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Contents4 The Coronado

Neighborhood Association

5 President's Letter

6 Contributors

8 Community Calendar

10 The Best Tour Yet

12 Everything You Wanted to Know About GURU NANAK DWARA

14 #OakStreetAlley #StreetArt #MuralsOfCoronado

16 8 Facts about the 8th Porch Concert

18 Egg-zactly the Best Way to Celebrate Easter

19 We’ve Made Our Beds, Now We Must Garden in Them

20 Block Watch is Making an Impact

21 Don’t Be a Tool! (FAQs about the Coronado Tool Shed)

22 Harmony

JULY 25 - SEPTEMBER 9 AT PHOENIX THEATRE

LOSE YOUR Q-GINITY

With free parking, friendly ushers, local beer and spirits, and tasty fare, your plans for the evening are set. Visit PhoenixTheatre.com or call 602.254.2151 today!

ON THE CORNER OF CENTRAL + MCDOWELL

CoronadoAd-AveQ.indd 1 5/16/18 5:19 PM

Free tickets to Avenue Q for Coronado Night!

Our friends at the Phoenix Theatere have generously offered two free tickets to the 8:00pm performance of the Tony-Award winning production, Avenue Q, on Wednesday,

August 22 for all members of the Coronado Neighborhod Association!

Not a member of the CNA? No problem, go to www.thecoronadoneighborhood.com/membership to join for just $10

To claim your two free tickets, contact the Phoenix Theater box office by August 15 at 602.254.2151. Hurry, tickets will go quickly! Box office hours are M-F 12:00pm-6:00pm

There will be a cocktail reception before the show at their ArtBar + Bistro with food, cocktails, beer and wine available for purchase.

Come out and have some (adult) fun with your neighbors!

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The Coronado Neighborhood Association

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o u r b o a r d

PRESIDENT Michael Anderson [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT Tom Wright [email protected]

SECRETARY Julie Mate [email protected]

TREASURER Eric Paschal [email protected]

DIRECTOR James Hogue [email protected]

DIRECTOR Jackie Hogue [email protected]

DIRECTOR Mike Logan [email protected]

DIRECTOR Eddie Green [email protected]

DIRECTOR Annie Vos [email protected]

c o m m i t t e e s

BLOCKWATCH James Hogue [email protected]

CORONADO DISPATCHKellie Kreiser, Al Alguinaga, Taylor Vos, Edward Green, Jesus Mendoza [email protected]

LITTLE FREE [email protected]

TOOL SHEDJackie Hogue, Shawn Hill [email protected]

[email protected]

CORONADO COMMUNITY GARDENMark LaBella, Doreen Pollack, Michael Kelly [email protected] #gardencoronado

TRAFFIC COMMITTEEMichonne Dietrich, Alissa Cowan, Leslie Easley-Dominguez [email protected]

Home TourShawnee Hill [email protected] #coronadohometour

The Coronado Neighborhood

Association (CNA) is a group of residents

and businesses organized to

preserve and promote the

unique character of Coronado.

The volunteer membership

works to build a united and

informed neighborhood,

increase resident safety,

promote artistic and cultural

appreciation, and hold events

to bring neighbors together.

This creates a deeper sense

of community making

Coronado an attractive and

desirable place to live.

our mission

Photo by Al Aguinaga

PREZ LETTERWhat a year! I realize it’s summer and it

might not feel like the end of the year, but for the Association, this is the time

when we look back and reflect upon all the amazing things our neighborhood did.

Let’s start with the Home Tour… it was a rousing success! From the awesome

homeowners, to the vendors who partnered with us, to our army of fantastic

volunteers, we wouldn’t have been able to do it without all the people who got

involved.

The compassion of this community really knows no bounds. The level of support given to those in need continues to be

inspiring and illustrates the power of our neighborhood. We’re all in this thing

together and it shows.

The Oak Street project was another incredible accomplishment this year.

It really solidified our place in the arts community (as if there was any doubt).

I’m going to go out on a limb and say that this will be the start of something really

special.

