Coronado Home and Business

Art & Frames will host an artist show, Illuminations: Handblown Glassworks, featuring glassblower Jon Oakes. The artist show opening will be Friday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at their 936 Orange Avenue location. Come and meet the artist!

Dine at Coronado’s Feast & Fareway this Turkey Day, and enjoy prime views and an expertly plated Thanksgiving Day dinner along the Coronado Golf Course. Idyllic for families seeking a traditional Thanksgiving meal, this picturesque dining destination will feature a plateful of all the classics from 2 to 6 p.m. Protein options include Roasted Turkey, Prime Rib and Fish, accompanied by a selection of Mashed Yams, Mashed Potatoes or Mac ‘n’ Cheese, plus a variety of vegetable options, including Green Bean Casserole, Roasted Carrots and Brussels Sprouts. Pricing is $45 for adults and $15 for kids. If a Turkey Day brunch is on the docket, rest assured the location will offer their regular breakfast/lunch items from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Residents living in and around the Coronado can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Coronado Community Center will host this community event on Nov. 19. The site is located at 1845 Strand Way in Coronado.

Longtime Coronado Residents have had the joy of watching the ever-expanding facilities and programs at Sharp Coronado Hospital. From a small community hospital, it has grown to a prized jewel concerned with not only curing the ill but improving life for the healthy through focusing on prevention and overall quality of life. New residents, as well as those using other health programs, may not realize the options, often free, to everyone.

Seemingly Jessica Mushovic is a force of nature, with the single-minded goal of helping people with their real estate challenges. And as we’ll discover later, she has the professional and educational background to make that happen.

Everyone knows at least one Mushovic and it is my pleasure to say my total is now three. I was a patient of Jessica’s grandfather, the late Dr. James Mushovic, Sr. and I knew Jessica’s younger sister Megan, who was a volleyball star at Coronado High School (CHS) and later Cornell University. Megan is one of the best volleyball players to come through Coronado in the past two decades.

There are three Mushovic sisters starting with Emily Pruitt, who with her military husband are about to move to Hawaii for the third time. She is returning to her job as a park ranger at the Pearl Harbor Memorial. Jessica is the middle sister and she claims to be the ‘glue’ for the family. Megan is the youngest sibling and is busy working her way up the corporate ladder at Anheuser-Busch InBev in St. Louis.

Jessica’s family background becomes even more interesting as she described her dual upbringing in Coronado and Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Yes, the base of operations for the television show, “The Deadliest Catch.” Mushovic explained, “All three of us were born in the same hospital room in Anchorage, Alaska. My parents were high school sweethearts at CHS and graduated in 1969. My father, James Mushovic, Jr. married my mom Janis. He went to medical school, joined the Air Force and was stationed overseas. Because he liked camping, fishing and hiking, he went to Alaska and provided medical help to the underserved natives.

At this month’s Sharp Coronado Hospital Auxiliary quarterly luncheon, the Auxiliary officers presented the Coronado Hospital Foundation the first installment of their pledge to the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Expansion Project. “I am inspired by the Sharp Coronado Hospital Auxiliary’s generous leadership gift of $100,000. The volunteers truly understand how important this project is to patients and our community” said Nora Allen, Chief Development Officer of Coronado Hospital Foundation.

Since 1958, the Sharp Coronado Hospital Auxiliary has been making a difference with more than 130 men and women who generously share their time and talents

Come celebrate Dia de los Muertos at Albaca, the Alta California Kitchen at the Coronado Island Resort and Spa at the Marriott on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is proud to unveil Pinnacle, a premium designer-curated home-preparation service with zero out-of-pocket cost to sellers until their home closes escrow.

The Coronado Pumpkin Patch was a busy place last Saturday afternoon. Families were taking photos sitting on the hay next to pumpkins, children were decorating pumpkins with stickers, while others were looking for eye balls hidden in a box of corn kernels.

