Wednesday, Jan. 19
Noon — Anna Maria Garden Club presentation on African violets at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
2 p.m. — Tim Oldread will speak about Mote Marine Laboratory at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
Thursday, Jan. 20
1 to 2:30 p.m. — Watercolor demonstration by Roger Rockefeller at the Artists Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.
6 to 8 p.m. — Dining for Women potluck dinner at the Sandpiper Resort Clubhouse, 2601 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-896-5827.
7 p.m. — “Moonlight and Magnolias” opens at the Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, runs through Feb. 6. Information: 941-778-5755. Fee applies.
Saturday, Jan. 22
8:30 a.m. — Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meeting with guest speaker Joan Town from the Manatee Historical Society at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, Holmes Beach.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Yard sale at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.
10 a.m. to noon — Oil painting demonstration by Jane Keeling at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.
3 to 6 p.m. — Artist reception for Maro Lorimer at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1906.
Sunday, Jan. 23
8 to 11:30 a.m. — All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-2508. Fee applies.
Tuesday, Jan. 25
Noon — Rotary Club of Anna Maria assembly at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-518-1965.
Wednesday, Jan. 26
7 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Historical Society meeting with guest speaker Sandy Haas-Martens, HB Commissioner, at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-779-2757.
Ongoing:
• Through Jan. 23, noon to 10 p.m., Manatee County Fair, 1402 14th Ave. W., Palmetto. Information: 941-722-1639. Fee applies.
• Through Jan. 30, “Hairspray” at Manatee Players, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-5875. Fee applies.
• Tuesdays, 12:30 p.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.
• Tuesdays, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Inquiring Minds study group at Gloria Dei Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.
• 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, 10 a.m., Settlers bread is available at the Anna Maria Island Historical Society museum shop, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
• 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.
• Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., smoke-free bingo at Annie Silver Community Center, 102 23 rd Ave., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-1915.
• 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., Outdoor market on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-518-4431.
Off-Island:
Wednesday, Jan. 19
10 a.m. — Bradenton Opera Guild lunch featuring Sarasota Opera Studio Artists at the IMG Country Club at El Conquistador, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy., Bradenton. Information: 941-776-2850.
Thursday, Jan. 20
5 to 8 p.m. — Soiree to honor former Florida first lady Rhea Chiles and open the Ageing in Paradise Resource Center at the Longboat Key Club and Resort, 3000 Harbourside Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6491. Fee applies.
Friday, Jan. 21
1 to 4:30 p.m. — Florida Arbor Day seminar on Manatee County’s tree canopy at the Manatee Players Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Information: 941-795-8272.
6 p.m. — Sunshine State Film Series: “The Perez Family” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Saturday, Jan. 22
9:30 a.m. — Bradenton Opera Guild presents a prelude to Sarasota Opera’s production of “Don Giovanni” at Christ Episcopal Church, 4030 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-755-7426. Fee applies.
1:30 p.m. — The Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra fifth annual Young Artists Solo Competition at Palma Sola Presbyterian Church, 6510 Third Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-727-9886.
Tuesday, Jan. 25
6 p.m. — Holmes Beach author Patrick McConnell speaks to the Republican Women Federated at the Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-758-0096. Fee applies.
Wednesday, Jan. 26
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Harmony and Jazz concert featuring Ozanda Gray at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-2345. Fee applies.
Coming Up:
• Jan. 27, Fashion show, St. Bernard Catholic Church.
• Jan. 27, Manatee County School District town hall, Bayshore High School.
• Jan. 28, Sunshine State Film Series: “Key Largo” South Florida Museum.
• Jan. 28-29, Watercolor class with Mark Polomchak, Sun House Restaurant.
• Jan. 29, Romania and Transylvania travel program, Island Branch Library.
• Jan. 29, Damon Fowler CD release party, Skippers Smokehouse, Tampa.
• Jan. 29, Watercolor demonstration, Island Gallery West.
• Feb. 3, Jazz at the Center concert, Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Save the Date:
• Feb. 4, Vineology, South Florida Museum.
• Feb. 9, Wisconsin Day, St. Bernard Catholic Church.
• Feb. 10, Jazz Fest, Sandbar Pavilion.
• Feb. 10, Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Big Band Sweetheart Dance, Anna Maria Island Community Center.
• Feb. 11-13, Sarasota Shell Show, Manatee Convention Center.
• Feb. 12-13, Anna Maria Island Butterfly Garden Arts and Craft show, Holmes Beach City field.
• Feb. 13, AMICCO concert.
• 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.
AME calendar
Save the date for the following Anna Maria Elementary School happenings:
• Jan. 17, Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, no school.
• Jan. 18-Feb. 4, school choice open enrollment period.
• Jan. 19, 8:45 a.m., Spring Fling kick-off meeting, cafeteria.
• Jan. 20, Parent-Teacher Organization fundraiser day with Holmes Beach Domino’s Pizza.
• Jan. 21, teacher in-service day, no school.
AME is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call 941-708-5525.