Wednesday, Jan. 5
1:15 p.m. — Mystery book author H. Terrell Griffin speaks to the Gulf Coast Writers at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7631.
3 p.m. — After Hours book club members discuss Jodi Piccoult’s book “Plain Truth” at Tingley Memorial Library, 111 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1208.
7 p.m. — Third annual Epiphany Eve service concluding the 12 days of Christmas with a traditional blessing of chalk at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4579.
Thursday, Jan. 6
7 p.m. — The Gulf Coast Flute Choir performs at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Reservations: 941-778-1813.
Friday, Jan. 7
5 to 7 p.m. — “Florida Charm” all-media juried art exhibit opens at the Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.
Saturday, Jan. 8
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Privateers Thieves Market and mullet smoke at Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-238-8974.
Sunday, Jan. 9
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Singer Larry Wilhelm performs at the Bridge Street Market, 107 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-2181.
Monday, Jan. 10
6:30 p.m. — Benita Stambler will speak to the Artist Guild of Anna Maria Island about Asian export ceramics at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.
Tuesday, Jan. 11
Noon — Geri Pasquarelle from the Children’s Academy of Southwest Florida will discuss “Serving the Needs of Today’s Needy Young People” with the Rotary Club of Anna Maria at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-518-1965.
4 to 5:30 p.m. — Inquiring Minds study group resumes at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941- 778-1813.
Wednesday, Jan. 12
11:30 a.m. — The Off-Stage Ladies of the Anna Maria Island Players luncheon at the Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-518-4431. Fee applies.
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, 11:30 a.m., duplicate bridge at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive W., Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3390.
• 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.
• 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. 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.
• Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Open air market on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-518-4431.
Off-Island:
Friday, Jan. 7
6 p.m. — Sunshine State Film Series: “The Greatest Show on Earth” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
6 to 9 p.m. — Reception for Artinsight-Sarasota artists at the Dancing Crane Gallery, 1019 10th Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-744-1333.
6 to 9 p.m. — Reception for artist Cheryl Moody at the Manatee County Cultural Alliance, 926 12th St. W., Village of the Arts, Bradenton. Information: 941-746-2223.
Coming Up:
• Jan. 13, “Hairspray” opening night, Manatee Players.
• Jan. 14, Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island mural dedication, Island Shopping Center.
• Jan. 14, Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island mural dedication.
• Jan. 14, Artist reception, Artists Guild Gallery.
• Jan.14, Reception for Dee Pastorius, Island Gallery West.
• Jan. 14, Sunshine State Film Series: “Knuckleball,” South Florida Museum.
• Jan. 15, Anna Maria Elementary School Dolphin Dash.
• Jan. 18, Mote Marine Laboratory presentation, Island Branch Library.
Save the Date:
• Jan. 20, Aging in Paradise Resource Center opening, Longboat Key Club and Resort.
• April 2, An Affaire to Remember, Anna Maria Island Community Center.
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.