🌱 Patch AM: Which free 2026 events in Coronado should you mark now?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which free 2026 events in Coronado should you mark now?
• See what a $21.5 million Coronado Cays mansion includes.

Also on today's calendar: Peace Out 2025 - NYE at the Living Coast and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Showers; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 65, low: 56.
• Friday: Cloudy with a stray shower, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A bucket list of 70 free things to do in San Diego County in 2026 (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Coronado residents can look forward to several free 2026 highlights close to home, including viewing the Big Bay Boom from local waterfront spots and attending the San Diego Writer’s Festival at the Coronado Public Library. The guide also covers dog-friendly Coronado beaches and dozens of other no-cost outings around the county, from parades and festivals to museum days and outdoor adventures.
   

• San Diego's biggest home sales of 2025 broke records (sandiegouniontribune.com) — A record-setting $21.5 million sale of a Coronado Cays bayfront mansion ranks among San Diego County’s biggest home deals of 2025, underscoring the area’s luxury appeal. The 11,700-square-foot property at 3 The Point features expansive bay views, a rooftop deck with pool spa and putting area, and 320 feet of private dock space for yachts and other watercraft.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coronado

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 31

• Peace Out 2025 - NYE at the Living Coast
  Living Coast Discovery Center, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr, Chula Vista
  6:00 pm

Sunday January 18

• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Diego, CA!
  San Diego Marriott Del Mar, 11966 El Camino Real, San Diego
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday January 11

• C&M Annual
  Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
  10:00 am
• American Legion Post 451/760 Oratorial Contest
  Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
  11:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 31

• AGIF New Year's Eve
  Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Lego and Rokenbok Club
  MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library , 721 San Pasqual St. , San Diego
  10:30 am
• Three Kings Day: Pinata decoration
  Logan Heights Branch Library , 567 S. 28th St. , San Diego
  2:00 pm

Monday January 5

• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
  Logan Heights Branch Library , 567 S. 28th St. , San Diego
  3:00 pm
• Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio para Adolescentes
  Logan Heights Branch Library , 567 South 28th Street , San Diego
  3:30 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Music and Motion
  MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library , 721 San Pasqual St. , San Diego
  11:30 am
• DIY @ the TEEN IDEA Lab/ Hazlo tú mismo en el laboratorio TEEN IDEA
  Logan Heights Branch Library , 567 S. 28th St. , San Diego
  3:30 pm
• Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes
  Logan Heights Branch Library , 567 South 28th Street , San Diego
  3:30 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Kid's Crafts
  MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library , 721 San Pasqual St. , San Diego
  4:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Toddler Storytime
  MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library , 721 San Pasqual St. , San Diego
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi, I’m looking for a mobile oil change and interior car cleaning in Coronado.
  Please comment or message if you have any recommendations! (Nextdoor Coronado Island West)

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in National City. Apply here.
• Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Lemon Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coronado here.

🗞 Nearby News

National City

• Calif: 19 rescued in San Diego human trafficking sting ‘Operation Home for the Holidays' (oann.com)
• Solar-plus-battery energy project in Jacumba gets $416M in funding (fresnobee.com)
• Virginia Beach restaurant on Yelp's Top 100 list for 2025 (wavy.com)

Imperial Beach

• Imperial Beach dad with terminal brain cancer surfs triple his New Year's goal of 365 waves (10news.com)
• Fatal Deputy-Involved Shooting at Imperial Beach Festival Raises Safety Concerns for Tourists in San Diego, California: Check It Out Now (rocketnews.com)
• San Diego deputy's body-cam video shows fatal shooting at Imperial Beach festival (cbs8.com)

San Diego

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-- The Patch AM Team

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