As the holiday season comes to a close, the John D. Spreckels Center invites the community to join a “Family Feud: Snowy Showdown” on Dec. 30, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Four teams will be formed to face off in a friendly, fast-paced competition to guess the most popular answers to holiday-themed survey questions. This […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Maya
Maya, a black retriever-labrador mix, is up for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at PAWS of Coronado, a non-profit that provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Maya has a friendly nature and loves playing fetch and cuddling. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Sirius
Sirius is a black cat up for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at PAWS of Coronado, a non-profit that provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Sirius has a calm, sweet nature and loves cozy corners. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways to support […]
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The Port of San Diego honors Coronado nonprofits
The Port of San Diego honored Safe Harbor Coronado and Friends of Children United Society (FOCUS) with Anchors of Excellence awards for the month of December. Chair Danielle Moore presented the awards at the Board of Port Commissioners meeting on Dec. 9 to both organizations for their continued service in the areas of youth engagement […]
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Coronado Public Library launches Winter Read Challenge
Participants of all ages can join the Coronado Public Library’s Winter Read Challenge over winter break for the chance to win prizes. Starting Dec. 20, participants can log their books at coronado.beanstack.org. Kids 10 and under can choose a prize, like a mini-Squishmallow or Pokemon cards, after they’ve read five books. This age group is […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Dec. 12
13 Saturday: Coronado’s Recreation and Golf Services department is scheduled to host a breakfast with Santa event at 9 a.m. on Dec. 13. Participants can enjoy a breakfast buffet, holiday crafts and activities, and a one-on-one visit with Santa. To purchase tickets, visit coronado.ca.us/civicrec or call (619) 522-7342. 14 Sunday: The Coronado Ferry Landing is […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Dec. 19
20 Saturday: The Coronado Public Library is scheduled to host its annual holiday sing-along on Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. Led by Crown City Chorale, a subset of Coronado’s Musica Vitale, participants are encouraged to bring their singing voices and holiday bells to the event. Cocoa and cookies will be provided by the Friends of […]
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Upcoming event features 5 historical fiction authors
On Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Coronado Public Library, five New York Times bestselling authors are slated to speak about their research in conversation with each other, followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Kate Quinn, a former San Diego resident, will be joined by Stephanie Dray, Allison Pataki, Kristina McMorris (a part-time […]
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Voting open for Community READ program
Voting is open through Dec. 15 to choose a book title winner for the 10th annual Coronado Community READ program. Each year, the Coronado Public Library hosts the program to encourage discussion and participation in community-building events centered around the theme of a book title, selected by the community. The five finalists this year, in […]
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Celebrating human resilience through dance
The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Conservatory of Classical and Contemporary Dance is preparing performances of “Threads of Resilience,” a showcase of original dance works that explore personal transformation and strength. The performance takes the stage on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center at 650 D […]
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Celebrating the holidays in Coronado
A golden sunset adorns the Hotel Del Coronado. Mobs of adults, children and pets occupy the pathways that lead from the hotel to Coronado Beach. Pointing upwards, kids chant “Santa!” while curious eyes lock on the man in a red suit as he circles the sky before descending to meet them. This shoreline landing besides […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Dec. 5
7 Sunday: The Coronado Island Film Festival’s student classic film series is scheduled to present a family movie screening of “Scrooge” at 1 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the Coronado Public Library. The screening will be followed by an announcement of the 2026 slate of films for the series exploring “The Art of Adaptation.” Program […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Nov. 28
30 Sunday: The Coronado Ferry Landing is slated to host a free weekend concert from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. featuring Dave Preston & the Grownups. 3 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 […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival’s Student Classic Film Series presents ‘Scrooge’
On Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. in the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room, the Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) Student Classic Film Series is scheduled to host a family-friendly movie screening of “Scrooge.” The movie is a 1951 British Renown Studios adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The screening will be followed by an announcement […]
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Coronado Philharmonia debuts ‘Holidays on Orange Avenue’ in new program
This year’s Christmas season performance by the Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra will feature a composition inspired by the city’s main street: “Holiday’s on Orange Avenue.” On Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. the Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra will present its holiday program, “Christmas in Coronado,” at the Coronado Performing Arts Center. For the past four years, the Coronado […]
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Holiday sing-along presented by Coronado Playhouse
In an annual sing-along event, Coronado Playhouse is slated to host “Holiday Cabaret” events on Dec. 19 through Dec. 21. Each year, Coronado Playhouse alumni performers take the stage to sing holiday classics, with plenty of moments for the audience to join in. Performances are scheduled for Dec. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m., along […]