Wednesday, Nov. 17
11 a.m. — Joe Kerata discusses “Evolution: Only a Theory?” at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Garden Club meeting at Roser Memorial Community Church, 502 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
1 to 3 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Garden Club plant sale at Roser Memorial Community Church, 502 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
5 to 6 p.m. — Sand-sculpting workshops with Team Sandtastic at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-795-8272.
5 to 7 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange hosted at Island Mortgage Services, 6000 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1541.
Thursday, Nov. 18
5 to 6 p.m. — Sand-sculpting workshops with Team Sandtastic at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-795-8272.
6 p.m. — Dining for Women potluck dinner at the Sandpiper Resort Clubhouse, 2601 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-896-5827. Proceeds benefit women in Afghanistan.
Friday, Nov. 19
4 to 10 p.m. — Three-day Save the Gulf outdoor concert, food and beverages, with headliner Fiction20Down at City Hall Park, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-792-9525.
5 to 6 p.m. — Sand-sculpting workshops with Team Sandtastic at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-795-8272.
Saturday, Nov. 20
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Keep Manatee Beautiful Sandblast sand-sculpting competition at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-795-8272.
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. — “Stuff the Bus” food drive for the Food Bank of Manatee collection at Publix, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Recycled art exhibit and sale in conjunction with America Recycles Day with the Keep Manatee Beautiful Sandblast at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-795-8272.
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Village of Cortez Folk Arts Festival at the Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.
Noon to 10 p.m. — Three-day Save the Gulf outdoor concert, food and beverages, with headliner Razing Cane at City Hall Park, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-792-9525.
Sunday, Nov. 21
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — “Stuff the Bus” food drive for the Food Bank of Manatee collection at Publix, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Bridge Street Market, an open-air market, 107 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-518-4431.
Noon to 6 p.m. — Three-day Save the Gulf outdoor concert, food and beverages, with headliner Dakota Rose at City Hall Park, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-792-9525.
Ongoing:
• The first and third Mondays of each month, the American Legion Kirby Stewart Post 24, 2005 75th St. W., Bradenton, hosts dinners for the public. Fee applies. Information: 941-794-3390.
• 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.
• Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m., Inquiring Minds cross-denominational study group meets at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4579.
• Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., teens meet at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
• Alternating Wednesdays, 11 a.m., memory loss support group at the Longboat Island Chapel Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6491.
• 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.
• Fridays, Senior Adventures Group meets for outings to various locations throughout the summer. Information: 941-962-8835.
• Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meets at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, Holmes Beach.
OFF-ISLAND EVENTS
Wednesday, Nov. 17
10:30 a.m. — Bradenton Opera Guild meeting, featuring arias by Sarasota Opera tenor Hak Soo Kim at IMG Academies Golf and Country Club at El Conquistador, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy, Bradenton. Information: 941-755-7426.
Thursday, Nov. 18
6 to 9 p.m. — Concert in the Grove featuring New Justice at Mixon Fruit Farm, 2712 26th Ave. E., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-5829.
Friday, Nov. 19
10 a.m. — Bradenton Opera Guild presents a prelude to Sarasota Opera’s production of La Boheme at Christ Episcopal Church, 4030 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-755-7426. Fee applies.
2 to 4 p.m. — Diane Linscott performs at the Jazz Club of Sarasota’s “Jazz at Two” concert series at the Piano Distributors of Florida Recital Hall, 7606 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 941-927-2965. Fee applies.
Saturday, Nov. 20
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Harvest Festival at Mixon Fruit Farms, 2712 26th Ave. E., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-5829.
9:30 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra “Festival of Holiday Music” open rehearsal at First United Methodist Church, 603 11th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-778-7853.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Canine Holiday Festival at Bishop Animal Shelter SPCA, 5718 21st Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-729-8631.
1 to 3 p.m. — Family fishing clinic with Capt. Bobby Hilbrunner on how to use artificial lures at the Bradenton Woman’s Club, 1705 Manatee Ave., Bradenton. Information: 941-896-6541. Fee applies.
Sunday, Nov. 21
9 to 11 a.m. — Nature tour through Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-722-4524.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Harvest Festival at Mixon Fruit Farms, 2712 26th Ave. E., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-5829.
Coming Up:
• Nov. 26, Holiday Music Magic, Bishop Planetarium.
• Nov. 27, Poinsettia open house, Orban’s Nursery.
• Dec. 1, West Manatee Fire Rescue food drive.
• Dec. 1-8, Holidays at the Crosley/Festival of Trees.
Save the Date:
• Dec. 3, Downtown Holmes Beach Holiday Open House.
• Dec. 3, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce-Privateers-Islander Lighted Parade Night.
• Dec. 4, Quilter’s holiday bazaar, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
• Dec. 4, ninth annual Lester Family Fun Day, Anna Maria Island Community Center.
• Dec. 4-5, Decorator Showhouse.
• Dec. 7, Cortez Village holiday party.
• Dec. 11, Privateers Christmas Parade with Santa Claus.
• Dec. 11-12, Winterfest.
• Dec. 18, Christmas on Bridge Street & Lighted Boat Parade.
Anna Maria Elementary calendar
Save the date for the following Anna Maria Elementary School happenings:
• Nov. 17-18, food drive benefitting the Mayor’s Feed the Hungry program.
• 1:30 p.m., Nov. 18, birthday book club celebrations for October/November.
• 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nov. 19, third-grade field trip to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
• 12:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Nov. 22, fifth-grade field trip to Manatee School for the Arts.
• Nov. 24-26, Thanksgiving break, no school.
AME is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
For more information, call 941-708-5525.
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.