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Fee-based preschool moves ahead in Coronado

By Ashly McGlone, UNION-TRIBUNE
Friday, August 20, 2010

Coronado’s superintendent has been given the green light to further explore the development of a fee-based preschool that would open in fall 2011.

The Coronado Unified School District’s board voted unanimously Thursday to continue researching the proposal for Crown Preschool.

If approved, the school would be marketed to parents as a “running start” for children who want to graduate from Coronado High School, where graduates often go directly to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard and Yale, said Superintendent Jeffrey Felix in his initial pitch.

Felix said the need for the program is evidenced by waiting lists at nearby private preschools and the two fully enrolled public preschools currently operating within the district.

Operational expenses for Crown, which would use space in existing facilities, are projected to be $15,000 a month.

“We have great facilities. I believe it is wasting an opportunity to not use them,” Felix said, “I love early intervention. The earlier you can take a child on, the better.”

A detailed proposal is scheduled to be presented to the board on Oct. 21.

To read the article on SignOnSanDiego.com, go to: Fee Based Preschool

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Tags: Coronado Pre-school, CUSD

Coronado Public Library Summer Festival Series – August 28

Two historic, short films will be shown featuring Early Balboa Park. The two short films, “Postcards from the Fair” and Balboa Park World’s Fair 1935″ offer a trip down Memory Lane.

Free of Charge. Showtime is 3:00pm. Coronado Public Library Winn Room.

The Summer Festival is sponsored by the Hotel del Coronado and the Coronado Friends of the Public Library.

Tags: Coronado Friends of the Library, Coronado Library Summer Festival, Coronado Public Library

Water Polo Clinic to be Held at BBMAC – August 29

Sunday, August 29, the Brian Bent Memorial Aquatics Center will be the site of a water polo clinic for both parents and players from the ages of 13-18 years old.

The player portion of the clinic will cost $75 per player. Instruction will be provided by UCLA Women’s Water Polo Coach Brandon Brooks and UCLA Men’s Coach Adam Wright. Other instructors may include current National Team coaches and players, including former U.S. Olympians. The player clinic will begin registration at 9 am and the clinic itself will run from 10 am to 3 pm.

From 10 to 11 am, a parent clinic will be conducted by Coronado Head Boys Coach Randy Burgess and college coaches in a classroom setting. The topic will be “The Realities of the College Process for the High School Student-Athlete.” The parent portion of the clinic will include both a lecture and a question and answer session. This portion of the clinic will cost $35 per parent.

Coaches who attend the clinic will be charged $50. Group discounts are available by contacting Coach Burgess at rbpolo@gmail.com. Net proceeds from the clinics will be directed to a fund to assist with lifeguard staffing expenses for the ‘Learn to Swim’ aquatics classes conducted by the Coronado Unified School District.

Tags: BBMAC, Brian Bent Memorial Aquatics Center, Coronado CA, Water Polo clinic

Coronado Public Library Summer Festival Series – August 20

Joe Bourne: Sinatra & Friends Concert
Joe Bourne will sing favorite songs by Frank Sinatra and his friends, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin.

Program begins at 7:00pm. Free of Charge. Sponsored by the Hotel del Coronado and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library.

Tags: Coronado Friends of the Library, Coronado Library Summer Festival, Coronado Public Library, library

19th annual Coronado Mainstreet Garden Party – Sept 11

Coronado MainStreet Ltd. cordially invites you to their 19th annual Garden Party celebrating Tent City’s 110th anniversary.

Entertainment, Silent Auction & Raffle Prizes, $1,000 Grand Prize Drawing (need not be present to win), Hors d’oeuvres from Coronado Restaurants, No host cocktails, Wine tasting & CBC brew

Tickets $75 includes Admission, one Drawing Ticket & Annual MainStreet Membership

Save a Stamp – buy your ticket online at www.CoronadoMainStreet.com. All proceeds support Coronado’s signature median gardens on Orange Avenue. For more information: 619-437-0254. Please RSVP by Sept 4th. Thank you!

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Booking a Hotel on Coronado

September and October are some of Coronado’s best months. The weather is perfect and the summer crowds are gone. Book your stay on Coronado and enjoy all that this little city has to offer!

Tags: 1906 Lodge, Coronado CA, Coronado Hotels, Hotel Booking Coronado, Hotel del Coronado, hotels on Coronado Island

BUD/S Class 284 finishes Hell Week.

Today, at the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, BUD/S Class 284 completed Hell Week. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates congratulated the class and secured Hell Week for the students. Congratulations and Hooyah Class 284!

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle D. Gahlau/Released)

Tags: NAB, Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Navy SEALS - BUD/S training

Coronado Library Summer Festival Series – August 14

Kathryn Holt will talk about how to use the principles of Feng Shui in everyday details of home and living.

Starts at 11:00am. Open to the public and FREE of charge!

Coronado Public Library Winn Room. The Summer Festival is sponsored by the Hotel del Coronado and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library.

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FOCUS Family Festival – August 15

FOCUS Family Festival today – starts at 11:00am. Benefits disadvantaged children in SD County. Festivities include “Taste of Coronado” with food from Coronado restaurants, shopping, games, silent auctions, entertainment and more for the entire family. The Coronado Community Band will be playing at 12:00pm. Adults $2 Children ages 4-12 $1.00. Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Tags: Coronado Community Center, FOCUS

CORONADO PADDLEBOARD RACE 2010 – August 7

Paddleboard race info

The race will START & FINISH on the border of the Coronado City Beach and the NAB/Gator Beach. The COURSE will take you from the border of Coronado City Beach and NAB/Gator Beach to the Red Buoy just off of Point Loma and then you circle back for the return leg. It is 6.5 miles.

Come on down and watch the fun! Race starts at 10:00am

Tags: contest, Coronado Beach, Coronado Paddleboard race, paddleboards