Wednesday, March 16
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — “History of Chamber Music” with Jack Winberg at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296.
1 to 3 p.m. — Anna Maria Garden Club Penny Flower Show at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-4683.
6 to 8 p.m. — C.M. Hoffman signs copies of her book “Restless Souls, Peaceful Warriors” at the Back Alley, 121 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-538-2889.
Thursday, March 17
5 p.m. — St. Patrick’s Day dinner at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4769. Fee applies.
6 to 8 p.m. — Dining for Women giving circle to benefit Ugandan women hosts a potluck dinner at the Sandpiper Resort clubhouse, 2601 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-896-5827.
8 p.m. — “Rabbit Hole” opens at the Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, through April 3. Information: 941-778-5755. Fee applies.
Friday, March 18
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — For Art’s Sake sidewalk sale outside The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7978.
5 to 10 p.m. — Friday Fest featuring Firedoor, Koko Ray & the Soul Providers and Kettle of Fish at Pine Avenue and Bay Boulevard, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1541.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — For Art’s Sake silent auction and reception to benefit the Manatee High School art programs held outside The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7978.
Saturday, March 19
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island rummage sale in the parking lot of the Holmes Business Center, 5343 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-447-1506.
8 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club breakfast with guest speaker Nancy Ambrose, of the Cancer Action Network at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
10 a.m. to noon — Nancy Faris demonstrates purse-weaving at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — The 18th annual Anna Maria Island Tour of Homes at various locations to benefit the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Fee applies.
4 to 6:30 p.m. — The Myositis Association cocktail fundraiser with Fabio Lanzoni at the Gulf Drive Cafe Tiki Hut, 900 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8350. Fee applies.
Sunday, March 20
2 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra Operetta “Die Fledermaus” at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-8585. Fee applies.
Wednesday, March 23
11 a.m. — Einstein Circle discussion on “The Deficit: Can we recover?” at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296.
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 Lutheran 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., Settler’s 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, March 16
11 a.m. — Manatee County Historical Society annual picnic at the Cortez Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-748-5788. Fee applies.
1 p.m. — Manatee River Club presents “Flowering Trees” lecture by Lesli Larmon at 3120 First Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-870-2259.
Thursday, March 17
7 p.m. — Bill Carman will speak to the Longboat Key Historical Society at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6598.
Friday, March 18
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Health and Business Fair at Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27 th St. E., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-5829.
5 p.m. — Sunshine State Film Series: “Ulee’s Gold,” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Saturday, March 19
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Five Centuries of Florida History Day at De Soto National Memorial Park, 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy., Bradenton. Information: 941-792-0458.
1 to 3 p.m. — Saltwater fishing class for kids with Capt. Terry Frankford at the Bradenton Women’s Club, 1705 Manatee Ave., Bradenton. Information: 941-896-6541. Fee applies.
2 p.m. — Gulfcoast Sandpiper Barbershop Chorus presents “Sugarcane Jubilee” at Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-758-0229. Fee applies.
Monday, March 21
11 a.m. — Couture in the Courtyard fashion show and lunch at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131, ext. 14. Fee applies.
Tuesday, March 22
7 p.m. to midnight — Anna Maria Island Privateers “Pirate Jam,” music and entertainment benefit at the Cortez Clam Factory, 10104 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. Information: 941-798-9898.
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Feel the Beat, a concert featuring percussionist Scott Blum, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-2345. Fee applies.
Wednesday, March 23
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Wine-tasting event to benefit the Anna Maria Island Community Center at Harry’s Continental Kitchens, 525 St. Jude Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-0777. Fee applies.
Coming Up:
• March 24, Longboat Key Historical Society benefit dinner, Bayou Tavern, Longboat Key.
• March 24, Concert in the Grove with Dr. Dave Band, Mixon Fruit Farms.
• March 26, Art Sale, Longboat Key Education Center.
• March 27, Beach to Bay Eco Day, Bridge Street.
• March 29, North End Merchants Organization meeting, Anna Maria Island Community Center.
Save the Date:
• 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.
• April 15-16, Holmes Beach Founder’s Day Festival.
• April 23, Cortez Native’s Picnic, Florida Maritime Museum.
• May 7, 10th annual Island Run for the Children’s Academy of Southwest Florida.
• 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:
• March 17, picture day.
• March 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., third-grade field trip to South Florida Museum.
• March 24, Domino’s Pizza fundraiser.
• March 29, 7 p.m., student talent show, auditorium.
• March 31, 1:30 p.m., birthday book club, media center.
AME is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
For more information, call 941-708-5525.