Friday, Oct. 26

• 5-10 p.m. — Concert in the Park to benefit Camelot Community Center of Clearwater, Holmes Beach city field, 59th Street and Flotilla Drive. Information: 941-748-2162.

Saturday, Oct. 27

• 1-3 p.m. — Halloween Party, Women of the Moose, Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge, 110 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-3908 or 941-778-4110.

• 3:30 p.m. — Anna Maria Elementary School costume judging and class parade from Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive, to AME, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach,. Information: 941-812-7253.

Tuesday, Oct. 30

• 8:30 a.m. — Audubon Society of Manatee County Leffis Key Field Trip, meet at Leffis Key entrance, Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-353-5133.

Off-Island

Thursday, Oct. 25

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Flu shot clinic, Aging in Paradise Resource Center of Longboat Key, Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Fee applies. Information: 941-383-6941.

• 6-8 p.m. — Fourth Annual Chowdown for Charity, Manatee Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Riverhouse Banquets and Weddings, 955 Riverside Drive, Palmetto. Information: 941-545-3620.

Sunday, Oct. 28

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Longboat Key Historical Society/First Bank Free Fall Festival, the Centre Shops of Longboat Key, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 314-968-3060.

Ongoing

• Oct. 30-Nov. 12, Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, Florida State University/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-351-9010, Ext. 2310.

• Third Mondays, noon, Anna Maria Island Democratic Club, BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-779-0564.

• First Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, Manatee County Audubon Open House, 9:30 a.m. Audubon Walk, Felts Audubon Preserve, 4600 24th Ave. E., Palmetto, Information: 941-729-2227.

• Third Saturdays through May, 9-11 a.m., Jr. Audubon, Manatee Audubon Society, Felts Audubon Preserve, 4600 24th Ave. E., Palmetto. Information: 941-729-2227.

• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meetings at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.

• 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 through Dec. 20, except Thanksgiving, 10:30 a.m., Make a Child Smile story and craft hour, Tingley Memorial Library, 111 2nd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1208.

• Fridays, Senior Adventures, low-cost field trips from Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-962-8835.

• Third Fridays, 5-8 p.m., Pine Avenue Porch Party to benefit Roser Food Pantry at Anna Maria Pine Avenue stores and boutiques. Information: 941-896-3132.

• 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. Information: 941-761-8834.

Coming up

• Oct. 31, Crazy, Creepy, Crawly, Critter Costume Contest, The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7978.

• Oct. 31, Halloween Trail of Treats, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1541.

• Oct. 31, Trunk ’n’ Treat, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.

• Oct. 31, Desoween, Trail of Haunted Legends, De Soto National Memorial, 8300 De Soto Memorial Highway, Bradenton. Information: 941-792-0458.

• Nov. 3, Spaghetti Dinners, Magic of Manatee Chorus, Sweet Adelines, Bradenton Christian Reformed Church, 4208 26th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-722-6287.

• Nov. 3, Nautical and Landlubber Treasure Show, Anna Maria Island Sail and Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. NW, Bradenton. Information: 941-761-1860.

• Nov. 3, “For the Love of Money,” murder-mystery dinner, Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908.

• Nov. 3, 100,000 Healthy Meals, Feeding Children Everywhere, Holmes Beach City Field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 407-688-6600.

• Nov. 4, Chili Challenge Here benefiting Center for Building Hope, Bridge Street, Bridge Street Market Bradenton Beach. Information: 215-906-0668.

• Nov. 4, Author Diane Robertson book-signing, Ginny’s & Jane E’s Bakery Cafe & Island Coastal Store, 9807 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-755-0739.

Save the Date

• Nov. 7, Bonnie’s Day, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

• Nov. 9, ArtsHop Gallery Walk, Information: 941-243-3818.

• Nov. 10, 100th birthday celebration for Cortez Schoolhouse, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6121.

• Nov. 10, ArtsHop Silent auction, the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-243-3818.

• Nov. 10-11, ArtsHop Anna Maria Island Butterfly Garden Arts and Craft Fair, Holmes Beach city field, 59th Street and Flotilla Drive.

• Nov. 11, ArtsHop, Drum Circle, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Manatee Ave., Holmes Beach. Information: 941-243-3818.

• Nov. 11, ArtsHop Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus & Orchestra, performs Popular Light Classics, CrossPointe Fellowship Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-8585.

• Nov. 14, Island Players Off Stage Ladies Wicked Wizard of Oz Silent Auction and Luncheon, BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. Information:

941-799-2181.

• Nov. 17, Holiday Bazaar, Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: Herman at 941-383-2370.

• Nov. 17, Enjoy the Bay Water Festival, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Ken Thompson Park, 1700 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. Information: 941-955-8085.

Send calendar announcements to news@islander.org. Please include the time, date and location of the event, a brief description and a contact via e-mail and phone.