With that, I want to personally thank the outgoing Board. They did an amazing job

and gave selflessly of their time. A gold star to each of you for dealing with me for

a WHOLE YEAR. I’d also like to welcome our incoming Board, many of whom are

new faces. It is so great to see neighbors stepping up to take on bigger roles. I’d like to give a huge thank you to all the

candidates we had on the ballot. It was the most candidates I’ve ever seen for a CNA

election and is indicative of the level of commitment towards making this a great

place to live.

I’m super excited about this year. We’ve got some big things planned and I’m pretty

sure you’re gonna like ‘em. I encourage all neighbors to get involved. Like gardening?

We have a group for that. Like animals? Let’s talk. Interested in the arts? Yup, we’ve got stuff. Some of you may have heard me say, “by working together, there’s nothing

we can’t accomplish.” I believe this with all my being. If you want to get involved but

don’t know where to start, drop me a line or stop me when you see me and let’s talk!

Michael Anderson

President

Artwork by Jeff Slim


Michael AndersonMichael is the current President of the CNA. He is the Founder of the Coronado Hoodlums, Coronado’s only golf cart gang. He is no longer the only member.

Al AguinagaAl has lived in Coronado for six years with wife Jessica and son Asher. He is a novice photographer that loves capturing true moments of joy and beauty. He appreciates and loves living in Coronado and compares it to his childhood life in the small town of Morenci. He's always ready to host a party and give a helping hand.

James Hogue James Hogue is an Army veteran from North Dakota. As a Coronado neighborhood association director he is focusing on neighborhood safety and block watch. You'll see him & his wife with their two dogs cruising the streets of Coronado in their vintage T-bird golf cart.

Kellie Kreiser Kellie does good for a living at Thunderbird School of Global Management. She edits the Dispatch and occasionally writes... she may also have a cage of gnomes in her front yard.

Alexia BednarzAlexia is a former North High School student that rented a house in Coronado in college and then finally purchased a house in Brentwood in 2015. She spends her spare time designing and building stuff with her husband, cultivating her backyard food forest and whipping around the neighborhood on her 1976 Yamaha dirt bike.

Guru Dev Kaur KhalsaGuru Dev was born into the 3HO Sikh community of Guru Nanak Dwara that has been a part of the Coronado Neighborhood since 1980. She is a certified Kundalini Yoga instructor and a licensed architect in Arizona. Guru Dev continues to offer her professional and devotional service to Guru Nanak Dwara, and the community into which she was born and now shares with her son.

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Phil FreedomPhil Freedom wants to see the world change and understands he has to be that change. He chooses to be that change right here in the Coronado. Golf Carts, Mathematics, Art, Music, and Anarchism.

Mike LoganMike is a Coronado neighbor, a musician, and one of the founders of the Coronado Porch Concerts. Hailing from Louisiana, he loves his chicken fried, his crawfish boiled, and his mint juleps as icy as an Alaskan outhouse.

Jackie HogueJackie is originally from California but never felt at home anywhere until coming to Arizona. She is a bit of a tom boy and loves to tinker in her garden and the community tool shed. If you see her out and about, give her a wave, but please use all your fingers.

Paul MosierPaul Mosier, husband to Keri and father to Eleri and Harmony, is a native of Phoenix and a resident of Coronado since 2001. He writes middle-grade novels for HarperCollins.

Tom WrightTom has been a Coronado neighbor for a little over 15 years. He's been actively helping neighbors plant trees and enriching lives with sarcasm at least that long.

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Taylor VosTaylor grew up in Phoenix but had no idea there were historic neighborhoods that were filled with great design. As an urban designer he appreciates the traditional charm of an old school neighborhood and loves the diverse community vibe that cornoado has going on.


