Wednesday, May 18
5 p.m. to sunset — Relay for Life happy hour fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society at the Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-6836. Fee applies.
Thursday, May 19
6 p.m. — Dining for Women potluck and giving circle meets at 2703 Gulf Drive, Holmes Blvd. Information: 941-896-5827. Proceeds benefit Mujeres Aliadas. Fee applies.
Friday, May 20
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Abstract art workshop with Carolyn Campeau at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-2099. Fee applies.
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Privateers custom created ice cream flavor unveiled at Tyler’s Ice Cream Shop, 11904 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. Information: 941-794-5333.
Saturday, May 21
9 a.m. to noon — Rummage sale at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4769.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. —Great American Bake Sale fundraiser to end childhood hunger at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-524-7426.
3 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society kicks off at Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-518-4431.
6 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Night with the Bradenton Marauders at McKechnie Field, 1611 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-778-1908. Fee applies.
Sunday, May 22
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Blood drive at Coquina Beach gulfside, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-730-0748.
10 a.m. — FluteSong trio will perform at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.
1 to 5 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Privateers car show in the Island Shopping Center, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 214-714-3953.
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 Sunset 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.
• Fridays, 5:30 to 10 p.m., sunset drum circle on Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-526-6789.
• 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 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.
Friday, May 20
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — “Farmers, Warriors, Builders: The Hidden Life of Ants” opening night reception at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
6 p.m. — Creature Feature Film Series: “King Kong” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Saturday, May 21
1 to 3 p.m. — Shallow-water kayak fishing clinic for families with Capt. Steve Gibson at the Bradenton Women’s Club, 1705 Manatee Ave., Bradenton. Information: 941-896-6541. Fee applies.
Wednesday, May 25
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Courthouse concert featuring folk music with Atlantico Tropical at 1115 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-744-7484. Bring a non-perishable food donation.
Coming Up:
• May 27, Creature Feature Film Series: “The Wolf Man,” South Florida Museum.
• May 27, Potluck brunch and book sale, Annie Silver Community Center.
• May 28, Snooks Adams Kids Day, Bayfront Park, Anna Maria.
AME calendar
Save the date for the following Anna Maria Elementary School happenings:
• May 18, 2 p.m., volunteer tea, media center.
• May 19, fifth-grade tour of King Middle School.
• May 19, Domino’s Pizza Parent-Teacher Organization fundraiser, Holmes Beach.
• May 26, 6 p.m., retirement party for teacher Anne Kinnan, auditorium.
• May 30, Memorial Day, no school.
• May 31, 5 p.m., Parent-Teacher Organization dinner, cafeteria.
• May 31, 7 p.m., fifth-grade play, auditorium.
• June 2, 9 a.m., third- and fourth-grade award assembly, auditorium.
• June 3, 9 a.m., fifth-grade award assembly, auditorium.
• June 7, 11:30 a.m., fifth-grade graduation lunch, BeachHouse Restaurant.
• June 7, 6 p.m., retirement party for principal Tom Levengood, Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.
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.