The Coronado Pumpkin Patch opened at the Ferry Landing on Oct. 17 and has been a success. In just a few days people from all over the area have visited it, enjoyed its offerings and taken lots of pictures.

For some, like 9-month old Katie Knotts, it’s her first Halloween photo and her grandparents had made sure she was dressed for the occasion with a Halloween-themed outfit. Her grandmother Denise Rollins was happy she had taken her granddaughter to the patch and had the opportunity to take photos “It’s beautiful, the ambiance is wonderful,” she said.

Coronado Hospital Foundation, a nonprofit organization, hosted its ninth annual golf tournament at the beautiful Coronado Municipal Golf Course in support of Sharp Coronado Hospital on Sept. 12. The event, co-chaired by Carol Sommer and Chris Walker exceeded its fundraising goal of $150,000 and raised a net revenue of $165,000.

The tournament included a shotgun start, 18-hole, four player scramble format, a barbecue lunch, an awards ceremony and a buffet dinner. The weather was perfect - 36 teams teed off under sunny skies. “I don’t think it could have gone better this year. The golf committee exceeded its goal, golfers had a great time, and the Foundation team, golf committee and volunteers were all amazing,”

The building on Tenth Street and C Avenue, which was a garage and a De Soto car dealership in the past, will soon take on a new life as a restaurant/market. The former El Cordova Garage closed in 2017 after a new owner took over the block, and the building has been under construction for a while. Local builder Kraig Nicolls recently started his part to shape the building into a restaurant.

Coronado Brewing Company is honored to announce it took home a silver and bronze medal at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition, the world’s largest commercial beer competition. The GABF, presented by the Brewers Association, recognizes the most outstanding beers produced in the United States. Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded on October 5 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, in 107 beer categories covering 174 different beer styles (including all subcategories), establishing the best examples of each style in the country.

As part of an annual palm-pruning program, the City’s contractor is pruning palms in parkways and parks throughout Coronado. Palm fruiting and hanging fronds are a common concern for residents.

While the Bleu Boheme restaurant itself is casual, jeans are just fine attire, the menu is all French, with each dish exquisitely prepared.

There are plenty of restaurants in Coronado. And there are plenty of types – French, Italian, Thai, Mexican … the list goes on and on. And we can walk or ride a bike to them. Even though this is true, still we keep getting in the car and hopping across the bridge to Kensington to go to an absolute favorite – Bleu Boheme.

The draw is more than the fabulous homey French bistro food. It is the warm atmosphere, the neighborhood bistro feel and the fact that no matter how long we stay at the table, no one is trying to rush us out. As the lights flicker inside and the darkness descends outside, one feels enveloped in the warmth of conversation and happiness – just the sort that goes best with food.

In a bit of homage to another story of another storied chef that was recently published, one might put it this way. The tl;dr version of chef and owner, Ken Irvine’s life goes like this. He accidentally moved to Coronado but very intentionally opened Bleu Boheme.

It is a fun feeling to sit back, sip a latte, have a bite to eat, followed by good conversation while watching the world go by.

Last Friday I asked my friend Robin Sacks to join me for breakfast at Tartine European Café and Bistro. So after dropping off my daughter at school I was lucky to find a parking space right in front of Tartine. While I was getting out of the car I heard someone call my name. A common friend from Zumba class, Katy Groves. was there with her husband Luis Tamariz at an outdoor table. They asked me to join them while I waited for Robin. When Robin arrived she sat down too and we continued our conversation.

While enjoying the outdoors, I noticed a gardener tending the nearby trees and ground cover. The weather was cloudy and bit breezy but still pleasant with a fall feel to the air.

We noticed many locals stopping by at Tartine, going in and coming back out with a cup of coffee ready to face their day. Others who had more time, sat down with friends to enjoy the fresh air, coffee and breakfast. One of them was Lisa Mondzelewski. She had brought her two cocker spaniel puppies to Tartine and was there with friend Piper Weigman. “Tartine is super dog friendly. I often walk here to meet friends. The food is wonderful for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I’ve been coming here for 15 years,” said Mondzelewski.

