Around the Community

New York Times bestselling author Carl Hiaasen will appear in conversation at the Coronado Public Library with journalist and author Dean Nelson to discuss his latest novel, “Fever Beach,” on Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m. At 23, Hiaasen joined The Miami Herald as a city-desk reporter and went on to work for the newspaper’s weekly magazine […]

The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) dance conservatory will showcase Envision — an evening of dance and filmmaking at the Coronado Performing Arts Center on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17 at 7 p.m. The evening of original dances offers a behind-the-scenes peek of dance makers and their creative processes by CoSA digital […]

The Coronado Art and Wine Festival is returning for its fourth year, transforming 10th Street and Orange Avenue into a lively outdoor gallery and wine-tasting experience. The event, hosted by the Coronado Schools Foundation and the Coronado Chamber of Commerce, will take place on May 10 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Over 100 local […]

6 Tuesday: From 6:30-7:30 p.m., an adult crafting program will be held at the Coronado Public Library. This month, participants can relax for Mental Health Awareness Month by painting soothing zentangles. All supplies are provided. This event is free thanks to the support of the Friends of the Coronado Public Library. Registration is recommended but not […]

The City of Coronado is co-hosting three bicycle safety clinics, known as bike rodeos, this May. All students are encouraged to attend and there will be a special focus on e-bike safety. Together with the Coronado Unified School District and the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, the city is organizing the rodeos to inform students […]

The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club will award three class of 2025 graduating senior girls, either attending Coronado High School or a Coronado resident, the annual Marilyn Foster Scholarship in the amount of $2,500. The scholarship honors the legacy of the late Marilyn Foster, one of Coronado’s philanthropists who was known for her dedication to serving the community. She […]

Adventures by the Book, a company that organizes events and book clubs, will be hosting an event featuring four authors at the Coronado Public Library on May 13, in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander month. The four featured speakers are New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi; TikTok and Instagram star and founder of […]

26 Saturday: SunCoast Market Co-op and La Nuestra Family Winery are collaborating on April 26 for a Mexican food and wine pairing event. From 4-6 p.m., expert wine maker and sommelier, Rodolfo Arcovedo, will bring his wines from the Guadalupe Valley to Aranda’s Cafe in Imperial Beach. The event is a fundraiser for the SunCoast […]

New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor will discuss his newest novel, “Into the Gray Zone,” with fellow award-winning author Matt Coyle at the Coronado Public Library on Tuesday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. Taylor, a retired lieutenant colonel, is a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry and Special Forces, including eight years with […]

The beach in front of the Hotel del Coronado will transform into a Greek island escape on July 11, as the Coronado Island Film Festival hosts its annual movie-on-the-beach fundraiser event — featuring “Mamma Mia!” Attendees are encouraged to grab their boots, bell bottoms and island glam to curate ABBA-themed outfits, and a pre-show dance […]

22 Tuesday: In his only San Diego appearance, German author Bernhard Schlink will be sharing his new title, “The Granddaughter,” at 6 p.m. in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library. According to Publishers Weekly, the book is an “unflinching look at the neo-Nazi movement and the compromises people make out of love.” This event is […]

The Port of San Diego is hosting a workshop on April 29 to seek input on potential coastal resilience strategies along the eastern shoreline of Grand Caribe Shoreline Park. In December, the port effectively blocked controversial plans to build an RV development on the property next to the Cays, which is currently being used as […]

Sharp Coronado Hospital will be participating in a county-wide emergency drill on April 17 from 10:15 a.m. to noon. The drill will take place on and around the hospital campus and at nearby Coronado Tidelands Park.  This 90-minute drill is in coordination with multiple local agencies including the City of Coronado, the Coronado Police and […]

Coronado Middle School launched its first-ever esports club, led by co-advisors Brian Garcia, a guidance counselor, and Matt Smith, a history teacher.  The newly-formed Triton Esports Team made its competitive debut last month. “This is our first year,” Smith said. “In fact, we are just a few months into it, and we’ve already seen tremendous […]