Community CalendarSEPTEMBER 2018

SEPTEMBER 2Bulk Trash Pickup Starts

SEPTEMBER 6Coronado Neighborhood Association Meeting7:00 – 8:00 pmSouthwest Conference UCC917 E Sheridan Street

SEPTEMBER 8The Super Main Event, a Benefit for the Child Help Children's Center 9:00 AM - Noon Central Ave. and Cypress St.A parade of super heroes, face painting, cape designing, free comic books, service dogs in costume, and more. Free admission if you dress up as a superhero. Bring donations of new, in the box Superhero Action figures and all age groups superhero t-shirts.

SEPTEMBER 21Sixth Annual Coronado Art Show Opening Reception 7:00 – 10:00 pmThe Hive Gallery 2222 N 16 Street

SEPTEMBER 25Guru Nanak Dwara's Activities Showcase 9:00 am – 3:00 pm2302 N 9th StreetLunch is provided

REOCCURRING EVENTS

Coloring Club7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The third Wednesday of every monthLocation changes

Tri-network/Fightback East monthly meetingFourth Tuesday of each month6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church - 2602 N 17th StreetEast Coronado Blockwatch meetingFor more information, contact Grace Newton at [email protected] or 602-743-7896.

Coronado Community Garden WorkshopsFor details, visit the Coronado Community Garden Facebook page

Guru Nanak Dwara ActivitiesNightly Kirtan, with a light meal. 6:45 pm Monday - Saturday

Special healing meditation on Wednesdays.

Friday night program with full dinner after.

Sunday program with full lunch.

Daily yoga at 4: 00 am followed by meditation at 5: 00 am.

Community yoga class Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:30am, Thursday and Friday at 9: 00 am.

2302 N 9th StreetFor more information, call 602-810-9845 or visit www.gurunanakdwara.com

Have an Event?Submit a request to

[email protected]

AUGUST 11Book Release Party for Paul Mosier's Echo's Sister 6 – 9:00 pmThe Hive Gallery 2222 N 16 Street

AUGUST 22Coronado Night @ the Phoenix Theater “Avenue Q”8:00 pm 100 E. McDowell RoadFree tickets for CNA members

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OCTOBER 4Coronado Neighborhood Association Meeting7:00 – 8:00 pm Southwest Conference UCC917 E Sheridan Street

OCTOBER 19Edward Taylor Opening Reception 7:00 – 10:00 pmThe Hive Gallery 2222 N 16 StreetA Coronado resident and visionary artist

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B y A l e x i a B e d n a r zI owe a very special thank you to all the neighbors, friends and family who attended the 2018 Coronado Home Tour and Street Fair! Your unwavering support has helped us achieve one of the most successful home tours to date!

This year we had over 2200 people attend the Home Tour. The 2018 Tour included nine historically modern homes and two points of interest (the Gurdwara on 9th Street and the Foundation for Senior Living’s retrofitted home.) The CNA uses the proceeds to fund many neighborhood programs, like the Community Center, Tool Shed, feral cat TNR, and children events to name just a few.

It is truly awe inspiring to witness the amount of time and heart contributed by our neighbors to create such a memorable event. This event took the thoughtfulness and determination of the planning committee, CNA board members, homeowners and 124 day-of volunteers! These volunteers cumulatively contributed hundreds of hours over the span of a year. This time was spent perfecting the homes, coordinating the event with the City of Phoenix, organizing neighborhood clean-ups, promoting the event’s awesomeness to the rest of the world, gathering a diverse list of entertainment, and compiling 73 local vendors and food trucks for the street fair.

Entertainment was provided by local musicians, including Joannah Zamora, Kings for the People, Cheap Hotels and Hesperus. Jens Larsen delighted the crowd with his talented Phoenix Youth Circus Arts.

The event was filled with family friendly activities, including lawn games provided by the Phoenix Children’s Museum, a cake walk hosted by Caring Coalition, rejuvenating morning yoga provided by Sutra Studios and the time-honored Children’s Parade which marched down 13th Street.

We are grateful to our sponsors, The District PHX and Ring, for boosting the event’s financial success with their generous donations. Ring also donated two spotlight security cameras to the Coronado Block Watch Committee; the cameras were successfully installed as part of a pilot alley safety program. We are also grateful to the many local businesses who advertised in the home tour guide. We appreciate your investment in Coronado! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

The Best Tour Yet!


