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"Miracle", the original holiday-themed pop-up cocktail bar concept, is thrilled to return for the 2025 season. Featuring festive original cocktails, over-the-top decorations, and exciting new mug designs to bring the holiday season to life, this year promises to be one of the best yet. Sippin’ Santa, created by Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, is the tropical offshoot of the famed Miracle pop up bar, the original holiday cocktail bar concept. As in year’s past, the famed mugs and glassware will be available for purchase at all participating bars nationwide. Kicking off November through January, "Miracle" locations in Temecula, Solvang, San Diego, Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, and Anaheim will feature a holiday oasis with over the top kitschy, festive décor and a themed cocktail menu with fan favorites such as the "Christmapolitan" and "Snowball Old-Fashioned." New this year are "Candy Cane Lane", "Dancing Sugarplums", "Blitzen Barrel", and "Miracle Mouse." Visit: https://www.miraclepopup.com/ Official Miracle Pop Up on Instagram and Facebook

"Miracle", the original holiday-themed pop-up cocktail bar concept, is thrilled to return for the 2025 season. Featuring festive original cocktails, over-the-top decorations, and exciting new mug designs to bring the holiday season to life, this year promises to be one of the best yet. "Sippin’ Santa," created by Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, is the tropical offshoot of the famed Miracle pop up bar, the original holiday cocktail bar concept. As in year’s past, the famed mugs and glassware will be available for purchase at all participating bars nationwide. Kicking off November through January, "Miracle" locations in Temecula, Solvang, San Diego, Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, and Anaheim will feature a holiday oasis with over the top kitschy, festive décor and a themed cocktail menu with fan favorites such as the "Christmapolitan" and "Snowball Old-Fashioned." New this year are "Candy Cane Lane," "Dancing Sugarplums," "Blitzen Barrel," and "Miracle Mouse." Step into the holiday magic at "Miracle" at Coaster Saloon! Enjoy a merry mix of seasonal fun, from trivia and paint nights to ornament decorating and gingerbread house making. Wrap up the season with our festive Ugly Sweater Party—cheers to good times and holiday cheer! Visit: https://www.thecoastersaloon.com/happenings/ Official Miracle Pop Up on Instagram and Facebook

"Miracle", the original holiday-themed pop-up cocktail bar concept, is thrilled to return for the 2025 season. Featuring festive original cocktails, over-the-top decorations, and exciting new mug designs to bring the holiday season to life, this year promises to be one of the best yet. "Sippin’ Santa", created by Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, is the tropical offshoot of the famed Miracle pop up bar, the original holiday cocktail bar concept. As in year’s past, the famed mugs and glassware will be available for purchase at all participating bars nationwide. Kicking off November through January, "Miracle" locations in Temecula, Solvang, San Diego, Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, and Anaheim will feature a holiday oasis with over the top kitschy, festive décor and a themed cocktail menu with fan favorites such as the "Christmapolitan" and "Snowball Old-Fashioned." New this year are "Candy Cane Lane," "Dancing Sugarplums," "Blitzen Barrel," and "Miracle Mouse." Visit: https://www.miraclepopup.com/ Official Miracle Pop Up on Instagram and Facebook

Pizzo’s Millenia is partnering with Club Kokomo Spirits for a laid-back, flavor-forward Sunday brunch that brings together San Diego sunshine, coastal spirit and a touch of island escapism. Guests can expect classic brunch favorites reimagined with a rum-inspired twist like a Rum Panna Cotta French Toast. The morning promises good company, great food and a taste of California craftsmanship at its finest. Guests will also enjoy complimentary tastings from Club Kokomo Spirits and a raffle featuring a bottle of Kokomo rum and Pizzo’s gift cards. What Makes This Event Unmissable: A relaxed yet elevated brunch experience celebrating San Diego’s creative culinary scene. An opportunity to taste award-winning, locally distilled rums from Club Kokomo Spirits—co-founded by Mike Love of The Beach Boys and master distiller Geoff Longenecker. A playful mix of beach-town ease and artisanal quality that captures the heart of Southern California living. About Club Kokomo Spirits: Founded by Mike Love, co-founder of The Beach Boys and San Diego’s own Geoff Longenecker, Club Kokomo Spirits embodies the harmony of craft, community and coastal escapism. Every bottle reflects their shared vision to elevate rum with authenticity, artistry and joy—crafted locally at their San Diego distillery without shortcuts or additives. From their award-winning artisanal rums to their double gold ready-to-drink cocktails, Club Kokomo celebrates quality and connection—offering a modern, sun-soaked take on the Caribbean classic. It’s rum made with heart, inspired by “Good Vibrations,” and meant to be shared. About Pizzo’s Millenia: A local favorite in San Diego’s Millenia district, Pizzo’s is known for its warm hospitality, Italian-inspired comfort food and thoughtful collaborations that bring the community together. Their Sunday brunches are an ongoing invitation to slow down, connect, and savor the good things—this time, with a tropical twist. Join Pizzo’s and Club Kokomo Spirits for a Sunday morning filled with sunshine, flavor and a toast to the easy rhythm of San Diego life. Club Kokomo Spirits on Facebook / Instagram