AME calendar

    Tuesday, Oct. 24-Friday Oct.26: Red Ribbon Week.

    Saturday, Oct. 27: 9-11 a.m., Costume parade, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive N. to AME, followed by 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Fall Festival, school grounds.

    Monday, Oct. 29: Fall fundraiser Otis Spunkmayer sale begins.

    Tuesday, Oct. 30:  CrossPointe Fellowship third-grade tutoring.

    Tuesday, Oct. 30:  Voting Day (mock presidential election).

November

    Monday, Nov. 5: 3:15 p.m., Student Advisory Council meeting, library.

    Tuesday, Nov. 6: 8:45 a.m., Parent Teacher Organization board meeting, conference room.

    Tuesday, Nov. 13: 5-7 p.m., PTO dinner, cafeteria, followed by 7 p.m., fourth-grade play, auditorium.

    Monday, Nov. 19-Friday, Nov. 23:  Fall/Thanksgiving Break.

    Thursday, Nov. 29: 8:45 a.m., Spring Fling Kick-Off meeting.

        Anna Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 941-708-5525, www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/annamaria.

Wednesday, Oct. 17

• 3:30 p.m. — Island Branch Library Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

• 4-7 p.m. — Island Branch Library Grand Reopening Open House, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Thursday, Oct. 18

• 9 a.m. — Grassy Point Preserve Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Avenue C, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-708-5800.

Friday, Oct. 19

• 5:30 p.m. — Popcorn & Politics political rally, The Islander and League of Women Voters, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7978.

5-8 p.m., Pink on Pine Avenue Porch Party to benefit breast cancer awareness at Anna Maria Pine Avenue stores and boutiques. Information: 941-896-3132.

• 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Artist reception for Nancy Law, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

• 5-10 p.m. — Bayfest, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce festival, Bay Boulevard at Pine Avenue. Information: 941-778-1541.

Saturday, Oct. 20

• 10 a.m.-10 p.m. — Bayfest, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce festival, Bay Boulevard at Pine Avenue and along Pine Avenue. Information: 941-778-1541.

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Parking lot art sale, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, S&S Shopping Plaza, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

Off-Island

Thursday, Oct. 18

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Empty Bowls Food Bank of Manatee Fundraiser, Renaissance on 9th, 1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-749-0100.

Saturday, Oct. 20

• 11:15 a.m. — Manatee Players Ladies Day Out Lunch and Fashions, Courtyard by Marriott Bradenton Riverfront, 100 Riverfront Drive W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Reservations required. Information: 941-748-5875

Ongoing

• Third Mondays, noon, Anna Maria Island Democratic Club, BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-779-0564.

• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meetings at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.

• 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 through Dec. 20, except Thanksgiving, 10:30 a.m., Make a Child Smile story and craft hour, Tingley Memorial Library, 111 2nd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1208.

• Fridays, Senior Adventures, low-cost field trips from Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-962-8835.

• 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. Information: 941-761-8834.

Coming up

• Oct. 25, Flu Shot clinic, The Aging in Paradise Resource Center of Longboat Key, Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Fee applies. Information: 941-383-6941.

• Oct. 25, Fourth Annual Chowdown for Charity, Manatee Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Riverhouse Banquets and Weddings, 955 Riverside Drive, Palmetto. Information: 941-545-3620.

• Oct. 26, Concert in the Park for Camelot Community Center of Clearwater, Holmes Beach city field, 59th Street and Flotilla Drive. Information: 941-748-2162.

• Oct. 30, Leffis Key field trip, Manatee County Audubon Society, meet at Leffis Key entrance, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-353-5133.

• Oct. 30-Nov. 12, Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, Florida State University/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-351-9010, Ext. 2310.

Save the Date

• Nov. 3, Spaghetti Dinner, Magic of Manatee Chorus, Sweet Adelines International chapter, Bradenton Christian Reformed Church, 4208 26th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-722-6287.

• Nov. 3, Nautical and Landlubber Treasure Show, Anna Maria Island Sail and Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. NW, Bradenton. Information: 941-761-1860.

• Nov. 3, “For the Love of Money,” murder-mystery dinner, Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908.

• Nov. 3, 100,000 Healthy Meals-Feeding Children Everywhere, Holmes Beach City Field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 407-688-6600.

• Nov. 4, Author Diane Robertson book signing, Ginny’s & Jane E’s at the Old IGA, 9807 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-755-0739.

• Nov. 7, Bonnie’s Day, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

• Nov. 9, ArtsHop Gallery Walk, Information: 941-243-3818.

• Nov. 10, 100th Birthday of Cortez Schoolhouse, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6121.

• Nov. 10, ArtsHop silent art auction, The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-243-3818.

• Nov. 10-11, ArtsHop Anna Maria Butterfly Garden Arts and Craft Fair, Holmes Beach city field, 59th Street at Flotilla Drive.