The history of Guru Nanak Dwara at 9th and Oak Streets goes back to the early 70s. In the midst of the counterculture revolution, a charismatic Kundalini Yoga master and Sikh, Yogi Bhajan, began teaching classes to the those seeking a more conscious and healthy lifestyle. He was headquartered in Los Angeles, but soon sent teachers out across the US and beyond to start live-in spiritual learning centers called Ashrams. Guru Nanak Dwara, started in 1970, was one of the first. It was originally located in a large two-story building on McDowell Road. At its height, over 100 people lived there.

“Gurdwara” - a Sikh place of worship.

“Ashram” – a spiritual learning center.

“Guru Nanak Dwara” – the name of the Ashram located in Coronado at 9th Street and Oak Street. The name means “Gate to Guru Nanak.”

Everything You Wanted to Know About GURU NANAK DWARA

b y G u r u D e v K a u r K h a l s a

From the very early days, the community embraced both Sikh and Yogic traditions, maintaining a Gurdwara within the Ashram. Over the years, the center moved several times, from McDowell Road to Alvarado Road and finally to 9th and Oak Streets in 1980. In that year, the community purchased the Upper Room Apostolic Church, which it renovated to serve both functions.

In the mid-1980s, Sikhs who had emigrated from India discovered the Gurdwara in central Phoenix and came in increasing numbers. By 1994, it was evident that the current structure was too small and a larger Gurdwara needed to be built. At the same time, the current Gurdwara needed to continue to operate. The architect and con-struction committee attended meetings with the Historic Preserva-tion District and enlisted the support of the neighborhood associ-ation. The final design called for a three-floor, 20,000 square foot Gurdwara building on the west side of the block, with the parking lot on the east side. Excavation of the lower level commenced in 1996 in a service attended by dignitaries and Interfaith leaders including Dr. Paul Eppinger of the Arizona Interfaith Movement, who wielded the symbolic first shovel of dirt.

Construction of the new Gurdwara continued for 20 years, during which time the project evolved in many ways to respond to various functional and aesthetic needs that became evident over time. One of the more recent evolutions has been to integrate the Gurdwara with the neighborhood. If you take a walk by the Gurdwara, you will notice that there is no separation between the marble walkway and the sidewalk. The goal is to invite our neighbors in to this sanctuary of peace, just as the Golden Temple in India, the holiest Sikh shrine, opens its four doors in all directions to welcome everyone.

The mission of the Gurdwara is to share the healthy, happy, holy life-style with both Sikhs and non-Sikhs, in a setting of grace and beauty. Our services are open so that our neighbors may enjoy whatever aspect of the Gurdwara suits them, from chanting, to community meals, to group clean up called Seva.

The main requirements are to remove your shoes and cover your

head. There is a daily, evening service Monday – Saturday from 6:45-7:15 PM with Sikh sacred music followed by a light meal. Our main services are on Friday nights and Sunday mornings. We also have a monthly Akhand Path which is a continuous reading of the Sikh scriptures, on the third week of the month from Thursday – Sunday. We greatly appreciate our neighbors and look forward to serving them in the future. Please stay tuned as we continue to develop our programmatic offerings, and visit our website for more information: www.gurunanakdwara.com or facebook/gurunanakdwara.


B y P h i l F r e e d o m

On the weekend of March 18th, something wonderful happened in the Oak Street alley. Over a miraculous few days, our little mostly cinderblock alley turned into a colorful urban artway. Our neighbor, “Phil Freedom”, convinced 2 dozen muralists to donate their time during the Phoenix Art Detour event to paint sections of the alley walls. The “Murals of Phoenix and the hip hop shop Trill donated the paint for the project. At the end of the weekend, what was once a mostly drab alley into a gallery of modern street art. We asked Phil to tell us how this amazing project came to be.

