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April Events for Art Lovers What’s NEW for Kids at the Zoo Flower Show Celebrates 100 Years APRIL 2022

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IN FOCUS | THE FLOWER SHOW BY MICHAEL IVES

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Total Sales 2021 20 2022 22

Avg Sales Price $2,846,325 $3,587,008

Avg Price Per SqFt $1,239 $1,334.35

Avg Days Avg Sales Price/ on Market List Price 51 97.5% 62 99.9%

CAYS CORONADO VILLAGE DETACHED SHORES ATTACHED

Total Sales 7 2021 12 2022

Avg Sales Price $1,197,500 $1,945,000

Avg Price Per SqFt $895.72 $1,127.18

Avg Days Avg Sales Price/ on Market List Price 68 97.3% 14 100.7%

Total Sales 8 2021 8 2022

Avg Sales Price $2,340,375 $1,907,500

Avg Price Per SqFt $1,686.95 $1,569.97

Avg Days Avg Sales Price/ on Market List Price 48 93.9% 64 95.9%

Total Sales 8 2021 4 2022

Avg Sales Price $2,587,800 $3,548,542

Avg Price Per SqFt $780.72 $1223.07

Avg Days Avg Sales Price/ on Market List Price 187 96.4% 46 99.4%

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Year over Year Market Comparison January - February 2021 and 2022

Total Sales 1 2021 4 2022

Avg Sales Price $1,26,0000 $1,582,500

Avg Price Per SqFt $669.86 $866.95

Avg Days Avg Sales Price/ on Market List Price 17 98.8% 16 102.9%

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CONTENTS & CREDITS | APRIL 2022

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IN FOCUS: The Flower Show, illustration by Michael Ives | ivesart.com

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A NOTE FROM THE GUEST EDITOR: Heidi Wilson, Cultural Arts Commission Chair

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LOCAL BUZZ: Things to do in April with help from the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission

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ART: Calendar for arts-related events in April

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COMMUNITY: A day in the life of School Board Member: Whitney Antrim

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HISTORY: Carol Pastor on the Flower Show celebrating 100 years

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FOOD: Clyde Van Arsdall IV shops Farmers’ Markets here and in San Diego

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LIFESTYLE: Bungalow 56 shows us around the ultimate game room

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OUTOORS: Adventure Mermaid takes us to the San Diego Zoo’s new Basecamp for kids!

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HEALTH + WELLNESS: Sarah Dunn shows how to get home organizing done

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ART: Angela Culbertson takes us on a journey walking Sharp Hospital's labyrinth

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MAP OF CORONADO: Map with artwork by local artists Orange & Park orangeandpark.com

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DINING GUIDE: A monthly listing of local restaurants, delis and caterers BACK COVER: Photo by Barry Alman | @photosbybarryalman

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PHOTO TAKEN IN CORONADO BY KATIE KAROSICH

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— Ralph Waldo Emerson PUBLISHER Heather Canton heather@crowncitypublishing.com APRIL GUEST EDITOR Heidi Wilson, Cultural Arts Commission Chair SENIOR CONTENT EDITOR Sydney Zoehrer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Heidi Wilson, Christine Van Tuyl, Carol Pastor, Clyde Van Arsdall IV, Karyn Frazier, Jessica Nicolls, Roberta Lenert, Sarah Dunn, Angela Culbertson ART & PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTORS Derek Emge, Michael Ives, Katie Karosich, Coronado Historical Association, Georgia Chacos, Samantha Goh Photography, Roberta Lenert, Sarah Dunn, Cynthia Mendolia, Christina Mitchell, Jaime Camacho, Orange & Park SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNITY MANAGER Pink Mint Media SPECIAL THANKS TO: Coronado Cultural Arts Commission, Coronado Historical Association, the City of Coronado

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ever in our lifetime had we experienced such a total paradigm shift of reality as the one thrust upon us when we realized that this “COVID-19 thing” wasn’t just a little virus, but a global pandemic. We reacted like deer in the headlights — initially frozen by fear of the unknown and later by lockdowns. Everything we thought we knew, every way we experienced life, changed almost overnight and we were forced to adapt.

Watered by the silence that suddenly surrounded us, seeds of imagination began to blossom into creativity and innovation. If necessity is the mother of invention, then surely the pandemic became the father of creativity. Physically confined to our homes, our imaginations ran wild and creativity broke free.

Creativity allowed us to express our frustrations, cope with heartache and loss, and deal with the chaos which surrounded us. We wrote, we sang, we danced, we did art projects.

We made videos, we created the perfect sourdough starter and most importantly, we found new ways to do old things, reimagining work, school and how we connect with one another. The pandemic brought hardship on a global scale, but it also opened doors we never knew existed.

Working from home, we learned to embrace online meetings (Zoom went from 10M users to 300M in 2020). Suddenly, everything seemed to go virtual and many of us started living through the internet instead of in the outside world. In 2020-21

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YouTube usage exploded, fed by a steady diet of creativity (1.9B individual users; 14.3B views/month).

Breaking through our isolation, we found we could connect on YouTube’s “#with me” to foster a shared experience. We could find entertainment and take classes on just about anything and even post our own videos — viewer feedback generated another source of connection.

We embraced our own creativity to process changes in the world around us and as a way to create meaning where there was none. We used it to entertain, to comfort ourselves and others and to provide an antidote to the chaos of our shared experience. As we move into a new tomorrow, we know there are no guarantees and that it doesn’t take much to knock us back into the soup. What we do know, with absolute certainty is that the creative spirit is alive and well.

While we might have once thought it the province of only artists and other “creatives,” we have learned that creativity lives in all of us — it is the human spirit looking for a way to express itself.

In April we are celebrating “Arts, Culture and Creativity” so why don’t you unleash your imagination, let your creativity out to play and come be inspired, as Coronado’s creative community helps us get back to joy, laughter and life! See page 16 for local events happening in April.

- Heidi Wilson, Cultural Arts Commission Chair

PHOTO TAKEN IN CORONADO BY KATIE KAROSICH

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Things to Do

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Explore our Crown City in the springtime to see gardens at their finest for Coronado Floral Association's Homefront Judging, where well-tended gardens across town are awarded ribbons. Read more about this local tradition and a listing of other April events on page 16. This photo was taken in Coronado by Katie Karosich.

Online Event Calendar The Coronado Cultural Arts Commission makes it easy to find local activities with an online calendar. From music concerts, social events and art lessons to fitness and wellness classes, check out the array of activities offered at CoronadoARTS.com Live Music Events in Coronado Coronado's live music schedule in real time is at coronadoarts.com/livemusic.

Upcoming performances: • The San Diego Symphony will perform at the John D. Spreckels Center on Sunday, March 27 at 2:00 and 3:30 pm • Live music at Emerald C Gallery on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 6:00-8:00 pm (Matt Heinecke, Jennifer Franks, Ron’s Garage, and more amazing musical artists) • Jake Lyons is live at Garage Buona Forchetta Sundays 12:00-2:00 pm • Gonzo is live at the Hotel Del (Babcock and Story) Fridays and Saturdays 5:30-9:30 pm • Trish Lynn Naval is live at Garage Buona Forchetta every Friday 6:30-8:30 pm • Live Music at Costa Azul Saturdays at 5:30-8:00 pm • Live Music at Coronado Tasting Room with Tricia Lynn every Tuesday 5:30-7:30 pm Local Art, Theater and Other Entertainment • Hotel Del Coronado Tours & Events hoteldel.com/events/legendary-tour/ and https://hoteldel.com/events/ • Art in the Park – where local artists display and sell works of art – happens on the first and third Sundays of each month, from 10 am to 4 pm at Spreckels Park at the corner of 7th St. and Orange Avenue coronadoartassn.com • Emerald C Gallery Wine and Paint Workshops Wednesdays and Saturdays, 6:00-8:00 pm emeraldc.com the Coronado Public • Coronado Playhouse coronadoplayhouse.com Art App designed • Lamb’s Players Theatre lambsplayhouse.com to guide residents & • Vintage Movie Theatre vintagecinemas.com visitors to more than • Coronado Historical Association Wine & Lecture coronadohistory.org/calendar/list/ • Coronado Museum coronadohistory.org/exhibits/current-exhibits/ 75 works of public art • Historic Walking Tour coronadohistory.org/tickets/walking-tour-of-historic-coronado/ throughout Coronado.