• Nov. 11, ArtsHop Drum Circle, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Manatee Ave., Holmes Beach. Information: 941-243-3818.

• Nov. 11, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus & Orchestra, Popular Light Classics, CrossPointe Fellowship Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-8585.

• Nov. 17, Enjoy the Bay, Sarasota Bay Water Festival, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Ken Thompson Park, 1700 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. Information: 941-955-8085.

Send calendar announcements to news@islander.org. Please include the time, date and location of the event, a brief description and a contact via e-mail and phone.

Friday, Oct. 12

        • 5 p.m. — Oktoberfest Quilters Bazaar, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.

• 5:30 p.m. — Oktoberfest, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.

Saturday, Oct. 13

• 8:30 a.m. — Third annual Causeway 4 the Cause, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Manatee Ave., Holmes Beach. Information: 941-224-7506.

Off-Island

Saturday, Oct. 13

• 6 p.m. — Bowl for Dogs & Cats Benefit, MoonRacer No-Kill Animal Rescue, AMF Bradenton Lanes, 4208 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-896-6701.

Tuesday, Oct. 16

• 6 p.m. — Free Wellness Seminar, 21Ways to Improve Breast Health, Stonewood Grill, 7110 Cortez Road, Bradenton. Information: 941-713-3767

• 6:30 p.m. — Chart Reading Seminar, Anna Maria Island Sail and Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. NW, Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-795-0482

Ongoing

• Through Oct. 14, 8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sunday, “Postmortem,” Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-794-6018.

• Third Mondays, noon, Anna Maria Island Democratic Club, BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-779-0564.

• Every Tuesday, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meetings at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.

• 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 through Dec. 20, except Thanksgiving, 10:30 a.m., Make a Child Smile story and craft hour, Tingley Memorial Library, 111 2nd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1208.

• Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., Thirsty Thursdays, hosted by Bridge Street Merchants, The Fish Hole, Bradenton Beach, Information: 941-778-3388.

        • Fridays, Senior Adventures, low-cost field trips from Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-962-8835.

• Third Fridays, 5-8 p.m., Pine Avenue Porch Party at Anna Maria Pine Avenue stores and boutiques. October benefit: breast cancer awareness. Information: 941-896-3132.

• 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. Information: 941-761-8834.

Coming up

        • Oct. 17, Island Branch Library Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

• Oct. 18, Grassy Point Nature Preserve Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Avenue E, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-708-5800.

• Oct. 18, Empty Bowls Food Bank of Manatee Fundraiser, Renaissance on 9th, 1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-749-0100.

• Oct. 19, Empty Bowls Food Bank of Manatee Fundraiser, Main Street Lakewood Ranch, 8131 Main St., Bradenton. Information: 941-749-0100.

• Oct. 19, Popcorn & Politics political rally, The Islander and League of Women Voters, 5404 Marina Drive. Information: 941-778-7978.

• Oct. 19, Artist reception, Nancy Law, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

• Oct. 19-20, Bayfest, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Bayfest, Bay Boulevard at Pine Avenue and along Pine Avenue. Information: 941-778-1541.

• Oct. 20, Parking Lot Sale, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, S&S Shopping Plaza, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

• Oct. 25, Fourth annual Chowdown for Charity, Manatee Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Riverhouse Banquets and Weddings, 955 Riverside Drive, Palmetto. Information: 941-545-3620.

• Oct. 26, Concert in the Park for Camelot Community Center of Clearwater, Holmes Beach city field, 59th Street at Flotilla Drive. Information: 941-748-2162.

• Oct. 30, Leffis Key field trip, Manatee County Audubon Society, meet at Leffis Key entrance, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-353-5133.

• Oct. 30-Nov. 12, “Twelfth Night” by William Shakespeare, Florida State University/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-351-9010, Ext. 2310.

Save the Date

• Nov. 3, Nautical and Landlubber Treasure Show, Anna Maria Island Sail and Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. NW, Bradenton. Information: 941-761-1860.

• Nov. 9, ArtsHop Gallery Walk, Information: 941-243-3818.

• Nov. 10, ArtsHop Silent auction, The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-243-3818.

• Nov. 10-11, ArtsHop-Butterfly Garden Arts and Crafts Fair, Holmes Beach city field, 59th Street and Flotilla Drive.

• Nov. 11, ArtsHop, Drum Circle, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Manatee Ave., Holmes Beach. Information: 941-243-3818.

• Nov. 11, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus & Orchestra, Popular Light Classics, CrossPointe Fellowship Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-8585.

• Nov. 17, Enjoy the Bay, Sarasota Bay Water Festival, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Ken Thompson Park, 1700 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. Information: 941-955-8085.

        Send calendar announcements to news@islander.org. Please include the time, date and location of the event, a brief description and a contact via e-mail and phone.

