Journalist and historian Marc Leepson will discuss the Vietnam War story of Doug Hegdahl, the youngest and lowest-ranking prisoner of war (POW), at a virtual event on Dec. 3. Leepson is the author of “The Unlikely War Hero: A Vietnam War POW’s Story of Courage and Resilience in Hanoi.” The book dives into Hegdahl’s story […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Nov. 21
22 Saturday: The Coronado Democratic Club welcomes members and guests to its November general meeting on Nov. 22 in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for a brief social and the program, featuring Navy veteran and award-winning podcaster Allison Gill, will begin at 11 a.m. 22 Saturday: Pyet DeSpain, the […]
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Flutist Pam Vliek Martchev to perform on Dec. 5
Flutist Pam Vliek Martchev is slated to perform works spanning musical traditions on Friday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. at the Coronado Public Library. In a performance featuring the flute, alto flute and piccolo, Martchev will showcase a diverse lineup of composers including Marin Marais, Eugene Bozza and Sigfrid Karg-Elert. Martchev is a celebrated performer […]
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Deadline to enter holiday Home Front Judging contest is Dec. 7
The Coronado Floral Association is launching a holiday Home Front Judging contest, a new seasonal addition to its long-standing program. Each spring, the association rallies over 150 volunteers to walk Coronado’s neighborhoods and award ribbons to homes with standout gardens and landscaping. One branch of the program is a Fourth of July Home Front Judging […]
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Support local shops at Small Business Saturday
Residents and visitors alike can support local businesses by participating in the Small Business Saturday event on Nov. 29, organized by Coronado MainStreet in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Emerald Keepers. Shoppers can explore boutiques, art galleries and eateries along Orange Avenue and at the Coronado Ferry Landing from 10 a.m. to 5 […]
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Thanksgiving holiday and trash schedule
The City of Coronado will observe the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28. City offices, the community center, the John D. Spreckels Center, and the Coronado Public Library will be closed. There will be a one-day delay in residential trash and recycling collection for Thursday and Friday customers that week. City facilities will also be […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Ripley
Meet Ripley, he is a sweet boy who loves to be with people. When he is comfortable, he enjoys curling up on laps. He would love to bring you his stuffed toys for a game of tug. Ripley has been in play groups at the shelter, and he also went to doggie daycare often in […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Nov. 14
14 Friday: Local guitar duo, Alchemy, is scheduled to perform a concert at the Coronado Public Library on Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. Ephraim Reitman and Donn Boyd met in the fall of 2022 and formed Alchemy shortly after, finding common musical ground in their love for blues, jazz, folk and Latin compositions. 16 Sunday: […]
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Islander Youth Theater to perform Aladdin Jr.
A cast of 50 students in second through eighth grade will perform Aladdin Jr. with Islander Youth Theater on Nov. 19 and Nov. 20. Prior to the show, a cast of 20 students in TK through first grade will perform a medley. The show, a family-friendly event great for audiences of all ages, is slated […]
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Tour the Visions Museum of Textile Art through John D. Spreckels Center
Coronado community members can participate in a cultural trip to the Visions Museum of Textile Art at Liberty Station on Nov. 19 through the John D. Spreckels Center. Transportation is scheduled to take off from the John D. Spreckels Center at 10 a.m. on Nov. 19 and upon arriving at the museum, attendees will get […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Nov. 7
9 Sunday: The Point Loma Artists Association is scheduled to present Viewpoints, an exhibition featuring a collection of 2D and 3D works from 30 member artists who live and create on the Point Loma peninsula. The exhibit will be in the Spreckels Reading Room Gallery at the Coronado Public Library from November 2025 through January […]
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Veterans Day lunch at Coronado’s VFW Post
The Coronado Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post has scheduled a Veterans Day lunch, and invites the community to join on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The VFW has carried on this tradition for more than 50 years to celebrate the men and women who have served in the military. A free […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Binx
Meet Binx, a sweet and gentle 2-year-old black and white mixed-breed boy with a heart full of love and a shy soul just waiting to bloom. Though he’s a larger pup, Binx is a quiet, sensitive guy who takes a little time to warm up. He enjoys calm time outside, soft voices, and cozy spots to curl […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Oct. 31
2 Sunday: Art in the Park is scheduled at Spreckels Park on Nov. 2 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. 5 Wednesday: This Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers support […]
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A boutique brings holiday shopping to Coronado
More than 50 local vendors will offer a vast selection of goods at an upcoming holiday boutique organized by the Friends of Children United Society (FOCUS). From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club, located at 30 Caribe Cay Blvd., attendees can get a head start on holiday […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival presents “Tears to a Glass Eye” on Nov. 9
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) will premiere “Tears to a Glass Eye,” a film by Chicago-based writer and director Jack Kenny and produced by Matt Corrado and Emilio Morrone, on Nov. 9 during the festival’s 10th annual celebration. Kenny’s award-winning film starring Chris Browning as Martin Dye and Natasha Henstridge as Dori is among […]