Somehow, January 1st I got excited about doing a mural festival. I was thinking about the year, about events and projects I wanted to do. I had also recently been to a small mural festival on the south side that was put on by Murals of Phoenix. As the date I had in mind approached, I hit up Murals of Phoenix via Instagram, had a meeting, and set up an action plan. I talked with the neighbors that share the alley, and a bunch of artist friends and helped piece together one of the coolest events I have been able to be a part of.

Of course, it took lots of people that wanted to see it happen and that were down to help. We had about a dozen featured artists and another dozen that showed up to paint as well. We worked with our artist friends with a non-profit, The Millet House, who also helped do the community mural.

Baja Roots tacos served food all day and our Jobot friends came out and roasted a pig. Many things were borrowed from the Coronado Tool Shed. And many neighbors helped: bring a trailer for a stage, set up and tear down, let us borrow golf carts so people could use the bathrooms at the Hive, drove the golf carts, and of course helped beautify our alley and neighborhood.

At first it was just a small mural festival, but as the day grew, it seemed to turn into a full-on block party. People started setting up and performing before the scheduled performances and open mic. Another friend brought another sound system. The mayor showed up! The weather was perfect. The vibes were good. Food was great. And we all threw a great mural fest for very little money, right in the heart of our neighborhood.

I love public art and community events. I hope the youth see how simple it can be to put experiences together and are inspired to do it themselves.

#OakStreetAlley #StreetArt #MuralsOfCoronado

“You can see a video of

the project and a map

of the murals in Coronado

on the neighborhood

website. ”


B y M i k e L o g a n

Coronado loves to party! After the Home Tour, perhaps the most iconic neighborhood event is the beloved Porch Concert. Started in 2014, the format remains unchanged – neighbors open their homes to become mini stages for local musicians (often from Coronado).

8 Facts about the 8th Porch Concert

Jesse Gray were joined onstage by Chester Carmer of the American Longspurs. They did a rousing rendition of “Stand By Me” and had the crowd singing along. Mr Mudd & Mr. Gold is a return performance; they played at Porch Concert Volume 3.

Where did everyone go next?

Stop three was at Elise Sheldon’s house. “The SunPunchers”, led by Betsy Ganz, played this stop. Their keyboard player is a bartender at neighborhood favorite restaurant, “The Coronado.” And Coronado neighbor Jon Rauhouse joined in on pedal steel. Jon also tours with Neko Case. The SunPunchers’ latest album is Levity.

Where did the Porch Concert wrap up?

The last stop of the Porch Concert was at the house of Jack Hamblet and Julie Mate. “Psychedelephants”, featuring Paul Balasz, Miles Tippett, and Calin Gross, were the final band of the day. A barbeque put the finishing touch on another successful event.

Who was the artist responsible for those great tee shirts and posters?

Zach Zimmerman was the creative genius behind the iconic image of a saguaro cactus coming from the neck of a guitar.

An event like this must require a lot of help. Who else was involved in making the Porch Concert Volume 8 such a success?

Lindsay Owen, Brie Bonnstetter, Shawnee Hill, Katie Leake, Ron Foligno, James Hogue, Rosalia Logan, Kerry Hees, and Michael Willis all deserve a huge “Danke schöen!”

The audience moves from house to house as a pack, growing in size with each venue. The artists donate their time, neighbors volunteer to organize the event, and often the hosting neighbors provide free refreshments to the audience. The concerts happen twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall.

The eighth Porch Concert happened March 11th. We asked founder, Mike Logan, for eight fun facts about the day:

What bands played?

Brea Burns & the Boleros, Mr Mudd & Mr Gold, The Sun Punchers, Psychedelphants, and O” (the parade band)

What is a “parade band”?

The parade band plays the audience from one house to the next. The band “O” (Joey, Jose, & Anthony) rode in a truck driven by Kerry Hees. This is a tradition. O played the first porch concert and have led multiple tours as the parade band.

Where did it kick off this time?

Fara Walling’s house started this Concert with “Brea Burns & the Boleros” playing the first set. Brea acted as the MC for the rest of the houses. And as is tradition, the first house hosts a family friendly pot luck where neighbors supply the food that gives everyone a great base for the rest of the afternoon.