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INTERMISSION IS OVER! It’s time to GET BACK to JOY, LAUGHTER and LIFE!

By Heidi Wilson, Cultural Arts Commission Chair and Arts Partner

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or too long Coronado has been without its full range of music, laughter, drama and inspiration.

Its time to bring a sense of meaning back into our world. To reignite our connection to life and each other. To come together as a community and reconnect with the very things that make our lives worth living and bring us joy. This is the noble mission of the arts and its about to take center stage once again.

Over a long and challenging pandemic, Coronado arts, entertainment and cultural organizations and venues have fought a courageous battle for survival — patiently making plans, waiting and longing for the day their audiences would return and now, that day is here!

Celebrate Art, Culture & Creativity during the month of April Is a vibrant collaborative effort to safely engage Coronado residents and visitors with our amazing and talented creative community — to not only jump-start our economy but the very act of finding joy in life again! Please join us now as we dim the lights, draw the curtain, cue the music and come out to celebrate!

Celebrate Art, Culture & Creativity!

What do Elvis, a giraffe, a murder and Japanese tea gardens have in common? They are all featured in events happening in Coronado during the month of April. Did COVID-19 put you on a diet of of isolation — longing for fun, entertainment, laughter and inspiration?

Well, Coronado’s creative community is putting out a bountiful buffet of arts and cultural events and activities to feed your soul.

Be Enlightened!

Be Engaged!

Be Inspired!

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We’re rolling out the red carpet to welcome you!

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CELEBRATE ART, CULTURE AND CREATIVITY! APRIL 1 - 16 – Coronado Playhouse celebrates its 76th season presenting Murder on the Orient Express based on one of Agatha Christie’s most enduring mysteries. Add in Cabaret seating, a full bar and a variety of snacks available on-site and you have all the makings for a magical, memorable evening.

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APRIL 1 - 30 – Coronado Public Library Exhibitions: Spirit of Spring with the San Diego Watercolor Society; 100 years with the Coronado Flower Show from the historical archives; New Generations with CoSA Graphic Art Design students. CoronadoLibrary.org

APRIL 1 – 30 – Coronado Historical Association Exhibition: Uprooted: The story of Japanese-Americans in Coronado.

From immigration in the early 20th century to internment during World War II and post-war resettlement. Uprooted traces the stories of Japanese American families in Coronado.

CoronadoHistory.org. Photo courtesy of the Coronado Historical Association.

APRIL 1- 30 – Artist in Residence Art Exhibition at the John D. Spreckels Center. Ed Roeder and his students present a variety of watercolor work.

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APRIL 2 - June 12 – Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis all arrive in Coronado, coming to life again through live theater performances at the Lamb’s Players Theater production of Million Dollar Quartet. This much star power and their dynamic vocals are sure to rock the rafters and thrill you to the core. Lambsplayers.org

APRIL 2 – Giraffes coming west are headed over the bridge and here to welcome them in their literary form is the Coronado Big Band with a free concert in the park next to the Coronado Public Library from 3 – 4 pm. Bring your chair and enjoy the fresh spring air and the fresh sounds of one of Coronado’s most beloved bands. CoronadoArts.com

APRIL 3 – Looking for an excuse to enjoy our glorious spring weather? Combine a Sunday walk with a stop at Spreckels Park to be inspired by Art in the Park. The Coronado Art Association curates a juried group of fine artists who present a variety of media for viewing and purchase. Meet the artist and take home an original piece of art. CoronadoArtAssn.com

APRIL 7 – Spend an unforgettable evening at the Coronado Public Library from 6:30 - 8:00pm in this year’s COMMUNITY READ author, Lynda Rutledge.

West with Giraffes is an emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America while crossing from east to west to become the first giraffes at our own San Diego Zoo. CoronadoLibrary.org.

APRIL 7 – Learn where Coronado’s history intersects with George Marsh’s Japanese Tea Garden. Join Kendall Brown, Professor of Asian Art History at CSU Long Beach and explore the rich history of Coronado’s magnificent Japanese Tea Garden built by George Turner Marsh. This program is in conjunction with CHA’s Uprooted exhibit, being featured during the entire month of April. CoronadoHistory.org

APRIL 9 – Coronado has a long and storied history with the military and now it’s time to honor them with our highest tribute. The 36th Salute to the Military Ball at the Hotel Del and this year’s honorees are especially deserving of our support: The Young and the Brave - Saluting our Military Kids. Sponsored by the Coronado Chamber of Commerce.

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APRIL 12 - 14 – The Coronado Floral Association brings back one of Coronado’s most unique and endearing traditions: Home Front Judging. A time when a host of volunteers walk every street from the village to the Cays and award blue, red. Yellow and white ribbons based on how front yards present themselves to the world. Grandmothers sitting on front porches with chocolate chip cookie bribes aside, there are few times when community pride is felt more then when a blue ribbon appears in a living room front window. CoroadoFlowerShow.com

APRIL 13 – If you’re into classic “art films” this is one for you.

Filmed in Coronado and now showing for the first time in Coronado in the beautifully restored Village Theater, The Dragon Painter is described by Chicago Tribune critic Mae Tinee: “It is art in acting; art in photography; art in direction; art in subtitle. It is as exquisite and complete a thing as I have ever seen on the screen.” The screening is sponsored by the Coronado Island Film Festival (CoronadoFilmFest.com) and the Coronado Historical Association (CoronadoHistory.org), and is in conjunction with CHA’s Uprooted exhibit, being featured during the entire month of April.

APRIL 14 – Gallery Exhibition Opening: Magnetic features the amazing and inspiring works by Coronado High School and Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) students. Artwork will be on display at the C3 Gallery at 6:00 pm in the Coronado Community Center.

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APRIL 16 – Well, here it is kids, the day you’ve been waiting for…Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, organized by Coronado Recreation Services at the Community Center. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, Easter crafts, games, a visit with the Easter Bunny and a fun Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your camera and an Easter basket. Tickets for children 12 and under are $12 and $16 for everyone else. Call 619.522.7342 to purchase tickets. CoronadoArts.com

APRIL 17 – The perfect Easter Sunday activity — take a picnic to the park and while you’re there peruse the art presented by the Coronado Art Association’s Art in the Park artists group. A beautiful day, beautiful art, in a beautiful park – how could it get any better?

