Meet April, the one-year-old bundle of joy that’s always ready to make your day brighter, according to PAWS of Coronado. April is a small mixed breed dog with a heart as big as her charming personality, and she’s the Pet of the Week. PAWS says At just 28 pounds, she may be pint-sized, but she’s […]
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An evening with thriller writer Michael Connelly
In partnership with Warwick’s bookstore, the Coronado Public Library presents author Michael Connelly in-person discussing his hot-off-the-presses new book, “Resurrection Walk,” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the Coronado Performing Arts Center at Coronado High School. Connelly’s book will be published on Nov. 7, the day before the event, and Coronado is only his second book-tour […]
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Sharp Coronado Auxiliary Holiday Fair set for Nov. 3
The Sharp Coronado Auxiliary Holiday Fair is set for Nov. 3, complete with holiday vendors, food trucks and a raffle. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Sandermann Auditorium of Sharp Coronado, the Soledad Room and just outside on the lawn. Participants can expect 20 vendors selling various merchandise—Pouch […]
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Coronado’s Maske, Roos top runners at Hoka Postal
Coronado’s Morgan Maske and Rafael Roos were the top runners for the Islanders at the Hoka Postal on Oct. 28, when more than 750 runners competed in 2-mile races at University City High School.
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Senior Night honors seven Coronado water polo players
Seven seniors were honored on Oct. 24 as the Coronado High School water polo team took on Santana, which defeated the Islanders 15-7. Jake Walker, Luke Machin, David Abdul Samad, Spencer Williams, Boone Barnum, Ryder Smith and Kellen O’Callahan were the seven seniors recognized. The Islanders were 9-14 after the match against Santana. Here are […]
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CoSA Unveils “Scary High School” Haunted House at CHS
The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) is set to unveil its Haunted House complete with a creepy cafeteria, an eerie art room, a nocturnal nurse and other hair-raising versions of high school staples. Don’t get spooked by the Prom King and Queen, and, by all means, avoid a deadly detention, organizers say. The Haunted […]
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Coronado Junior Woman’s Club sponsors Halloween Painting
Following the 2023 Taste of Coronado, the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club put on another community event with its annual Halloween Window Painting on Oct. 22. Elementary school students were invited to submit their designs and were selected to paint window fronts at local Coronado businesses. Club’s purpose to unite women The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club […]
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Come alive with the muses at “Xanadu” at Coronado Playhouse
“Xanadu,” a roller-skating extravaganza of love, laughter, and learning, all through electric tunes, takes the stage as the final full-length production of Coronado Playhouse’s 2023 season. The roller-skating spectacular, based on the 1980 cult film of the same name, will have audiences grooving in their seats with its irresistible blend of comedy, heart, and a […]
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Hands-on clean water, ocean conservation learning for Coronado students
On Oct. 23 and 24, more than 400 Coronado students in grades 4-6 were able to
experience the renowned Wyland Clean Water Learning Center, a 1,000 square-foot science
lab on wheels.
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Coronado Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting set for Dec. 1
The Coronado Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting will be held on Dec. 1 Last year, the City of Coronado, Coronado Chamber of Commerce and Coronado Mainstreet collaborated to bring new lighting to the majestic pine in Coronado’s downtown. With funding from the city and Discover Coronado, the city’s marketing arm, they introduced 2 miles of […]
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Two big author events coming in November
The transition into November is bringing with it two noteworthy author events—New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly and local author Stu Stall. First, at 7 p.m. in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library on Nov. 6, local author Stu Stall will discuss his new book “Hell House: True Stories From the Redheaded […]
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The Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra returns Dec. 16
The Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra, under the direction of Conductor Osvaldo Mendoza, returns Dec. 16 for its annual holiday concert. Tickets go on sale at noon on Oct. 25 for “HOLIDAYS IN CORONADO.” The program will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in mid-December. Organizers are say the “spectacular concert” will featuring […]
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Pet of the week: Happy-go-lucky Koda is looking for a home
Meet Koda. Koda came into the care of PAWS of Coronado with very little training but has been working hard and mastering new skills. Koda is a young dog who wakes up every day ready to move. Walks, playtime, fetch, and learning new skills; Koda can’t get enough. This happy-go-lucky pup is looking for an […]
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Maske, Ayan top runners for Coronado at Jaguar Invite
Coronado’s cross country runners competed with nearly 60 other schools at the Jaguar Invitational at Kit Carson Park in Escondido on Oct. 20, with sophomores Nathan Ayan and Morgan Maske being the top placers for the Islanders.
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Former Coronado resident Lori Turley discusses late sister’s award-winning book
Author Karen Foster completed her first novel, “Reasons for Waking,” shortly before her death in 2022. Her sister, Lori Turley, and her other siblings were determined to get the book published. Not only was it published (by Bold Story Press, which publishes books exclusively by women) but it recently was awarded the Readers’ Favorite Award, Silver […]
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Film Forum Coronado Screens “And Then There Were None”
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 […]