Coronado's Most Read Newspaper & Community Website

ECoronado's Blog Posts Tagged 'events' (144)

Blood Drive this Wednesday, February 1st from 9:30-3:30pm: Battle of the Badges

Note: Students over 17 will receive 10 hours of community service. More info here: http://redcrossbattleofthebadges.org/

Added by eCoronado on January 30, 2012 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Registration Open: Bay Bridge Run/Walk on May 20, 2012 - The Onramp of Pain?

Get all the details here: http://mwrtoday.com/bridgerun/

The bridge will be open to motorists in both directions, however, they will close down a lane for the event.

We discovered this video on YouTube and enjoyed the commentary..."The Onramp…

Continue

Added by eCoronado on January 26, 2012 at 1:28pm — No Comments

Coronado Restaurants Participating in SD Restaurant Week: Jan. 15-20, 2012

Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining in San Diego. Held twice annually, this beloved culinary tradition features discounted prix fixe menus from more than 180 of San Diego’s best restaurants in 12 unique regions throughout San Diego County.…

Continue

Added by eCoronado on January 11, 2012 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Video: New Year's Eve Record-Breaking Jump Over the Marina

Did you miss the Red Bull record-breaking motorcycle and snowmobile jump across from the Coronado Ferry Landing. Below is the video from a very unique point of view:…

Continue

Added by eCoronado on January 5, 2012 at 12:02pm — No Comments

Everything Is Set For New Year's Eve Embarcadero Jump

SAN DIEGO -- Despite foggy conditions, a record jump in tandem by stunt riders Levi Lavallee and Temecula resident Robbie Maddison will go on as scheduled at San Diego’s Embarcadero tonight at 9pm.

They will attempt to jump the 300-foot opening that takes boaters from the Embarcadero Marina to San Diego Bay.

Read the entire 10News.com storyhere.

Added by eCoronado on December 31, 2011 at 7:47pm — No Comments

Coronado Valentine's Day 10K is Half Full - Will Sell Out in January

Are you signed up to walk, jog or run in the Coronado Valentine's Day 10K? They will most likely sell out in January. Click here for more details.

Added by eCoronado on December 12, 2011 at 11:36am — No Comments

So You WISH You Could Skate December 14, 2011

Local media personalities and celebrities are gathering together on the Hotel del Coronado's ice skating rink for a one-of-a-kind ice skating competition.

A creative spin on NBC's hit show So You Think You Can Dance, the premiere skating competition with five teams will raise awareness for Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego.

Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Time: 6:30-7:30…

Continue

Added by eCoronado on December 12, 2011 at 12:00am — 1 Comment

Local Singer Nina Francis to Perform with Jazz Guitarist Peter Sprague

The PETER SPRAGUE GROUP featuring NINA FRANCIS

TANGO del REY DECEMBER 22 7:30 pm

Nina Francis, singer-songwriter / jazz vocalist, and Peter Sprague, renowned jazz guitarist, composer, and band leader, will appear together on December 22 at Tango del Rey, San Diego's hottest cabaret venue,

Nina, a San Diego native and graduate of The Bishop's School, is currently a student in the Popular Music Performance Program at USC Thornton…

Continue

Added by eCoronado on December 7, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments

Robin Williams to Appear Today in Lowry Theatre on NASNI - Happy Feet 2 Sneak Preview

NBC Welcomes Robin Williams and a free Sneak Preview of Happy Feet 2 on 12 November 2011 in Lowry Theater, NASNI Bldg 650. Mr. Williams will be making an appearance and introducing the movie from the stage. Doors open at 1030 and seating is first come first served. Showtime is 1300 today.

Come and join us for this unique opportunity!

Image courtesy of BBC…

Continue

Added by eCoronado on November 12, 2011 at 9:30am — No Comments

North Carolina, Michigan State Set to Face Off Aboard Navy Warship

CORONADO, Calif. – The fighter jets are gone from the flight deck, and in their place is a gleaming basketball court surrounded by bright green bleachers -- a stark contrast to the gray, 95,000-ton Navy warship that buried Usama bin Laden at sea.

Friday's historic North Carolina-Michigan State basketball game aboard the USS Carl Vinson couldn't have come at a more opportune time for a Navy facing deep defense cuts.

Officials plan to seize the spotlight to…

Continue

Added by eCoronado on November 9, 2011 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Barack Obama to Attend Carrier Classic Basketball Game on USS Carl Vinson at North Island Naval Air Station on 11/11/11

AP Photo

SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Barack Obama will attend the Carrier Classic basketball game on Veterans Day on the USS Carl Vinson, the aircraft carrier that buried Osama bin Laden at sea.