CoronadoArtAssn.com

APRIL 21 – Into baseball? Enjoy a glass of wine or beer and a special presentation of Running the Bases from a man with a passion for baseball history. Join baseball historian Bill Swank for gripping stories of America’s favorite pastime, from the 19th century to today, and hear about the role Southern California played in shaping baseball history. Presented by the Coronado Historical Association. CoronadoHistory.org

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APRIL 22 – APRIL 21 Tea with the Spreckels - Sign up to meet historical dignitaries John D. and Lillie Spreckels as they share their stories from their life in Coronado live in the Winn Room at the Coronado Public Library from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Lillie will premiere a little ditty on the piano that she composed for the 100th Anniversary of the Coronado Flower Show. Meeting John D. and Lillie in his namesake building will be a special treat. CoronadoLibrary.org

APRIL 22 EARTH DAY 2022 – A Day to celebrate Coronado’s pristine beauty and a time to commit to keeping it that way! Join Emerald Keepers at an early morning rally from 7:00 am to 8:15 am with your homemade, colorful signs on Orange Avenue and again that afternoon at 3:30 pm in the park next to the Coronado Public Library to celebrate the winners of its 2022 Poster Competition. Join in at the Community Clean-up. Be on the look out for one of 20 Golden Tickets. Redeem the ticket at the Library along with a photo of yourself picking up trash for Coronado Currency! EmeraldKeepers.org

APRIL 22 - 24 & 29 and 30 – Enjoy one of America’s most beloved musicals when the award-winning Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) presents Mamma Mia featuring the music we love from the Swedish group ABBA. Music and dance come together in perfect harmony and you can have front row seats in the Coronado High School’s Performing Arts Center at 7:00 pm. CosaSanDiego.com

APRIL 23 - 24 – Spreckels Park becomes a magical wonderland of big white tents and floral beauty as the Coronado Floral Association celebrates 100 Years with the 2022 Flower Show: a showcase of nature’s beauty combined with man’s creativity in breathtaking displays of color, texture and originality. It’s like nothing you will ever see anywhere else, with floral exhibits taking you to both our past and our future. See Alice’s Wonderland (petite displays); A Peek to Our Past; and Come over to the Dark Side (space odyssey) along with displays competing for top ribbons in a host of other categories. CoronadoFlowerShow.com

APRIL 23 – Coronado Community Band Concert who are celebrating their 25th year, will perform under the gazebo during the Flower show at Spreckels park.

Admission to the Flower Show is required to attend.

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APRIL 23 – For those of us who still love the feel of a good book in our hands, the Friends of the Library Book Sale comes along just in time to replenish our home libraries for summer reading. A 1,001 titles at prices anyone can afford — there is something here for every reader from young to age 107. Taking place in the park next to the Coronado Public Library on the corner of Orange and 7th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Combine a cruise through this amazing sale with a visit to the Flower Show across the street at Spreckels Park for a stellar day to remember! CoronadoFOL.org

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APRIL 24 – Relax and step back in time while enjoying the sounds of the Coronado Big Band as they perform under the gazebo in Spreckels park as part of the Flower Show (admission to the Flower Show required). CoronadoConcertBand.org

APRIL 27 – What happens if the wrong man pushes the wrong button on a global scale? And enjoys it? Find out in the Coronado Island Film Festival’s Classic Film presentation of Dr. Strangelove at the fabulously restored Art Deco Village Theater.

CoronadoFilmFest.com

APRIL 28 – It’s not every day that you get to hear one band in concert but TWO – WOW! Don’t miss as the Coronado Community Band makes beautiful music with the Coronado High School Band in a spectacular Music in the Schools concert in the Coronado High School Performing Arts Center.

CoronadoConcertBand.org

APRIL 29 – Nothing says summer is coming like a Hawaiian Luau, and it’s arriving just in time to set the mood. The 25th Anniversary of the Silver Strand Elementary School’s Annual Luau is a fun-for-the-wholefamily event with games, food and great entertainment.

For details, email kendratutuiian@yahoo.com.

APRIL 30 – The High Society Jazz Band brings our month to a close along with the Community READ at the Coronado Public Library from 2-3 pm.

CoronadoArts.com and CoronadoLibrary.org

* Heidi Wilson is a local resident and the new Chair of the Cultural Arts Commission, who helped found the arts commission in 2011 and chaired it for five years. Heidi returns with a fountain of creative ideas and a commitment to reinvigorating our local arts scene.

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Day in the

School Board Trustee Whitney Antrim arrives at her site visit at Village Elementary School.

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Life

of a School Board Member:

Four open seats set stage for November Election and deadline to file is approaching

By Christine Van Tuyl

t’s 7:55 a.m. on a brisk Tuesday morning in January, and Whitney Antrim, trustee with the Coronado Unified School District, is at Village Elementary on one of her monthly site visits. She’s talking with Village Elementary school Principal, Dr. Heidi Bergner, who’s just learned that more than 13 members of her staff are out sick with COVID-19.

“Our COVID numbers are higher than they were last week,” says Dr. Bergner, who shares that both teachers and classified staff are home with the virus. “But it’s important to acknowledge our successes even when we are struggling. It gives perspective.”

The school, like others nationwide, has been crippled by the virus. Antrim tours several classrooms with Dr. Bergner, who seems to know every student by name. Some are running late, balancing elaborate mission projects in their small hands, and others are already at work in their classrooms. Many classes are headed by substitutes, but you can’t tell from the comfortable way they start the morning.

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“I’m surprised at how well students and teachers have adapted to the new normal,” says Antrim, who also works as an attorney representing school districts in complex civil litigation in special education. “Too much focus has been on what’s been lost, but let’s also remember that our schools have been open and kids are back in classrooms learning.”

This is one of many monthly site visits required of school board members. Antrim, who was elected to the CUSD School Board in 2020 and took office in January of 2021, says site visits are one of the best parts about being a school board trustee.

“Every opportunity we have to be on the ground and show the teachers and students we care is crucial,” says Antrim.

“It’s a chance to see and hear the kids, to witness the energy and see the love. This is where all the hard work comes to fruition.”

Antrim enjoys volunteering at Silver Stand Elementary when she's not working as an attorney.

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Dr. Bergner points out some of the flexible and creative seating options teachers have given their kids: some sit on balls while others sit on the ground to suit different learning styles.

And then, there’s the “kid on a stick,” which is essentially an iPad affixed to a tripod on wheels. Kids can zoom in from home and still be a part of the classroom and get wheeled around whereever the class goes.

On this particular day, there are three kids learning from home; several students pop over to the iPad to greet their classmates.

Dr. Bergner also points out a student with Rett syndrome who sits with her instructional aid, using a device to communicate through the gaze of her eyes.

“These are things you just wouldn’t know unless you actually come and do these site visits,” says Antrim, who lives in the Coronado Cays with two children attending Silver Strand Elementary. “We have a real responsibility to know what’s going on, but it’s also a privilege.”

Dr. Bergner says these site visits are key to building relationships between administrators and board members, allowing the needs and successes of various school sites to be seen and heard.

Creating new connections through communication is something Antrim has championed since she decided to run for school board. On her campaign

"Antrim says she's passionate about helping the district "build a bridges" in connecting families with the resources they need."

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Antrim lives with her husband and two children in the Coronado Cays.

trail, she listened to community concerns about communication and transparency.

In response to feedback that the district needed to improve communication with its constituents, the district has since hired a Public Information Officer.

In addition, Antrim holds monthly “Zoom Office Hours” for public feedback. She held one such Zoom the night before the site visit, from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. At one point, more than 25 people were on the call. Members of the public asked questions about a newlyvacated board position, and several teachers and administrators shared concerns about compensation and district turnover.

“I really wanted an opportunity to answer public questions in a respectful manner, and to make sure people felt heard,” says Antrim.

