Wednesday, May 11
11:30 a.m. — Off Stage Ladies of the Island Players lunch at the Gulf Drive Cafe Tiki Hut, 900 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-518-4431. Fee applies.
Thursday, May 12
8 p.m. — Opening night of “Lend Me A Tenor” at the Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-5755. Fee applies.
Friday, May 13
Noon to 4 p.m. — Blood drive at Anna Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-708-5525.
5:30 to 10 p.m. — Mike Sales sunset drum circle on Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-526-6789.
6 p.m. — Anna Maria City Pier Centennial Parade departs from Crosspointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
Saturday, May 14
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Anna Maria Island City Pier Centennial Celebration at the City Pier on Bay Boulevard in Anna Maria. The pier party with the Privateers, food, refreshments and souvenirs under a hospitality tent will last until the fireworks, set for about 8:30 p.m. over the Tampa Bay waters. Pine Avenue street fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, May 16
Noon — Anna Maria Island Democratic Club lunch with guest speaker Manatee County Commissioner Michael Gallen at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-0564. 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.
• Wednesdays, two hours before sunset, the city of Bradenton Beach hosts a sunset picnic with entertainer Mike Sales at Katie Pierola Park, 2200 block of Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-448-5798.
• Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., teens meet at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
• 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.
Off-Island:
Wednesday, May 11
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Courthouse concert featuring acoustic blues by Michael Mac at 1115 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-744-7484. Bring a non-perishable food donation.
7 to 9 p.m. — “The Naked Universe Series: Space” with Jeff Rodgers at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Friday, May 13
6 p.m. — London Calling Film Series: “Peeping Tom” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Saturday, May 14
9 to 11 a.m. — Native plant tour at DeSoto National Memorial and Riverview Preserve, 8300 De Soto Memorial Highway, Bradenton. Information: 941-722-4524.
4 to 9 p.m. — Relay for Life event featuring music by Half Dub at Tequilla Beach, 7423 Manatee Ave W., Bradenton. Information: 941-465-0646.
Sunday, May 15
9 to 11 a.m. — Native plant tour at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-722-4524.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Rare fruit tree sale at the Manatee Civic Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Information: 941-723-9879.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Exotic bird expo at the Manatee Convention Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Information: 941-475-7103. Fee applies.
Wednesday, May 18
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Courthouse concert featuring Henry Lawrence at 1115 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-744-7484. Bring a non-perishable food donation.
Coming Up:
• May 20, Unveiling of the Privateer’s ice cream, Tyler’s Ice Cream.
• May 21-22, Relay for Life, Coquina Beach.
• May 21, Great American Bake Sale, Anna Maria Island Community Center.
• May 21, Rummage sale, St. Bernard Catholic Church.
• May 22, Blood drive, Coquina Park, Bradenton Beach.
• May 22, Car show, Island Shopping Center.
AME calendar
Save the date for the following Anna Maria Elementary School happenings:
• May 12, progress reports go home.
• May 13, fifth-grade field trip to Busch Gardens.
• May 13, noon to 4 p.m., blood drive.
• May 17, noon, Hall of Presidents presentation, auditorium.
• May 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., community forum with candidates for school principal, auditorium.
• May 18, 1:45 p.m., volunteer tea, media center.
• May 19, fifth-grade tour of King Middle School.
• May 26, 6 p.m., retirement party for Anne Kinnan, auditorium.
• May 30, Memorial Day holiday, no school.
• May 31, 5 p.m., Parent-Teacher Organization dinner, cafeteria.
• May 31, 7 p.m., fifth-grade play, auditorium.
• June 7, 6 p.m., retirement party for Tom Levengood, Anna Maria Island Community Center.
AME is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
For more information, call 941-708-5525.
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.