The White House… Continue

Added by eCoronado on October 13, 2011 at 11:00am — 11 Comments

October 9th: San Diego Sharkfest (Coronado Bridge Swim) - 3rd Annual

Sharks in San Diego Harbor? Not really, but you may see seals and dolphins as your enter their world. This not-to-be-missed swim is just one of many in the growing Enviro-Sports' Sharkfest™ Series. San Diego offers both comfortable water and air temperatures this time of year making it a perfect swim venue. The 1 mile swim will start at the 5th Avenue Landing behind the San Diego Convention Center and… Continue

Added by eCoronado on October 5, 2011 at 12:00am — No Comments

Cabrillo Lands Again - by Coronado 3rd Grader Mercy Tangredi

Cabrillo Lands Again

Mercy Tangredi

3rd Grade Reporter

On Sunday, October 2, 2011, Joao Rodrigues Cabrillo, a Portuguese explorer sailing for the King of Spain once again landed to claim San Diego, this time at Naval Base Point Loma. But he was a re-enactor for the annual Cabrillo festival.

Mercy Tangredi tries on helmet.

He was rowed by sailors in red caps. He looked: serious, very hot in his armor and tough…

Continue

Added by eCoronado on October 4, 2011 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments

Dining: An All Island Affair at Leroy's in Coronado

After reading Naomi Wise's assessment of Leroy's Kitchen and Lounge in Coronado, I agree that it's just what the island needed. I read my Reader colleague's dining review mere seconds after exiting the new Orange Avenue eatery. I was there to check out their first ever beer dinner, a five-course affair that brought together fellow Islanders, David Spatafore, and Shawn DeWitt. The former is the owner of Leroy's while the latter is the director of brewery operations for Coronado Brewing Company.… Continue

Added by eCoronado on September 22, 2011 at 7:10pm — 2 Comments

Coronado Speed Festival Celebrates the Centennial of Naval Aviation At Its Birthplace: NASNI

September 20, 2011 (SAN DIEGO, CA) – More than 250 classic racing cars will take to the specially-constructed track on the runway at Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) September 24-25 for the 14th annual Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival. While the Festival’s mission is to honor San Diego’s military every year, this year it will help commemorate a momentous milestone.

The Coronado Speed Festival will be celebrating the Centennial of Naval Aviation (1911-2011) at the place… Continue

Added by eCoronado on September 21, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

Dr. Seuss Traveling Art Exhibit Returns to Hotel del Coronado

Coronado, CA – Hotel del Coronado welcomes back the Dr. Seuss traveling art exhibit featuring sculptures of Theodor Seuss Geisel’s most beloved characters, including the Lorax, the Grinch, Yertle the Turtle and the Cat in the Hat. The collection, which is managed (along with the rest of Seuss’ art) by The Chase Group, will be displayed on The Del’s Windsor Lawn through December 31, 2011.

The exhibit first debuted at the Hotel del Coronado in April 2009, before… Continue

Added by eCoronado on September 16, 2011 at 1:57pm — No Comments

City of Coronado & Old Goats Honor Four Wounded Warriors Sunday November 13, 2011

Wounded Warriors - Only A Bridge Away

You are invited to spend Veterans Day Sunday evening with some special guests.

The Old Goats and the City of Coronado will honor four of our wounded warriors and their caregivers from the San Diego Naval Hospital at our second annual evening reception from 5-8 PM on Sunday, November 13, 2011.

We hope to expand the reception size by inviting veterans and military supporters, so we can convey our… Continue

Added by eCoronado on September 13, 2011 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

New Class of Vintage Classics Comprise Line-up at Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival

New Class of Vintage Autos and Legendary Classics Comprise Line-up at Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival

September 12, 2011 (SAN DIEGO, CA) – Start your engines! The 14th Annual Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival is right around the corner, September 24-25 on Naval Air Station North Island, and promises a can’t-miss line-up of prestigious historic racecars, including a legendary class new to the schedule in 2011: the Formula 5000.

The F5000… Continue

Added by eCoronado on September 12, 2011 at 5:30pm — No Comments

CBC and Leroy's Present Beer Pairing Dinner on September 21st (RSVP Required)

This event will take place at Leroy's Kitchen + Lounge. RSVP here.

Added by eCoronado on September 12, 2011 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

San Diego Fleet Week Selects Adm. Edney as 2011 Chairman

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Admiral Leon A. Edney Selected Chairman of Fleet Week San Diego 2011

September 9, 2011 (SAN DIEGO, CA) – The San Diego Fleet Week Foundation is proud to celebrate with the U.S. Navy its Centennial of Naval Aviation this year. To that end, Fleet Week has selected Admiral Leon Edney to Chair the events that will honor San Diego’s military men and women in 2011.

Admiral Leon “Bud” Edney, U.S. Navy (Ret.) was designated a… Continue

Added by eCoronado on September 9, 2011 at 12:07pm — 1 Comment