Islander Calender
Wednesday, July 27
8 to 9 a.m. - "Good Morning, LBK" at the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, 6690 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 387-9549.
5 to 7 p.m. - Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce business card exchange at Ginny's Antiques and Art & Jane E's Bakery in the old IGA store building, 9807 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 778-1541.
Thursday, July 28
4 to 7 p.m. - Wine and cheese tasting at Publix, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
7 p.m. - Song and Dance Extravaganza featuring the Entertainment Revue at the Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 779-0202. Fee applies.
Friday, July 29
4 p.m. - "Grind" skate movie at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
7 p.m. - Song and Dance Extravaganza featuring the Entertainment Revue at the Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 779-0202. Fee applies.
7 to 9 p.m. - Teen night at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908.
Saturday, July 30
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Reef cleanup at various locations. Meet at Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 388-4441.
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - "Boat Smart" class at the Anna Maria Island Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 714-0449. Fee applies.
8:30 a.m. - Kiwanis Club meeting at Cafe on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - "Unity in the Community" back-to-school carnival at Just for Girls, 1011 21st St. E., Bradenton. Information: 812-6622.
1 and 7 p.m. - Song and Dance Extravaganza featuring the Entertainment Revue at the Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 779-0202. Fee applies.
Monday, Aug. 1
10:15 a.m. - Gulf Coast Writers meeting at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-3209.
Tuesday, Aug. 2
6 to 8 p.m. - "The Basics of GPS" and "Chart Smart" classes at the Anna Maria Island Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 714-0449. Fee applies.
Wednesday, Aug. 3
7 to 8 a.m. - Pier regulars meeting at the Anna Maria City Pier, 100 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information: 778-7062.
5:30 p.m. - Graphic-novel art demonstration for teens with illustrator Jon Scott at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341.
Ongoing:
- Tibetan meditation class at 109 13th St. S., Bradenton Beach, every day. Information: 779-9074. Donations accepted.
- "Beach Blast" Vacation Bible School at Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, through July 29. Information: 778-0719.
- "Bioquest" summer camp at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, through Aug. 5. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.
Upcoming:
- Back-to-school open house at Anna Maria Elementary School Aug. 4.
- Vaudeville Follies at the Riverfront Theatre Aug. 4-14.
- Children's Summit at the Manatee Civic Center Aug. 6.
- Cowry shell jewelry demo for teens at the Island Branch Library Aug. 10.
- Sierra Club presents "Mangroves: Love Them and Leave Them (Alone That Is)" at Phillippi Estate, Sarasota Aug. 11.
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