Wednesday, April 6
11 a.m. — Einstein Circle discussion on “What Constitutes A ‘Good’ Person?” at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce presents “Recover Your American Dream” with Michael Marciniak at the Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-1541. Fee applies.
1 to 3 p.m. — Author Carolyne Norwood will sign her books about Island history at Ginny’s and Jane E’s at the Old IGA, 9807 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1514.
3 p.m. — After Hours Book Club will discuss Robert Goolick’s “A Reliable Wife” at the Tingley Memorial Library, 111 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1208.
Friday, April 8
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Reception for oil painter Jane Keeling at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Reception for photographer Phil Jensen at the Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Reception for the “Lighten Up” exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-2099.
Saturday, April 9
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Privateers’ Thieves Market at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-722-3212.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Rummage sale at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4769.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Art and Craft Festival for the Island Butterfly Garden at Holmes Beach City field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 352-344-0657.
Sunday, April 10
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Art and Craft Festival for the Island Butterfly Garden at Holmes Beach City field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 352-344-0657.
Tuesday, April 12
Noon to 1 p.m. — New College of Florida president Gordon Michalson Jr. will speak to the Rotary Club of Anna Maria at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 942-518-1965.
Wednesday, April 13
11 a.m. — Einstein Circle discussion on “U.S. Foreign Aid: Are We Getting Our Bang for the Buck?” at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296.
11:30 a.m. — Off Stage Ladies of the Island Players theater lunch at The Feast, 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-518-4431. Fee applies.
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 sale 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 23rd 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, through April. Information: 941-518-4431.
Off-Island:
Friday, April 8
8 p.m. — Theatre Odyssey presents “Seven in ’11” 10-minute play festival at The West Coast Black Theater Troupe, 1046 10th Way, Sarasota. Information: 941-951-6319. Fee applies.
Saturday, April 9
8 to 11 a.m. — Paws in Motion walkathon for the Humane Society of Manatee County, 102 12th St. W., downtown riverfront, Bradenton. Information: 941-747-8808.
9 and 10:30 a.m. — Wagon tour through Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-742-5757 ext. 1. Fee applies.
9 to 11 a.m. — Spring surprises master gardener tour through De Soto Memorial National Park, 8300 Desoto Memorial Hwy., Bradenton. Information: 941-722-4524.
Sunset — Sidewalk astronomy with the Deep Sky Observers at South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131.
8 p.m. — Theatre Odyssey presents “Seven in ’11” 10-minute play festival at The West Coast Black Theater Troupe, 1046 10th Way, Sarasota. Information: 941-951-6319. Fee applies.
Sunday, April 10
2 p.m. — Theatre Odyssey presents “Seven in ’11” 10-minute play festival at The West Coast Black Theater Troupe, 1046 10th Way, Sarasota. Information: 941-951-6319. Fee applies.
7 p.m. — Unplugged Festival presents “Let Me” at the Asolo Repertory rehearsal hall, 555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 941-351-8000. Fee applies.
Wednesday, April 13
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — “Taste of the Keys and Male Fashion Show” at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-0772. Fee applies.
Coming Up:
• April 15, “British Invasion” cultural celebration, South Florida Museum.
• April 15-16, Holmes Beach Founder’s Day Festival.
• April 16, family fishing clinic, Bradenton Women’s Club, Bradenton.
• April 16, ’60s night with the Marauders, McKechnie Field, Bradenton.
• April 16, Eco-fest Farmer’s Market, downtown Bradenton.
• April 19, “Shall We Dance” concert, Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Save the Date:
• 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:
• April 8, record day, no school for students.
• April 11, 3:15 p.m., school advisory council meeting, media center.
• April 11-14, Florida Comprehensive Assessment Testing.
• April 14, parent-teacher conference night.
• April 14, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., kindergarten roundup.
• April 18-20, Stanford Achievement Test for second-graders.
• April 22, Good Friday, no school.
• April 26, Tropicana Speech contest, auditorium.
• April 26, 5 p.m., Parent-Teacher Organization dinner, cafeteria.
• April 26, 7 p.m., kindergarten play, auditorium.
• April 27, 10:30 a.m., Red Cross assembly, auditorium.
• April 28, 9 a.m., Manatee Historical Park field trip for fourth-grade.
AME is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
For more information, call 941-708-5525.