Islander Calendar – 02-09-2011

Wednesday, Feb. 9

10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — 54th annual Wisconsin Day at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-746-2312. Fee applies.

11:30 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Garden Club 60th anniversary celebration at the Key Royale Clubhouse, 700 Key Royale Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-567-5530.

11:30 a.m. — Off Stage Ladies of the Island Players luncheon at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-518-4431. Fee applies.

1:15 p.m. — Gulf Coast Writers meet with guest speaker Robert Jay Schindler at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7631.

Thursday, Feb. 10

10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. — James McCartney presents a lecture on foreign policy at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. CANCELED

3 to 5 p.m. — Gulf Drive Band jazz concert to benefit the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus & Orchestra at the Sandbar Restaurant, 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-8585. Fee applies.

5:30 p.m. — Women’s Resource Center of Manatee Valentine’s Day gathering at the Sun House Restaurant, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-747-6797. Donation for the WRC career closet requested.

8 to 11 p.m. — Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island’s Sweetheart Dance featuring Bob Zimmerman and the Sophisticats of Swing at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Fee applies.

Friday, Feb. 11

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Over 50 Club meets at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813. Bring a bag lunch.

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Manatee Chamber of Commerce town hall with Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore at the Seafood Shack, 4110 127th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-748-3411. Fee applies.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Reception for artist Nancy Law’s exhibit “A Garden of Botanicals” at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Reception for photographer Joan McArther at the Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Reception for artist Alexandra Lillis’ “Waves of Creation” exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-2099.

Saturday, Feb. 12

8:30 a.m. — Guek Charest speaks about acupuncture to Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-779-2639.

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Family origami at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

10 a.m. to noon — Dee Pastorius will demonstrate painting on glass at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Privateers’ Thieves Market at Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-722-3212.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Arts and crafts festival to benefit the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park at Holmes Beach City field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-352-344-0657.

Noon to 5 p.m. — Puppies and Jazz lunch buffet to benefit Royal Pet Rescue at 101 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-6455.

Sunday, Feb. 13

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Arts and crafts festival to benefit the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park at Holmes Beach City field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-352-344-0657.

2 p.m. — “From AMICCO with Love” concert at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-727-9886. Fee applies.

3 p.m. — Suncoast Mummers String Band at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4769. Fee applies.

6 p.m. — Valentine’s Day dinner and dance at the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge, 110 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-2314. Fee applies.

Monday, Feb. 14

10:30 a.m. to noon — Tapas and fun with Fatima Soriano at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Fee applies.

5 to 7 p.m. — The Islander newspaper “Promise Day” for couples to share vows followed by a reception at Cafe on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7978.

Tuesday, Feb. 15

Noon to 1 p.m. — Gail Maynard presents the Home Stay program to the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-518-1965.

Wednesday, Feb. 16

1 to 4 p.m. — “Sale-a-Bration” event featuring art demonstrations and supply sale at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-2099.

2 p.m. — Tim Berra presents a lecture on Charles Darwin at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Ongoing:

• Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., duplicate bridge at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, 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, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, 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, Feb. 9

7 to 9 p.m. — Jim Vartuli leads an open discussion on “How Nature Influences Human Technology” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131.

Thursday, Feb. 10

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Greek Glendi Festival at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 7671 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. Information: 941-355-2616. Fee applies.

5 to 7 p.m. — Manatee Young Professionals business networking at Central Cafe, 906 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4842. Fee applies.

8 to 10 p.m. — Diane Linscott in concert at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-8811. Fee applies.

Friday, Feb. 11

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Greek Glendi Festival at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 7671 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. Information: 941-355-2616. Fee applies.

12:30 to 5 p.m. — Sarasota Shell Show at the Manatee Convention Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Information: sarasotashellclub.com. Fee applies.

5 p.m. — The Sunshine State Film Series presents “The Champ” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.

6 to 8 p.m. — Find romance in nature with a naturalist led sunset hike through Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4501. Ages 16 and older.

Saturday, Feb. 12

9 to 11 a.m. — Nature tour of DeSoto Memorial National Park and Riverview Preserve, 8300 DeSoto Memorial Highway, Bradenton. Information: 941-722-4524.

9 to 11 a.m. — Fitness trail grand opening at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4501.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Sarasota Shell Show at the Manatee Convention Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Information: sarasotashellclub.com. Fee applies.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Craft festival along the waterfront at 1301 First Ave. W., downtown Bradenton. Information: 954-472-3755.

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Greek Glendi Festival at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 7671 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. Information: 941-355-2616. Fee applies.

1 to 3:30 p.m. — Adventure paddle on the blueways at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-742-5757. BYO kayak or canoe.

5:30 p.m. — Concert on the lawn featuring Sparky and Rhonda Rucker at DeSoto National Memorial Park, 8300 DeSoto Memorial Highway, Bradenton. Information: 941-792-0458.

7 to 9 p.m. — Stories of Love, a Cabaret presented by Wendy James at the Palmetto Art Center, 907 Fifth St. W., Palmetto. Information: 941-518-2109. Fee applies.

Sunday, Feb. 13

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Sarasota Shell Show at the Manatee Convention Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Information: sarasotashellclub.com. Fee applies.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Craft festival along the waterfront at 1301 First Ave. W., downtown Bradenton. Information: 954-472-3755.

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Greek Glendi Festival at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 7671 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. Information: 941-355-2616. Fee applies.

Tuesday, Feb. 15

5 to 7 p.m. — Manatee Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Premiere Weight Loss Center, 4701 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4842.

7 to 8:30 p.m. — The Manatee-Sarasota Fish and Game Association present an evening with Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton discussing environmental strategies at the Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-792-8314.

7:30 to 9:30 p.m. — An evening of classic lyrics and jazz with Kat Hefner at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-2345. Fee applies.

Coming Up:

• Feb. 17, Basket weaving demonstration, Artists’ Guild Gallery.

• Feb 18, Chinese New Year celebration, South Florida Museum.

• Feb. 18, Friday Fest with Bootleg, Pine Avenue, Anna Maria.

• Feb. 19, Financial seminar, CrossPointe Fellowship.

• Feb. 19-20, Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, Cortez.

• Feb. 21-22, “Just as I am: The life, the times, the voice of Mahalia Jackson,” Neel Performing Arts Center.

• Feb. 22, Lord’s Warehouse Fashion Show, Longboat Island Chapel.

Save the Date:

• Feb. 26-27, Anna Maria Island Wedding Festival.

• March 5, Heritage Day Festival, Anna Maria Island Historical Museum.

• March 20, Myositis fundraiser events featuring Fabio.

• April 2, An Affaire to Remember, Anna Maria Island Community Center.

• May 13-14, Anna Maria City Pier Centennial Celebration, Anna Maria.

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:

• Feb. 10, 3:15 p.m., Parent-Teacher Organization board meeting.

• Feb. 10-14, Art to Remember fundraiser.

• Feb. 15, 5 p.m., Parent-Teacher Organization dinner.

• Feb. 15, 7 p.m., fourth-grade play.

• Feb. 18, second-grade field trip to Ringling Museum.

• Feb. 21, Presidents’ Day holiday.

• Feb. 24, lock-down drill.

• Feb. 24, progress reports distributed.

• Feb. 24, Domino’s Pizza Parent-Teacher Organization fundraiser, Holmes Beach location.

AME is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

For more information, call 941-708-5525.