17 Saturday: The Coronado Democratic Club invites community members to attend their next general meeting on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room at 10:30 a.m. This meeting is set to provide insightful analysis and non-partisan discussion on the upcoming ballot propositions.
20 Tuesday: At 11 a.m. in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library, an art class is available to those who register at cplevents.org. Sumi-e is a technique that uses black ink and watercolor to capture the beauty of the natural world. In this class, you’ll learn the basics of how to use the Asian round brush using traditional and contemporary techniques to paint summer’s bounty.
This class is taught by Dr. Iris Lowe, who has extensive experience in both art and medicine. She has taught adults Western acrylic, oil and watercolor art as well as Asian brush painting.
20 Tuesday: Every third Tuesday evening on 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. This week, “The Tempest: Part II” will be performed.
21 Wednesday: Film Forum Coronado, presented in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival and the Coronado Public Library, will take place 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.
On Aug. 21, “The Purple Rose of Cairo” will be shown.
22 Thursday: Coronado Optimist Club meetings take place at 7 a.m. on Thursdays at the Coronado Community Center. On Aug. 22, Beau Dorion will be the featured speaker discussing the topic of foster homes. Anyone who would like to learn more about the club is encouraged to attend a weekly meeting.
23 Friday: Sponsored by the Friends of the Coronado Library and Hotel Del Coronado, the library’s 2024 Summer Festival concerts will take place every other Friday from June 14-Aug. 23.
On Friday, Aug. 23 at 1 p.m., San Diego’s Queen of Boogie Woogie, Sue Palmer, will perform an electrifying fusion of foot-tapping swing, infectious blues, and soulful jazz.
Doors will open 15 minutes prior to each performance. Registration is not required.
23 Friday: 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 Herb de Provence.
The meeting will be held on Zoom 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 herb 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. Register at cplevents.org.
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