“I feel like we need to work on healing and growth. The community has been faced with uncertainty stemming from the pandemic and we need to work on transparency.”

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the board meeting agenda and understand the key issues, according to Antrim. Meetings themselves have been lengthy, some surpassing the five-hour mark.

Other tasks include reading emails from community members, working on professional development and handling emergency situations. Antrim estimates that she spends between 10-15 hours a week on school board-related matters, in addition to her full-time job.

The hardest part? Trying to focus on academic achievement when COVID-19 keeps throwing everyone for a loop. She says it’s also challenging to stay centered when, as a public figure, you sometimes feel like you have a target on your back.

Another hurdle? Time. With limited time available, Antrim emphasizes the need to step away from the negative and prioritize a “refocusing on civility.”

Antrim, who has participated in more than 100 criminal jury trials and more than 500 preliminary hearings in her work as a public defender, says that nothing compares to the vitriol of contentious school board meetings when civility is abandoned.

“People who are accused of crimes and the victims of crimes have all acted and spoken with more decorum than what we experienced at our school board meetings last year,” Antrim says. "The personal attacks are unnecessary and unproductive, and they take time and focus away from our vital work.”

Antrim says that “building a bridge” is one of the most valuable things she can do as a board member, connecting families with the resources they need. She says sometimes it’s easy to think that the district is failing due to deficits in communication — in reality, our district has the right intentions, programs and resources to that give us the ability to provide a bridge for people, she says.

But with this ability and responsibility as a conduit comes an important caveat: there is a chain of command. Antrim says she never sends an email to teachers and staff within the district without first discussing the issue with the CUSD School Board’s singular employee: the superintendent, Karl Mueller.

“It’s not a situation where you go in as a board member and say, ‘I’m going to fix this,’” says Antrim.

“We aren’t in a position to meddle or interfere. I don’t call teachers or principals; that would be entirely inappropriate. We have zero authority over any employees, except for the superintendent.”

So what, exactly, is the primary focus of a board member? Two things: policy and budget.

“This job is not about politics. This job is not about curriculum. It’s not about supplemental materials,” says Antrim. “This board is committed to working together as a team to help foster academic excellence and rigor based on research and data. We’re not about following fads.”

Board Member Lee Pontes echoes the sentiment that being a trustee is being part of a team. He says that, no matter which side you’re on, trustees must support all decisions voted on by the board.

“As a trustee, you can come with ideas, even farreaching ideas, but you must recognize you are one of five,” says Pontes. “You must be a consensus-builder. If you are of singular mind, if you cannot compromise, you won’t be a good trustee.”

Antrim says that if someone in the community is thinking about running for school board, it’s important that they do their homework and make sure the job really appeals to them. It’s not the job for someone who wants

Antrim stands with Village Elementary Principal, Dr. Heidi Bergner at Village Elementary.

to be on the ground, working with kids; it’s about shaping policy.

“You have to be on top of it, everything is in motion all of the time,” said Antrim. “It has to be something you will enjoy. You’ll be sitting on a board of highly intelligent people who care deeply about the kids in the community.”

The best part? The opportunity to put forth new ideas that could help students achieve greater academic success. Antrim is excited about the opportunity for an accelerated track for students, as well as a new partnership with the Peace Corps that allows students to earn college credit and get funds for college, in addition to learning about civic engagement.

“These are the exciting things we get to think about,” says Antrim. “We have the power to put these programs in motion to create a brighter future for our kids.”

If you want to learn more about running in the November election for CUSD School Board, please visit sdvote.com.

• Christine Van Tuyl is a freelance writer who lives in Coronado with her husband and two children.

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Crown City History I N C O L L A B O R AT I O N W I T H C O R O N A D O H I S T O R I C A L A S S O C I AT I O N

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F100LOWER SHOW YEARS TO CELEBRATE

BY C A RO L PA S T O R C O R O N A D O H I S T O R I C A L A S S O C I AT I O N VO L U N T E E R

The selection of single roses for judging. c. 2000s. Coronado Historical Association Collection.

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pril usually comes roaring in, bringing us spring flowers, budding trees, spruced up gardens and residents waiting for the annual Coronado Floral Association home front judging. This also means the annual Coronado Flower Show is not far behind. Much will be written and photographed this year in celebration of the 100 YEAR anniversary of the flower show, so I wanted to take this opportunity to give you some of the early history to think about when you are enjoying the show. What brought the flower show to Coronado? How and why did it begin?

Not much has been written of the beginnings other than to give resident Harold Taylor credit as the founder of the show. Here are some little-known facts that have been part of our history. It all apparently started about 1919 when two different groups in Coronado were vehemently going after one another.

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Brandie Erbe (4th Grade) holding arrangements for the Coronado Flower Show, 1979. Coronado Historical Associaiton Collection.

Women holding awards at the Coronado Flower Show, from left to right: June Miller, Ouida Reilly, Fran Marshall, Salley Parke, c. late 1960s. Coronado Historical Associaiton Collection.

One was known as the Spreckels crowd, and the other was headed by the vice president of a local bank. This was fueled by articles against Spreckels written in the local newspaper. The situation grew worse. Finally, the famous local photographer, Harold Taylor’s wife, was the one to suggest that Harold organize a flower show that would bring all of these factions together in a united cause. When he proposed this idea there were those who said it would never be a success and that he should not expect anyone to come.

Despite these negative comments, Mr. Taylor moved ahead with his plan.

With the help of the Navy, he was able to borrow a canvas airplane tent to house the displays. The Flower Show opened in 1922, to not only success that year but for the years to follow. It became a social event of the spring in Coronado. Many names you might remember have been president of the Floral Association over the years. Mr. Taylor himself remained president for 10 years until 1932. He was followed by such names as Jessop, Waggaman, Parker, and more recently into the 1980s, Odiorne and Goodfellow.

We can thank the local Boy Scouts for their assistance. They camped out in the early years over the weekend-long event to protect the site from vandalism and any possible thefts on those evenings after the show closed for the day. The show, over these many years, has added new exhibits. Certainly, one of the favorites is the children’s section. Children not only bring in their own entries but look forward to the hope of winning a ribbon. Along with the many exhibits the show has now, the Coronado Community Band performance is enjoyed by all in attendance as they sample the wares of the beer garden.

There is so much to enjoy, just strolling the grounds, listening to the music and commenting on the beautiful presentations. If you like roses, this is the place to be.

There is one thing missing that you, the readers and visitors, can help us with. Over the years, many photos have been taken at this event. So many have no captions, so the names of those pictured have been lost to history. You can help the Coronado Historical Association this 100th year by stopping by their booth to view the photos which will be posted.

Perhaps you will recognize someone so that more names can be added to our history of the Coronado Flower Show. We look forward to seeing you there sometime on April 23rd or 24th. Purchase tickets online at CoronadoFlowerShow.com and enjoy the show!

• Carol Pastor and her family have lived in Coronado since the mid-1970s. Mother of seven girls, many of whom still live here in the village, Carol has been involved in the community over the years with the Friends of the Library, Historic Resource Commission, and most recently writing about Coronado history for the Coronado Historical Association. An avid history buff since her college days, exploring our local history is a perfect fit.

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To Market Be smart, think fresh, buy local Story by Clyde Van Arsdall IV Photos by Georgia Chacos

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ell before a farmers market comes into sight, the smells emanating from the action alert you to its presence. The aroma of coffee roasting and exotic foods cooking over an open flame entice would-be shoppers. Upon arrival, the ethereal fragrance of freshly cut flowers enters the mix.

