Coronado Home and Business

The Coronado Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Summer Sundowner on Thursday, June 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Il Forniao down at the Ferry Landing, 1333 First Street. The Chamber would love to introduce their newest members: Gaines & Welsh Tax Services, Jessica Mushovic Real Estate, Madison Avenue Media, Virginia Bayer, Coronado Beach Company Island Tours, Graphicgoo, Island Yoga Coronado, Dollie Style and Accessories, and Patriot High Performance.  

Say cheese! Primavera Ristorante, located at 932 Orange Avenue, will celebrate National Cheese Day with a featured offering meant for sharing: a cheese board paired with two glasses of wine, available exclusively on Tuesday, June 4.

The first grade class at Christ Church Day School recently opened a one-day pop-up restaurant to raise money and awareness for the Monarch School, a K-12 school dedicated to educating the homeless children of San Diego. Eager to replicate the success of the prior first grade class’s pop-up restaurant, and with the desire to give back, the students pleaded with their teacher, Christine Sneed, to keep the tradition alive by opening a restaurant so that they too could learn more about the industry and, at the same time, raise money for those less fortunate. Guided by this charitable spirit, the students sought inspiration through a real-life, behind-the-scenes tour of Island Pasta, courtesy of owners Carol and Brant Sarber.

Unphased by the hard-work needed to run a restaurant, and to turn their desires into reality, the group of 6 and 7 year olds created a business plan and headed to meet with Bernice Zimaro at Cal Private Bank to inquire about a loan. Cal Private Bank graciously kickstarted the restaurant with a $500 gift and, from there, the students divided into marketing, design, and food selection teams. They created flyers and invitations, designed a menu, and settled on the food and drinks to be offered to their patrons.

Join The Del for our annual Father’s Day Concert and BBQ, Sunday, June 16, supporting America’s veterans and military through the Gary Sinise Foundation. The show will open with a spectacular skydiving show from Skydiving Innovations. Attendees will enjoy delicious BBQ and drinks as they listen to Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band cover hits from Bruno Mars, The Police, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Kelly Clarkson, the Zac Brown Band and more!

The event will begin at 11 a.m. when the beach opens to ticketed guest, sand chairs available for purchase while supplies last. At noon, drinks will be available for purchase. At 2 p.m. food is available for purchase; outside food and drinks are not permitted. The skydiving show and live concert will begin at 5 p.m. and finish

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May is Preservation Month across the nation. Communities all over the country are celebrating their unique heritage. MainStreet, the Historical Association, the Historic Resources Commission together with the City are celebrating “This Place Matters,” historic places that are meaningful in Coronado and we are fortunate to have many.

The Coronado Historical Association hosts their monthly Wine & Lecture Series on Friday, May 17 titled “Crown City by the Sea.” Join us for an evening of wine and cheese as author Jennifer M. Franks discusses her novel “Crown City by the Sea.” Jennifer M. Franks is a Navy wife, mother of two children, a flamenco guitar player, a co-founder of this year’s first Coronado Music Festival and author of four books. Her latest book, “Crown City by the Sea,” is a historical fiction novel on the founding and early years of Coronado (1885-1900) and the creation of its national treasure, the Hotel Del Coronado. Your ticket includes food and drink. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. and the lecture commences 6 p.m. Cost for members is $15 and non-members are $18. The event takes place at 1100 Orange Avenue, seating is first come first served. For more information and tickets, visit coronadohistory.org or call 619-435-7242.

It’s a fun and busy time at Coronado Fitness Club (CFC). A growing membership base and increased summer activity due to tourists and high schoolers have prompted CFC to amp up its class schedule. CFC’s class portfolio includes spin, boot camps, zumba, yoga, TRX and MyZone heart rate zone training.

CFC provides local and visiting high school students options that don’t require a gym membership. Girls Boot Camp and Strength and Speed for Athletes continue through the summer months with flexible rate options to adapt to students’ schedules. “Some kids come in for a couple of weeks, travel with family, then come back to finish the summer with us.,” says CFC owner, Chris Foote. “We want kids to have quality, flexible choices that motivate and safely train their growing bodies.”

High school athletes can track their progress throughout the summer starting with a state-of-the-art InBody scan at Kevin Bruno’s Strength and Speed for High School Athletes. As opposed to focusing on the number on a scale, the InBody scan teaches people what their weight really represents, providing a detailed breakdown of muscle, fat and water in the torso and each arm and leg. For any interested student, Bruno will start the summer showing kids their true body composition. From there, they will work together to set goals, ending the summer session with another scan.

Scott Aurich is pleased to announce the addition of Bridget Dineen Carlson to his office. Carlson has been a Coronado resident since 1999 raising her family with her husband John. She has been a successful automobile executive for the last 30 years. Coming from a solid business background and an extensive knowledge of the community she will be a great addition to the office.

A free financial education seminar, open to the public, will be held at the Coronado Public Library in the Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, on Wednesday, May 1 at 6 p.m. This will be an information-filled event with a free gift drawing entry for all who attend, with other surprises, too. Registration is not required to attend, but it is requested. For registering and for more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preparing-your-money-for-your-future-a-free-event-open-to-the-public-tickets-60325300598?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete.

SunCoast Market Co-op is offering the Ultimate Heart Healthy Tacos Cooking Class on Saturday, May 4 from 2-4 p.m. at the Coronado Kitchen and Bath Showroom, 225 Palm Avenue. Cost is $18 and includes a gift bag. To RSVP, visit www.suncoastmarket.coop/events.

During the Coronado City Council meeting of April 16, 2019, a couple of issues nudged the Annual report of Discover Coronado, presented by Executive Director Todd Little, out of the spotlight. But the work of Discover Coronado shouldn’t be given short shrift, because non-profit marketing group has a positive impact on the city and the four primary hotels in Coronado.

