Crown City Magazine March 2026 Issue

A New Season in Coronado Real Estate

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PROPERTIES

Juliane Morris

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PUBLISHER Heather Canton

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GUEST EDITOR

Greg Curtin, Ph.D., President of the Board PAWS of Coronado

SENIOR COPY EDITOR

Sydney Zoehrer

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Greg Curtin, Sarah Kelly, Carol Pastor

Jessica Nicolls, Karyn Molina

Clyde Van Arsdall IV, Stephanie Clegg

Marilyn Klisser, Jaqueline Luna

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTORS

Joe Curtin, Brendan Garcia

Coronado Floral Association

Coronado Historical Association

Bungalow 56, Clyde Van Arsdall IV

The Monarch Soul, Salon On First Coronado Public Library

SPECIAL THANKS TO PAWS of Coronado, Jackie Williams

Greg Curtin, Joe Curtin

ON THE PATIO Meet Us

A Day in the

Life of Paws

Greetings Coronado and beyond!

I’m honored and humbled to serve as guest editor for this edition of Crown City Magazine and shine a deserved spotlight on PAWS of Coronado. PAWS (Pacific Animal Welfare Society) is at its core a small, gutsy 501c(3) nonprofit that saves and rehabilitates abandoned, neglected, lost, and abused animals and finds them loving forever homes. We excel at these priorities, but PAWS plays a larger role in Coronado, too. PAWS is a true community asset, comprising its dedicated staff, volunteers, supporters and donors, our partnership with the City of Coronado, partnerships with community organizations and businesses throughout the city, and importantly, the entire Coronado community. We are able to achieve some of our extraordinary results exactly because of this wonderful base of collaboration and support.

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In the year or so that I have served as President of the Board for PAWS and in my previous years of volunteering with the organization, I have been struck by the incredible range and diversity of activities that occur over the course of a day…EVERY DAY…at PAWS. Anyone who has visited and toured our facility can attest to that. The most common refrain we hear from visitors is “I never knew how much you actually do here!” Given this, we thought it would be both fun and beneficial to present a “Day in the Life of PAWS” photo essay.

All of this work takes resources and money. Our partnership with the City of Coronado provides our shelter facility at the Ferry Landing and a base budget for PAWS to provide essential animal care, licensing, and shelter services for the city and residents of Coronado. However, PAWS goes well beyond those basic shelter services, providing special medical care and advanced behavioral support to ensure that any animal that comes into our care has the best chance possible of being adopted into a loving home. As a nonprofit, this is where private funding and community collaborations really make a difference. We have our Annual PAWS Ruff Run fundraiser coming up on Saturday, March 7 (see the Ruff Run article in this edition), and soon we’ll be introducing our new “PAWS Furever Fund” aiming to establish a permanent funding source to support current and future PAWS services.

With that, we hope you enjoy the “Day in the Life of PAWS” photo essay, and this entire edition of Crown City Magazine. Please come visit us at PAWS — volunteer, take a tour, try being a foster, make a donation, run (or walk) in the Ruff Run, do whatever makes sense for you. As part of the Coronado community, you are also an integral part of PAWS.

“It’s All for the Animals!”

Greg Curtin, Ph.D. President of the Board PAWS of Coronado

ings to Do On-Island

Art in the Park

10am-4pm at Spreckels Park

Local art sale on the first and third Sundays of each month.

Fashion Funds the Fight

Photo by Brendan Garcia

Smartphone Apps to explore Coronado’s Art & History

CoronadoArtAssn.com

PAWS Ru Run

7am on Saturday, March 7 at Tidelands Park

Calling all dogs (and their humans)! The Ru Run presented by Paws of Coronado is a 5K run/walk celebrating our furry friends. Race start-time is at 8am. Come on out to support animals in need with some tailwagging fun!

pawsofcoronado.org

4-7pm Thursday, March 12 at a private residence in Coronado Shop fabulous fashion finds with bubbles, bites and DJ TEE LYNN benefiting Cancer Cartel, who donates 100% of funds to cancer patients in financial distress. cancercartel.org

Club Coronado

5-8pm on Thursday, March 19 at the VFW, 557 Orange Avenue

A club-style dance party with music by DJ TEE LYNN for adults who like to have fun without staying up too late! Learn more on page 49. Search 'Coronado Club' on eventbright.com

The Coronado Public Art App serves as a guide to more than 75 works of public art.

Coronado’s Historical Gems App has an extensive gallery and map to learn about local historical sites.

Local Art, Theater & Entertainment

• The Coronado Cultural Arts Commission is the leading online resource for arts and cultural information CoronadoARTS.com

• Guided Pedicab Tour of Coronado PedalBeach.org

• Coronado Historical Association events, tours and museum CoronadoHistory.org

•Coronado Public Library CoronadoLibrary.org

• Coronado Island Film Festival year-round Classic Film Series CoronadoFilmFest.com

• Art and Frames Gallery ArtCoronado.com

• Coronado Playhouse CoronadoPlayhouse.com

• Lamb’s Players Theatre LambsPlayers.org

• Vintage Movie Theatre VintageCinemas.com

• The City Manager's video with weekly updates at Coronado.ca.us/195/city-managers-weekly-updates

• Recreation and Golf Services information at Coronado.ca.us/161/Recreation-Golf-Services

April 5, 2026

Celebrate Easter with a legendary brunch in Hotel del Coronado’s beautifully restored and historic Crown Room, which was once the hotel’s main dining room and the site of grand celebrations for presidents and royalty.

A true feast for the senses, the lavish brunch features decadent brunch classics, chilled seafood bar, sushi and poke, carving stations, and a spectacular dessert bar. Then head out to the beach for an Easter egg hunt in the spring sunshine.

A Name You Know.

LEE MATHER THE INNOVATOR.

Long before real estate marketing became digital, Lee Mather was already pushing boundaries. In the 1970s, he approached brokerage services not just as a sales business, but as a platform for innovation and service.

An avid photographer, he built a darkroom inside the office to produce high-quality property brochures at a time when most firms relied on basic print sheets. He introduced slide-show listing presentations to better showcase homes, installed one of the first fax machines in a Coronado brokerage for client communication, and even equipped agents with two-way radios to stay connected in the field, decades before cell phones.

By the late 1970s, Lee Mather Co. invested in a room-sized Wang computer system, making it one of the earliest real estate firms in the region to computerize operations. It was a bold move, costly, complex, and far ahead of industry norms. But for Mather, the priority was always clear: provide the highest level of service possible.

That same spirit of innovation continues to define how we represent our clients today. From AIenhanced marketing and data-driven pricing strategies, to immersive virtual tours, cinematic video, and precision-targeted digital advertising, we remain committed to showcasing Coronado properties with the most advanced tools available.

Because while technology evolves, the philosophy of service remains unchanged. It’s not just our history, it’s our standard.