The Coronado Historical Association (CHA) hosts their monthly Coffee & Conversations Series on Tuesday, Oct. 8, titled “Vietnam.” Join us for a casual conversation about lighthearted sea stories and memories from the Vietnam Era. Conversations will be lead by our in-house historian, Christine Stokes, and recorded for addition to the Association’s archives collection. The conversations are from 10 to 11 a.m. in the CHA Lecture Hall at 1100 Orange Avenue. Admission is Free but please RSVP. To RSVP or for more information visit coronadohistory.org or call 619-435-7242.

Author, research fellow and columnist David Davenport, who co-authored with Gordon Lloyd “How Public Policy Became War” (2019: Hoover Institution Press), addressed the Coronado Roundtable on the book’s topic at its September monthly meeting at the Coronado Public Library. The Coronado resident is a regular columnist for the Washington Examiner, a radio commentator and a former president of Pepperdine University.

EDCO’s Coronado Community Cleanup Event gives residents an opportunity to place unwanted bulk items curbside that are too large or heavy to put inside collection carts, such as broken appliances, water heaters, furniture, old mattresses (please wrap mattresses prior to setting out - special mattress disposal bags can be purchased at hardware stores or on their websites), and other miscellaneous bulky household clutter.

Daniel Gensler, MSF, CFP®, president and founder of The Gensler Group in Coronado received Honorable Mention in the 13th Annual Invest in Others Awards for his philanthropic contributions to Missionvale USA. As a result, Missionvale USA will receive a $1,000 donation from Invest in Others in Gensler’s honor.

The Invest in Others Charitable Foundation established its awards program to

There will be a Coronado Blood Drive, sponsored by Shadow Mountain Church, in partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank, on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The blood drive will be located at 1000 Orange Avenue, and parking is recommended on Isabella Avenue. Anyone 17 and older, who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health may be eligible to donate blood. A good meal and plenty of fluids are recommended prior to donation. All donors must show picture identification. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment to donate, but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment or for more information, visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org or call 1-800-4MY-SDBB (1-800-469-7322).

Panelists and speakers at the South County Economic Development Council’s 29th Annual Economic Summit came together Friday, Sept. 13, to discuss the opportunities the South Bay holds to provide affordable housing, sustainable employment options, and future education systems while addressing current economic challenges that may be ahead. The Summit’s Masters of Ceremony included Bob Penner, HomeFed Corporation; Hon. Dukie Valderrama, Commissioner of the Port of San Diego; and Tony McCune, founding member of SCEDC.

Nearly 600 of San Diego’s business leaders and public officials gathered for the South County Economic Development Council’s 29th Annual Economic Summit. The summit offered attendees a comprehensive look into the San Diego South Bay and Baja region’s latest business development and economic outlook news.

“This year we are celebrating 30 years of focused economic growth and expansion in the South Bay region through the efforts of the South County EDC. This success can be seen in how much the Economic Summit has flourished in its 29 years. Our keynote speakers and panelists are proof of this but most importantly it can be witnessed in the continued upward development happening in South County,” said Cindy Gompper-Graves, CEO of the SCEDC.

Coronado invites the community to a ribbon-cutting event on Tuesday, Sept. 24, to celebrate the completion of work to rehabilitate 35 deed-restricted affordable housing units on Orange Avenue.

The next nonprofit series of banners for the Orange Avenue Banner Program installation will mark the 25th anniversary of Lamb’s Players Theatre. Banners will be installed the week of Sept. 15 and will remain up through the Thanksgiving holiday. The program, initiated in 2016 and funded through a Discover Coronado grant, displays banners on the Orange Avenue corridor from First Street to Avenida de las Arenas. Two of the five annual banner installations are open to local nonprofit organizations. The application deadline for the January through March 2020 series is Oct. 15. Applications are available on CoronadoARTS.com. For more information, call 619-522-2633.