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.
2 to 4 p.m. — Children’s author Suzanne Tate will sign her latest book “Charlie Clownfish & Annie A, A Tale of Best Friends” at Ginny’s & Jane E’s at the old IGA, 9807 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.
Thursday, Feb. 17
1 to 2:30 p.m. — Kay Johnson demonstrates basket-weaving at the Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.
6 to 8 p.m. — Dining for Women giving circle and potluck at the Bridge St. Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-896-5827. Donation applies.
Friday, Feb. 18
5 to 10 p.m. — Friday Fest featuring Bootleg and Human Condition at Pine Avenue and Bay Boulevard in Anna Maria. Information: 941-779-9412.
Saturday, Feb. 19
8 to 11 a.m. — Pancake breakfast at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414. Fee applies.
8:30 a.m. — Robert Mastro speaks about traveling the Danube River 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 a.m. to noon — Yard sale at Roser Guild Thrift Store, 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-779-2733.
9 a.m. to noon — “Win the Race” financial seminar with Alan Irving, founder of Irving Financial Group, at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-0719.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — White elephant sale at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1638.
10 a.m. to noon — Nancy Law will demonstrate painting on wood at the Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.
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:
Thursday, Feb. 17
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Reba Rogers will discuss how to organize important financial documents at the Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6491.
7 p.m. — Little Salt Spring: History and Archaeology of a South Florida Sinkhole presented by underwater archaeologist Steven Koski at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 7250 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6508.
Friday, Feb. 18
6 to 9 p.m. — Chinese New Year cultural celebration at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131, ext. 11. Fee applies.
6:30 p.m. — Full moon wagon tour through Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-722-4524. Fee applies.
Saturday, Feb. 19
7 a.m. to noon — Great Backyard Bird Count at De Soto Memorial National Park, 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy., Bradenton. Information: 941-792-0458, ext. 104. BYO binoculars and lawn chairs.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120. Fee applies.
Sunday, Feb. 20
9 to 11 a.m. — Plant identification tour at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-722-4524.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120. Fee applies.
Monday, Feb. 21
7:30 p.m. — “Just as I Am: The Life, The Times, The Voice of Mahalia Jackson” musical performance by Sharon Scott at the Neel Performing Arts Center, State College of Florida, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-752-5252. Fee applies.
Tuesday, Feb. 22
12:30 p.m. — Lord’s Warehouse Fashion Show at the Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6491. Fee applies.
7:30 p.m. — “Just as I Am: The Life, The Times, The Voice of Mahalia Jackson” musical performance by Sharon Scott at the Neel Performing Arts Center, State College of Florida, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-752-5252. Fee applies.
Wednesday, Feb. 23
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Spring Arts Day at State College Florida, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-752-5690.
Coming Up:
• Feb. 24, Dessert card party, St. Bernard Catholic Church.
• Feb. 25, “Growing Up” artists’ reception, Studio at Gulf and Pine.
• Feb. 25, Sinatra Under the Stars dinner theatre, Bayside Banquet Hall.
• Feb. 25, Sunshine State Film Series: “Freedom Never Dies,” South Florida Museum.
• Feb. 25, “Angelina Speaks Out” play, Longboat Key Education Center.
• Feb. 26, Kayaking program, Island Branch Library.
• Feb. 26, Collage paper art demonstration, Island Gallery West.
• Feb. 26-27, Model train expo, Manatee Convention Center.
• Feb. 26-27, Street sale, Pines Trailer Park.
• Feb. 26-27, Anna Maria Island Wedding Festival.
• Feb. 28, Best of the Andrew Sisters concert, Longboat Key Education Center.
Save the Date:
• March 5, Heritage Day Festival, Anna Maria Island Historical Museum.
• March 19, Tour of Homes, Anna Maria Island.
• March 20, Myositis fundraiser events featuring Fabio.
• March 27, Beach to Bay Eco Day, Bridge Street.
• April 2, An Affaire to Remember, Anna Maria Island Community Center.
• April 9, Paws in Motion Humane Society of Manatee County walkathon, downtown Bradenton riverfront.
• 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. 18, second-grade field trip to the John and Mable Ringling Museum.
• Feb. 18, 2 p.m., outdoor classroom dedication ceremony.
• Feb. 21, President’s Day holiday.
• Feb. 24, lock-down drill.
• Feb. 24, progress reports distributed.
• Feb. 24, Domino’s Pizza Parent-Teacher Organization fundraiser, Holmes Beach.
AME is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
For more information, call 941-708-5525.