Anne Covington Morse's Blog (18)

Local Spotlight - Meet Kory Kavanewsky, Branch Manager of CMG Mortgage, Inc.

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down and speaking with Kory Kavanewsky, a long time Coronado local and Branch Manager of CMG Mortgage, Inc.

Kory Kavanewsky, Coronado local and branch manager of CMG Mortgage…

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Added by Anne Covington Morse on July 9, 2012 at 8:00am — No Comments

Reopening in New Location: Jackrabbits Consignment Store

Editor's Note: Jackrabbits is to reopen in March 2013 at a new location, 1127 Loma Avenue, the Spreckles Building.

Introducing Jackrabbits “Consignments by the Beach” …

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Added by Anne Covington Morse on June 2, 2012 at 7:00am — 3 Comments

Movie Review: 'Dark Shadows' at the Coronado Village Theatre

"Dark Shadows" is a fun blend of comedy and horror, following a lovelorn vampire across centuries.



This past Mother’s Day Sunday I went to see Tim Burton’s new film, “Dark Shadows,” at the Coronado Village Theatre. I have visited our gorgeous hometown theater many times since the grand re-opening, but this was the first time I had watched a movie in one of the smaller two theaters that flank the large,…

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Added by Anne Covington Morse on May 17, 2012 at 12:30am — 1 Comment

Coronado Flower Show Extravaganza! (Photos)

This past weekend was full of events and excitement in beautiful Coronado, CA. The annual Coronado Flower Show was in full bloom Saturday and Sunday in Spreckels Park. This year's theme was "A Floral Olympiad" in honor of the fast approaching Summer Olympics being held in London this year. The Coronado Flower Show is the largest flower show "held under tents in the nation," according to the show's website.

I love attending the Coronado Flower Show every year, and this year was…

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Added by Anne Covington Morse on April 26, 2012 at 5:00am — 4 Comments

Meet Pastor David McElrath of Coronado's Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church

Pastor McElrath outside the historic Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church Sanctuary in Coronado

Reverend Dr. McElrath is well known for his ministry and many years of service at Coronado’s Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church. The…

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Added by Anne Covington Morse on April 5, 2012 at 7:30am — 4 Comments

Movie Review: "21 Jump Street" at Coronado Village Theatre

A fast-paced, comedy-adventure with lots of laughs and high school flashbacks!



I recently went to see the new action-comedy, 21 Jump Street, at the lovely Village Theatre located right here in Coronado. With Cherry Coke and freshly popped popcorn in hand, I excitedly settled in to watch this box office hit. The film is a movie-remake of the famous 1980’s television show, bearing the same name,…

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Added by Anne Covington Morse on March 24, 2012 at 12:00am — No Comments

Home Sweet Boat -- Living Aboard on the Water in Coronado

Living Aboard in Coronado



Boats moored off of Tidelands Park near the Coronado…

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Added by Anne Covington Morse on March 18, 2012 at 8:00am — 10 Comments

Meet Lt. Commander Scott Adams -- Chaplain At Naval Air Station North Island

Lt. Commander Scott Adams has been a chaplain at the North Island Naval Base for almost a year (next month will mark his one year anniversary working at this location). He comes from a small town in Northeast Louisiana, called Mangham, and he currently resides in Pine Valley with his wife and two daughters.…

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Added by Anne Covington Morse on March 10, 2012 at 7:30am — No Comments

Movie Review: 'This Means War' at the Village Theatre in Coronado

A fast-paced story and lots of laughs make "This Means War" an entertaining choice at the box office.

Last night I attended the newly released romantic comedy “This Means War” at Coronado’s Village Theatre. Happily munching fresh, buttered popcorn, I settled in with my fiance to enjoy this much anticipated film. The movie stars Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, and Tom Hardy. In the movie, FDR (Pine) and Tuck (Hardy) play two CIA agents who…

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Added by Anne Covington Morse on February 22, 2012 at 12:00am — 1 Comment

Meet Ryan Seggerman - Coronado's National Tennis Champion

Ryan Seggermen (left), and double's partner Ivan Thamma (right), with their USTA Gold Ball Trophies and official plaques in Tucson, AZ.…



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Added by Anne Covington Morse on February 19, 2012 at 10:30pm — 5 Comments

Circus Vargas comes to San Diego, just minutes from Coronado!

Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, the circus has come to town!
The cast of this year's show during the opening number.


Tonight was opening night for Circus Vargas, an…
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Added by Anne Covington Morse on February 18, 2012 at 8:30am — 5 Comments

The Heritage Trees of Coronado (Photos)



Today I toured my beautiful hometown of Coronado, CA and visited each one of our majestic Heritage Trees. There are 6 official Heritage Trees in the Crown City. The Heritage Tree Program is part of the Coronado Street Tree Committee, which is dedicated to “the purpose of identifying, promoting awareness, maintaining and protecting designated Heritage Trees located within the City,” according to the City of Coronado’s government website.



To be designated a “Heritage Tree”…
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Added by Anne Covington Morse on February 15, 2012 at 9:31pm — 3 Comments

Whale Watching Off the Coronado Coast

Off the beautiful, sandy beaches of Coronado the California Gray whales are heading South to the warm waters of Baja Mexico. From December to April you can catch a glimpse of these majestic creatures, both on shore and on-board a whale watching excursion boat. Gray whales are baleen whales that migrate from the icy Alaskan waters, past the Southern California coastline, and down into the lagoons of Baja Mexico to birth and raise their young. The Gray whale’s 5,000…
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Added by Anne Covington Morse on February 7, 2012 at 2:30am — 1 Comment

Coronado Bliss Salon & Spa Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Please join me in congratulating Coronado Bliss Salon & Spa on their one year anniversary!
If you are ready for a blissful, pampering experience, look no further then the Coronado Bliss Salon & Spa, located at 930 Orange Avenue. Coronado Bliss is an AVEDA Lifestyle Salon & Spa with the mission “to provide a pure environment that restores the body, mind and spirit, and rejuvenates the senses.”



Tuesday, January 17th marked the one-year…
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Added by Anne Covington Morse on February 2, 2012 at 10:30pm — 4 Comments

A Tour of the Remodeled Rooms at the Glorietta Bay Inn (Photos)



I had the pleasure of taking a tour of the newly renovated rooms at the always beautiful Glorietta Bay Inn. The tour was led by the hotel's General Manager, Claudia LudlowGonzales.  The hundred room property has undergone an updating process…

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Added by Anne Covington Morse on January 27, 2012 at 11:30pm — 3 Comments

Movie Review: 'The Artist' at the Village Theatre in Coronado

A vintage-style silent film taking the modern world by storm.



On Monday night, I attended the evening showing of the critically acclaimed film, "The Artist", at the beautifully restored Village Theatre. It seemed very appropriate to view this vintage style film about the dawning age of motion pictures in a vintage theater complete with red, velvet curtains and an Art Deco design. The…

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Added by Anne Covington Morse on January 25, 2012 at 12:30am — 3 Comments

Meet Anne Covington -- Online Editorial Intern for eCoronado

I was born right here in Coronado Hospital. My father, a Navy Captain, met my Mom, a Navy Nurse, at the Officer’s Club on North Island Naval Base. I attended Village Elementary School from…

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Added by Anne Covington Morse on January 23, 2012 at 2:17am — 9 Comments

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