The City of Coronado is offering residents a free Bulky Waste Curbside Collection next week. From Oct. 14 through Oct. 18, residents can dispose of large, unwanted items on their regular curbside collection day. Bulky waste items include furniture, mattresses, broken appliances, and other large items. Residents should place these items on the curb alongside […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Oct. 11
11 Friday: Join the Coronado Public Library on Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. as the Autumn Concert Series continues with pianist Josh Weinstein. He will be bringing his signature style to the stage, performing an exciting mix of contemporary hits and classical masterpieces. Josh Weinstein is a New York-born composer, arranger, producer and accomplished pianist/keyboardist […]
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Enter the annual Turkey Coloring Contest
Children have the opportunity to submit an entry for the Recreation and Golf Services’ annual Turkey Coloring Contest until Nov. 7. Sponsored by the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club, this holiday tradition invites local elementary school children in kindergarten through fifth grade to compose a colorful Thanksgiving masterpiece. Submitted designs in the past have ranged from […]
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Annual Halloween Happening to take place on Oct. 25
The City of Coronado Recreation and Golf Services will be hosting its annual Halloween Happening on Oct. 25 at Spreckels Park. From 3:30-5:30 p.m., “ghouls,” “boos” and their families are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes and enjoy a variety of activities. Groups from three of the community center’s recreation programs — Heart 2 Art […]
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Coronado wants input on North Cays Park playground
The city is inviting the community to provide input on the proposed design for the new North Cays Park playground. The city’s Recreation and Golf Services department will host a community workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 16 beginning at 3 p.m. at the North Cays Park, at 4826 Coronado Cays Boulevard. The public is invited to […]
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Coronado’s ballot drop-off boxes open through election day
Registered voters in Coronado can now return their ballots for the November Presidential General Election using any official ballot drop box in San Diego County. This includes locations in Coronado, available until Nov. 5, 2024. In Coronado, voters can deposit their ballots at two locations: the Civic Center Main Entrance (City Hall), at 1825 Strand […]
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Discover San Diego’s dynamic public art scene in Coronado
The Coronado community is invited to explore San Diego’s dynamic public art scene through an interactive presentation at the John D. Spreckels Center on Friday, Oct. 11. The presentation, led by staff from the San Diego Art Institute, will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and offer attendees a chance to engage with […]
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Pumpkin painting for Coronado youth at Ferry Landing
Kids from the Coronado community are invited to a Halloween event! The City’s Recreation and Golf Services Department and the Coronado Farmers Market present a free pumpkin painting event for kids, 12 and under, at the Coronado Ferry Landing, 201 First Street, on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Kids can unleash […]
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Coronado families invited to Monster Mash-Up at Club Room
The Coronado community is invited to celebrate Halloween with a Monster Mash-Up at the Club Room. The event, open to children ages five to 11, will take place on Monday, Oct. 14. The event offers two time slots: a morning mash-up from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and an afternoon one from 1 p.m. to […]
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Driver safety course at John D. Spreckels Center
The AARP Driver Safety Course is coming to the John D. Spreckels Center on Oct. 24 and 31. The two-day, 8-hour course is designed for adults aged 50 and over and aims to help participants refresh their driving skills and boost their confidence on the road. The course will be held from 9 a.m. to […]
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Coronado’s 2024 Halloween Happening: A spooktacular time for all
The City of Coronado’s annual Halloween Happening is coming to Spreckels Park on Friday, Oct. 25 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., offering a variety of free activities for the community. The event, hosted by the city’s Recreation and Golf Services department, encourages attendees to dress up and enjoy music, entertainment, trick-or-treating, games, jumpees, crafts, […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Oct. 4
4 Friday: The autumn concert series continues with a performance by Steve Torok, who has performed with Stevie Wonder, Usher, The Temptations, Adam Levine, Jamey Johnson, Four Tops, Sheila E, Barry Manilow, O’Jays, Whispers, Mary Wilson, Brian Bromberg, Pete Escovedo, Taj Mahal, Toni Tennille, Tony Orlando, and Bob Florence, among others. His saxophone playing and […]
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Coronado announces 2024 Turkey Coloring Contest
It’s time for all young artists to gobble up this art opportunity! The city’s Recreation & Golf Services invites kindergarten through fifth-grade students to participate in its annual Turkey Coloring contest, sponsored by the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club. Participants are encouraged to use their creativity and imagination to bring to life Thanksgiving masterpieces using crayons, […]
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Sharp Coronado to host free flu shot clinics
Sharp Coronado Hospital will be hosting three free flu shot clinics. The shots will be administered by Southwestern College nursing students on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. A standard dose vaccine will be provided, along with a high-dose vaccine for those 65 years or older upon request. The clinics will take place on […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Sept. 27
27 Friday: Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey will speak at the Sept. 27 Roundtable meeting about his experience climbing Mount Everest. The event will begin at 10 a.m. in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library. 29 Sunday: At 4:30 p.m. in the C3 Gallery, a new art exhibition is opening titled “A Foot Forward: […]
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Coronado Golf Course to close for aerification
The Coronado Golf Course will undergo an aerification process from Tuesday, Oct. 1, through Friday, Oct. 4, closing the course during the entirety of the process. The course will reopen to the public on Saturday, Oct. 5. “We greatly appreciate your understanding and support in this important maintenance task,” said the city in a release […]