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A Day in the Life of Paws

By Greg Curtin | Photos by Joe Curtin

Introduction

At 7:30am, the Pacific Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) of Coronado starts another day. PAWS staff greet each new day with the animals in the shelter: dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, parakeets, tortoises, and bearded dragons. Morning routines include breakfast, medical needs, potty breaks, exercise, room cleaning and more. This is how each day starts at PAWS…every morning, 365 days a year. PAWS doesn’t take a day off during pandemics, holidays, bridge traffic…ever. With that in mind, the following is just a little of what happens at PAWS on any given day.

Intake: The Starting Point

Animals come into PAWS in a variety of ways. Some are lost pets brought in by friendly community members. If these animals are microchipped and licensed, PAWS quickly reunites them with their owners. Seeing these reunions is one of the joys of working there. The majority of animals at PAWS, however, are abandoned, neglected, and often abused strays brought in by good Samaritans and the Coronado Police Department at all hours, as PAWS never closes for intake. Animals also come to PAWS as owner relinquishments, pets surrendered by owners for a variety of reasons: major life or financial changes, death of an owner, changes in living situation, or legal issues. These are often the most emotional transitions for pets and their owners. In these cases, PAWS steps in as the trusted caretaker to find the pet a new loving home and family for a second chance. Finally, PAWS operates within the greater San Diego area as a member of a Coalition of Shelters and Rescues offering mutual aid. When space permits, PAWS accepts transfers from other shelters to alleviate overcrowding across San Diego. In 2025, PAWS sheltered nearly 100 transfers to assist our partners.

After intake, medical staff assess animals for any injuries or medical issues that present immediate threats. PAWS administers a robust vaccination protocol for all intakes, especially for dogs and cats that often come into PAWS with diseases that, left untreated, could quickly spread among the shelter. Animals with communicable diseases

are immediately quarantined and handled only by veterinary staff until required medical protocols are completed. Any animals not treatable at PAWS are transported to emergency veterinary care centers for urgent care.

Animals are put on a three-day stray hold while PAWS attempts to establish identifying information and locate owners. All animals are immediately checked for microchips or other identifiers; if none exists, they are microchipped, linking their information to the PAWS animal care database for future tracking. Stray animals are posted on area social media such as Coronado Happenings. If owners haven’t been located after the stray hold, the animal legally becomes property of PAWS, and we start the medical and behavioral assessments and services to prepare every animal for foster, transfer, or adoption.

Medical: Saving and Rehabilitating Lives Every Day

PAWS provides preventive and lifesaving care to incoming animals. PAWS’s dedicated Veterinarian, Dr. Daniel Barbour, has been with PAWS for 12 years. Dr. “B” is on call and spends one day weekly on-site to assess and treat animals in our care. One of our RVTs (Registered Veterinary Technicians) is also on-site daily, supported by multiple rotating VAs (Veterinary Assistants). While PAWS doesn’t have a full surgical suite or advanced diagnostic equipment, our medical team performs basic procedures and preventive care on-site. Required surgeries or advanced diagnostics are outsourced to our local veterinary partners, who always treat our animals as their own: Coronado Veterinary Hospital, Purple PAWS of Coronado, SeaCoast Veterinarian, Imperial Beach Pet Hospital, and the San Diego Humane Society. By law in the State of California, all dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered prior to adoption, and most of

Behavior Support: Doing Whatever it Takes to Help our Animals Succeed

these surgeries for PAWS are sent out to our partners. In February 2026, PAWS participated in World Spay Day with Coronado Veterinary Hospital and Purple PAWS to provide low-cost surgeries for pets of needy community members.

PAWS plans to expand the public health service of vaccinations in 2026. PAWS has regular, low-cost vaccination clinics on-site by appointment, and plans to launch offsite vaccination clinics at community venues for increased convenience for all pet owners. Similarly, PAWS offers free and low-cost microchipping.

Newborn puppies and kittens have kept PAWS staff especially busy over the past year. PAWS started 2025 with the birth of 10 puppies. Staff and volunteers cared for the mother, January, and her puppies, named for the months of February through November, who were all successfully adopted. The mother January ran in our 2025 PAWS Ruff Run just two months after giving birth! PAWS ended 2025 with the intake of an abandoned mother and her six newborn puppies and another pregnant dog, and then rolled right into 2026 with five stray pregnant dogs and cats. Seeing at-risk strays through birth and caring for newborns is one of our medical staff’s most taxing activities. However, they do it with professionalism, with the help of our partners and community volunteers.

Locally and nationwide, animal shelters have seen a significant increase in the number of animals, primarily dogs, with behavior and socialization needs. Resulting from abandonment, neglect or abuse, these issues range from aggression, to fearfulness, to anxiety. These dogs often can't handle human contact or separation, walking on a leash, or playing. To give EVERY animal the best chance for a forever home, PAWS initiated its Behavior Support Program in 2025. The program aims to apply research-based approaches and techniques in a holistic and innovative manner to help dogs with severe behavioral and socialization needs. The Behavior Team — comprising dedicated behavior staff, an animal behavior psychologist, external specialized trainers, and our Behavior Support Volunteers — creates and implements specific Behavior Plans for at-risk dogs. These individualized plans include guidelines for in-shelter movement, housing, and handling; specific behavior training plans; recommended enrichment activities; and socialization plans. PAWS has embraced the wellresearched technique of music therapy: curated soft music is piped into kennels throughout PAWS. In 2026, we are expanding our PAWS “Concerts in the BARK” program, bringing in local musicians for live music to help soothe anxious dogs. PAWS documents this behavior support work for potential grant funding and to share best practices with other animal welfare organizations. anima

partners to swap adoptable, overlooked dogs to expose them to new environments and potential adopter markets.

Placement: Finding the Best Home for Every Animal

In addition to the core mission of every animal shelter and rescue — live exits for each animal in its care — PAWS adds its own touch: to find a “Forever Loving Home for Every Animal.” PAWS successfully placed over 300 animals in 2025, many of whom might not have had successful outcomes otherwise. Behind this success is the Placement and Guest Experience team at PAWS, which works diligently to identify the best placement option for every animal. Placement options range from reuniting lost pets with their owners; adopting out animals to qualified adopters vetted by PAWS; getting animals placed in foster settings while awaiting adoption; transferring animals to other shelters or rescues that specialize in caring for certain needs; and special placements. Recently, PAWS spearheaded an Exchange Program among our Coalition

Ultimately, getting our animals adopted is about “getting eyeballs on them” through marketing and promotions. PAWS posts a profile for each animal on our website, automatically promoted to regional and national platforms where potential adopters can search for specific types of pets in specified areas. PAWS has built a social media presence that reaches well beyond Coronado. Adoption events can range from the recent “Cupids and Canines MEGA Adoption Event” involving over 50 San Diego organizations; to community partnerships and events such as the Coronado Island Film Festival, which invited PAWS dogs to “Mamma Mia Movie Beach Bash” as guest celebrities; or one of our local supporters, Monarch Soul, conducting a holiday family yoga retreat with PAWS dogs. Each of these events is another chance for PAWS animals to be seen and for interested parties to engage PAWS.

