Islander Calendar
Friday, Sept. 3
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Reception for watercolor artist Barbara Orear at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648. Exhibit runs through September.
Saturday, Sept. 4
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Yard Sale at the West Manatee Fire and Rescue auxiliary, 201 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-720-0426.
Sunday, Sept. 5
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Yard Sale at the West Manatee Fire and Rescue auxiliary, 201 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-720-0426.
Monday, Sept. 6
Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, Sept. 7
Noon — Barry Gould and Melissa Williams discuss social networking at the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meeting at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-962-7785.
Ongoing:
• Through Sept. 5, “South Pacific” at the Manatee Players, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-5875. Fee applies.
• The first and third Mondays of each month, the American Legion Post 24, 2005 75th St. W., Bradenton, hosts dinners for the public. Fee applies. Information: 941-794-3390.
• Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., teens meet at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
• Alternating Wednesdays, 11 a.m., memory loss support group at the Longboat Island Chapel Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6491.
• Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., players pitch horseshoes in the pits at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.
• Fridays, 11 a.m., Over 39ers group meets at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.
• Fridays, Senior Adventures Group meets for outings to various locations throughout the summer. Information: 941-962-8835.
• Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meets at Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, Holmes Beach.
OFF-ISLAND EVENTS
Saturday, Sept. 4
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Reception for watercolor artist Bernice Gaines at the All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church Art Gallery, 563 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-8161.
4 to 9 p.m. — Family night at the museum presents “Gone Batty” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Sunday, Sept. 5
2 to 8 p.m. — “An Island Getaway BBQ” featuring food, music, swimming at the Bradenton Elks Lodge 1511, 2511 75th St., Bradenton. Information: 941-704-9565. Fee applies.
Monday, Sept. 6
Noon — Classic car show at the Bradenton Elks Lodge 1511, 2511 75th St., Bradenton. Information: 941-704-9565.
Wednesday, Sept. 8
7 to 9 p.m. — “Exploring the Future of Energy: The Future of Oil” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-941-746-4131.
Coming Up:
• Sept. 8, “Exploring the Future of Energy: The Future of Oil,” South Florida Museum.
• Sept. 9, Blood drive, Anna Maria Island Community Center.
• Sept. 10, History of Scouting opening reception, Palmetto Historical Park.
• Sept. 10, Bob Sayles artist reception, South Florida Museum.
• Sept. 11, Manatee Player’s Ladies’ Day Out Luncheon.
Save the Date:
• Sept. 27, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, Bradenton Country Club.
• Oct. 8, Anna Maria Island Community Center Golf Outing, IMG Golf and Country Club.
• Oct. 7, “Ladies of the Camellias” season opening, Island Players theater.
• Oct. 15-16, Bayfest.
• Nov. 12-14, ArtsHop.
Send calendar announcements to diana@islander.org. Please include the time, date and location of the event, a brief description and a contact via e-mail and phone. | 
