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 Anna Maria Island Players theater lunch at the Feast, 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-518-4431. Fee applies.
Friday, April 15
9 a.m. — Founder’s Day ceremony and building dedication at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-708-5800.
5 to 10 p.m. — Founder’s Day celebration at Holmes Beach City field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-761-4766.
Saturday, April 16
8:30 a.m. — Lori Guerin will speak about cruise packages to the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7888.
9 a.m. — The Great American Cleanup at various Island locations. Information: 941-795-8272.
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Founder’s Day celebration at Holmes Beach City field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-761-4766.
1 to 3 p.m. — Women of the Moose annual Easter party for kids at the Moose Lodge, 110 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-4110. Reservations close April 13.
4 to 6 p.m. — Abstract art symposium with keynote speaker Mark Ormond at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1906.
6 to 9 p.m. — “Have You Tried Abstract” artist reception at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1906.
Monday, April 18
6 to 8:30 p.m. — Hands-on art experience featuring an artists-in-the-round event at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Fee applies.
Tuesday, April 19
Noon to 1 p.m. — Joan Hawyard will speak to the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 942-518-1965.
Wednesday, April 20
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — The Moral Instinct lecture by Alan Grindal 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 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.
• 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:
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.
Thursday, April 14
2 p.m. — Unplugged Festival presents “Some of the People, All of the Time” at the Asolo Repertory rehearsal hall, 555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 941-351-8000. Fee applies.
6 to 7 p.m. — Sun-style Tai Chi at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4501 ext. 4605.
7 p.m. — Manatee River Garden Club presents “Orchids” with guest Roy Krueger at 3120 First Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-870-2259.
Friday, April 15
6 to 9 p.m. — “British Invasion!” cultural celebration at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
8 p.m. — “The Innocents” opens at the Asolo Reperatory’s Cook Theatre, 555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, through May 14. Information: 941-351-8000. Fee applies.
Saturday, April 16
10 a.m. — De Soto Heritage Festival Bottle Boat Regatta at Palma Sola Causeway, Palma Sola. Information: 941-747-1998.
10:30 a.m. — De Soto landing recreational event on the beach at De Soto National Memorial, 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy., Bradenton. Information: 941-792-0458.
1 to 3 p.m. — Proper casting fishing clinic for kids with Capt. Jack Hartman at Bradenton Woman’s Club, 1705 Manatee Ave., Bradenton. Information: 941-896-6541. Fee applies.
7 p.m. — 1960s night with the Bradenton Marauders featuring a post-game concert by Yesterdayze at McKechnie Field, 1611 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Sunday, April 17
9 and 10:30 a.m. — Guided wagon tour through Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-742-5757 ext. 1. Fee applies.
9 to 11 a.m. — Master gardener tour through Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-722-4524.
Tuesday, April 19
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. — “Shall We Dance” concert, featuring Fuzion Dance artists at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-2345. Fee applies.
Coming Up:
• April 23, Cortez Natives Picnic, Florida Maritime Museum.
• April 23, Conga line record-setting with Mike Sales.
Save the Date:
• May 7, 10th annual Island Run for the Children’s Academy of Southwest Florida.
• May 7, Anna Maria Elementary Spring Fling, 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:
• April 13, full day Wednesday, dismissal at 3:10 p.m. for all students.
• April 13-14, Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.
• 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., American Red Cross assembly, auditorium.
• April 28, 9 a.m., Manatee Historical Park field trip for fourth-graders.
AME is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
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