Community Engagement:

Making PAWS a True Community Asset

PAWS is both a beneficiary and provider of Coronado’s unquenchable community spirit. In addition to fulfilling our core mission of animal welfare, PAWS strives to be a true community asset. Our community engagement centers on collaborating with local organizations on mutually beneficial initiatives. For example, PAWS regularly brings calm, social dogs to Coronado Retirement Village for residents to enjoy warm, furry companions. PAWS has brought dogs to school fundraisers and local business events, and partnered with Safe Harbor Coronado to provide support and research on the positive impact of animals on mental health. Groups of Coronado students, including special education students, come to PAWS to meet animals, learn about animal welfare, and to make special treats for the animals. PAWS and the new Coronado Bower Hotel have teamed up on the Bower’s “Kind Traveler” initiative, encouraging guests to learn about and give back to local community groups like PAWS. PAWS participates in the Coronado Nonprofit Leadership Roundtable facilitated by the Coronado Community Foundation to increase collaboration between and impact of those groups.

PAWS also involves hundreds of dedicated community volunteers logging thousands of hours annually. Fosters — including fosters that PAWS has trained to assist with newborn animals and other special

needs — are critical for PAWS to be able to house, rehabilitate, and process the steady stream of animals that regularly push PAWS to capacity. Our volunteers foster, walk, and spend time with the animals, help with laundry, prepare food, maintain outdoor areas, and more. In 2025, PAWS initiated a training program for Behavior Support Volunteers and is rolling out a Medical Support Volunteer program this year. Our volunteers often share how good they feel being around animals and people who are passionate about animal welfare, especially if they’ve lost a pet in the past, are proud parents of rescue animals, or are military volunteers far from home. Volunteerism and community spirit run deep here!

Working With the City: A Valued Partnership

PAWS serves as Coronado’s municipal animal care and shelter provider under contract with the City. This contract covers about half of PAWS’s operating budget and includes the City’s Animal Care Facility at the Ferry Landing. Additionally, PAWS provides licensing, emergency boarding, and required municipal services. The partnership between PAWS and the City extends beyond this contract. PAWS is honored to have the support of Mayor John Duncan, the City Council, and City Manager Tina Friend — many of whom have visited PAWS to witness our work, appeared and spoken at PAWS events, and good naturedly participated in the PAWS annual “Canine Mayor” and “Cat City Manager” elections that fundraise for PAWS. We look forward to continuing our great working

relationship with our City liaison, Kelli Maples, who won the City’s 2025 Employee of the Year Award. City staff have also accompanied PAWS staff in audiences with County government agencies focusing on public health, safety, and emergency operations. This cooperation and collaboration prepares Coronado for just about anything.

Our cooperation with the Coronado Police Department (CPD) is critical to PAWS, as CPD brings in strays. These animals are hard to catch, and PAWS staff are often called upon to assist. CPD often brings strays to PAWS late at night. PAWS also works closely with CPD in cases that require legal action, in cases of animal abuse or when a dog owner is incarcerated or on trial. CPD officers are integral to the PAWS team and intake process and are always welcome at PAWS!

PAWS is always ready to help City departments that see opportunities to utilize PAWS. For example, PAWS brought adoptable dogs to and spoke at the re-opening of the Coronado Cays Dog Park with new signage and guidelines. PAWS also partnered with the Coronado Tennis Center for an eventful “Puppies and Tennis” day to raise funds for PAWS and help promote the Tennis Center. Many more of these exciting collaborations are planned for 2026!

• Greg Curtin is a passionate advocate for animal welfare and serves as President of the Board for the Paci c Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). A Coronado local who lives here with his wife, Greg is deeply committed to supporting the organization's mission. For more information and to show your support for animals in need, visit pawsofcoronado.org, and follow them on social media, @pawsofcoronado.

• Joe Curtin (Greg's son!) is a local, professional lifestyle photographer who generously donated his time to capture these images for PAWS while visiting family over the holidays. Known for his natural, story-driven approach, Joe photographs everything from events and personal portraits to scenic coastal moments, with work spanning from the suburbs of San Diego to the shores of Mallorca, Spain, where he is currently based. Discover his work at joecurtin.com.

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Canopy Dreams & Floral Schemes

Designing for the Annual Coronado Flower Show

APRIL 18 & 19

By Sarah Kelly

ince 1922, the Coronado Flower Show has invited the community to gather beneath the tents to celebrate beauty, creativity, and shared heritage. Year after year, this beloved tradition continues to and new inspiration.

In 2026, the show embraces the theme Welcome to the Jungle, blending the delicate and the bold, the native and the exotic. Dramatic textures, tropical foliage, and layered compositions evoke the feeling of a lush jungle canopy, creating an immersive experience for exhibitors and visitors alike.

More than a stunning display of plants and artistry, the Coronado Flower Show sparks curiosity and encourages participation in horticulture and floral design. It invites creativity at every level and offers an opportunity to learn, grow, and share a love of nature.

One of the most exciting aspects of the Coronado Flower Show is that anyone can participate — from seasoned designers to first-time exhibitors discovering the joy of arranging flowers.

A National Garden Club Flower Show

As a National Garden Club (NGC) Flower Show, the Coronado Flower Show is part of a nationwide program dedicated to promoting gardening, floral design, environmental responsibility, and civic pride. All judging is governed by the NGC Standard System of Awards, ensuring consistency, fairness, and educational value.

The show includes multiple "Divisions," with the Design Division providing a platform for designers to interpret the annual theme through form, color, texture, and rhythm while adhering to NGC design principles.

Understanding the Design Division

Each NGC flower show is guided by an official schedule which outlines the design requirements, staging, permitted materials, and size limitations. Designs may be traditional or creative and may reflect specific NGC design styles. Most categories require advance reservations, which will be open early this month at coronadoflowershow.com.

DESIGN CATEGORIES

The Design Division is organized into four main categories, or sections, with each offering a distinct creative challenge while following National Garden Club standards.

Petite Designs

Petite Designs are small-scale arrangements that demand precision, balance, and strong design mechanics. Despite their size, these designs must fully express the chosen style — whether traditional or creative — within carefully defined dimensions. Designers may work with fresh or dried plant material, depending on schedule requirements.

Floral Designs

Picture Boxes

Floral Designs are larger, freestanding arrangements that explore a wide range of NGC design styles, such as creative, line-mass, angular, or illuminated designs. These works emphasize artistry, originality, and strong design principles, often incorporating rhythm, contrast, and depth to interpret the show theme.

Table Designs

Picture Box designs are staged within illuminated boxes, creating a framed, three-dimensional “window” into the design. Locals often refer to this section as the Dark Tent. These entries rely heavily on depth, spatial awareness, and lighting to tell a visual story. Box sizes and orientations vary, but all designs must comply strictly with NGC rules regarding placement and construction.

Table Designs combine floral artistry with functional table settings. These designs demonstrate how flowers enhance entertaining and hospitality, integrating plant material with tableware, linens, and accessories. Depending on the section, tables may be formal, casual, or exhibition-style, and must meet NGC standards for proportion, unity, and usability.

