October 2010 Blog Posts (86)

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Coronado Football: Islanders Get 5th Straight Win by Beating Morse 21-12



The Coronado Islanders improve to 6-2 overall and 3-0 in league play. Homecoming is Nov. 5th - should be a very good game against San Diego.



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Added by eCoronado on October 30, 2010 at 8:43am — 2 Comments

Men Will Be Boys

John's favorite holiday is Halloween. I've never seen a grown man enjoy this time of year as much as he does. I've endured over a month of a scruffy mustache and beard he's been growing for his villain costume... thank goodness, he's even at the point of counting down the days until he can shave it off.



I am rudely shaken out of deep sleep by the screeching sound of the vampire bat hanging outside our front door, being set off by the slightest motion.



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Added by Denise E. Jones on October 29, 2010 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

THEATER REVIEW: Sink your teeth into this “Dracula”

CORONADO -- ’Tis the season for extremes, and what’s farther out than a good vampire story?



The most famous bloodsucker of all is at Coronado Playhouse through Nov. 28, in John Mattera’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.”



You remember the story: poor Jonathan Harker (Kyle Young) is sent from London to the big, dingy Transylvanian castle of Count Dracula (Hunter C. Smith) to sell him some London real estate.



Dracula’s ominous voice and all-too-solicitous demeanor… Continue

Added by eCoronado on October 28, 2010 at 6:30pm — No Comments

New Coronado Business Network & Directory

Hi all, as a small business owner in Coronado, I have founded CoronadoBusinessNetwork.com powered SmartGuy.com to help promote our Coronado businesses! It’s completely free and we are connecting hundreds of local businesses in our area that agree to provide top quality service and refer each other. We will limit membership to 3 professionals per category per zip code 92118 - so don't delay. Coronado and the surrounding San Diego neighborhoods has the capacity for about 1200 businesses on the… Continue

Added by Mike Rauber on October 28, 2010 at 3:41pm — No Comments

Security Zone Off Coronado Goes Live

CORONADO -- A 206-acre security zone designed to protect boaters from flying bullets discharged from Naval Air Station North Island went live Oct. 13.



The fan-shaped area, stretching nearly a mile offshore adjacent to a small arms firing range, received a “naval danger zone” designation from the Army Corps of Engineers on July 7.



The 12-lane pistol and 10-lane rifle range was built in 1958, but was closed by the Navy in 2008, pending establishment of the security zone. The… Continue

Added by eCoronado on October 28, 2010 at 12:58pm — No Comments

Coronado's 1906 Lodge Joins "BnBs for Vets"

This Veteran’s Day, the 1906 Lodge is joining over 800 bed and breakfast inns nationwide by providing a free night to a local serviceman on November 10.





Owner Sue Gillingham was recently contacted by a Coronado navy wife, asking if the 1906 Lodge was participating in the…

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Added by 1906 Lodge at Coronado Beach on October 28, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Man Arrested for Candidate Attack

Andrew Fisak is accused of attacking a Sweetwater school board candidate



A man accused of attacking a Sweetwater Union High School board candidate in Imperial Beach has been taken into custody, deputies said.



Andrew Fisak, 25, was arrested in Coronado Wednesday on suspicion of battery with serious injury in connection with the attack on Andrew Valencia, according to sheriff's Lt. Scott… Continue

Added by eCoronado on October 28, 2010 at 10:07am — No Comments

Couple bikes across US to aid CIA families - Finished in Coronado Today

Rob Richer, a retired CIA officer, and his wife, Kim, walk their bikes to the Pacific Ocean outside the Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, Calif. , Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, after completing their 47 day "Pedaling for Partriots" cross country bike ride to raise funds and attention to the plight of the families of fallen CIA… Continue

Added by eCoronado on October 27, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

LOEWS CORONADO BAY RESORT HELPS KIDS “BUILD A BETTER LUNCHBOX” THIS SCHOOL YEAR



Event Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Loews Hotels’ Good Neighbor Policy and

Raises Funds for a San Diego Public School in Need



SAN DIEGO (Oct. 26, 2010) –In an effort to help children and parents build healthier lunches together, Loews Coronado Bay Resort is hosting a “Build a Better Lunchbox” event on Nov. 13, 2010. Proceeds will be used to fund much-needed playground… Continue

Added by eCoronado on October 27, 2010 at 10:39am — No Comments

The New Doughnut Rage - Newfie Tongues!

