Wednesday, Nov. 23
Thursday, Nov. 24
10 a.m. — Service of Thanksgiving at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.
2 p.m. — Thanksgiving dinner at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.
Friday, Nov. 25
11 a.m. — Dodgeball tournament at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Fee applies.
Saturday, Nov. 26
11 a.m. — Dodgeball tournament at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Fee applies.
Ongoing:
• Saturdays through Nov. 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., learn to fish excursions for kids ages 5-12 at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Fee applies.
• Saturdays through March 18, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra rehearsals at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-7853.
• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meetings at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.
• Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., duplicate bridge games at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3390.
• Tuesdays, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., coffee and conversations for seniors at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
• Second Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., VFW Post No. 8199 meets at the volunteer fire station, 201 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-4400.
• Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., teens meet at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
• 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.
• Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thirsty Thursday deals from merchants on Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-799-2181.
• Every third Friday, 5:30 p.m., Porch Party on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-8710.
• Fridays, Senior Adventures Group meets for outings to various locations. Information: 941-962-8835.
• Fridays, sunset drum circle with Mike Sales at Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-526-6789.
• Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Yoga on the Beach at the Pine Avenue beach access. Information: 941-794-6723.
• Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meets at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
• Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., children’s story and craft hour at the Tingley Memorial Library, 111 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach, through Dec. 10. Information: 941-779-1208.
Off-Island
Thursday, Nov. 24
2 p.m. — Thanksgiving dinner at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6491. Fee applies.
Wednesday, Nov. 30
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Festival of Trees begins at the Crosley Estate Mansion, 8374 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, through Dec. 7. Information: 941-722-3244. Fee applies.
Coming Up:
• Dec. 2, Downtown Holmes Beach Holiday Open House.
• Dec. 3, Sweet Adelines concert, Bradenton Christian High School.
• Dec. 3, Manatee High School Centennial Celebration.
• Dec. 3, Lester Family Fun Day, Anna Maria Island Community Center.
• Dec. 4, Brawn on the Beach contest, BeachHouse Restaurant.
• Dec. 7, Island Christmas concert with Gulf Drive Solo, Sandbar Restaurant.
• Dec. 7, Gulf Coast Writers, Island Branch Library.
Save the Date:
• Dec. 9, Holiday walk, Anna Maria.
• Dec. 10, Privateer Christmas parade and party for kids at Coquina Beach.
• Dec. 11, Holiday Jazz Brunch benefit for pets, Daiquiri Deck Restaurant, St. Armands Circle.
• Dec. 17, Where’s Woody? Holiday Sidewalk Sale at The Islander and Island Shopping Center for local artists.
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.