HOW TO ENTER

• Registration: Online registration opens in early March. Most Design Division entries are reserved in advance.

• Schedule: Designers should review the official schedule on the coronadoflowershow. com website carefully for rules, materials, and staging requirements.

VOLUNTEER

The Coronado Flower Show wouldn’t be possible without volunteers.

• Entry & Pickup: Design entries are accepted on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning prior to judging.

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The Design Division of the Coronado Flower Show offers a welcoming and inspiring opportunity for anyone who loves flowers and creativity to participate in a nationally recognized event. Guided by NGC standards, this division celebrates artistic expression through floral arrangements, petite designs, picture boxes, and table settings — making room for both experienced designers and novices. Whether you enjoy working at an intimate scale or creating bold, immersive designs, participating in the Design Division is a chance to challenge yourself, share your vision with thousands of visitors, and become part of a proud community tradition that has been blooming for generations.

From setup and hospitality to clerking and teardown, volunteers play a vital role in bringing this extraordinary event to life. Whether you have a few hours or a full day to give, volunteering is a rewarding way to support the show, meet fellow flower lovers, and become part of a tradition that has thrived for over a century.

No prior experience is necessary — just enthusiasm and a willingness to help. Volunteer information and sign-ups are available on the show’s website, coronadoflowershow.com.

• Sarah Kelly is a Coronado resident and a clinical counselor at True North Clinical Counseling who serves as Communications Chair on the Coronado Floral Association’s Board of Directors.

Spring Tablescape

By Jessica Nicolls + Karyn Molina

A Charming Spring & Easter Tablescape in Bloom

Spring is all about fresh starts, lighter days, and gathering with the people you love — and this Easter tablescape captures that feeling perfectly. Inspired by a blooming garden, the table mixes soft florals, natural textures, and sweet bunny details for a look that feels festive, welcoming, and effortlessly pretty.

A Table Full of Spring Blooms

The centerpiece of the table is filled with fresh white flowers that instantly set a calm, elegant tone. Garden roses, hyacinths, and tulips are layered together for a full, just-picked look that feels classic and timeless.

Keeping the flowers all white lets the greenery really shine. Pops of green from the stems and leaves add life and freshness, while potted bulbs tucked throughout the table make it feel like the flowers were gathered straight from the garden.

Natural Touches That Warm Things Up

Woven baskets hold the floral arrangements, adding a cozy, rustic feel that balances out the softness of the blooms. Their natural texture brings warmth to the table and keeps everything from feeling too formal.

Moss and fresh greenery are sprinkled throughout for extra depth and that relaxed, outdoor garden party vibe — perfect for spring and Easter entertaining.

Sweet Easter Details

Little bunny figurines are placed throughout the table, adding just the right amount of Easter charm. From mossy bunnies to woven and carved styles, they bring a playful touch without stealing the spotlight from the florals.

Tucked in among the flowers, they almost feel like they’ve wandered in on their own, giving the whole table a storybook feel.

Simple, Light Place Settings

The place settings stay clean and classic with white plates, polished silverware, and clear glassware. Neutral napkins tie everything together and let the flowers and Easter details remain the stars of the table.

With natural light bouncing off the glass and blooms, the whole setup feels bright, fresh, and inviting — exactly how spring gatherings should feel.

Perfect for Spring Gatherings

This tablescape works beautifully for:

• Easter brunch or dinner

• Spring family get-togethers

• Church or community events

• Mother’s Day brunch

• Seasonal lunches with friends

It feels festive without being over-thetop, making it easy to reuse all spring long.

How to Recreate the Look

To create a similar table at home:

• Start with a wood or neutral table

• Use seasonal flowers like tulips, hyacinths, or roses

• Mix in potted bulbs for height and texture

• Choose baskets or woven containers

• Add a few bunny accents or moss for an Easter touch

∙ Jessica Nicolls and Karyn Molina are the owners of local interior design rm Bungalow 56 located at 1158 Orange Avenue, and online at bungalow56design.com.

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Crown City History

IN COLLABORATION WITH CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

LAWN BOWLING

A Quintessentially Coronado Pastime

BY CAROL PASTOR, CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEER

Weare celebrating 90 years of Coronado's thriving lawn bowling community, whose members say they are looking forward to many more years. With the opening of The Green of West Plaza: 90+ Years of The Coronado Lawn Bowling Club, a new exhibition at the Coronado Historical Association (CHA), let us delve into the history of this sport. Not many, as with other sports, ever question its origins. What we call lawn bowling, or bowling on the green, was actually documented as early as 7,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt, having evolved from Roman stone-throwing games before that. The sport was later established in England in the 13th century, with modern rules implemented as far back as 1848 in Scotland. Lawn bowling is played around the world, and advocates are campaigning for inclusion in the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Here are some worldwide lawn bowling notes of interest. Australia has upwards of 200,000 lawn bowling club members, while Bowls USA reports 2,700 members over seven geographic regions. It is generally thought of as a sport for seniors because they have the time to enjoy it. However, that is not true throughout the UK, where there are an unbelievable number of members under the age of 21.

Back to Coronado and the 90 years we celebrate. We cannot go into the full history of the Coronado Lawn Bowling Club (CLBC) as it would encompass too many pages. It was established in 1935 at 7th and D Avenue. In 1939, the city approved building lockers and an equipment room at the site. Lawn bowling thrived as a recreational sport for men and women until play was suspended due to World War II. The club was ultimately reorganized after

repairs were made to the site, and it then grew to 2,000 members. Over the next 30 years, the site hosted community play, tournaments, and a draw for visiting teams from the East Coast.

In speaking with several members who have played here for a number of years, the same name kept coming up: Bill Hiscock, an active member who came over from the San Diego Lawn Bowling Club. In the late ’90s, when the green became a staging area for construction supplies for the new library, Bill fought to save the bowling green. He has volunteered to teach the sport to new people interested in playing, and he is still active there on a regular basis, playing three times a week. He said he stopped competing at age 95, having previously won tournament after tournament. He could truly be called the father of lawn bowling in Coronado.

Just to show once again that this is not just an "old-timers" sport, look at our own Angel Gomez. At seven years old, he was playing in Coronado, as did his father, Javier, before him. Angel played continually over the years, and by age 17, as a senior at Coronado High School, his name was known across the U.S. clubs, and he had the medals to prove it. In 2024, Angel and Javier won a silver medal at the Bowls USA

National Championship, making them the rst father and son duo to reach the podium.

Why not try something new and perhaps call to take lessons, which are offered for free, and join this tradition that has been rolling steadily forward for more than 90 years.

Beginning Saturday, March 22, 2026, CHA invites the public to step into that story with the opening of the new exhibit, The Green of West Plaza: 90+ Years of The Coronado Lawn Bowling Club. The exhibit celebrates the long and lively history of CLBC, an organization that has woven sport, friendship, and community into the fabric of Coronado since the early 20th century. From its early days to its present role on the national lawn bowling stage, the club’s story unfolds through photographs, artifacts, and personal achievements that re ect decades of dedication to the game.

