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Film Forum Coronado presents "12 Angry Men" Wednesday, August 6 at 6 p.m. Film Forum Coronado Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave. Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 522-7390 Free Film and Discussion In the Winn Room Adults “12 ANGRY MEN" 1957 ( 97 min. PG.) - Sidney Lumet’s radical, behind-closed-doors look at the American legal system is an electrifying snapshot of 1950s America on the verge of change. Henry Fonda is the lone dissenting member of an all-white jury passing judgement on a Puerto Rican teen charged with murder. With Lee J. Cobb, Jack Klugman, Ed Begley, E.G. Marshall, Jack Warden and Edward Binns. Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the library's Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.

Step into the paws of real animal doctors to explore careers in the veterinary field! Participants will explore what it takes to be a veterinarian, dive into the world of animal care, and tackle real-world challenges--like designing and building custom pet wheelchairs! Through hands-on activities, participants will use creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork to help animals in need. It's the perfect mix of science, compassion, and innovation! Registration for this event is encouraged. Audience: Recommended for kids ages 3+ Location: Community Room Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

Film Forum Coronado presents "Spring in A Small Town" Wednesday, August 20 at 6 p.m. Free Film and Discussion In the Winn Room Adults “SPRING IN A SMALL TOWN” (1948. 94 min.) (Mandarin w/ English subtitles.) - Fei Mu directed this sensual, simmering love triangle steeped in adulterous desire, hesitant passion and suppressed longing. Married to an ill, depressed husband, a housewife is suffocating quietly in a provincial village when an old flame unexpectedly walks back into her life. Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the library's Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.

WorldBeat Cultural Center's Juneteenth celebration features the unveiling of a community quilt and honors the artistry, history and deeper meaning behind African American quilting traditions.

Kick off the new school year while raising funds to build Great Futures at the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos! Our annual Flapjacks for Backpacks event features a delicious pancake breakfast fundraiser and the Cox Back-to-School Community Resource Fair, gathering a variety of local businesses and community organizations to help families get ready for the new school year. The Back-to-School Resource Fair will feature free backpacks and school supplies for kids, (while supplies last– youth must be present), back-to-school resource booths, activities & games for kids, prize wheels, contests, prizes, and more back-to-school resources! Sponsorships & nonprofit booths are available! To learn more, call (760) 539-3306 or email events@boysgirlsclubsm.org. Tickets are $12 each or $40 for a Family Pack of 4 tickets! Admission includes a delicious breakfast with pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs, orange juice, and coffee. Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos on Instagram

Join HandsOn San Diego on Thursday, July 31, for our second "VolunBEERS" of 2025 at Ballast Point Brewing Miramar! Generous support from the San Diego community helps HandsOn San Diego support over 100 San Diego schools, parks and nonprofits. We would appreciate if you would consider donating and joining us for VolunBEERS where you have the opportunity to support our organization and give back to our local community through volunteer service, while enjoying the best beer San Diego has to offer! Our July VolunBEERS is dedicated to supporting youth literacy within San Diego with Words Alive!, an organization whose mission is to open opportunities for life success by inspiring a commitment to reading. Attendees will join us in packing learning kits that include a craft activity, resource guides, and a copy of a book for students. Volunteers will additionally join us in a letter writing campaign that is dedicated to students, educators, and volunteers in their programs. Space and supplies are limited, so we recommend buying your tickets early. General admission is $25 for the Thumbs Up ticket which includes project supplies + one non-alcoholic beverage. Drink deals are $30 for the High Five ticket which includes project supplies + one pour from Ballast Point Brewing, or $50 for the Handshake ticket which includes project supplies + up to three pours from Ballast Point Brewing. Can't make this event but still want to make an impact? Consider making a $100 donation instead! HandsOn San Diego is a 501(c)3 organization that is funded primarily through donations and corporate sponsors. Your donations help us continue our mission to strengthen communities through volunteer action. Because we believe that when individuals are actively engaged, communities are stronger. Visit: https://www.handsonsandiego.org/opportunity/a0CQQ00004sfCPU/special-event-volunbeers HandsOn San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Film Forum Coronado presents the Short Film Showcase Wednesday, July 2 at 6 p.m. Film Forum Coronado Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave. Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 522-7390 Free Film and Discussion In the Winn Room Adults SHORT FILM SHOWCASE (87 min. ) “SIMON OF THE DESERT” (1965. 60th Anniversary. 45 min.) (Spanish w/ English subtitles) - Luis Bunuel spins a wicked and wild fable of the miracles and temptations of an ascetic who spent his life on top of a pillar. The Devil (Silvia Pinal ) huddles below trying to tempt him down. “OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE” (1961. 26 min.) Winner of the Palm d ‘ Or at Cannes as well as an Academy Award for Live Action Short Subject. A haunting fever dream based on Ambrose Bierce’s classic short story. A lone Confederate soldier captured by Union troops stands atop a bridge as he awaits his hanging — but suddenly the rope snaps! “THE DOVE” (DE DÜVA) ( 1968. 15 min.) This Oscar-nominated absurdist satire of Ingmar Bergman’s films marked the film debut of Madeleine Kahn. A retired physicist , while sitting in an outhouse, recalls a garden party he attended as a youth, his badminton game with Death and a defecating dove.

Get ready to pedal with a purpose! On Friday, June 20, Belmont Village La Jolla (3880 Nobel Dr.) will host its third annual bike-a-thon as part of The Longest Day, a nationwide event supporting the Alzheimer’s Association. From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., residents, staff, and community members will ride a recumbent bike in 15-minute shifts to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s and we’d love for you to be part of the action. Each ride symbolizes the daily challenges faced by those affected by the disease. With a $25 donation, anyone can ride alongside others, with proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association San Diego Chapter to help fund critical research and care.

LIFE at MiraCosta College presents "FREE FRIDAY" Lectures! This Friday at 1 p.m. “I Got This!” Eric Blehm, NYTIMES bestselling author, presents an unforgettable keynote exploring the life of Navy SEAL Adam Brown, based on his book “Fearless”, a story of grit, redemption and fearless character. At 2 p.m. LIFE will celebrate 30 years of Amazing Speakers who have shared stories, adventures, Art, Music, Science, Inspiration, and so much more. Help us celebrate!

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