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Date of Issue: August 18, 2005

Islander Calender

Wednesday, Aug. 17

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - "Lunch Bunch" catered by Harry's Continental Kitchens at the Longboat/Lido/St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce, 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 387-9519. Fee applies.

5:30 p.m. - Comic book making and history with Bruce Allen Wallis at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. All materials provided.

Thursday, Aug. 18

9 to 10 a.m. - Muscles and More fitness class with Sherry Fideler at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.

10:30 a.m. - Pilates for beginners with Laura Bennett at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.

Friday, Aug. 19

5 to 9 p.m. - Friday Fest on the Bay with Fred Johnson behind the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 953-3368.

6:30 p.m. - Sierra Club "Moonrise Over Sarasota Bay" walk starting from the Southern tip of Lido Key. Information: 752-3200.

Saturday, Aug. 20

8:30 a.m. - Kiwanis Club meeting at Cafe on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

9:30 a.m. - Intermediate Pilates with Laura Bennett at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.

Tuesday, Aug. 23

9 to 10 a.m. - Muscles and More fitness class with Sherry Fideler at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.

10:30 a.m. - Pilates for beginners with Laura Bennett at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.

10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Intermediate watercolor class with Susie Cotton at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Informaiton: 778-1908. Fee applies.

Noon - Anna Maria Island Rotary Club meeting at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach.

Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Friendly Bridge at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.

6 p.m. - Power Pilates with Laura Bennett at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.

Wednesday, Aug. 24

5 to 7 p.m. - Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce "Luau theme" business card exchange at First National Bank and Trust, 5324 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1541.

Ongoing:

  • Susan Oberender stained-glass exhibit at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, through Aug. 31. Information: 787-6648.
  • Mammoth fossils unearthed at Palma Sola Trace on display at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 746-4131. Fee applies.

Upcoming:

  • Photography workshop at Anna Maria Island House Aug. 26-28.
  • 15th Annual O'Connor Bowling Challenge at AMF Bradenton Lanes Aug. 27.
  • "Do Ya Do Ya Do Ya Wanna Dance?" at the Bradenton Woman's Club Aug. 27.
  • Breakfast and blood drive at the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Aug. 31

 

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