Your eyes dart from one stall to the next, taking in the brightly colored mosaic of fruits and vegetables. It is always a good idea to have a game plan. When everything looks this good, you can buy or spend too much in a heartbeat. Is shopping at the farmers’ market worth investing your time and money? A resounding yes, for a lot of reasons.

Fruits and vegetables are picked just hours before markets open, assuring the flavors are fresh and bright.

These fruits are sweeter because they have higher sugar content; ripening on a tree instead of a truck or train yields delicious results.

In Defense of Food, Michael Pollan’s must-read book, asks us all to “shake the hand that feeds you.” Once you have met the farmers, don't just say hello, ask them questions. They grew the produce you’re buying; they can tell you all about their growing practices and might even have some good cooking tips.

There are over 6,000 farms in San Diego County.

Purchasing local products strengthens the local economy while decreasing the demand for transportation from outlying areas. When you support farmers' markets, you Former Hotel Dela Tennis Director are creating community around food.

Ben Press c. 2000s

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Flower stands abound at the Hillcrest Farmers Market.

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Bill Daleo standing alongside his fruit and vegetable bus in Coronado. Date unknown. Coronado Historical Association Collection.

Mary Hillebrecht has run Coronado’s Farmers Market for over 30 years.

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So yes, it's the right thing to do and a solid investment. You should feel satisfied that you are doing your part to make the world a better place. For me, these markets are where I find the good stuff. Things like giant artichokes with globes the size of a baby's head; exotic citrus in the form of a buddha's hand; a mushroom variety called Lion’s Mane, from the Mindful Mushrooms stand, that looks and tastes like crab meat. The look and taste of these magical fungi are otherworldly, and the list of fun finds is endless. There is, however, way more to discover than fruits or vegetables: coffee roasters, artists, food vendors and other hidden gems are everywhere you look.

If you haven't explored your local farmers' markets, then you need to put a trip on your shortlist of things to do. There is a longstanding market here on the island and a few others just a stone’s throw away. They all have their own unique vibe and offer very different experiences.

We have come a long way from the produce bus that used to service Coronado in the ’70s.

The sound of Bill Daleo’s bell had mothers running like kids to an ice cream truck. He drove a converted school bus that roamed the streets in town selling “quality fruits and vegetables.”

Bill would park at the end of each block and ring his bell, announcing his arrival. My mother and so many of our neighbors would climb on the bus and shop all the wonderful farm fresh things he had to offer. Lucky for us, in the late ’80s, we got a farmers market of our own — I am not sure Bill’s bus would be allowed these days.

Coronado is by far the most convenient farmers' market. It takes place on Tuesday afternoons down by the shops at the Ferry Landing. It is small in size but packs a punch.

Run by Mary Hillebrecht for the past 30 someodd years, this market is lean and mean. Mary, whose family has had a farm in Escondido since 1924, is a vendor as well. Mary’s oranges are far from ordinary; you have to taste them to believe how good they are. The company of Harry and David even contacted her to use her oranges, but unfortunately, her supply couldn't meet their demand. Their loss means more for us. Mary told me that most vendors have been with the Coronado market since the beginning.

These farmers become trusted allies that provide the best quality products for you and your family. After talking with Mary and looking

Tulips from Vengas Creek Roses at Coronado’s Farmers’ Market

Great Maple’s “Famous Pickle Mary,” A great way to prepare for the Hillcrest Market.

Fresh Berries at Hillcrest Farmers Market

up her operation in Escondido, The Farm Stand, I will be heading up there for pumpkins and a Christmas tree for the holidays.

These relationships are unique and should be cherished. On a recent trip, I purchased the most amazing daffodils from Vengas Creek Roses; the prices are more than fair, and the flowers last longer than any I have bought elsewhere. I also bought tomatoes, baby heirloom carrots and varietal radishes from Validiva.

Carlsbad-based, this farm has been going strong for 40 years and at the Coronado market for over 30 years. Farm fresh eggs, berries and microgreens, their offerings are outstanding. If you can’t make a meal from what they are selling, give me a call. I would be happy to help you shop and cook something that will make you and your family smile.

The Coronado Certified Farmers Market is located on 1st Street & B and is held every Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Hillcrest is a farmers’ market with which I have a love-hate relationship. It is one of my favorites, as well as one of the biggest, and there is so much variety. In addition to fresh produce, artisans and food vendors abound. The downside is a lack of parking.

To solve my parking woes, I make an 8 a.m. reservation at the restaurant, Great Maple, right across the street. The market doesn't open until 9 a.m., so parking is a breeze; I park in the designated lot next to the market and enjoy brunch while the vendors are setting up. Sipping on one of their signature Bloody Marys I make my market list. I am not going to lie; I do experience a feeling of schadenfreude when I see the suckers circling for parking as I stroll across the street to commence shopping. The only downside to my Great Maple parking hack is that I am already sated when I hit the market.

The sights and smells of everything cooking will drive you bonkers. If it were not for a full stomach, I would spend half my time deciding what to eat and drink. Front-loading with brunch helps me concentrate on the shopping list at hand.

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Parking can be a challenge, but there are public lots that surround the action. If you are willing to pay $15-20 for a spot in a public lot, there’s no need to wake up early to find parking.

Ten o'clock in the morning is a sweet spot for me. I can shop for an hour, then be the first in line for one of the many lunch spots outside the market in Little Italy.

On a recent trip to the Mercato, I found that fruits and vegetables are not the only reason to head to the market. I woke up craving a Cubano sandwich, a good version of which I hadn't had in years. I remembered how insane the Cubano King’s booth smelled last time it was at the market, so off we went to seek out a couple of pressed sandwiches. Once at the market, we made a beeline for Cuba, but we got distracted by the sweet smell of oysters roasting over an open flame. Captain Jack’s booth had oysters on the half-shell cooking on the grill, topped with garlic butter, parsley and parmesan cheese. The smell and the sound of them sizzling was too much. Before we knew it, a dozen of those bad boys had slipped out of their shells and into our mouths. We then picked up our sandwiches for our afternoon sailing trip. My girlfriend made it clear that she wasn't leaving the market without her favorite samosas from Masala Cottage — after a long day on the water she wasn't going to cook dinner.

While on our way to our Indian delights, the temptation to buy all the wonderful things on display was real. Luckily we stuck to the task; this trip was all about picking food up for lunch and dinner, as we had no plans to cook that weekend. The samosas didn't disappoint. The hardest thing was choosing from the wide selection of golden fried pyramids stuffed with exotic flavors.

It was time to head out, but it seemed a shame not to use all the time on our parking space, so we found a seat at the bar of Ironside. There are hooks on the stools for your market bags.

The Bloody Marys come with a choice of an oyster on the half

Fresh cut flowers being made into a bouquet, Little Italy, Farmers’ Market.

host of musicians that play throughout the day.

The Hillcrest Farmers Market, located at 3960 Normal Street, is held every Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Little Italy is by far one of the most stunning locations of any of the markets close by. Situated in the heart of Little Italy, the possibilities are endless.

The Incredible Hulk” an oyster on the half shell topped with avocado, Ironsides.

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Top picture: Oysters roasting on the grill, Captain Jack’s. Little Italy Farmers’ Market.

The abundance of farm-fresh vegetables is endless.

shell or a peel & eat shrimp.

The chowder fries blew our minds and warmed our souls, capping off one of the best trips to the market in recent history. We not only had a drink and a couple of fun snacks, but those Cuban sandwiches ended up being some of the best I had had

in years. The market entertained us and the goodies we bought kept us happy for the rest of the day.