Thursday, Oct. 4

8 p.m. — Opening night for “Postmortem,” Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-794-6018.

Saturday, Oct. 6

• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Cultural Connections ArtsHop Chair-Painting Party, Crosspointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1716.

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m., “Like Moonlight on Low Tide” book signing, Holmes Beach author Nicole Quigley, Village Cafe at Rosedale, 535 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

• The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island Food Drive, Publix, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4060.

Sunday, Oct. 7

• The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island Food Drive, Publix, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4060.

• 7:30 p.m. — “The Dixie Swim Club” audition at Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-794-6018.

• 4 p.m. — Blessing of Animals, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation Memorial Garden, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1638.

Off-Island

Friday, Oct. 5

• 6-9 p.m. — Cortez watercolorist Dee Pastorius, Manatee County Cultural Alliance Gallery, 926 12th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-2223.

• 6-9:30 p.m. — “A River of Art in Blue” Artwalk Village of Arts, four blocks south of Manatee Avenue between 9th and 14th Avenues West, Bradenton. Information: 941-747-8056.

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Florida Produce Crate Label Swap Meet, Carnegie Library Basement, Palmetto Historical Park, 10th Ave. W., Palmetto. Information: 941-776-9444.

Saturday, Oct. 7

• 10 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Privateers Sixth Annual Shiprek Poker Run, Peggy’s Coral, 4511 U.S. Highway 41 N., Palmetto. Fee applies. Information: 941-752-5973.

• 11 a.m.-4 p.m. — “A River of Art in Blue” Artwalk, Village of Arts, four blocks south of Manatee Avenue between Ninth and 14th avenues west, Bradenton. Information: 941-747-8056.

• 3 p.m. — History of Bowed String Instruments, a free concert and lecture, Allegro Music Academy, 241 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota. Information: 941-358-8511.

Ongoing

• Oct. 4-Oct. 14, 8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 2 p.m., Sundays, “Postmortem,” Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-794-6018.

• Through Oct. 7, “Evita,” Manatee Players, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-748-5875.

• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meetings at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.

• Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.

• Thursdays through Dec. 20, except Thanksgiving, 10:30 a.m., Make a Child Smile story and craft hour, Tingley Memorial Library, 111 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1208.

• Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., Thirsty Thursdays, The Fish Hole, Bradenton Beach, Information: 941-778-3388.

• Fridays, Senior Adventures, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-962-8835.

• Third Fridays, 5-8 p.m., Pine Avenue Porch Party benefit at Anna Maria Pine Avenue stores. Information: 941-896-3132.

• 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. Information: 941-761-8834.

Coming up

• Oct. 13, Third Annual Causeway 4 the Cause, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-224-7506.

• Oct. 13, Bowl for Dogs & Cats, MoonRacer No-Kill Animal Rescue, AMF Bradenton Lanes, 4208 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-896-6701.

Save the Date

• Oct. 19, Popcorn & Politics political rally, The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive. Information: 941-778-7978.

• Oct. 19, Palette Petals, Artist Reception, Nancy Law, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

• Oct. 19-20, Bayfest, Bay Boulevard at Pine Avenue and along Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1541.

• Oct. 20, Parking Lot Sale, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, S&S Shopping Plaza, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

• Oct. 25, Fourth Annual Chowdown for Charity, Manatee Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Riverhouse Banquets and Weddings, 955 Riverside Drive, Palmetto. Information: 941-545-3620.

Send calendar announcements to news@islander.org. Please include the time, date and location of the event, a brief description and a contact via e-mail and phone.

Thursday, Sept. 27

• 9:30 a.m.-noon, Florida League of Cities and ManaSota League of Cities, State Office Candidates Forum, Sarasota City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota. Information: 407-484-3597.

Friday, Sept. 28

• 8 p.m., Opening night of “Story Theatre,” Studio 84 Productions, David S. & Anne V. Howard Studio Theatre at State College of Florida, 5840 26th St. W., Building 11 West, Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-752-5252.

Saturday, Sept. 29

    • 8:30 a.m., Fourth Annual Sarasota Bay Fishing Line Cleanup Day, Sarasota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. Information: 941-232-2363.

Sunday, Sept. 30

    • 2 p.m., “Story Theatre,” Studio 84 Productions, David S. & Anne V. Howard Studio Theatre at State College of Florida, 5840 26th St. W., Building 11 West, Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-752-5252.

Monday, Oct. 1

    • 8 p.m., “Story Theatre,” Studio 84 Productions, David S. & Anne V. Howard Studio Theatre at State College of Florida, 5840 26th St. W., Building 11 West, Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-752-5252.

Ongoing

    • Tuesdays through Oct. 2, Magic of Manatee Sweet Adelines, free vocal lessons, Bradenton Christian School, 3304 43rd Street W., Bradenton. Information: 941-778-6222.

