16 Sunday: Art in the Park will take place in Spreckels Park on Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 50 top artists in San Diego County, in every genre, will display their artwork, providing the community the chance to converse directly with the artists. 16 Sunday: Coronado Promenade Concerts’ summer series […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Aug. 7
8 Saturday: The Coronado Democratic Club will host San Diego City Council candidate Nicole Crosby and Jasmine Truong, campaign coordinator for Rep. Scott Peters, at its general meeting on Saturday, Aug. 8 in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library at 11 a.m. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. 11 Tuesday: A local farmers’ market […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Queenie
Queenie is available for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at the non-profit, which provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Queenie is 14 years old and has a calm personality. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways to support the organization. All animals at PAWS […]
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A refresher on e-bike safety tips and rules
Coronado is a popular city for e-bikes, especially in the summer months. To refresh riders on the city’s rules for usage, a list of safety tips were included in a recent update from the City Manager’s Office. According to the city, e-bikes are allowed on roadways, bike lanes and designated bike paths. Riding on sidewalks, […]
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Calendar of events for the week of July 31
5 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 […]
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Calendar of events for the week of July 24
26 Sunday: Ron’s Garage band is scheduled to perform at Spreckels Park on July 26 at 6 p.m. as part of Coronado Promenade Concerts’ summer series. 27 Monday: Prepare for the SAT with Steve Reiss, owner of the Reiss SAT Seminars and the Math Magician, at the Coronado Public Library on July 27 at 6 […]
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Calendar of events for the week of July 17
19 Sunday: ABBAFab, an ABBA tribute band, is slated to perform at Spreckels Park on July 19 at 6 p.m. as part of Coronado Promenade Concerts’ summer series. 19 Sunday: On July 19, Coronado’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2422 will serve a picnic dinner of grilled chicken on a spring salad, with a […]
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Coronado Playhouse presents ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’
Coronado Playhouse invites audiences to experience Joseph Kesselring’s classic, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” a fast-paced dark comedy with exaggerated characters, improbable situations, mistaken identities and rapidly escalating chaos. When critic Mortimer Brewster stops by his elderly aunts’ Brooklyn home to share news of his recent engagement, he discovers a shocking family secret. His seemingly charming […]
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Calendar of events for the week of July 10
12 Sunday: The Pine Mountain Logs are slated to perform at Spreckels Park at 6 p.m. on July 12 as part of Coronado Promenade Concerts’ summer series. 12 Sunday: On July 12, Coronado’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2422 will serve a picnic dinner of a burger, potato salad, and a chocolate chunk cookie. […]
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A family affair: The Nurding family’s legacy lives on at the 77th Coronado Fourth of July parade
It’s approximately 7 a.m. on July 4 when Coronado resident Christopher “Chris” Brian Nurding transports a vintage photo to the south end of the Orange Avenue median. In the hours before American flags take over the city in all forms — overalls, bandanas, sunglasses, hats, and blankets — Nurding and his wife, Stephanie, unload sound […]
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Frog-X parachute jumpers performed this year for the Fourth of July
The Frog-X parachute team came back to Coronado for another aerial demonstration this Fourth of July. The parachute team is an extreme aerial skydiving and exhibition team owned and operated by disabled military veterans, largely consisting of former U.S. Special Forces and Navy SEALs.
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Calendar of events for the week of July 3
5 Sunday: Nate Nathan and The MacDaddy-O’s are scheduled to perform in Spreckels Park on July 5 at 6 p.m. as part of Coronado Promenade Concerts’ summer series. 5 Sunday: On July 5, Coronado’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2422 will serve a picnic dinner of a pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw and a chocolate […]
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Calendar of events for the week of June 26
28 Sunday: The Coronado Ferry Landing is slated to host a weekend concert featuring Moonlight Miles at 2 p.m. 28 Sunday: On June 28, Coronado’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2422 will serve a picnic dinner of grilled chicken on a spring salad, with a croissant and chocolate chunk cookie. 28 Sunday: Jennifer Butler, […]
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Christina Dodd to be featured at Coronado Public Library author event
New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd will be speaking at the Coronado Public Library on July 29 at 6:30 p.m. Dodd is the author of the “Daughter of Montague series.” Her latest novel, “Teach the Torches to Burn,” is the next installment in the series, which is a reimagining of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” […]
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Double Served Tennis Tournament raises money for Safe Harbor Coronado
With record-breaking attendance and oversold brackets, this year’s Double Served Tennis Tournament — hosted by the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club — raised over $40,000, with $15,000 donated to Safe Harbor Coronado. “This event has become so much bigger than tennis,” said event creator and chair Lyle Anderson. “It’s about community, connection, and creating an environment where people […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Bunny
Bunny is available for adoption at PAWS of Coronado. Staff members at the non-profit, which provides adoption and rehabilitation services to animals, said that Bunny is looking for a calm and compassionate adopter who will let her adjust at her own pace. Those interested in adoption can visit www.pawsofcoronado.org. Fostering, donating and volunteering are other ways […]