Visitors to the exhibit will nd gleaming trophies and medals earned by CLBC members who have competed at the highest levels of the sport. These awards speak not only to athletic excellence but also to the sportsmanship that has de ned the club across generations. Men and women from Coronado have tested their skills in tournaments throughout the year, including

three annual events held in conjunction with Bowls USA. Winners of those tournaments earn points toward selection for Team USA, placing this local club rmly on the national and international lawn bowling map.

Yet competition is only part of the story. The exhibit also explores the welcoming nature of lawn bowling itself. With minimal equipment required, the game has long been accessible to players of all ages and backgrounds. It is one of the few sports where women and men compete together on equal footing, and where age is far less important than strategy, precision, and patience. These qualities have helped make lawn bowling a lifelong pursuit for many Coronado residents.

That sense of inclusivity extends beyond formal tournaments. Longtime members and

Coronado local and Bowls USA Hall of Famer Bill Hiscock stands with a cardboard cutout of himself that stands in during the Bill Hiscock 2-Bowl Triples Tournament when he’s not able to make it, c. 2013.

newcomers alike gather for traditions such as the club’s popular Twilight Bowls during the summer months, when the green becomes a place for friendly competition and conversation as the sun sets over Coronado.

Presented in partnership with the Coronado Lawn Bowling Club, The Green of West Plaza, preserves and shares the club’s victories and enduring recreational spirit. It offers a chance to discover how a simple game played on a patch of green has created decades of lasting memories in Coronado.

• Carol Pastor and her family have lived in Coronado since the mid-1970s. Mother of seven girls, many of whom still live here in the village, Carol has been involved in the community over the years with the Friends of the Library, Historic Resource Commission, and writing about Coronado history for the Coronado Historical Association. An avid history buff since her college days, exploring our local history is a perfect t.

A WARM WELCOME IN A GLASS

The Story of Irish Co ee

By Clyde Van Arsdall IV

Would you walk for miles, then grab a cable car just to get co ee? I would — and I do — every time I am in San Francisco, because the co ee I am after contains whiskey, and the experience is worth the e ort.

Why not just make it at home? Irish coffee couldn't be simpler: just add a shot of Bailey's Irish Cream to a cup of coffee, right? Wrong, that is not a proper Irish Coffee. Once you have had the real McCoy, you will understand how inferior the Bailey's version is. A proper Irish coffee has four simple ingredients: coffee, a good Irish whiskey, sugar, and freshly whipped, chilled cream.

There is no better place to enjoy this nectar of the Celtic gods than the Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco. No trip to the City by the Bay is complete for me without a pilgrimage to this cafe, and no better excuse to consume whiskey before noon than this breathtaking cup of boozy coffee.

The Buena Vista Cafe uses more than 100 bottles of Irish whiskey to make the nearly 2,000 Irish coffees they serve daily. On St. Patrick's Day, they serve up an incredible 3,000-plus cups of coffee. The cafe serves more Irish whiskey than any other establishment in the world.

Invented by Irishman Joseph Sheridan in 1943 to soothe weary travelers who experienced lengthy layovers at Foynes Flying Boat Terminal in County Limerick, the drink was enjoyed by a travel writer, Stanton Delaplane, while on assignment. Stanton partnered with a longtime friend, Jack Koeppler, owner of the Buena Vista Cafe, to recreate this warming elixir. They launched the drink at the cafe in 1952, and the rest is history.

Paul Nolan, the head bartender at Buena Vista Cafe, has been there for nearly 50 years and, by his calculations, has made over five million of these coffees during his tenure.

When you watch a real expert like Paul do his job, you get lulled into thinking it's easy, so I purchased four Irish whiskey glasses and set out to recreate the legendary recipe. Here is what I found. The clear glass mugs came from Amazon and were not expensive. If you are going to create art, you need the right canvas. I made the coffee extra hot by giving it a short pass in the microwave, and I warmed my mugs with hot water. I placed the sugar cubes in the mug and poured the coffee over them. A few quick stirs dissolved the cubes. I then poured in 1.5 ounces of Irish Whiskey. I drink the good stuff at home, Redbreast 12-year — not a whiskey I would typically use in a cocktail, but in it went. The cream was tricky. I got the good whipping cream from Straus Family Creamery, sold at Boney’s Bayside Market in a proper glass bottle. I used my stand-up mixer to give it a good whip, just shy of solid; it needs to be pourable.

I placed the cream in a metal mixing cup and chilled it for about 15-20 minutes before making the coffee. I warmed the spoon, turned it upside down just over the coffee, and slowly poured the cream on top, raising the spoon as the cream rose. The cream did as it was told and floated perfectly on the coffee, creating what they call a perfect collar. The first sip didn’t disappoint.

I may have to purchase a bottle of Tullamore D.E.W., as I don't want to deplete my Redbreast, since this is a treat I no longer have to travel to San Francisco for. I hope you try making these for your friends and loved ones. Happy St Paddy’s Day! See you at McP’s Irish Pub, which also serves a rendition of the famous Irish coffee. Slainté.

Irish Coffee

Buena Vista, San Francisco (2765 Hyde Street at Beach, San Francisco, CA)

Ingredients:

•2 C&H sugar cubes

•4-6 ounces of strong black co ee, as hot as you can get it

•1 ⅓ ounces of Irish Whiskey (Buena Vista uses Tullamore D.E.W)

•Heavy cream, lightly whipped

Steps

•Preheat a 6-ounce heatproof glass by filling it with hot water to keep the co ee warm longer. Once the glass is warm, discard the water, then proceed with the recipe.

•Add two sugar cubes to the glass, then fill it with co ee to ¾ full. Stir until sugar is dissolved.

•Add 1 ½ ounces of whiskey to the co ee and stir gently and briefly to combine.

•Float the whipped cream gently over the back of a spoon held just above the co ee, then slowly raise it to create a distinct, elegant layer that enhances the authentic Irish Co ee experience.

Notes:

•Chef Joe Sheridan's recipe from Foynes Port, Limerick, Circa 1940, called for brown sugar.

•Don't stir co ee before drinking; sip it through the layer of cold cream.

•Use a medium-roast co ee, not a dark roast, because the co ee is not the star of the show; it should not overpower the whiskey's flavor.

•Paul Nolan at Buena Vista Cafe warms the spoon before he pours the cream over the back of it. He then raises the spoon as the cream rises.

•The cream should be as cold as possible. Buena Vista uses a metal cup kept in the fridge.

• Clyde Van Arsdall IV is a third-generation Coronado local, chef, and storyteller. For more stories and follow-ups to articles go to oliveavenuesupperclub.com.

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Wellness, Backed by Science

How Breath, Sound, and the Subconscious Shape Our Well-Being

By Stephanie Clegg

Breathwork:

The Fastest Way to Influence the Nervous System

Breathing is one of the only bodily functions that is both automatic and consciously controlled which makes it a powerful bridge between mind and body.