• Through Oct. 7, Evita, Manatee Players, Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-748-5875.

• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meetings at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.

• 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 through Dec. 20, except Thanksgiving, 10:30 a.m., Make a Child Smile story and craft hour, Tingley Memorial Library, 111 2nd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1208.

• Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., Thirsty Thursdays, hosted by Bridge Street Merchants, The Fish Hole, Bradenton Beach, Information: 941-778-3388.

    • Fridays, Senior Adventures, low-cost field trips from Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-962-8835.

• Third Fridays, 5-8 p.m., Pine Avenue Porch Party to benefit Roser Food Pantry at Anna Maria Pine Avenue stores and boutiques. Information: 941-896-3132.

• 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. Information: 941-761-8834.

Coming up

    • Oct. 6, Florida Produce Crate Label Swap Meet, Carnegie Library Basement, Palmetto Historical Park, 10th Ave. W., Palmetto. Information: 941-776-9444.

• Oct. 7, Anna Maria Island Privateers Sixth Annual Shiprek Poker Run, starts and ends at Peggy’s Coral, 4511 U.S. Highway 41 N., Palmetto. Fee applies. Information: 941-752-5973.

• Oct. 5-7, “A River of Art in Blue,” featuring art, music and food, Village of Arts, four blocks south of Manatee Avenue between Ninth and 14th Avenues West, Bradenton. Information: 941-747-8056.

• Oct. 7, Blessing of Animals, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation Memorial Garden, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1638.

• Oct. 7, History of Bowed String Instruments, a free concert and lecture, Allegro Music Academy, 241 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota. Information: 941-358-8511.

Save the Date

• Oct. 13, Third Annual Causeway 4 the Cause, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Manatee Ave., Holmes Beach. Information: 941-224-7506.

• Oct. 13, Bowl for Dogs & Cats, MoonRacer No-Kill Animal Rescue-The Islander, AMF Bradenton Lanes, 4208 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-896-6701.

• Oct. 16, Free Wellness Seminar, 21 Ways to Improve Breast Health, Stonewood Grill, 7110 Cortez Road, Bradenton. Information: 941-713-3767

• Oct. 16, Chart Reading Seminar, Anna Maria Island Sail and Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. NW, Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-795-0482.

• Oct. 19, Palette Petals, Artist Reception, Nancy Law, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

• Oct. 19-20, Bayfest, Anna Maria City Field, corner of Bay Boulevard and Pine Avenue. Information: 941-778-1541.

• Oct. 20, Yard/Parking Lot Sale, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, S&S Shopping Plaza, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

• Oct. 20, Manatee Players Ladies Day Out Luncheon and Fashions, Courtyard by Marriott Bradenton Riverfront, 100 Riverfront Drive W. Fee applies. Reservations required. Information: 941-748-5875.

    • Oct. 23, Global Positioning Seminar, Anna Maria Island Sail and Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. NW, Bradenton. Information: 941-795-0482.

• Oct. 25, Fourth Annual Chowdown for Charity, Manatee Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Riverhouse, 955 Riverside Drive, Palmetto. Information: 941-545-3620.

        Send calendar announcements to news@islander.org. Please include the time, date and location of the event, a brief description and a contact via e-mail and phone.

Wednesday, Sept. 19

        Noon, Anna Maria Island Democratic Club, Dennis Maley guest speaker, BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-0564.

Saturday, Sept. 22

        2-6 p.m., Anna Maria Island Privateers Pirate Grog Party and Tasting Competition, Drift In, 120 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-650-8673.

7:30 p.m. or sunset, Sidewalk Astronomy, Local Group of Deep Sky Observers, Holmes Beach city field, 59th Street and Flotilla Drive. Information: 941-342-9632,

Off-Island

Thursday, Sept. 20

• 7:30 p.m., “Evita,” opening night, Manatee Players, Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-748-5875.

Friday, Sept. 21

        • 5:30-7:30 p.m., Artists reception, Ringling College of Art and Design alumni Mark Humphrey and Dustin Juengel, Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-2345.

Sunday, Sept. 23

        • 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Gordon’s Touch a Truck Day with Anna Maria Island Privateers, Gordon Food Service Marketplace, 4605 14th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-650-8673.

Monday, Sept. 24

        • 11:30 a.m., 13th Annual Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Lucky 13 Golf Outing for Scholarships, Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-224-1337 or 941-284-2523

Ongoing

        • Tuesdays through Oct. 2, Magic of Manatee Sweet Adelines, free vocal lessons, Bradenton Christian School, 3304 43rd Street W., Bradenton. Information: 941-778-6222.

• Through Oct. 7, “Evita,” Manatee Players, Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-748-5875.

• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meetings at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.

• 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 through Dec. 20, except Thanksgiving, 10:30 a.m., Make a Child Smile story and craft hour, Tingley Memorial Library, 111 2nd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1208.

• Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., Thirsty Thursdays, hosted by Bridge Street Merchants, The Fish Hole, Bradenton Beach, Information: 941-778-3388.

        • Fridays, Senior Adventures, low-cost field trips from Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-962-8835.

• Third Fridays, 5-8 p.m., Pine Avenue Porch Party to benefit Roser Food Pantry at Anna Maria Pine Avenue stores and boutiques. Information: 941-896-3132.

• 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. Information: 941-761-8834.

Coming up

        • Sept 29, Fourth annual Sarasota Bay Fishing Line Cleanup Day, Sarasota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. Information: 941-232-2363.

        • Oct. 6, Florida Produce Crate Label Swap Meet, Carnegie Library Basement, Palmetto Historical Park, 10th Ave. W., Palmetto. Information: 941-776-9444.

• Oct. 5-7, “A River of Art in Blue,” featuring art, music and food, Village of Arts, four blocks south of Manatee Avenue between 9th and 14th Avenues West, Bradenton. Information: 941-747-8056.

• Oct. 7, History of Bowed String Instruments, free concert and lecture, Allegro Music Academy, 241 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota. Information: 941-358-8511.

• Oct. 25, Fourth Annual Chowdown for Charity, Manatee Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Riverhouse Banquets and Weddings, 955 Riverside Drive, Palmetto. Information: 941-545-3620.

Save the Date

• Nov. 3, Nautical and Landlubber Treasure Show, Anna Maria Island Sail and Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. NW, Bradenton. Information: 941-761-1860.

• Nov. 9, ArtsHop Gallery Walk, Information: 941-243-3818.

• Nov. 10, ArtsHop silent auction, The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-243-3818.

• Nov. 10-11, Anna Maria Island Butterfly Garden Arts and Crafts Fair, Holmes Beach city field, 59th Street and Flotilla Drive.

• Nov. 11, ArtsHop drum circle, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Manatee Ave., Holmes Beach. Information: 941-243-3818.

• Nov. 11, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus & Orchestra performs Popular Light Classics, CrossPointe Fellowship Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, Classics. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-8585.

• Nov. 17, Enjoy the Bay, Sarasota Bay Water Festival, City Island, 1700 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. Information: 941-955-8085.

Send calendar announcements to news@islander.org. Please include the time, date and location of the event, a brief description and a contact via e-mail and phone.

Thursday, Sept. 13

• 10 a.m.-noon, Coffee with Commissioner Jean Peelen, Paradise Cafe, 3210 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-896-5827.

• Noon, St. Bernard Catholic Church Council of Catholic Women luncheon, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4769.

• 6-8 p.m., Bridge Street Merchant’s Thirsty Thursdays-Fish Hole Miniature Golf 50/50 Blackjack Tournament, The Fish Hole, 115 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-3388.

Wednesday, Sept. 19

        Noon, Anna Maria Island Democratic Club, Dennis Maley guest speaker, Beachhouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-0564.

Off-Island

Monday, Sept. 17

• 1 p.m., Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Club, Bradenton Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton. Information: 941-794-3878.

Tuesday, Sept. 18

• 8:15 p.m., World War II Veterans Honor Flight Welcome Home, St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport baggage claim, 14700 Terminal Blvd., Clearwater. Information: 813-842-5843.

Ongoing

• Tuesdays through Oct. 2, Magic of Manatee Sweet Adelines, free vocal lessons, Bradenton Christian School, 3304 43rd Street W., Bradenton. Information: 941-778-6222.

• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meetings at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.

• Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7 a.m., weather permitting, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 248-982-5600.

• 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 through Dec. 20, except Thanksgiving, 10:30 a.m., Make a Child Smile story and craft hour, Tingley Memorial Library, 111 2nd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1208.

• Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., Thirsty Thursdays, hosted by Bridge Street Merchants, The Fish Hole, Bradenton Beach, Information: 941-778-3388.

        • Fridays, Senior Adventures, low-cost field trips from Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-962-8835.

• Third Fridays, 5-8 p.m., Pine Avenue Porch Party to benefit Roser Food Pantry at Anna Maria Pine Avenue stores and boutiques. Information: 941-896-3132.

• 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. Information: 941-761-8834.

Coming up

• Sept. 21, Artists reception, Ringling College of Art and Design alumni Mark Humphrey and Dustin Juengel, Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-2345.

        • Sept. 24, 13th Annual Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Lucky 13 Golf Outing for Scholarships, Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-224-1337 or 941-284-2523.

• Oct. 7, History of Bowed String Instruments, free concert and lecture, Allegro Music Academy, 241 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota. Information: 941-358-8511.

• Oct. 25, Fourth Annual Chowdown for Charity, Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Manatee Chapter, Riverhouse Banquets and Weddings, 955 Riverside Drive, Palmetto. Information: 941-545-3620.