Discover Coronado is the marketing name for two agencies, Coronado Tourism Improvement Districts I and II. The CTID I was founded in 2010, and CTID was founded in 2015. Both agencies levy an assessment of 0.5 percent, for a total of 1.0 percent, on the four main hotels in the city, The Hotel Del Coronado, the Loews Coronado Bay Resort, the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa, and the Glorietta Bay Inn. The revenue generated from the assessments goes to help market the four properties

Join us on Friday, May 17, at 6 p.m. as Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey officiates the first annual vow renewal ceremony, ReSEAL the Deal. The ceremony will be held outside with picturesque views of the San Diego skyline and bridge. After renewing vows, there will be for food, drinks and live music by In MidLife Crisis.

Don’t wait, sign up by May 1 to receive three free workouts at Sweat Equity Coronado. Get in shape before your big day. Tickets can be purchased by visiting sealfamilyfoundation.org/events or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reseal-the-deal-vow-renewal-tickets-56611668023.

All proceeds will benefit SEAL Family

If you are walking in the immediate vicinity of 1146 Orange Avenue and want to experience a fun place to spend several minutes, pop into the Geppetto’s Toy store, which celebrates its first anniversary this weekend. The Coronado location is Geppetto’s owner and President Brian Miller’s 10th store, all located in San Diego County. And as we’ll soon discover, the chain has historic links to Coronado.

As a disclaimer, my wife Sharon Axelson, often referred to as ‘The Better Half’ when we collaborate on restaurant reviews for this publication, is the manager of Geppetto’s Coronado location.

Miller was born in Toledo, Ohio and moved with his family to the San Diego area at the age of 11. The son of Hadley and Carol Miller, Brian graduated from Patrick Henry High School, in the era when the high school was one of the largest in San Diego County. “We had 1,000 students per grade,” Miller recalled. “I won the Donald Giddings Leadership Award, which is presented to one male and one female student each year. I was a good student in high school and earned several scholarships and lots of community service awards.”

Emerald C will be hosting Open Mic Night on Thursday, April 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. This event is free to attend and open to performers and spectators of all ages, thanks to the support of the Coronado Music Festival™. Instrumentalists, singers, dancers, storytellers, poets, jugglers and magicians and others are welcome. Audience seating is on a first come first served basis. The Emerald C is located at 1331 Orange Avenue. For more information, visit the Open Mic Facebook event or call 619-996-3315.

Plans and construction for the anticipated June 2019 opening of Serea Restaurant at the Hotel Del Coronado are nearing completion. The new eatery, under the direction of Clique Hospitality Partner and Executive Chef JoJo Ruiz will replace the former 1500 Ocean Restaurant and feature upscale, sustainable, sea-to-table Coastal Cuisine.

Each year, when Coronado Hospital Foundation holds its annual gala, the largest fundraising event of the year that supports Sharp Coronado Hospital, it honors a person or persons who have made an impact on the hospital and Coronado community.

This year’s “Under the Sea” gala to be held on Saturday, May 11 at Hotel del Coronado, will honor two Sharp-affiliated physicians: Doctors Joseph Jankiewicz and Tarek Hassanein.

Here are the stories of these two dedicated doctors, the roads that led them to Sharp Coronado Hospital, and the impact they have made on their profession.

• Joseph John Jankiewicz, MD

Dr. Joe Jankiewicz is one of Southern California’s premier orthopedic surgeons, and a leading specialist in total joint replacement surgery.

He is also a product of Philadelphia’s hard-working middle class. His father was a shoemaker who never graduated high school and his mother worked at night as a waitress. You can still detect a trace of his Philly accent, and you sense that Jankiewicz is proud to have it wired in his DNA.

When Tony Richards’ father passed away a few years ago the process of unraveling his estate was burdensome and took six months. Inspired by his experience Richards decided to help others avoid the situation he found himself in. Richards pointed out that often if people don’t have important information written down it dies with them.

The Coronado Blood Drive, sponsored by Shadow Mountain Church, and in partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank will take place on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be in front of Chase Bank, 1000 Orange Avenue; park on Isabella Avenue.

Are you looking to calm, soothe and heal yourself within in these turbulent times? Sound Touch just might be the answer. The Sewall Healthy Living Center at Sharp Coronado Hospital, 250 Prospect Avenue, is offering a sound touch event on Thursday, April 4, at 4 p.m.

Immigrant rights are a hot-button issue currently, but Coronado Resident Lucy Howell was way ahead of the curve on that issue. She has been a board member and later Vice Chairman of Casa Cornelia, a San Diego-based immigration legal center for the past 12 years. Although Howell isn’t an attorney, she specialized in the other important aspect of Casa Cornelia, fundraising.

Born in Montgomery, Alabama, into a military family, Howell is the daughter of James L. Murray. Howell said, “I was a World War II baby, and my father was in the Air Force. He was part of a team that developed the airplane ejection seat. We lived at Wright Patterson Air Force Base when I was in kindergarten through third grade. He left the Air Force and served in the Reserves. He retired as a two star general and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. There are some old models of the ejection seat at the USS Midway Museum. The early ones were very primitive, but they worked.”

A new solar boat is available in San Diego thanks to Tad Walicki, former owner of Forget Me Not gift shop on Orange Avenue.

Come enjoy wine and cheese and learn a little bit more about our local history. A panel will speak about the challenges of the 1930s and how they were met in both Coronado and Fallbrook. The panel will include author Laura McNeal and historian Tom Frew from the Fallbrook Historical Society.

The City of Coronado Recreation and Golf Services is currently accepting applications for summer staff to work at their day camps and other youth recreation programs. Recreation Leaders and Assistants will work as a camp counselor, skatepark mentor or adventure guide.