he Spreckels Society held their annual gala on Saturday, August 21, at the beautiful home of Bill and Joanie Huck. Adopting the theme of “An Evening in Provence,” the home, guest cottage and garden provided the ambience of a French country villa with suitable flowers and table settings. Doug St. Denis presented an award to Wes and Charlotte Harris for all the support they have given to the Coronado Historical Association over the years. Spreckels Society members receive many benefits including a historic photo from our Museum Store collection, a complimentary copy of a CHA-produced historical film on DVD, two tickets to the annual Spreckels Society Gala, invitations to the “Patriotic Breakfast” and parade viewing on the Fourth of July and the Holiday Party and Christmas Parade viewing in December and eight complimentary tickets for the Heritage Walk tour. Spreckels business members are also listed on the CHA website, in the Annual Report and in the newsletter, History Matters. For more information, please call the CHA Office, 619-435-7242.


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ou’ll soon be receiving Coronado 1910, an eight- page souvenir newspaper all about Coronado one hundred years ago. Do you think you know a lot about businesses then and now? Here’s a challenge to all you history buffs. In the special newspaper, find all the street addresses* in an article entitled “Orange Avenue Business is Booming,” and tell us what is located there today. The first 25 people to send us the correct answers will receive a free copy of the custom 2011 CHA calendar, which we will be selling in the Museum Store.


*Note: we are looking for businesses with street addresses only, not ones listed “at” or “near” an intersection in the article.


SAVE THE DATE FOR ARTS BALL 2011!


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he sixth annual Coronado Arts Ball will be held on Saturday, January 22, at 6 p.m., in the Coronado Community Center’s Nautilus Room. A Hollywood-oriented theme will be announced soon and, as always, guests are invited to dress with as much color and flair as they wish. The “Jewel in Our Crown” Award for 2011 will be presented during the evening. Join in the fun with great dance music, delicious food and a wonderful silent auction with items provided by many of the Art Walk participants and community members. Look for your invitations in the mail…


Top (left to right): Spreckels Gala honorees Wes and Charlotte Harris, award presenter Doug St. Denis and CHA Executive Director Susan Enowitz; Bottom left: Gala hosts Joanie and Bill Huck; Center (l. to.r.): Board President Bob Balfour ,Past President Barb DeMichael and former Board Member Tim Cusick; Right: Ginger Raaka (left) and Caroline Murray, Spreckels Gala Chair


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Nearly 100 members enjoyed the CHA annual meeting on July 29. Above: Board members (left to right) Holly Nappen, Penny Duermayer, Carol Raiter and Courtenay McGowen greeted members in the Museum galleries. Top right: VADM (ret.) Ed & Sherry Martin; Treasurer Jim Kaufman delivers a positive report on the financial health of the CHA.


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