Save the Date

• Nov. 3, Nautical and Landlubber Treasure Show, Anna Maria Island Sail and Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. NW, Bradenton. Information: 941-761-1860.

• Nov. 11, Popular Light Classics, CrossPointe Fellowship Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, Classics. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-8585.

• Nov. 17, Enjoy the Bay, Sarasota Bay Water Festival, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Ken Thompson Park, 1700 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. Information: 941-955-8085.

Send calendar announcements to news@islander.org. Please include the time, date and location of the event, a brief description and a contact via e-mail and phone.

AME calendar

Tuesday, Sept. 11

• 8:45 a.m., Parent Teacher Organization board meeting, conference room.

Tuesday, Sept. 18

• 5-8 p.m., PTO Family Fun Night, playground.

Friday, Sept. 21

• 9 a.m., Peace Day celebration, school grounds.

Monday, Oct. 8

• 3:15 p.m., Student Advisory Council meeting, library.

Tuesday, Oct. 9

• 8:45 a.m., PTO board meeting, conference room.

Tuesday, Oct. 16

• 5-7 p.m., Third-grade dinner, cafeteria.

• 7 p.m., Third-grade play, auditorium.

Saturday, Oct. 27

• 9-11 a.m., Costume parade, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive N. to AME.

• 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Fall Festival, school grounds.

Monday, Oct. 29

• Fall fundraiser Otis Spunkmayer sales begin.

Anna Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 941-708-5525, www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/annamaria.

Thursday, Sept. 6 

• 6 p.m., Captain’s meeting, Galati Yacht Sales Labor Day Billfish Tournament, Galati Yachts, 900 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-0755.

Friday, Sept. 7

        • 6 a.m., fishing begins, Galati Yacht Sales Labor Day Billfish Tournament, Galati Yachts, 900 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-0755.

Saturday, Sept. 8

        • 1-3 p.m., Galati Yacht Sales Labor Day Billfish Tournament fishing ends 8:30 a.m. Weigh-in for dolphin, tuna and wahoo begins at 1 p.m. The public is welcome. Galati Yachts, 900 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0755.

Ongoing

• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meetings at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.

• Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7 a.m., weather permitting, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 248-982-5600.

• 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, Sept. 6 through Dec. 20, except Thanksgiving, 10:30 a.m., Make a Child Smile story and craft hour, Tingley Memorial Library, 111 2nd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1208.

        • Fridays, Senior Adventures, low-cost field trips from Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-962-8835.

• Third Fridays, 5-8 p.m., Pine Avenue Porch Party to benefit Roser Food Pantry at Anna Maria Pine Avenue stores and boutiques. Information: 941-896-3132.

• 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. Information: 941-761-8834.

Coming up

        • Sept. 13, St. Bernard Catholic Church Council of Catholic Women season welcome meeting, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4769.

• Sept. 24, 13th annual Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Lucky 13 Golf Outing for Scholarships, Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-224-1337 or 941-284-2523.

Save the Date

• Nov. 3, Nautical and Landlubber Treasure Show, Anna Maria Island Sail and Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. NW, Bradenton. Information: 941-761-1860.

• Nov. 11, Popular Light Classics, CrossPointe Fellowship Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, Classics. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-8585.

• Nov. 17, Enjoy the Bay, Sarasota Bay Water Festival, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Ken Thompson Park, 1700 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. Information: 941-955-8085.

Send calendar announcements to news@islander.org. Please include the time, date and location of the event, a brief description and a contact via e-mail and phone.

AME calendar

Thursday, Sept. 6

        • 8:45 a.m., PTO Fall Festival kick-off meeting, auditorium.

Monday, Sept. 10

• 3:15 p.m., SAC meeting, media room.

Tuesday, Sept. 11

• 8:45 a.m., PTO board meeting, conference room.

Tuesday, Sept. 18

• 5-8 p.m., Family Fun Night.

Friday, Sept. 21

• 9 a.m., Peace Day celebration.

Anna Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 941-708-5525, www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/annamaria.

Friday, Aug. 31

• 6 p.m., Captain’s Meeting, Galati Yacht Basin. Galati Yacht Sales Labor Day Billfish Tournament. Fee applies. Galati Yacht Basin, 900 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0755.

Saturday, Sept. 1

        • 6 a.m., fishing begins, Galati Yacht Sales Labor Day Billfish Tournament. Fee applies. Galati Yacht’s Basin, 900 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0755.

Sunday, Sept. 2

        • 8:30 p.m., fishing ends, Galati Yacht Sales Labor Day Billfish Tournament. Free weigh-in event. Galati Yacht Basin, 900 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0755.

• 3 p.m., Allegro Music Academy, free instrumental concert and lecture, 241 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota. Information: 941-358-8511.

