3 Saturday: Join award-winning historian and storyteller Sandra Bonura for a fully-illustrated presentation featuring rare vintage zoo photographs, archival movie clips, and historic radio broadcasts. The event, at 11 a.m. at the Coronado Public Library, will celebrate her new 2026 book, “The Zoo Lady: How Belle Benchley Built the San Diego Zoo.”
3 Saturday: The Coronado Democratic Club will welcome the League of Women Voters of San Diego on Saturday, Oct. 3, for a special presentation examining the state propositions and local measures appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Gina Gianzero will present a nonpartisan overview designed to help voters better understand the measures they will be asked to consider in November. Doors open for the 11 a.m. event at 10:30 a.m. at the Coronado Boathouse.
6 Tuesday: A local farmers’ market will be set up at the Coronado Ferry Landing from 2:30 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 6, featuring fresh produce.
7 Wednesday: The 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. The featured film on Oct. 7 is “Seventh Victim.”
7 Wednesday: The Coronado Woman’s Club, an all-volunteer nonprofit serving the community since 1947, welcomes prospective members interested in friendship, service, philanthropy and community involvement. The club meets the first Wednesday of each month, September through June, at 11:30 a.m. at Stake Chophouse, 1309 Orange Avenue.