Where was stop 2?

Brad Bridwell & Tamara Wright hosted the second stop and “Mr. Mudd & Mr. Gold” provided the music. At one point, Tyler Matock and


B y T o m W r i g h t

Over the past few months, the Coronado Community Garden has gotten a complete remodel due to the hard work of our neighbors. New raised beds and an irrigation system were installed and the back fence was replaced, complete with a new trellis for future climbing greenery. During the weekend of May 26, a planting party was hosted to fill the new beds with a range of vegetables and flowering plants. The vegetables grown in our garden will be donated to Caring Coalition, a local non-profit dedicated to feeding families in need. Now that the Garden is filled and growing, we would love our neighbors to drop in and visit! We will be holding a series of events throughout the summer, such as morning coffee sessions or happy hour classes. Here are a few of the events we plan to hold this summer and fall:

• Planting three sisters’ gardens • Seed saving and storage • Dealing with Bermuda grass • Installing outdoor lighting • Urban chickens and chicken coops • Irrigation scheduling • How to install automatic systems • STILL dealing with Bermuda grass? • Intro to home brewing • Farm to fork chef’s dinner In the fall, we will be holding a four-weekend accelerated “Intro to Gardening in Arizona” class. And if you can’t attend, it will also be broadcast on Facebook. To find out more about when each session will be held and how to join, find us on Facebook at the “Coronado Community Garden.”

The Garden team is also looking for more volunteers! If you are interested in getting your hands dirty, we could use your help with:

• Cultivating the garden• Helping deliver the produce to the Caring Coalition to help our neighbors in need • Demonstration classes for gardeners and non-gardeners • Attending and organizing garden tours. • Building small raised garden bed kits for the “Little Free• Gardens” neighborhood outreach program Remember to like and share the Coronado Community Garden Facebook page to get announcements and updates. Come see what’s growing!

Photos by Tom Wright

We’ve Made Our Beds, Now We Must Garden in Them

Egg-zactly the Best Way to Celebrate Easter

B y K e l l i e K r e i s e r

If you happened to visit the Circle Park this Easter, you would have been treated to the sight of 100 joyous kids chasing a man in a bunny suit around the park. You would have witnessed the

Coronado Easter Egg Hunt.Started in 2011 by two Coronado moms, Lauren

Kutsko and Kirsten Snyder, the egg hunt has become an annual event. They started by

simply putting a sign up in the park that said "Coronado Kids Group Egg Hunt tomorrow at

Coronado Park. Bring a dozen eggs to hide and a snack to share." Maybe 20 kids showed up that

first year, but the event stuck around.

When Kirsten moved out of the hood, Crystal Sheaffer stepped in and has continued to run the event ever since. In 2013, the playground

was under construction so the hunt was moved to the Circle Park, where it continues to this day.

Crystal explains how the event works. “Everyone brings a dish to share and a dozen eggs per child. Then we hide them throughout the park

and let the kids go wild. Then the Easter Bunny appears, the kids chase him, we do photos and

everyone sits on blankets and eats.”

“Al Aguinaga, Jeremy Veatch and my husband Jonathan Sheaffer have taken turns as the

bunny. It's totally a community effort. I make a sign-up list and everyone volunteers to bring

stuff. It grows every year."

Photos by Al Aguinaga


B y J a m e s H o g u e

CNA Board elections were May 3rd and I would like to thank everyone who once again elected me as your Director in charge of Block Watch. Last year, I worked to create the Neighborhood Safety Team. This group of volunteers has worked hard to implement many Block Watch efforts, such as community classes, Block Watch Captain mentoring, community outreach, neighborhood cleanup, child safety programs, and much more.