The October 2010 Daring Bakers' Challenge was hosted by Lori of Butter Me Up. Lori chose to challenge DBers to make doughnuts. She used several sources for her recipes, including Alton Brown, Nancy Silverton, Kate Neumann and Epicurious.



Various doughnut incarnations are popular around the globe. Shapes include rings, balls, and flattened spheres, as well as ear shapes, twists and other forms. BEAVERTAILS® pastries, which have been referred to as a Canadian culinary icon,… Continue

Added by Denise E. Jones on October 27, 2010 at 9:31am — 2 Comments

50% Off First Tennis Lesson at Coronado Tennis Center (1501 Glorietta Blvd.)



Save 50% on your first private lesson when you book it before January 1, 2011. If you haven't had a lesson from Phil, Mike or Jon ever, or if you haven't had a lesson in all of 2009, this is your chance to get united or reunited with a pros at the Coronado Tennis Center. Hourly lessons are normally $60 per hour, but if you mention this ad, you can get your first…

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Added by eCoronado on October 26, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

The Rainy Season is Here: California American Water Encourages Customers to Conserve Water

Utility urges customers to turn off outdoor irrigation as California drought continues despite local rainfall…

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Added by California American Water on October 26, 2010 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

Coronado Middle School Selling 2011 Entertainment Books

The Coronado Middle School PTO is offering the 2011 Entertainment Book for $40. These books can be used immediately and are valid through November 1, 2011. Many coupons are for local merchants and offer buy one, get one free deals. The average Entertainment Book user saves hundreds of dollars per year! They also make excellent gifts. Check out the book at www.entertainment.com.



Due to the budget cuts affecting the all of our Coronado schools,… Continue

Added by Debbie Karney on October 26, 2010 at 9:58am — No Comments

TEDMED conference comes to Coronado (Ozzy Osbourne too)

What do rocker Ozzy Osbourne, genomicist Nathaniel Pearson and astronaut Scott Parazynski have in common?



They’ll all be speaking at the TEDMED conference in Coronado on Friday morning.



The conference scheduled for Tuesday evening through Friday at Hotel del Coronado sets three goals for its 60 speakers: make it short (15 minutes), make it lively, and bring something innovative to the topic of health and medicine.



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Added by eCoronado on October 25, 2010 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

Recieve a FREE Rabbit Corkscrew from WineStyles

Join the WineStyles Wine Club and receive a FREE Rabbit Corkscrew!

October is breast cancer awareness month and when you join the…

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Added by WineStyles Coronado on October 25, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Spooktacular $1 Wine Sale at WineStyles

It’s Time for the $1 Happy Hallo-Wine Sale!



Purchase any 6 bottles for a 10% discount and…

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Added by WineStyles Coronado on October 25, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Craft Beer & Hard Cider Tasting with Stone Brewing Company at WineStyles

Stone Brewing Company Presents a Craft Beer and Hard Cider

Tasting this week at WineStyles!…

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Added by WineStyles Coronado on October 25, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Tavern on Churchill Coming to Coronado (Updated Photo)

1310 Orange Avenue, at the Coronado Plaza, is getting a new tenant. What used to be a Wendy's restaurant will be a new restaurant called Tavern on Churchill. We've contacted the owners and will update you as soon as they share more details.

 

 

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Added by eCoronado on October 25, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

SanDiego.com Snags 18 Press Club Awards Including Best Website

SAN DIEGO, Oct 25 /PRNewswire/ -- SanDiego.com, a leading source of San Diego news and entertainment, has won 18 awards by the San Diego Press Club, including Best General Interest Website and a Best of Show Award. The 37th annual Excellence In Journalism awards ceremony, hosted earlier this week in San Diego's famed Balboa Park, celebrates the accomplishments of the working press, honors lifetime achievements and recognizes the promise of the future of… Continue

Added by eCoronado on October 25, 2010 at 4:44pm — No Comments

Chula Vista Pumas Defeat Nado (BU10 Soccer)

San Diego Youth Soccer: PUMAS Win Against Coronado, Are Top of Presidio Bracket



The top ranking Chula Vista Pumas Premiere FC BU10 team took on the NADO Coronado team at won 5-1 this weekend. CV Pumas Premiere FC rank #1 in the Presidio league, after 9 games, with a total to 25 points scored.



Game Details: First half: Alex Delgado #1 passed the ball to #10 Mark Fermin, Mark too the ball to the corner and centering it finding Angel Loeza… Continue

Added by eCoronado on October 25, 2010 at 3:53pm — No Comments

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