening reception of this new exhibit showcasing the work of five local photographers.

Spooky Library Scavenger Hunt
2024-10-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
ENTER THE LIBRARY IF YOU DARE…
If you do, you must find all the potion ingredients to break the spell to rejoin the living world. Enjoy a special after hours Halloween event!
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
This event is put on by the Junior Volunteers and sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Fall Flute Recital - San Diego Flute Guild
2024-10-27 14:30 - 16:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The San Diego Flute Guild invites the public to their Fall Member’s Recital on Sunday, October 27 at 2:30 p.m. in the Winn Room at Coronado Public Library. Repertoire performed will include “Summerland” by William Grant Still, Loeillet’s “Adagio and Allegro from Sonata #1,” “Comic Duet for Two Cats” by Rossini, and many more. Recital will conclude with light refreshments and a chance to socialize with your fellow music lovers.
The San Diego Flute Guild is a volunteer organization. They are dedicated to supporting and encouraging the growth and development of flutists of all ages and levels of ability by providing opportunities for education, performance, social interaction and advancement of pedagogy to our membership and to the San Diego flute and music community at large.

Pickleball Clinic
2024-10-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Coronado Cays Pickleball Courts, 99 Grand Caribe Isle, Coronado, 92118
Beginner pickleball clinics are held each month at the Coronado Cays Pickleball Courts.

Bridge & Bay Garden Club: Horticultural Therapy
2024-10-28 09:15 - 11:00 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Discover the intricacies of Horticultural Therapy and how it’s used as therapeutic treatment and the scientific benefits.
Mattie Dufresne will share her personal journey.
Light refreshments and drinks will be available.

Breakthrough Theatre: The Best Musical Revue 2024
2024-10-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
THE BEST MUSICAL REVUE 2024
Directed by Ira Bauer-Spector & Catherine Caldwell
Music Directed by Patrick Marion

Breakthrough Workshop Theatre, now in its 12th Season, will continue its tradition of musical concerts with The Best Musical Revue 2024. Bringing together the timeless melodies and captivating stories of Broadway’s most beloved productions, this one-night-only performance will showcase an array of unforgettable songs exclusively from shows that have received the coveted Tony Award for Best Musical. Exploring decades of Broadway history from classic masterpieces to contemporary sensations, Breakthrough Artists will have the opportunity to celebrate the diversity and innovation of the Broadway musical, showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship of composers, lyricists, and performers who have graced the Tony stage.
Free tickets can be reserved here. Tickets are not required.
This “BWT in Concert” presentation is being presented free of charge for one performance only, and is co-sponsored by Coronado Public Library. More information about BWT can be found at www.breakthroughworkshop.org or by following @breakthroughworkshop on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Lecture
2024-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us for an insightful lecture on the Día de los Muertos Ofrenda exhibit in the Children’s diorama. In this lecture by Patty Gonsenhein, the curator of the Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda exhibit at the Coronado Public Library (Sept. 1 through Nov. 17), attendees will learn about the cultural significance of these ofrendas and the iconic Catrinas featured in the exhibit, elegantly dressed skeletons symbolizing the celebration of life and death. This lecture will be bilingual.
The exhibit will be on display through mid-November.
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.

USIBWC San Diego Citizens Forum
2024-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Highlight Launch of South Bay Plant Rehabilitation and Expansion
The U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) San Diego Citizens Forum board will host an in-person and virtual public meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m.
USIBWC Commissioner Dr. Maria-Elena Giner, P.E., and her staff will speak about the launch of the rehabilitation and expansion of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant. This expansion, in combination with wastewater infrastructure improvements in Mexico under Minute 328, is intended to eliminate up to 90% of untreated wastewater reaching the coast.
Joshua Hinojosa, USIBWC Program Analyst, will present an update on the Asset Management Program, outlining key phases such as assessments, resource allocations, maintenance plans, and next steps.
The public meeting will be held in person at the Coronado Community Center, Triton Room, 1845 Strand Way.
The public meeting will also be held virtually. Click here to join the meeting. If possible, it may be helpful for you to test connectivity on your own prior to the meeting by clicking on the “Join” link and ensuring your camera and microphone are functioning. Or join by phone: Call-in number +1 915-320-4718,,874056577# Phone conference ID: 874 056 577#
For those connecting via phone, the presentations will be available before the start of the meeting. Go to the USIBWC Citizens Forum page at https://www.ibwc.gov/meetings/list/ and look for the link for the San Diego Citizen Forum meeting.
If you would like to speak during the public comment period, please sign up ahead of time by contacting Frankie Pinon at frankie.pinon@ibwc.gov or 915-832-4716 by noon on October 28, 2024.

CIFF Celebrates Halloween with "Young Frankenstein"
2024-10-30 17:00 - 19:30 | Village Theatre, 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Ready for a break from the ever-constant and, oh so brutal election-year vitriol? Well, CIFF has a welcome treat for us all with a screening of the 1974 comedy horror spoof, Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein,” on Wed., October 30, at Coronado’s Village Theatre, 820 Orange Avenue.
Presented by Coronado Island Film Festival as part of the popular monthly Classic Film Series, doors open at 5 pm for a Meet and Greet with complimentary libations, followed by a vintage cartoon and the feature presentation at 5:30. Tickets are $15 and are available at coronadofilmfest.com.
Halloween costumes are encouraged.

The film, a parody of the classic horror films of the 1930s and ’40s, is directed by Brooks and written by Brooks and his friend and frequent collaborator, Gene Wilder, who plays the title character. Also starring are Peter Boyle as the monster, Terry Garr, Cloris Leachman, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Kenneth Mars, Richard Haydn, and Gene Hackman, in a hilarious turn as the Blind Hermit.
Cloris Leachman is her usual fearless self as the intimidating housekeeper Frau Blücher. Those who attended the CIFF Leonard Maltin Celebrity Tribute Award Gala at the Del in 2019 will never forget her as she accepted that year’s Legacy Award, bringing down the house by climbing onto a stunned Leonard Maltin’s lap! That may have been one of her last public appearances before her death in 2021 at age 94.
At Brooks’ insistence (and a firm stand with the studio, who wanted color), “Young Frankenstein” is shot entirely in black and white for vintage authenticity. To make his point, he changed studios from Columbia to 20th Century Fox.
This is a cast of very funny people who obviously “got” Brooks’ brand of comic genius and had great fun working together. Many of the lines are ad-libbed (and left in) and scenes regularly required extra takes because the cast and crew repeatedly cracked up.
Mel Brooks, still active at age 98, considers this the best film he ever directed. It so happens this is the second Brooks film CIFF has screened in this year’s Classic Series (remember “Blazing Saddles” in June?), deemed appropriate because both movies were released in the same year (1974), fifty years ago.
Tickets are available at coronadofilmfest.com. And, while you’re at it, CIFF 2024 badges and individual tickets are now available for our 9th annual festival, Wed. Nov. 6 – Sun. Nov. 10.

MainStreet Goes Ghostly
2024-10-31 15:00 - 17:30 | CA
It’s time for the annual spooktacular celebration as “MainStreet Goes Ghostly” this Halloween!
Get ready for an afternoon of frightful fun, trick-or-treating, and raffle drawings Bring your little ghouls and boys for a family-friendly evening filled with thrills and chills as Coronado merchants welcome trick-or-treaters.
Don’t forget to tag Coronado MainStreet in your best costume photos and use #MainStreetGoesGhostly for a chance to be featured.