From a scientific perspective, breathwork works by directly influencing the autonomic nervous system, which governs our stress (sympathetic) and relaxation (parasympathetic) responses. Slow, intentional breathing, especially longer exhales, stimulates the vagus nerve, a key player in calming the body.

Research shows that controlled breathing can:

• Lower cortisol (the stress hormone)

• Reduce heart rate and blood pressure

• Improve emotional regulation

• Increase heart rate variability (a marker of resilience)

For years, wellness lived in a gray area labeled woo-woo, dismissed as placebo, or relegated to the margins of mainstream health conversations. But science has been quietly catching up. Today, neuroscience, psychology, and physiology are confirming what ancient practices have long known: how we breathe, what we hear, and what we repeatedly think directly shape our nervous system, our stress levels, and our overall wellbeing.

This month, I want to explore three wellness practices through a more scientific lens: breathwork, sound baths, and subconscious reprogramming. These practices are not just trends but also tools rooted in how the human body and brain actually work.

In other words, when we slow our breath, the body receives a clear signal: you are safe. And when the body feels safe, healing, clarity, and connection become possible. This is why even a few minutes of conscious breathing can shift anxiety, improve focus, and create an immediate sense of grounding. It’s not mystical, it’s physiological. Cristina MacDonald, a local breathwork practitioner.

Sound Baths: How Frequency A ects the Brain

“Future medicine will be the medicine of frequencies.”

— Albert Einstein

Sound isn’t just something we hear; it is something the body responds to. At its core, sound is vibration, and vibration is frequency. Modern neuroscience now supports what ancient healing traditions have long understood: frequency has the ability to influence the brain and nervous system.

Research shows that sound and vibration can gently guide the brain from beta brainwaves associated with alertness and analytical thinking into alpha and theta states where the body relaxes, creativity increases, and emotional processing deepens. These slower brainwaves are associated with reduced stress, improved mood, and enhanced nervous system regulation.

Sound baths often use lowfrequency tones and instruments such as crystal singing bowls and gongs that create sustained vibrations. These vibrations encourage neural entrainment, the brain’s natural tendency to synchronize with rhythmic stimuli. Rather than forcing relaxation, sound allows the brain to follow a steady, calming rhythm.

Studies have linked soundbased meditation to:

•Decreased tension and anxiety

•Improved mood

•Reduced symptoms of depression

•Enhanced relaxation responses

There is also a physical component. Vibration travels through the body, activating the parasympathetic nervous system, the body’s built-in rest-and-restore response encouraging muscles to soften and the stress response to quiet. Many people report feeling calmer not because they are trying to relax, but because their nervous system has been gently guided there.

Sound does not demand effort. It gives the body permission to rest while the brain recalibrates.

Subconscious Reprogramming:

Rewriting the Patterns That Run Us

Much of our daily behavior — how we react, what we believe, how we respond to stress — is driven by the subconscious mind. Neuroscience suggests that up to 90 percent of our thoughts and decisions happen below conscious awareness, shaped by past experiences, conditioning, and repetition.

Subconscious reprogramming works through neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to form new neural pathways throughout life. When thoughts, beliefs, or emotional responses are repeated, they strengthen certain neural circuits, essentially becoming our default patterns.

Practices like visualization, positive affirmations, guided meditation, and somatic awareness help interrupt old loops and introduce new, healthier ones. Brain imaging studies show that imagined experiences activate many of the same neural networks as real ones meaning what we repeatedly visualize or affirm can influence behavior, stress responses, and emotional regulation.

This isn’t merely about positive thinking. Instead, it’s about intentional patterning teaching the brain and body new ways to respond to life.

When we consciously choose calming imagery, supportive self-talk, and embodied awareness, we’re not ignoring reality, we’re reshaping how our nervous system meets it.

Ayurveda & Holistic Wellness: Supporting the Whole System

Alongside modern neuroscience, holistic and Ayurvedic practices offer a complementary, systems-based approach to wellness — one that views health as balance rather than symptom control.

Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest medical systems, focuses on regulating the nervous system, digestion, sleep, and stress through personalized lifestyle guidance, herbal therapies, bodywork, and ritual. Rather than treating isolated symptoms, it works to restore harmony across the entire system.

Locally, Amaya Wellness Spa brings these integrative approaches into the community. Under the care of Dr. Shawnee, treatments may include homeopathy, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT, or tapping therapy), electrical auricular acupuncture, and gentle restorative therapies such as infrared sauna and red light therapy modalities designed to support relaxation, nervous system regulation, and the body’s natural healing response.

Complementing this work, Dr. Gina Casian brings her passion for neuroscience and mindfulness into practice through Choose Healthy, which offers guided meditation experiences and intentional tea ceremonies. These practices create space for stillness, presence, and nervous system reset — simple but powerful tools in an overstimulated world.

Together, these local offerings reflect a growing understanding that true wellness addresses the whole mind, body, and nervous system — and nervous system where science and ancient wisdom meet in meaningful, modern ways.

Where Science and Soul Meet

What excites me most is not that science is validating wellness practices but that it’s revealing just how intelligent the body truly is. Breathwork calms the nervous system. Sound guides the brain into restorative states. Subconscious work reshapes the patterns that shape our lives. Together, these practices work with biology.

Wellness doesn’t have to be extreme, expensive, or complicated. Sometimes it starts with a breath, a vibration, or a new thought gently introduced into the mind. And science now confirms what many of us feel intuitively: when we create safety in the body, the rest begins to follow.

• Stephanie Clegg has lived in Coronado for five years with her husband and two children. After her own healing journey, she opened The Monarch Soul on the island, now at a new location at the El Cordova Courtyard, to spread inspiration, mindfulness, and soulful connection throughout the community.

MARCH INTO CONFIDENCE

See Yourself with Kinder Eyes and Step Into the Power of Your Innate Beauty

There is something powerful about the word MARCHING. It gives feelings of movement, intention, courage and a determined sense of taking action — not wavering, but moving full steam ahead.

This spring, let's march full speed into our most confident selves!

Confidence is not about perfection. It's not about having the perfect body or flawless skin, or dressing in the latest trends. It starts with accepting ourselves as we are by recognizing and celebrating the innate beauty with which each and every one of us is born. Whether it's beautiful eyes, nice legs, full lips, a small waist, or great skin, we all have something to celebrate. More than that, we have our specific energy, our personality, and our story: where we came from, what we’ve seen and experienced, where we are now, and the dreams of where we'll be in the future.

From a young age, many of us began comparing ourselves to others. But confidence is not looking sideways at someone else's hair, body type, or smile. Comparison is a thief of presence. The minute we do it, we lose our own power. We can bring it back by gently refocusing on what is uniquely ours: the shape of our eyes, our smile, our laugh.

One place confidence is often tested is in front of the camera. For many people, the moment a camera comes out, confidence quietly slips away. Fear creeps in, shoulders tense, smiles fade or feel unnatural, and we focus on our self-perceived flaws before the shutter even clicks!