The Little Italy Mercato Farmers Market is located on 600 Date Street Saturdays from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Whether you are shopping for farm-fresh produce, tree-ripened fruit, arts, crafts or prepared dishes from around the world, you can find it all at your local farmers' markets.

Something about this food community just feels and tastes right. This, for me, is a missing piece of the life puzzle we are all struggling to complete. As Mary’s sister said in her pitch for the Farm Stand, be smart, think fresh and buy local.

• Clyde Van Arsdall is a third-generation Coronado Local, chef, and storyteller. For more stories and follow-ups to his articles go to oliveavenuesupperclub.com.

Helpful Market Tips: • Parking is not a problem on the island but elsewhere it can be challenging so plan accordingly.

Early arrival Hillcrest, paid parking Little Italy.

• Bags are not essential, as most vendors provide plastic bags, but avoid plastic and bring a tote that you can throw over your shoulder.

• Coolers are great to have in the car to keep everything fresh.

• Money: I always bring cash, as I only bring what I want to spend, but most vendors have Venmo or a credit card reader.

• Plan for success: Why are you going? Do you have a meal or two in mind? If so, bring a shopping list.

• Walk the market first. It is hard not to just start buying, but resist if you can. Walk the market first, take everything in. With the larger markets, there are a fair number of vendors selling similar items. By checking things out first you will avoid buyer's remorse.

• Don't leave without flowers.

These are the best prices in town.

Bringing flowers into your home is a true elixir for the soul.

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BUNGALOW 56

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By Jessica Nicolls + Karyn Frazier Photos by Samantha Goh Photography

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ne of our favorite projects called for the ultimate game room for entertaining, relaxing and having fun. During construction, we reoriented the staircase to the upstairs to create a bright open space with tons of natural light and high ceilings. It was a passthrough area to the bedrooms so we wanted to make sure that it fit the aesthetic and design of the rest of the house while also being functional for playing pool or poker. At the top of the stairs, we created a mini kitchen for snacks and drinks and a cozy little bench area by the fireplace for relaxing or reading.

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We created a bright space for family & friends to come together for entertaining, relaxing and having fun.

When we vaulted the ceilings, it created the perfect moment to incorporate wood beams to add some visual interest to the ceilings and tie in the wood floors. We had the poker and pool table custom made with a gorgeous blue to compliment the vintage sailing flags that hang on the wall up the staircase. For the cabinetry, we kept everything bright and white but created a little drama around the

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fireplace with a dark stone. The wall paneling around the room keeps the space sophisticated while still being a place to kick back, relax and have fun!

We just love how this space came together and is multifunctional for everyone in the family. We added linen chairs around the poker table to soften the space and the throw pillows on the bench by the fireplace to add a feminine touch to blend the darker

wood tones. This room just goes to show you that having fun can still be elegant and welcoming.

• Karyn Frazier and Jessica Nicolls are the owners of local interior design firm Bungalow 56.

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OUTDOOR EXPLORATION, EDUCATION, CONSERVATION I ROBERTA LENERT

Explore,

Climb,

Splash

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Splash pad and waterfall at Wild Woods in the Wildlife Explorers Basecamp.

fter years, the wait is over!

A brand new section of the San Diego Zoo is now open and it’s time to explore!

Formerly known as the Children’s Zoo, the area has been completely redesigned and is filled with interactive hands-on learning, amazing animals, impressive art displays and dreamy nature park filled with waterfalls, splash pads and a rope bridge. As soon as you step foot inside the Wildlife Explorers Basecamp your imagination will go wild! Everyone who enters this magical area will be awestruck at the impressive 3.2 acre display filled with grandiose bridges, water features, mosaics, habitats and pathways. The level of detail is incredible.

The Wildlife Explorers Basecamp is divided up into four different habitat zones: Wild Woods, Desert Dunes, Marsh Meadows and Rainforest. Each interactive activity throughout these zones is designed to allow children to get to know and understand animals like lemurs, butterflies, bees, prairie dogs, fennec foxes, porcupines and more.

The ability to parallel play with some of your favorite animals is a life changing opportunity!

Here is a guide to the various sections in these zones, to prepare you to explore this amazing new addition to our local, world-famous San Diego Zoo. As soon as you enter, you will be tempted to run and place your hands on the giant globe water feature that spins around magically on a fountain base. It is surrounded by shiny beetles and you will definitely want to climb on and take a picture with the kangaroo rat statue! Nearby, you will see the amazing climbing slope with ropes and climbing holds for young ones to scurry up and learn climbing fundamentals. This area was created so children can act like lizards, which have adapted to climb up rocks and balance among boulders to look around and hunt for their next meal.

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Wild Woods: Climbing Bridges, Splash Pads and Squirrel Monkeys

Follow the path over the hanging bridge or venture under the Discovery Bridge and you will find yourself at the Tree of Dreams, surrounded by bridges and staircases. Kids can act like squirrel monkeys as they climb, sway, jump and explore the large playground. Be sure to bring a bathing suit and water shoes so you can jump right into the water spray park and dash through the waterfall, which will be a very popular destination during summer. Complete with misters, spray fountains and a cascading waterfall, children will be able to splash and cool off like an elephant on a warm summer day!

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The upper pathway through the hanging bridge and the lower pathway under the Discovery Bridge lead to the water play area and the Tree of Dreams. The Discovery Bridge is properly named discovery because from the top of the bridge you can discover all of what Explorers Basecamp has to offer, including four habitat zones, two indoor experiences and the coolest childrens playground ever!

Climbing stairs lead up and around the Tree of Dreams. The amazing ropes course is sure to entertain your kids for hours of fun-filled playtime!

Cameron Lenert explores the swaying ropes bridge leading to the squirrel monkey habitat. Make sure you wear tennis shoes for your adventure through the ropes course!

A look inside the two-story squirrel monkey habitat, complete with hanging rope bridges and their very own miniature version of the Tree of Dreams.

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Desert Dunes: Prairie Dogs, Fennec Fox and Burrowing Owls The best way to describe this habitat is ADORABLE! Watch as the super cute burrowing owls and prairie dogs pop their heads out to say hello. Always on the move, the prairie dogs are a picture of happiness as they bob in out of their burrows to feed on the grass while wagging their tiny tails feverishly back and forth. The nocturnal fennec foxes are just as cute as they curl up in a comfy corner to sleep the day away. If you can catch them close to sunset, you might be lucky enough to spot them out and about, hunting for food or chasing each other around their desert habitat.

Rainforest: Sloths and Leaf Cutter Ants This temperature-controlled habitat is the perfect place to explore and immerse yourself into the humidity and beauty of a tropical rainforest! Hidden misters provide a perfect environment for tropical birds and butterflies to thrive and survive. Outside the rainforest habitat you can find some of the famous San Diego Zoo animal ambassadors including a two-toed sloth, prickly porcupine and the shy ocelot. Tiptoe along the path and if you are quiet and patient you might see these animals exploring their new homes and getting familiar with their new surroundings. These animals are an integral part of the Zoo’s animal conservation and education program.

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Marsh Meadows: Lurking Crocodiles and Swimming Turtles Can you tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Do you know which one prefers to live in saltwater, and which one prefers fresh water? Can you tell if it is a crocodile by the shape of its nose or its toothy grin? Walk the paths through the Marsh Meadows to find out how to properly identify a “see you later, alligator” and an “in a while, crocodile” once and for all!

