Coronado School of the Arts Visual Arts Conservatory students are hosting an exhibition of original artwork, live model figure drawings and a student-designed fashion show. The exhibit, titled “All at Once,” will have an opening reception that is free and open to the public on Dec. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the […]
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Virtual event to discuss story of Vietnam War POW Doug Hegdahl
Journalist and historian Marc Leepson will discuss the Vietnam War story of Doug Hegdahl, the youngest and lowest-ranking prisoner of war (POW), at a virtual event on Dec. 3. Leepson is the author of “The Unlikely War Hero: A Vietnam War POW’s Story of Courage and Resilience in Hanoi.” The book dives into Hegdahl’s story […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Nov. 21
22 Saturday: The Coronado Democratic Club welcomes members and guests to its November general meeting on Nov. 22 in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for a brief social and the program, featuring Navy veteran and award-winning podcaster Allison Gill, will begin at 11 a.m. 22 Saturday: Pyet DeSpain, the […]
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Flutist Pam Vliek Martchev to perform on Dec. 5
Flutist Pam Vliek Martchev is slated to perform works spanning musical traditions on Friday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. at the Coronado Public Library. In a performance featuring the flute, alto flute and piccolo, Martchev will showcase a diverse lineup of composers including Marin Marais, Eugene Bozza and Sigfrid Karg-Elert. Martchev is a celebrated performer […]
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Morgan Maske qualifies for state cross country meet
Cross country runner Morgan Maske led the charge for Coronado High School at the CIF championships on Nov. 15, finishing in 14th place with a time that qualifies her for the state meet in Fresno on Nov. 29. This marks the third year in a row that Maske has made the trip to Fresno’s Woodward […]
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Deadline to enter holiday Home Front Judging contest is Dec. 7
The Coronado Floral Association is launching a holiday Home Front Judging contest, a new seasonal addition to its long-standing program. Each spring, the association rallies over 150 volunteers to walk Coronado’s neighborhoods and award ribbons to homes with standout gardens and landscaping. One branch of the program is a Fourth of July Home Front Judging […]
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Morgan Maske earns first team status in Eastern League
Coronado cross country runner Morgan Maske placed eighth in the varsity girls race at the Eastern League Championships at Morley Field. This top 10 finish earned her first team status for the Eastern League. Vivian Scott also earned All-League status on the second team with an 18th-place finish. Maesan Everitt was Coronado’s third finisher, followed […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival announces 2025 jury award winners
The Coronado Island Film Festival announced the 2025 Jury Award Winners, honoring outstanding achievements in filmmaking and screenwriting. This year’s honorees represent a blend of creativity, originality and cinematic vision, from emerging student filmmakers to established storytellers. “Celebrating the 2025 Jury Award winners is more than honoring individual achievements — it’s a testament to creativity, […]
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Support local shops at Small Business Saturday
Residents and visitors alike can support local businesses by participating in the Small Business Saturday event on Nov. 29, organized by Coronado MainStreet in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Emerald Keepers. Shoppers can explore boutiques, art galleries and eateries along Orange Avenue and at the Coronado Ferry Landing from 10 a.m. to 5 […]
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Thanksgiving holiday and trash schedule
The City of Coronado will observe the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28. City offices, the community center, the John D. Spreckels Center, and the Coronado Public Library will be closed. There will be a one-day delay in residential trash and recycling collection for Thursday and Friday customers that week. City facilities will also be […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Nov. 14
14 Friday: Local guitar duo, Alchemy, is scheduled to perform a concert at the Coronado Public Library on Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. Ephraim Reitman and Donn Boyd met in the fall of 2022 and formed Alchemy shortly after, finding common musical ground in their love for blues, jazz, folk and Latin compositions. 16 Sunday: […]
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Coronado cross country team competes in Hoka Postal
Coronado cross country standout Morgan Maske ran in the second-fastest girls’ race at the 2025 Hoka Postal 2-mile event, clocking her first 2-mile race under 12 minutes. She was followed by Carly DeVore, Maesan Everitt, Vivian Scott, Nadia Roos, Lily Humphrey, Ava Schlomer and Annalei Berke. The girls’ team ranked 45th in the state. The […]
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Islander Youth Theater to perform Aladdin Jr.
A cast of 50 students in second through eighth grade will perform Aladdin Jr. with Islander Youth Theater on Nov. 19 and Nov. 20. Prior to the show, a cast of 20 students in TK through first grade will perform a medley. The show, a family-friendly event great for audiences of all ages, is slated […]
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Tour the Visions Museum of Textile Art through John D. Spreckels Center
Coronado community members can participate in a cultural trip to the Visions Museum of Textile Art at Liberty Station on Nov. 19 through the John D. Spreckels Center. Transportation is scheduled to take off from the John D. Spreckels Center at 10 a.m. on Nov. 19 and upon arriving at the museum, attendees will get […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Nov. 7
9 Sunday: The Point Loma Artists Association is scheduled to present Viewpoints, an exhibition featuring a collection of 2D and 3D works from 30 member artists who live and create on the Point Loma peninsula. The exhibit will be in the Spreckels Reading Room Gallery at the Coronado Public Library from November 2025 through January […]
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In photos: Coronado girls’ volleyball beats Bishop’s
The Coronado High School girls’ volleyball team beat Bishop’s in a playoff match on Oct. 29 by a close 3-2 set margin.