I’ve seen it personally when my husband and I were first together; he wasn’t into having his picture taken at all. It took a little convincing, but now he understands why photos matter so much. They let us re-live those special memories and now, he even smiles for photos!

Have you ever looked back on a photo of yourself from years ago and thought, "Oh wow, I looked so good?

Photos capture not just our image, but a moment in time. Looking at them later can bring us right back to that time and give an infusion of memories. How nice would it be to feel good while taking photos, instead of shrinking away?

Confidence in front of the camera doesn't come from faking a smile or copying someone else's pose. It comes from feeling good in your own skin exactly as you are. Sure, there may be times we want to change things about our appearance, but we can still own our innate beauty and know that we are enough in this moment. That inner ease brings a little twinkle to the eye, a softer smile, and a warmer memory.

So how can we step into that kind of confidence through hair, makeup, and clothing? Think of beauty as a ritual of self-love — not as a "correction.” Hair can be brushed with care, and makeup used to enhance, not cover. Defined brows can shape the face, the right lip color can bring vibrance, and clothing in flattering colors and shapes can make a big di erence.

This spring, let’s march straight ahead into all that we are without comparison, into our most confident selves with full awareness of our own unique beauty.

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HOW STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM MUSICAL EDUCATION

FOSTERS lifelong friendships:

“I made lifelong friends.”

“My friend group, my social circles, my study partners and everything I did with my free time was with one of several bands during middle and high school. Marching band on weekends, Latin band on Thursdays, jazz band Wednesdays; it fulfilled me physically, socially, and mentally.”

“Some of the lifelong friendships I made in the ensembles. These are people I grew up with, struggled with, competed with, laughed and cried with, and these memories are absolutely precious to me.”

“The biggest benefit for me was the friendships I made while in both middle school and high school band.”

DEVELOPS discipline and teamwork:

“I started playing trombone in the 5th grade and played it through high school. That experience taught me the love of music, persistence, discipline, and a sense of accomplishment.”

TEACHES music performance and theory:

“The greatest benefit of being in the band during middle and high school was having the opportunity to develop my musical skills on a consistent schedule.”

INSPIRES career paths:

“Music education became my future career.”

“I appreciated the experience so much that I became a band director.”

INSTILLS responsibility:

“As a member of my junior high and high school band I felt a sense of school pride. I learned about self-discipline and what it meant to be part of a group.”

PROVIDES lessons that have lasted a lifetime:

Learning to work together toward a common goal, striving for excellence, and developing persistence are skills that benefit students in every area of life.

“Making music with others is glorious! I’ve been in orchestras and bands, and the feeling is always the same (and I have been playing since 5th grade).”

“One of the greatest benefits to being in band were the life lessons that I still live by to this day! If you’re early, you’re on time; if you’re on time, you’re late!”

Coronado Community

READ

By Jacqueline Luna

March is all about bringing our community together at the library. Each year, the Coronado Public Library hosts the Coronado Community READ aimed at bringing the community together through the reading of a single book. Now in its tenth year, the READ started in 2017 with the selection of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. It was followed by Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (2018), The Practice House by Laura McNeal (2019), The Library Book by Susan Orlean (2020), Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi (2021), West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge (2022), Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (2023), Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (2024), and The Women by Kristin Hannah (2025).

This year, our winning title is The Feather Detective: Mystery, Mayhem, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne by Chris Sweeney. The book tells the fascinating and remarkable true story of Roxie Laybourne, the world's first forensic ornithologist, who broke down barriers for women, solved murders, and investigated deadly airplane crashes with nothing more than a microscope and a few fragments of feathers. Drawing on rich archival research and captivating storytelling, author Chris Sweeney paints a vivid portrait of Laybourne’s persistence, ingenuity, and impact. With our companion titles Birds written by Kevin Henkes and illustrated by Laura

Dronzek for kids and The Secret Language of Birds by Lynne Kelly for our teenage readers, the library is planning events to celebrate these titles all month long.

The READ will launch on March 1 with a visit from the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, presenting Flight and Feathers, a live presentation featuring two magnificent birds of prey. One of the most anticipated

events of this year’s program will feature the author of The Feather Detective, Chris Sweeney, in the Winn Room on March 5. During this special program, Sweeney will share the fascinating real-life story behind his book, tracing his journey into the niche world of forensic ornithology and the legacy of Roxie Laybourne.

Science will be front and center throughout the month. Programming will include a presentation by Phil Unitt of the San Diego Natural History Museum, who will share how museum collections are used to advance modern ornithological research (Mar. 12), and a fingerprint analysis workshop led by Grossmont Community College professors (Mar. 20). Kids can enjoy a visit with feathered ambassadors from Zovargo mobile zoo programming (Mar. 9), test their engineering skills in a Lego building challenge (Mar. 24), and learn about the world of forensic ornithology with LKW Stem (Mar. 30). Teens are invited to try Merlin Bird ID, the free app discussed in The Secret Language of Birds and earn community service hours for their time spent birding.

Rounding out the month will be book discussions, art workshops, film screenings, and musical performances, including a jazzinfused Beatles tribute and a screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds. As the 10th Coronado Community Read, the 2026 program promises to be a celebration not only of The Feather Detective, but of the conversations and connections that grow when a community reads together.

San Diego Writers Festival

Whether you write, love great writing, or simply enjoy connecting through community events, be sure to stop by this year’s San Diego Writers’ Festival on Saturday, March 28. In its seventh year, the festival will bring top-name authors as well as local authors to town, and there will also be workshops on writing, getting published, and related topics. Events will take place at the library, Coronado High School, and the John D. Spreckels Center.

This year’s headliner, Jodi Picoult, is a name almost every reader recognizes. She’ll share her writing journey, with inspiring insights for writers at every stage. With featured speakers Kathrine Woodward Thomas (of Conscious Uncoupling fame), David Ambroz (an American Champion of Change), and Jeanell English (co-founder of Elizabeth and Minnie Publishing), the day promises to offer something for everyone.

This year will feature panels on:

• Romantasy

• Writing Trauma into Healing

• Don’t Blink: Horror Everywhere

• Writing Across Genres

• Behind the Publishing Curtain

• The Perfect Pitch

• And much more!

Be sure to visit SanDiegoWritersFestival.com for the day’s full lineup!

San Diego Storytelling Festival

The library is proud to host the San Diego Storytelling Festival for the fifth year in a row, an all-day celebration of oral storytelling for all ages on Saturday, March 21. Put on in partnership with the Storytellers of San Diego, the festival features entertainment in the Winn, Ruby, and Spreckels Room as well as the children’s area of the library. The festival’s theme this year is Light in the Dark and includes open mic storytelling, Good Craic: Irish Stories and Music with Martin de Cogain, art and music in A Community Tree by Deirdra Davis, Revolutionary Women by Darcy Tucker, and of course Story Concerts by the amazing Storytellers of San Diego. The festival runs from 10am to 5pm at the library and includes live music.

