The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) is bringing the beloved 1983 baseball classic, “The Natural,” as their monthly classic movie selection for August. Join CIFF on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Coronado’s 1947 Village Theatre, 820 Orange Avenue, to see the film on the big screen. Doors open at 5 p.m. for complimentary adult beverages, followed […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Aug. 16
17 Saturday: The Coronado Democratic Club invites community members to attend their next general meeting on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room at 10:30 a.m. This meeting is set to provide insightful analysis and non-partisan discussion on the upcoming ballot propositions. 20 Tuesday: At 11 a.m. in the Winn Room of […]
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Lamb’s announces “The Importance of Being Earnest”
Lamb’s Players Theatre announced the opening of its production of “The Importance of Being Earnest,” which will run from Sept. 14-Nov. 10. The production, which is noted as a “trivial comedy for serious people,” is directed by Kerry Meads and produced by Robert Smyth. Lamb’s Players Theatre said that the show has been on their […]
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Sun and Sea festival returns to Imperial Beach
The Sun & Sea Festival returns this year on Aug. 17 at Portwood Pier Plaza beginning at 10 a.m. In partnership with the City of Imperial Beach, this year’s festival will feature a gigantic “Mega” castle crafted from 80 cubic yards of sand, live entertainment, Kids-n-Kastles competition and various food vendors. “As Mayor of Imperial […]
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IBWC takes action to solve Tijuana River sewage flows
Maria-Elena Giner, commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) U.S. Section, says they are taking steps to stop sewage flows from entering the United States from Mexico in the Tijuana River. A news release sent out Monday by the IBWC says that a stakeholder meeting on June 20 discussed the possibility of additional […]
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Aug. 13 babysitter training for youth in Coronado
Coronado Recreation is offering a youth babysitter training class for teens and preteens ages 11-16. The class will run on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Coronado Community Center. Participants will gain experience in feeding, diapering, providing pediatric CPR and more. This class is a great opportunity for participants to […]
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Scrabble Night at Coronado’s Spreckels Center
The John D. Spreckels Center will host Scrabble Night this week. The center, located at 1019 Seventh Street, welcomes the public to a free event on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for some friendly competition. The center said Scrabble Night is a perfect way to get creative with words and phrases […]
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Susan Casey discusses new book
On Saturday, Aug.24, at 1 p.m., join the Coronado Public Library, in collaboration with Warwick’s bookstore, as Susan Casey will discuss and sign her recently released paperback, “The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean.” A book with “enough deep-sea biology and geology to dazzle” according to the Wall Street Journal, “The Underworld” is a fascinating tour […]
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Free concert event returns to the library, featuring the Topaz Duo
Gregory and Ian Lawrence have a few things in common: they are both born in November; they both share a love for music and performance, and they both share a last name. As trained and seasoned musicians, this father-son duo brings their expertise across genres into performance spaces in San Diego. They started their group, […]
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Coronado Aquatics Center’s grand reopening pool party
The City of Coronado is hosting a free grand reopening pool party to celebrate the newly renovated Coronado Aquatics Center. The Center will host the event on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ages are welcome to enjoy the day of aquatic fun and splashes at the newly renovated Coronado […]
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Coronado Playhouse announces 80th season
Coronado Playhouse announces their 80th season, featuring a diverse assortment of main shows, including a free classic production, big musicals, new and exciting plays, theatre for young audiences and special events throughout the year, organizers said. Coronado Playhouse has been a San Diego tradition since 1946. It is the oldest arts organization in Coronado, the […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Aug. 9
10 Saturday: From 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library, learn the art form of quilling. Quilling involves rolling, shaping and gluing strips of paper together to create decorative designs. The resulting paper shapes can be used for a variety of purposes, including greeting cards, pictures, boxes and […]
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Coronado dance team will hold auditions for 2024-25 season
The Coronado Recreation and Golf Services Heart2Art Dance program is accepting applications for passionate dancers ages five to 17 to join one of its award-recognized competitive dance teams. Auditions for the H2A Dance program are being held on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Coronado Community Center. The program offers students the opportunity to perform at […]
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Stop the Sewage encourages attendance at Aug. 14 water quality meeting
The San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) will host a public meeting on Aug. 14. Laura Wilkinson Sinton, leader of Stop The Sewage, said the public is encouraged to attend the meeting because it is an opportunity for the public to push the board to take a new enforcement approach for issues at […]
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Czechia awaits virtual travelers on August 21
What’s the best way to guarantee a great holiday to Czechia? To take a virtual journey there with the help of Armchair Travel! On Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 6:30 p.m., the public is invited to join the virtual journey “Armchair Travel: Czech Republic” at the John D. Spreckels Center. The event will be guided by […]