25 Saturday: Camp Able, the Coronado Community Foundation and the Coronado Public Library are sponsoring a free family winter art event on Jan. 25 at 10:30 a.m. in the Winn room of the library. Registration is required to attend. RSVP to Jenelle Nettles at director@campableatcoronado.org. 29 Wednesday: Leslie Crawford will host a presentation on Jan. […]
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Soroptimist Club awards $9,000 in scholarships to empower women pursuing education
The Coronado chapter of Soroptimist International honored three women as recipients of its annual Live Your Dream (LYD) Scholarship on Jan. 9. The awards ceremony, held at the Coronado City Boathouse meeting room, highlighted the organization’s focus on supporting women and girls in achieving education and financial independence. The scholarships are designated for women who […]
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City offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
City offices and the Coronado Public Library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. In addition, the Coronado Community Center, Aquatics Center, Spreckels Center, the Boathouse at Glorietta Bay Park and the Coronado Skatepark will also be closed. According to the City of Coronado’s website, there will be […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival opens submissions for 10th year
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) is kicking off its 10th anniversary by opening the 2025 film submissions, as well as script submissions for its screenwriting competition. Submissions are accepted online via FilmFreeway and the first early bird deadline is on March 14. CIFF is offering a 50% off submission discount for all alumni filmmakers, […]
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Coronado School of the Arts presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ in February
The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Musical theater and drama conservatory brings its winter play, “Peter and the Starcatcher,” to the stage next month. The whimsical and imaginative play provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan, Mrs. Darling, Tinker Bell and Captain Hook. The play runs Feb. 7-9 and Feb. 14-15 at the Coronado Performing Arts Center at […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Jan. 17
21 Tuesday: The Storytelling Institute, a free seven-week course presented by the Storytellers of San Diego, is open to anyone who would like to hone their skills in the ancient art form of storytelling. The first session on Jan. 21 is in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library at 6 p.m. The Institute […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Jan. 10
10 Friday: Drop by the Coronado Public Library on the second Friday of each month for a tween takeover including but not limited to crafts, snacks, flicks and games. This month’s takeover at 3:30 p.m. will feature a paint and sip class for those aged 8-13 with Art Beat San Diego, a program that offers […]
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The Coronado News’ print edition will be delivered a day late this week
Editor’s note: Due to a federal holiday on Jan. 9, The Coronado News’ print edition will be delivered to the mailboxes of Coronado residents on Jan. 11, instead of Jan. 10. We are sorry for the delay. Until then, check out our most recent stories on our homepage at thecoronadonews.com.
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Coronado celebrates Chinese New Year with workshop for kids
The Coronado community is invited to celebrate the Year of the Snake at a Chinese New Year Celebration workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The event, designed for children ages 5 to 11, will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Club Room in Glorietta Bay Park. Attendees can enjoy a variety of […]
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Coronado kids can learn musical theater through new program
Recreation and Golf Services is casting actors in its “Introduction to Musical Theater” program, an eight-week program that kicks off on Jan. 29. Two age groups will take classes in preparation for a performance of “Wicked The Musical.” Classes for 3 to 5-year-olds will be on Wednesdays from 4:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Actors ages […]
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‘Once’ the musical extended through April 26
Lamb’s Players Theatre opened its 2025 season with the Irish musical hit “Once,” and now, the show has been extended through April 26. The production won the San Diego Critics Circle Award for “Outstanding Musical” when it was first performed at Lamb’s Players Theatre in 2018. The original Broadway production won eight Tony Awards in […]
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Application process for City Council vacancy open until Jan. 13
Coronado City Council decided on Dec. 17 to move forward with an appointment process to fill the vacant seat on the council created by John Duncan’s election as mayor. The City of Coronado has opened up an application process to interested, qualified Coronado residents who must submit an application outlining their interest and qualifications by […]
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San Diego Zoo wins top honors for Panda float at Rose Parade
The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance won top honors at the 136th annual Rose Parade on Jan. 1, commemorating the historic arrival of giant pandas. The Alliance received the Sweepstakes Trophy given for most beautiful entry, encompassing float design, floral presentation and entertainment. The San Diego Zoo’s float, “Friendship Across the Earth,” transported viewers across Asia’s […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Jan. 3
6 Monday: At 1 p.m. in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library, a free lecture from the library will be presented about artificial intelligence (AI). This session will cover how AI works, where it’s used and practical ways it can be beneficial. 8 Wednesday: The Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado […]
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Pop-up gallery at Night & Day Café sparks vision of Coronado as an art colony
Along Coronado’s Orange Avenue corridor, the window of the Night & Day Café offers more than a glimpse of its interior; it’s a stage for art. Paintings by local artists Jody Esquer, Katie Karosich and Cathy Surgeoner Deibler turn the café’s storefront into a pop-up gallery. This creative endeavor, spearheaded by the trio in October, […]
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Author Courtney Lund O’Neil to discuss new true crime memoir
Join the Coronado Public Library on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. for one of author Courtney Lund O’Neil first appearances delving into her true crime memoir “Postmortem.” In the vein of “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark,” this powerful exploration revisits the chilling crimes of “Killer Clown” John Wayne Gacy, offering a unique perspective […]