Story Tools • • Date of Issue: October 14, 2009 Islander Calendar Wednesday, Oct. 7 11 a.m. — Einstein’s Circle group discussion on marriage and government’s role at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce business lunch at Freedom Village, 6406 21st Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-778-1541. Fee applies. 1:15 p.m. — Gulf Coast Writers meeting at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7631. 3 p.m. — Book club meeting at the Tingley Memorial Library, 111 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1208. Thursday, Oct. 8 Noon — Longboat Key-Lido Key-St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce networking lunch at the Sun House Restaurant, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-383-2466. Fee applies. 7 p.m. — Opening night of “London Suite” at the Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-5755. Fee applies. Friday, Oct. 9 9:30 a.m. — Senior Adventures group meets at the Southeastern Guide Dogs, 4210 77th St. E., Palmetto. Information: 941-962-8835. 12:30 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Community Center golf outing, followed by dinner, both at IMG Academies Golf & Country Club, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy., Bradenton. Information: 941-778-1908. Fee applies. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Opening reception for the “Faculty Exhibit” at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-2099. 6:30 p.m. — Film presentation of “Scooby Doo” at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Saturday, Oct. 10 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Rummage sale at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Family origami at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Tuesday, Oct. 13 4 to 5:30 p.m. — Inquiring Minds non-denominational study of the Old Testament at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4579. 6 p.m. — American Cancer Society Anna Maria Island Relay For Life kick-off party at the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge 2188, 110 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-745-1214. Wednesday, Oct. 14 7:45 to 9 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce sunrise breakfast at The Gathering Place, 101 Seventh St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-1541. Fee applies. 11:30 a.m. — Off Stage Ladies Auxiliary of the Island Players luncheon at the Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-518-4431. Ongoing: • First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Artists Guild of Anna Maria at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. • Tuesdays, noon, Anna Maria Island Rotary Club meeting at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044. • The first and third Mondays of each month, the American Legion Post 24, 2005 75th St. W., Bradenton, hosts dinners for the public. Fee. Information: 941-794-3489. • Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., teens meet at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. • The third Wednesday of each month, noon, the Anna Maria Island Garden Club meets at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, through April. Information: 941-778-2809. • Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m., players pitch horseshoes in the pits at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130. • Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club meets at Cafe on the Beach at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Off Island Events: Wednesday, Oct. 7 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Longboat Key-Lido Key-St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce business after hours at the Longboat Key Club & Resort, Harbourside Dining Room, 3000 Harbourside Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-2466. Fee applies. Thursday, Oct. 8 6 p.m. — Eat, Drink and Be Merry Film Series presents “The Thin Man” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies. 7 p.m. — Sarasota Shell Club meeting at Mote Marine Aquarium, third floor Buchanan Room, 1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 941-492-5296. Monday, Oct. 12 7 to 8 p.m. — College Tour: How to find, finance and succeed at the right college presented at the Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-5555. Tuesday, Oct. 13 6 to 9:30 p.m. — The Cinema Experience: Films of the 1950s featuring “Sunset Boulevard” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies. 8 p.m. — Pianist Joyce Valentine at Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-752-5252. Fee applies. Coming Up: • Oct. 15, Book discussion group at the Island Branch Library. • Oct. 15, “Eat, Drink + Be Merry Film Series” presents “Babette’s Feast” at the South Florida Museum. • Oct. 16, Skate night at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. • Oct. 16-17, Anna Maria Island Bayfest. • Oct. 17, plant and antique sale at Palma Sola Botanical Park. • Oct. 17, Viva Las Vegas masquerade party at South Florida Museum. • Oct. 19, Popcorn & Politics with The Islander, meet and greet the candidates and straw poll voting at the newspaper office. • Oct. 20, “A Star is Born” 1950s Film series presentation at South Florida Museum. • Oct. 21, Spooktacular Halloween kid’s program at Palmetto Library. • Oct. 21, “Have Humans ‘Beaten’ Evolution” discussion at South Florida Museum. Save the date: • Oct. 23, Goblin Gathering at G.T. Bray Park. • Oct. 30, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Trail of Treats and kids’ costume contest. • Oct. 30, The Islander Canine Costume Contest roundup. • Oct. 31, Zombiefest at the South Florida Museum. AME school calendar • Oct. 8, health screening. • Oct. 9, fire drill. • Oct. 12-16, fire prevention week. • Oct. 15, picture retake. • Oct. 15, Domino’s pizza day. • 8:30 a.m. Oct. 16, Parent Teacher Organization meeting. • 5 p.m. Oct. 20, PTO dinner followed by third-grade performance. • Oct. 23, blood drive. • Oct. 26, no school. • Oct. 27, Bone-Zone program for second-and third-grade. • Oct. 28, early out. • Oct. 29, report cards and teacher conferences. • Oct. 31, annual AME-PTO Fall Festival: 10 a.m. costume contest; 10:30 a.m. parade; 11 a.m. festival. For more information, call the school office at 941-708-5525. AME is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Send calendar announcements to diana@islander.org. 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