Story Tools • • Date of Issue: July 01, 2009 Islander Calender Wednesday, July 1 5:30 p.m. — DIY T-Shirt Surgery teen program at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Friday, July 3 4 to 9 p.m. — Outdoor Bridge Street Farmer’s Market, with Highway 41 performing at 6 p.m., at 107 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-518-4431. 9:15 p.m. — Fireworks show at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Saturday, July 4 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Outdoor Bridge Street Farmer’s Market at 107 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-518-4431. 10 a.m. — Roadside revelers are invited to the Anna Maria Island Privateers Fourth of July Parade, departing from Coquina Beach traveling north to Bayfront Park, Anna Maria. Noon — Anna Maria Island Privateers Fourth of July Party and scholarship awards at Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 5 p.m. — Holiday picnic at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. 9:15 p.m. — Fireworks show at the Sandbar Restaurant, 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria. 9:15 p.m. — Fireworks show at the Mar Vista Restaurant, 760 Broadway, Longboat Key. Wednesday, July 8 2 p.m. — Travel and adventure photography presentation with James Corwin Johnson at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. 5:30 p.m. — PB&J Archaeology teen program presented by the Florida Public Archaeology Network at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Ongoing: 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. 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. Coming Up: July 9, yo-yo demonstration at the Island Branch Library. July 9, “Think and Drink” film and music celebrating Elvis at South Florida Museum. July 10, skate night at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. July 11, family origami at the Island Branch Library. July 15, digital photography presentation at the Island Branch Library. July 15, bead crafts for teens at the Island Branch Library. Save the date: July 16, Sarasota Jungle Gardens visits the Island Branch Library. July 17, Reels at Rossi Park presents “Journey to the Center of the Earth” in 3D. July 18, Snooty the Manatee’s 61st birthday party at the South Florida Museum Parker Manatee Aquarium. Aug. 8, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce 60th Anniversary celebration at St. Bernard Catholic Church. Sept. 28, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce golf outing at Bradenton Country Club. Oct. 9, Anna Maria Island Community Center golf outing at IMG Academies Golf and Country Club. 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.