Monday, Sept. 3

• 5 p.m., Picnic and Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813

Off Island

Sunday, Sept. 2

• 3 p.m., Allegro Music Academy, free instrumental concert and lecture, 241 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota. Information: 941-358-8511.

Ongoing

• Through Aug. 31, Maro Lorimer’s abstract acrylic exhibit, The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1906.

• Through Sept. 2, “Legally Blonde,” Manatee Players Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-748-5875.

• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meetings at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.

• Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7 a.m., weather permitting, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 248-982-5600.

• 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, Sept. 6-Dec. 20, except Thanksgiving, 10:30 a.m., Make a Child Smile story and craft hour, Tingley Memorial Library, 111 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1208.

• Thirsty Thursday hosted by Bridge Street Merchants, Bradenton Beach, Information: 215-906-0668.

        • Fridays, Senior Adventures, low-cost field trips from Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-962-8835.

• Third Fridays, 5-8 p.m., Pine Avenue Porch Party to benefit Roser Food Pantry at Anna Maria Pine Avenue stores and boutiques. Information: 941-896-3132.

• 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. Information: 941-761-8834.

Coming up

        • Sept. 13, St. Bernard Catholic Church Council of Catholic Women, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4769.

• Sept. 24, 13th annual Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Lucky 13 Golf Outing for Scholarships, Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-224-1337 or 941-284-2523.

Save the Date

• Nov. 3, Nautical and Landlubber Treasure Show, Anna Maria Island Sail and Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. NW, Bradenton. Information: 941-761-1860.

• Nov. 11, Popular Light Classics, CrossPointe Fellowship Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, Classics. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-8585.

• Nov. 17, Enjoy the Bay, Sarasota Bay Water Festival, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Ken Thompson Park, 1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 941-955-8085.

Send calendar announcements to news@islander.org. Please include the time, date and location of the event, a brief description and a contact via e-mail and phone.

Thursday, Aug. 23

• 10 a.m.-noon — Coffee with Holmes Beach Commissioner Jean Peelen, Paradise Cafe, 3210 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-896-5827.

Off Island

Wednesday, Aug. 22

        • 7-10 p.m., Ballroom Dancing Party, American Legion Kirby Stewart Post 24, 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-807-4046,

Friday, Aug. 24

        • 7-10 p.m., Crazy Hat Country Night with the Jimmy Keith Band, American Legion Kirby Stewart Post 24, 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-209-2212.

Saturday, Aug. 25

• 6:30 p.m., Manatee County Gator Club Scholarship Fund Kick-Off Social/Casino Night, Pier 22, 1200 1st Ave. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-3319.

• 2-5 p.m., Red, White & Blues III, Concert to Benefit Veteran Relief, American Legion Riders of Kirby Stewart Post 24, 2000 75th St., Cortez. Information: 941-209-2212.

Sunday, Aug. 26

        • 7 p.m., Auditions for “Pumpboys and Dinettes” and “Plaid Tidings,” Manatee Players Theater, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-0111.

Monday, Aug. 27

        • 7 p.m., Auditions for “Pumpboys and Dinettes” and “Plaid Tidings,” Manatee Players Theater, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-0111.

Ongoing

• Through Aug. 31, Maro Lorimer’s abstract acrylic exhibit, The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1906.

• Through Sept. 2, “Legally Blonde, Manatee Players, Riverfront Theater, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-748-5875.

• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meetings at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.

• Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7 a.m., weather permitting, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 248-982-5600.

• 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, 5-7 p.m., Thirsty Thursday hosted by Bridge Street Merchants, Bradenton Beach, Information: 215-906-0668.

        • Fridays, Senior Adventures, low-cost field trips from Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-962-8835.

• Third Fridays, 5-8 p.m., Pine Avenue Porch Party to benefit Roser Food Pantry at Anna Maria Pine Avenue stores and boutiques. Information: 941-896-3132.

• 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. Information: 941-761-8834.

Coming up

        • Aug. 31-Sept.3, Galati Yacht Sales Labor Day Billfish Tournament. Fee applies. Galati Yacht’s Basin, 900 South Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0755.

• Sept. 2, Allegro Music Academy, free instrumental concert and lecture, 241 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota. Information: 941-358-8511.

• Sept. 3, Picnic and Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.

Save the Date

• Sept. 24, 13th annual Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Lucky 13 Golf Outing for Scholarships, Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-224-1337 or 941-284-2523.

• Nov. 3, Nautical and Landlubber Treasure Show, Anna Maria Island Sail and Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. NW, Bradenton. Information: 941-761-1860.

• Nov. 11, Popular Light Classics, CrossPointe Fellowship Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, Classics. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-8585.

• Nov. 17, Enjoy the Bay, Sarasota Bay Water Festival, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Ken Thompson Park, 1700 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. Information: 941-955-8085.

Send calendar announcements to news@islander.org. Please include the time, date and location of the event, a brief description and a contact via e-mail and phone.