Block Watch is Making an Impact

The Neighborhood Safety Team has some major goals for the next 6 months, so be on the lookout for new and exciting additions to the community such as:

• Recruiting Block Watch Captains for every block• Procuring an electric security cart for neighborhood patrols by Block Watch volunteers • Creating a Block Watch Sign Tool kit, which will include everything that is needed to install metal Block Watch signs• Developing a YouTube page with "how to" videos for all Block Watch needs• Holding community classes, such as Self Defense and CPR• Give-aways for security cameras and alarm systems from local companies

This has been a very good year for the block watch and it’s all thanks to our volunteers. I would like to personally thank the team that dedicates so much of their time to help make Coronado safe:

Ivana Olson - Committee and Social media / Secretary / OutreachElise Sheldon - Committee and Outreach Val Coleman - Committee and OutreachNorina Arvizu-Koch - Block Watch Captain Mentorship programRobin Blakenbaker- Lighting CoordinatorMichonne Deitrick - Community Class Coordinator Michael Kelly - East Coronado Representative and OutreachTom Wright - OutreachAndrea Del Galdo - Grants and Outreach

We have had many successes in the last year. We recruited over 40 Block Watch Captains and are gaining more every week. We’ve developed resource books and materials for Block Watch Captains. We obtained official safety vests that we use for events such as the Porch Concerts and safety patrol. Our last bicycle ID event had 68 bikes registered. And we are now working with Trellis in commercial outreach for businesses.

The Block Watch had a huge impact on fighting crime in our neighborhood. We assisted in shutting down two problem areas in East Coronado that were known drug houses. The homeless outreach in East Coronado is working and we have been able to decrease the number of encampments in the area. We have installed graffiti cameras to help protect our beautiful murals on Oak Street and have another camera installed at 18st Street and Almeria Alley. Officer Harris, our Community Action Officer, has made numerous arrests which has helped in decreasing the drug and other illegal activity in the area.

1. The Tool Shed is not an urban legend. It really does exist! The shed is located at 1222 E. Virginia St., behind the CNA Community Center, next to the Community Garden. The easiest way to pick up items is through the back by entering from the alley off of 12th street. The shed hours are Friday and Monday evenings from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. by appointment only.

2. You must be a current member of the Coronado Neighborhood Association which will set you back a whole 10 bucks! Your annual membership gives you access to the tool shed. There’s everything from lawn mowers to horseshoes to party lighting available.

3. Browse items and sign up for membership at www.thecoronadoneighborhood.com. We have automated the website by adding a shopping cart to make reserving and paying for items easy. You can reserve/pay for items one week before your pick-up date. Please note that should you choose to cancel a reservation the rental fees are non-refundable when you reserve online. Otherwise, the shed is first come, first served and you pay on-site. And don't be a tool. Please bring your items back on time. Your neighbors appreciate it!

As you can see, there have been a lot of changes in the last year. Our awesome “Shedtender” team have spilled blood, sweat and tears in our labor of love to get the Tool Shed in shape. If you would like to join us and become a Shedtender, email me at: [email protected] for your support, Coronado!!

Photos by Jackie Hogue

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Dearest Coronado—

Thank you for being an amazing neighborhood. Thank you for loving Harmony and our family during her 27-month experience with cancer, for never allowing us to feel alone. The support we have received helped allow us to focus on caring for Harmony, providing her with the best opportunity to fight her fight and live her life. Thank you also for mirroring our appreciation of the beauty of her spirit, her lust for life, her fearlessness.

When it came time to celebrate her life on May 20 at The Hive, you did all the heavy lifting, the preparing food and drink and sound and vision, and you showed up in droves to make our hearts overflow with love. I don’t want to tell anyone how you have a celebration of someone’s life, but that’s how you have a celebration of someone’s life. You reminded us that Harmony inspired you to show your best selves, and you showed us with your tales and your deeds. I hope that we can continue to find inspiration from Harmony and from what we have learned together as a community, to continue looking out for each other and lifting each other when one of us is down.

I’m hoping to put energy into a “Trees for Harmony’s Hood” campaign, which I have discussed with Tom Wright. I still feel Harmony’s presence, in many things, not the least of which is the love in Coronado, which is thick enough to slow down a golf cart. We love you, Coronado, and we are so proud to call you home.

Paul Mosier, husband to Keri and father to Eleri and Harmony

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