Author Events, A Fix-it

Clinic, and So Much More

Looking for something else to do? March also brings many other events to the library, including the San Diego Fix-it Clinic in partnership with Emerald Keepers on March 8. Bestselling author of The Nest, Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney will be at the library to discuss her newest book Lake Effect. Plus, don’t miss the La Jolla Playhouse 2026 POP Tour presenting Colorín, Colorado when it stops at the library on March 14. This uplifting play follows a shy fourth grader who discovers courage, friendship, and the power of storytelling with help from a new friend. Seating is first-come, first-seated at this free event geared for those in grades 3-7, but open to all.

With great kids and teen events happening every week, there’s a lot for all to enjoy, like storytimes for babies (Mondays at 11am), toddlers (Tuesdays at 11am), and preschoolers (Fridays at 11am), tech help, film screenings and more. Make sure to head to the library’s calendar at cplevents.org for a full list of events happening all month long!

Book Clubs!

Check out the Library’s book club lineup for March:

Mystery Book Club MMeets Monday, March 16 at 2pm in the Winn Room to discuss Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney. This club meets regularly on the third Monday of each month.

Best of the Best Book Club. Meets Wednesday, March 25 at 11am in the Conference Room to discuss The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal that won the 2019 Nebula Award for Best Novel, the 2019 Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, the 2019 Hugo Award for Best Novel, and the 2019 Sidewise Award for Alternate History. The Best of the Best meets regularly on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss books that have won major awards.

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• Jacqueline Luna is the Senior Librarian for Programs, Outreach, and Marketing at the Coronado Public Library. Born and raised in Coronado, when not at the library, she can be found adventuring around the county with her husband and daughter (often with a book in her purse for emergencies). For more information about Coronado Public Library events and services offered, visit the library’s website, coronadolibrary.org.

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The Brigantine 1333 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4166

Central Liquor & Deli 178 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0118

Chez Loma 1132 Loma Ave. (619) 435-0661

Chipotle Mexican Grill 1360 Orange Ave. (619) 365-4287

Clayton’s Bakery and Bistro 849 Orange Ave. (619) 319-5001

Clayton’s Coffee Shop 979 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5425

Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 522-0217

Cocina 35

Ferry Landing 1201 First St. (619) 794-2041

Crack Taco 1009 Orange Ave. cracktacoshop.com

Crown Bistro

Crown City Inn 520 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3678

Crown Landing Loews Coronado Bay Resort 4000 Coronado Bay Road (619) 424-4000

Eno Pizza Hotel del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave. (619) 522-8546

Feast & Fareway 2000 Visalia Row (619) 996-3322

Garage Buona Forchetta 1000 C Ave. (619) 675-0079

Gelato Paradiso 918 Orange Ave. (619) 629-5343

High Tide Bottle Shop & Kitchen 933 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1380

Il Fornaio 1333 1st St. (619) 437-4911

Lil’ Piggy’s Bar-B-Q Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 522-0217

Little Club 132 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5885

Little Frenchie 1166 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0041

Lobster West 1033 B Ave. #102 (619) 675-0002

L'Orangerie 1100 Orange Ave. (619) 571-3367

McP's Irish Pub 1107 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5280

Crown Room

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Burger King

Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 435-8707

Clayton’s Mexican Takeout 1107 10th St. (619) 437-8811

Cold Stone Creamery

Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 437-6919

Hotel del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave. (619) 522-8490

Danny’s Palm Bar & Grill 965 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3171

Island Pasta 1202 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4545

Jolie Coronado 126 Orange Ave. (619) 704-2467

KFC/Taco Bell 100 B Ave. (619) 435-2055

Miguel’s Cocina 1351 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4237

Mindful Cafe Sharp Coronado Hospital 250 Prospect Ave. (619) 522-3600

Mootime Creamery 1025 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2422

Nado Gelato Cafe 1017 C Ave. (619) 522-9053

Nado Republic 1007 C Ave. (619) 996-3271

Nicky Rotten’s Bar & Burger Joint 100 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0094

Night & Day Cafe 847 Orange Ave. (619) 435-9776

Nobu Del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave. (619) 435-6611

Panera 980 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4288

Parakeet Cafe 1134 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0104

Parakeet Juicery 1138 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0018

Park Place Liquor & Deli 1000 Park Place (619) 435-0116

Peohe’s Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 437-4474

Pop Pops Paleta 943 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0000

Rosemary Trattoria 120 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0054

Saiko Sushi 116 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0868

Serea Coastal Cuisine Hotel del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave. (619) 435-6611

Spiro’s Greek Cafe Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 435-1225

Starbucks 960 Orange Ave. (619) 437-8306

Tartine 1106 1st St. (619) 435-4323

Tavern 1310 Orange Ave. (619) 437-0611

The Henry 1031 Orange Ave. (619) 762-1022

Trident Coffee 942 Orange Ave. (619) 509-7118

Veranda 1500 Orange Ave. (619) 435-6611

Which Wich 926 Orange Ave. (619) 522-9424

Yummy Sushi 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2771

Clyde Van Arsdall (619) 884-7928

Chef Drew McPartlin (619) 990-9201

Stake Chophouse & Bar

1309 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0077

Villa Nueva Bakery Café 956 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1256

Coronado Caterer (619) 917-3392

Village Pizzeria 1206 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0449

Subway 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-8272

Swaddee Thai 1001 C Ave. (619) 435-8110

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Pedestrian, Bike and Bus Routes

Pedestrian Routes

Pedestrian & Bike Routes

Bike Routes

Bus Routes

It is not recommended to cross at these intersections.

In an emergency, dial 9-1-1

Sharp Coronado Hospital (619) 522-3600

Police Department (619) 522-7350

Fire Department (619) 522-7374

Lifeguard Station (619) 522-7346

Coronado Ferry Schedule

Pier

The Ferry departs the Broadway Pier hourly, from 9am to 9pm (10pm on Friday & Saturday nights)

The Ferry departs Coronado hourly, from 9:30am to 9:30pm

The Convention Center (South Embarcadero)

The Ferry departs from the Convention Center at :25 & :55 past the hour, from 9:25am to 9:55pm (10:55pm on Friday & Saturday nights)

The Ferry departs Coronado at :10 and :40 past the hour from 9:10am to 9:40pm (10:40pm on Friday & Saturday nights)

Ferry operated by Flagship Cruises & Events (619) 234-4111

For more information, visit their website, flagshipsd.com/cruises/flagship-ferry

A Healthier You Is Possible

At Sharp Coronado Hospital , we know that e ective weight loss depends on a person’s unique needs. That’s why we offer prescription GLP-1 injectables and oral weight loss medications to help address health conditions related to obesity, such as joint pain, heart and liver diseases, infertility and sleep apnea.

Meet with a board-certified obesity doctor to learn if weight loss medications are right for you. Patients remain under the close care of our specialized health professionals and trusted pharmacy team.

Call 619-522-7118 or visit sharp.com/weightloss to get started.