Cool Critters Reptile House: Swimming Salamanders, Colorful Iguanas and Out-of-This-World Axolotl

Follow the path of fish to explore the wet habitats of salamanders, lungfish, iguanas and the adorable axolotl. As you enter the exhibit you are immediately teleported into an underwater habitat that makes you feel like you are swimming with the fish! Throughout your underwater experience you can discover the difference between an amphibian and a fish, observe exotic tree frogs and swim back and forth with an exotic axolotl. Let loose and play on the interactive educational game focusing on diet, habitat and survival of some of the world's coolest animals.

Spineless Marvels Invertebrate House: Butterflies, Bees, Grasshoppers and Leaf Insects

Learn all about the different species of bees and why they are worthy of our protection for the health of our future generations. Observe two active, live bee colonies and see up close how intricate their hexagon honeycomb structure really is! Play hide and seek with the leaf and stick bugs who are masters of camouflage. See if you can spot the grasshoppers and beetles as they hop and dash around their habitats looking for food. Don't forget to play the interactive touchscreen game that is both entertaining and educational! My ultimate favorite part of this exhibit is at the end. If you look up you will be watching an amazing display of nature from sunset to sunrise. The sky is filled with fluttering monarch butterflies, dashing dragonflies and beautiful spring flowers. Open your eyes and ears to the sights and sounds of nature's very own masterpiece.

As of March, this new addition to the Zoo has been open and waiting for you to come and explore!

• Adventure Mermaid: Roberta Lenert lives in the Coronado Cays with her husband Ron and their two children Kailani (15) and Cameron (13). Roberta teaches Marine Biology, Zoology and Robotics.

She is an ocean and animal activist, curator of The Mermaid Organic Garden and a passionate water woman! You can visit her online at www.MermaidRoberta.com

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ith summer right around the corner, you might be itching to do some spring cleaning… or to finally get organized once and for all. I’m here to tell you, getting organized is not as hard as you might think. With a little patience and by following the steps below, you too can restore the order in your home.

I always tell my clients that there are two rules to getting organized. If you stick to these rules, you’ll never suffer from a disorganized, chaotic house again. Ready?

1) Group “like with like”: Create groupings of similar items. All hair products together, all paper goods together, all office supplies together, all cleaning supplies together.

2) Assign one home for each grouping of items. Spaces begin to feel cluttered when you find the same item strewn about in different areas. Rather than having hair products in your bathroom and your bedroom, try to keep them all in your bathroom. Allocate one area for each grouping and you’ll always know where to find what you’re looking for. (There’s one exception to the rule, and this is when it comes to backstock. If you like to buy in bulk, give yourself one area – perhaps in your garage or laundry room – to house all of your backstock.)

Now that we have the two rules out of the way, let’s break down the process

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Seasonal purges are imperative to keeping playrooms free of clutter and outgrown toys.

of getting organized. As a professional organizer, creating space is the highlight of my job. So when you’re having trouble remembering the steps of organizing, think SPACE. This acronym, coined by professional organizer Julie Morgenstern, allows us to remember the five steps of organizing.

S = Sort.

The first step of organizing is to sort all of your belongings from the space in question. If you want to organize your kitchen, pull everything out from the drawers and cabinets. Begin creating broad groupings of items: all silverware together, all appliances together, all specialty tools together. Have you checked all the places? Make sure you don’t have any kitchen gadgets hiding in your dining room or the wet bar. When we sort, we want to be sure we have all the items together because it allows us to see the excess. (Admittedly, when I did this process in my own home, I found out we owned four can openers. In what world would I ever need more than one can opener at one time? Hint: not this one!)

P = Purge.

The second step is to purge the excess.

This is the step my clients seem to need the most help with – whether it’s just the accountability of having someone there while they make decisions about what to keep and what to let go of, or more often, having someone tell them how much is too much. I hate to break it to you, but you’ll need to define excess for yourself. My general rule of thumb is to keep things you love and keep things you use in your current lifestyle. Hanging on to things because you “might need them one day” comes from a scarcity mindset and I believe it’s better to operate from an abundance mindset. But in case you need to hear it from someone else: if your closets, drawers, and cabinets are overflowing, you probably have too much. Work within the constraints of your space.

Color-coding, cohesive hangers, and matching baskets elevates the look of this primary closet.

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A = Assign a home.

After purging, you’re left with an edited amount of things you plan on keeping. Now you need to decide where you’ll house these items.

Consider where you use the items when determining where they’ll live.

Does it make sense to house your vitamins in your bathroom when you take them with your morning coffee?

In this garage, we gave everything a home in labeled bins, making it super easy to locate what's needed.

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Grouping food by categories in matching hyacinth bins restored the order in this pantry.

Teenagers can maintain organization when they're taught to group "like with like" and assign one home for each grouping.

Probably not. Whenever possible, house your items in the same room that you use them in.

C = Containerize.

Now that you’ve determined where your items will live, you’ll need to figure out what type of container they will live in. The mistake many aspiring organizers make is buying containers before they purge, thinking this will solve their clutter problems. It won’t. I strongly encourage you to wait until after you declutter to purchase containers, so you’ll know exactly what size and style to get. When considering style, when in doubt go with a cohesive look. Whether it’s the same product in different sizes or multiple containers in the same color, a cohesive look will make a space feel polished and look more organized.

E = Equalize.

Equalizing is the act of assessing whether the system you’ve just created works for you in the long run. After you’ve completed steps S, P, A and C, set a reminder for a month from now to evaluate whether everything’s working out. Organizing is not a one-and-done process. Daily tidy sessions are key to success. And seasonal purges will ensure you’re never overfilling the space you’ve just created.

If you remember one thing, remember that being organized isn’t an end state. It’s a continuous practice that enables you to create space for what matters most in your life.

• Sarah Dunn is a professional organizer based in San Diego and San Francisco who love turning chaos into order. The possibility of transformation is her inspiration.

For more information, visit her website, getitdunn.co.

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Inside the Path with lore, myth and more

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here’s a lot of world history, both fact and fiction, to discover about labyrinths. This can be explored through books and online resources. Yet, if you want a kinesthetic experience, there’s a meditative labyrinth walk in Coronado, readily accessible and relatively easy to do.

Since 2009, the Sharp Coronado Hospital has been home to a brick labyrinth identified as an “11-Circuit Chartres Cathedral labyrinth.” The Coronado labyrinth was set between two large Podocarpus trees just north of the entrance to their Sub-Acute Department on at 233 Soledad Place. For non-labyrinthians, the 11-Circuit Chartres labyrinth design is inspired by an original 11-circuit inlaid floor mosaic in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres in Chartres, France. This type is also referred to as a Medieval Labyrinth and began appearing in 10th century Europe several centuries before the rebuilt Chartres Cathedral was consecrated.

By the 12th century, it was the dominant labyrinth design in Christian Europe.

Labyrinths have a mixed history within the Christian tradition. In early Christianity the labyrinth was a metaphor for those who had lost their way and were on the path towards hell. Over time the meaning evolved with the concept of the unicursal pathway leading to the center as a metaphor for pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

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Cynthia Mendolia, a Sharp Coronado Hospital exercise coach and certified labyrinth facilitator, organized a sand labyrinth walk on the beach in front of the Hotel Del Coronado to raise funds for the Navy SEAL Foundation in honor of the memory of her nephew, Marcus Mendolia ‘Mendo’ of SEAL Team One SO2.