Good Grief! It's time for Thanksgiving with Charlie Brown! Enjoy the feature film 'It's Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown!' with the traditional Peanut's thanksgiving feast and a craft. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Pyet DeSpain, winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef and author of the debut cookbook "Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking." Pyet will share how her heritage infuses every recipe with tradition, resilience, and deep respect for the earth, weaving together stories, flavors, and ancestral wisdom. DeSpain won't be the only award winning chef in attendance at this event as she will be in conversation with Masterchef winner Claudia Sandoval! This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of "Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking" through Adventure's by the Book. Please visit https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/despain-pyet-11-22-25/ for more information. Pyet Despain on YouTube / Instagram

Feeling crafty? Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for arts and crafts. PLEASE NOTE the special date this month because of Veterans Day. In the month of November, we'll celebrate the Fall season with these cute wood owl ornaments. Can't make it to this program? Check back here the day after this program is scheduled to download the instructions so you can recreate this craft at home. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Ephraim Reitman started playing guitar at twelve years old and developed an affinity for Latin based music. He began playing with the local musicians in his Philadelphia neighborhood. At 15 he started studying percussion with Butch Ballard, a drummer for Count Basie and Duke Ellington, which in turn help his guitar playing. In 1976 he joined The Wire and Wood Band as a percussionist and vocalist. He is currently the percussionist for Elegencia Doub’le, a piano duo. Don Boyd was born Pomona, CA (many, many decades ago). He attended Mount San Antonio College, Cal State Los Angeles. He studied Jazz and played in various Jazz groups and multiple Top-40 bands from 1977 through present day. Married Rita Boyd on June 25 1994 and moved to Oceanside in September 1994. He has three amazing children; Wyatt Boyd, Savannah Boyd and Gabriel Boyd (ages 24 - 28). Ephraim and Donn met in the Fall of 2022 and formed Alchemy shortly after, finding common musical ground in their love for blues, jazz, folk and Latin compositions. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

The Coronado Public Library and the San Diego Writers Festival will host a series of writing workshops this Fall. Each focused on a different topic, writers both new and experienced will find new strategies to hone their craft. Writers who attend a workshop will have the opportunity to have the entry fee waived if they choose to participate in Acorn Publishing Debut Author contest (details available here). This month, attendees will learn tips to help get the word out on their work! From first to final draft, a writer works with a very select few individuals. All that changes as you near publication, and beyond. As a writer you now must market your work, and yourself. That’s a tough job. It can be even tougher when you’re an introvert. In this workshop you’ll learn your introvert type, and the natural abilities that come with that type. We’ll talk about how to use those hidden skills to grow your network and readership in a way that feels natural and comfortable. Extroverts welcome! This event will take place via zoom. Register below to receive the Zoom link for this event. Dennis K. Crosby is an award-winning author, speaker, and workshop leader with an MFA in Creative Writing. Since 2020 he has published three urban fantasy novels and fifteen short stories found in various anthologies including "Weird Tales Magazine #370." He's been a panelist and moderator at WonderCon, Comic-Con International, Nebula, and StokerCon 2024 where he also served as Co-Chair. In March 2025 he was awarded the Jonathan Maberry Inspiring Teens Award from the Creative Writing Club at Canyon Crest Academy. For more about Dennis, including interviews and podcast episodes in which he is featured, visit www.denniskcrosby.com. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

On Midday Edition, we sit down with Indigenous leaders to discuss the value of tradition, oral history and imaginative storytelling in preserving culture.