14 Saturday: From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., women-owned small businesses will have vendors set up at the Coronado Ferry Landing for community members to shop hand-crafted goods. 14 Saturday: Coronado’s VFW post is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day dinner on March 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a traditional corned beef and cabbage […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Nugget
Nugget, a mixed-breed dog, is up for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at the non-profit, which provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Nugget is playful and affectionate. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways to support the organization. All animals at PAWS are spayed/neutered, […]
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Calendar of events for the week of March 6
7 Saturday: Have something in need of repair? Stop by the Fix-It Clinic at the Coronado Public Library on March 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will not only try to fix your item, but will teach you how to as well. This event is free to attend, and walk-ins are accepted. Registered […]
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KMAC Foundation to host sailing training this spring
The KMAC Foundation’s Accessible Sailing fleet will host six volunteer sailing and training sessions this spring at the Coronado Yacht Club at 1631 Strand Way. The KMAC Foundation for Accessible Sailing in Coronado uses specially adapted sailboats and provides therapeutic, recreational and other sailing opportunities for people with disabilities to enhance their mobility, well-being and […]
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Sponsorships needed for sixth grade outdoor education camp
Coronado sixth graders are scheduled to attend the annual San Diego County outdoor education event at Camp Cuyamaca from April 6 to 10, and the district is asking for community members to “adopt a camper.” The cost for each child to attend the camp — where trained outdoor education teachers will guide students in studying […]
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Soccer legend Landon Donovan to discuss memoir
Southern California native Landon Donovan, a retired American soccer player, will discuss his memoir on April 11. At 5:30 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, Donovan will present “Landon Donovan: A Memoir,” which is an unfiltered account of his career, battle with mental health and search for peace beyond the game. A six-time MLS […]
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Looking for a job in Coronado? Annual job fair returns April 22
Discover Coronado welcomes anyone seeking employment to attend its third annual Coronado Job Fair this spring. Every year Discover Coronado, the destination marketing organization for the city of Coronado, intends to connect local residents with jobs close to home. The Coronado Job Fair is scheduled from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Winn Room […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Feb. 27
1 Sunday: The Coronado Ferry Landing is slated to host a free weekend concert at 2 p.m. featuring Crown Island Jazz Band. 4 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 […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Porkchop
Porkchop is up for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at the non-profit, which provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Porkchop is goofy and lovable, and would thrive in a home that offers consistency. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways to support the organization. […]
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Free documentary screening and panel discussion on March 8
Soroptimist International of Coronado and Coronado Island Film Festival are scheduled to host a free screening and panel discussion of “Three (Extra)Ordinary Women,” a documentary highlighting three women climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. The screening, on March 8 at 2 p.m. in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library, tells the personal stories of three women […]
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Coronado Young Life to host fundraiser
Coronado Young Life, a local Christian nonprofit dedicated to building meaningful relationships with adolescents, is hosting an annual fundraiser on March 7. Young Life has been active in Coronado since the 1990s and became its own locally-funded area in 2013. During the current school year, more than 150 local students have participated in Young Life […]
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Coronado Flower Show is calling all photographers
The 104th annual Coronado Flower Show returns April 18 and 19 at Spreckels Park, and organizers are inviting photographers of all age and skill levels to showcase their best floral-inspired shots in the photography division. The annual show is the largest “tented” flower show in the West and one of Coronado’s longest-running traditions. Inspired by […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Feb. 20
21 Saturday: The Coronado Democratic Club is slated to host mediator and conflict resolution expert Bill Eddy for a presentation on Saturday, Feb. 21 in the Winn Room at the Coronado Public Library. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for a half-hour social gathering. The formal program will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at 12:30 […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Feb. 13
14 Saturday: The Coronado Ferry Landing is slated to host a Valentine’s Day event. Community members can stop by the Female Maker Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to shop vendor options. 15 Saturday: The opening reception for the “Connecting Currents” art exhibit is scheduled for Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. in the Spreckels […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Echo
Echo, a 3-year-old husky mix, is up for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at the non-profit, which provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Echo is intelligent, playful, and loves to stay busy. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways to support the organization. All […]
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Duo Festudgioso hosting flute and guitar concert
The Coronado Public Library will host flute and guitar ensemble Duo Festudgioso for a chamber music concert on Friday, Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. In a program exploring music from the Baroque to the contemporary era, the duo will showcase Antonio Vivaldi’s “Sonata in F major,” selections from Heitor Villa-Lobos including movements from “Bachianas brasileiras […]