Lore Labyrinths are a unique part of human history, geologically, culturally and artistically. According to Jeff Seward, lead member of the Labyrinth Society and author of Labyrinths & Mazes, labyrinths date back some four thousand years to prehistoric rock carvings in Europe and India. The entrance to a labyrinth is also the exit, unlike a maze, which has multiple entrances, exits and paths. Because there are many versions of labyrinths, the Labyrinth Society has developed a system to categorize and describe labyrinth design, as well as a World-Wide Labyrinth Locator so you can locate labyrinths across the world (www.labyrinthsociety. org).

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Susan Stone. Carefully selected, the site provides a calm atmosphere for those who traverse its path, placing one foot in front of the other and staying focused on the curvilinear path that leads to the center. The Sharp Hospital labyrinth webpage information instructs us to enjoy the three R’s: Release, Receive and Return.

Given our collective journey since 2020, I’ll dare to insert three more “R’s”: Reflection, Resilience and Recovery.

A few years ago, I happily discovered the labyrinth while on a walk from the Bay. I then invited an artist friend, Lauren LeVieux, to Coronado to walk it with me. Following her visit she designed a temporary public art installation at Liberty Station Arts District, entitled “Walk the Labyrinth.” A spiraling ethereal image of light was projected on the concrete courtyard floor outside her studio window.

The pop-up installation concluded as the pandemic was beginning and was one of the last art events playfully received by Arts District visitors for quite some time.

PHOTOS BY JAIME CAMACHO

At Easter time, Christ Church Coronado hosts a pop-up labyrinth walk in their courtyard, which is accompanied by candlelight at dusk to encourage visitors to meander the path.

Another pop-up opportunity in Coronado may be repeated this fall.

Last October, Cynthia Mendolia, a Sharp Coronado Hospital exercise coach and certified labyrinth facilitator, organized a sand labyrinth walk on the beach in front of the Hotel Del Coronado to raise funds for the Navy SEAL Foundation in honor of the memory of her nephew, Marcus Mendolia ‘Mendo’ of SEAL Team One SO2.

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healing and meditative process, their mythical origin was far from an exercise in relaxation. Varying accounts surround the myths.

Myth The classical understanding of the word labyrinth has its origins during the neolithic period from a place described in Homeric poems (Book III of the Odyssey).

The word labyrinth is believed to have first appeared, incised on a clay tablet from Pylos, circa 1200 BC. Limestone caverns near modern day Crete were once called labyrinthos, with labyrinth translated as “palace of the double-headed axe." In the early 1900s British archeologist Sir Arthur Evans unearthed similar inscriptions at the palace of Knossos in Crete.

Crete’s past, ripe with drama and conflict, still maintains its allure in our present-day videogame culture. From one account of Greek mythology at Knossos, the island was ruled by King Minos, who had been punished by Poseidon with the dreaded Minotaur that was half man and half bull. The monster was so fierce that he could not be killed.

The Oracle of Delphi intervened, providing instructions for King Minos to build a labyrinth to imprison the beast. In turn, the King assigned the responsibility to Daedus, the father of Icarus, to construct the labyrinth.

The dreaded Minotaur, Astorian, was imprisoned at the center of the labyrinth. Once he was led in, he could

not find his way out. His imprisonment provided the advantage for Theseus, the mythical king of Athens, to slay Astorian in order to save the seven young women and seven young men who were to be given as a sacrifice to appease the beast.

The Minotaur’s voracious and insatiable appetite for human flesh was cause for grave concern for all who inhabited Crete. This version of the labyrinth’s history makes for an elaborate story, but in no way does it provide the relaxation now associated with the purpose of walking a labyrinth.

Labyrinths Today No actual labyrinth was ever uncovered during subsequent

Sharp Coronado Hospital’s Labyrinth located at 233 Soledad Place. Photo by Jaime Camacho.

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modern excavations in Crete. Advancing from Greek myth to modern science, geologists and archeologists posit that the cave formations in the areas surrounding Crete were formed gradually during the Tertiary and the Quaternary Periods of the earth’s history. At this site, the limestone formations are simple caverns, others are abysses or underground rivers, while the most impressive are caves with stalactites and stalagmites. Originally, the caves in Greece were used as residences and places of worship, as shown by archaeological findings. Later, they housed churches and monasteries, while many of them were also used as hermitages by monks.

During the independence war of Greece numerous caves served as shelters, hideaways and hospitals for the fighters and women and children.

World Labyrinth Day At the time this article was submitted, the website for the Labyrinth Society was not yet updated for 2022 events. World Labyrinth Day is on the first Saturday in May (May 7, 2022). If you are interested in labyrinths, a great way to celebrate could be a DIY project.

There are even miniature sand labyrinth kits available for home craft purposes and are a creative gift idea

An upward glimpse of one of the Podocarpus trees adjacent to the Sharp Coronado Labyrinth. Photo by Angela Culbertson.

for the project-oriented person. With inspiration, research, planning and the right tools, you could organize friends and family to create your own labyrinth on the beach. You might even want to create a labyrinth for your backyard, garden, patio or terrace. If you’re up for something a little different, why not plan to visit the labyrinth here in Coronado? Sharp Coronado has done all the heavy lifting on this one and has made it easy for us to experience.

Online sources for this article include the Labyrinth Society Website, Wikipedia, and the Sharp Coronado website.

For tours of the Sharp Coronado Labyrinth, please reach out to Victoria Risovanny at victoria.risovanny@ sharp.com.

• Angela Culbertson, freelancer & consultant offers Art Walking Tours in Coronado & Arts District Liberty Station via ArtWalks.Tours.

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CORONADO ALBACA Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa 2000 2nd St. (619) 435-3000 Amalo Brew Coffee Coronado Library 640 Orange Ave. (619) 537- 11 Avenue Liquor Wine & Subs 878 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4663 Babcock & Story Bar Hotel del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave. (619) 435-6611 Bistro d’Asia 1301 Orange Ave. (619) 437-6677 Bluewater Grill 1701 Strand Way (619) 435-0155 Boney’s Bayside Market 155 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0776 The Brigantine 1333 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4166

Bruegger’s Bagels 1305 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3900

Clayton’s Mexican Takeout 1107 10th St. (619) 437-8811

Burger King Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 435-8707

Cold Stone Creamery Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 437-6919

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Coronado Brewing Co. 170 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4452

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Coronado Coffee Company Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 522-0217

Central Liquor & Deli 178 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0118 Chez Loma 1132 Loma Ave. (619) 435-0661

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Trident Coffee 942 Orange Ave. (619) 509-7118

Serea Coastal Cuisine Hotel del Coronado 1500 Ocean Ave. (619) 435-6611

Villa Nueva Bakery Café 956 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1256

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APRIL 2022

Exceptional Orthopedic Care in a Unique Healing Environment Constant joint pain can be debilitating. The orthopedic experts at Sharp Coronado Hospital’s Payne Family Outpatient Pavilion can help improve quality of life.

We are San Diego’s only health system to offer the Mako robotic-arm assisted orthopedic procedure, a minimally invasive technique that can reduce pain and speed recovery.

With surgical outcomes that exceed national averages, and an array of integrative therapies to enhance your healing, our exceptional care can help you get back to the things you love more quickly.

Join us on Wednesday, April 27 for a free webinar to learn more about our orthopedic treatment options, including Mako.

Register at sharp.com/mako or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277).

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Katie Karosich took this lovely garden photo in a Coronado alleyway. Katie is a featured artist you can read about at coronadoarts.com.

“A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in - what more could he ask?

A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.”

-VICTOR HUGO, LES MISÉRABLES