Wednesday, Oct. 5
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce business luncheon at the Gulf Drive Cafe & Tiki, 900 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-1541. Fee applies.
1:15 p.m. — Gulf Coast Writers meet at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
Thursday, Oct. 6
7 p.m. — Opening night of “A Nice Family Gathering” at the Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, through Oct. 16. Information: 941-778-5755. Fee applies.
7 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Privateers Bone Soup Contest at the Gulf Drive Cafe & Tiki, 900 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-780-1668. Fee applies.
Saturday, Oct. 8
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — “Make a Child Smile” story and crafts for ages 3 to 6 at the Tingley Memorial Library, 111 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1208.
Wednesday, Oct. 12
7:45 to 9 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce sunrise breakfast at Rotten Ralph’s Restaurant, 200 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-1541. Fee applies.
Ongoing:
• Through Oct. 9, “The Sound of Music” at Manatee Players, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-5875. Fee applies.
• Tuesdays through Nov. 15, 4 p.m., Inquiring Minds cross-denominational Bible study class at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4579.
• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meetings at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.
• 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.
• Second Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8199 meets at the volunteer fire station, 201 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-4400.
• Wednesdays, two hours before sunset, the city of Bradenton Beach hosts a sunset party 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.
• 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, sunset, drum circle with Mike Sales at 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.
• Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra rehearsals at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-7853.
Off-Island
Wednesday, Oct. 5
5 to 6:30 p.m. — Reception for artist Bettina Sego at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 941-779-2106.
Friday, Oct. 7
6 to 9 p.m. — Artist reception for Anita Wexler at the Dancing Crane Gallery, 1019 10th Ave. W., Village of the Arts, Bradenton.
Saturday, Oct. 8
9 to 11 a.m. — Master gardener led tour of DeSoto National Memorial, 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy., Bradenton. Information: 941-722-4524.
9 a.m. — Wagon tour of Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4501. Fee applies.
Monday, Oct. 10
6 to 7 p.m. — QiGong exercise at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4501 ext. 4605.
Tuesday, Oct. 11
2 p.m. — Flu shots provided by the Manatee County Flu Clinic at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key.
Coming Up:
• Oct. 14, Incredible India cultural celebration, South Florida Museum.
• Oct. 14, Artist reception for Marlane Wurzbach, Island Gallery West.
• Oct. 14, Anna Maria Island Community Center Golf Outing, IMG Academies Golf and Country Club.
• Oct. 14-15, Bayfest, Pine Avenue.
• Oct. 14, Fall festival, YMCA Bradenton Branch.
• Oct. 15, Volunteer work day, Neal Preserve.
• Oct. 15, Plant and antique sale, Palma Sola Botanical Park.
• Oct. 15, Open house, Geraldson Community Farm.
• Oct. 15, ArtSlam, downtown Bradenton.
• Oct. 16, Master gardener tour, Robinson Preserve.
Save the Date:
• Oct. 21, Enviro Art Party, Village of the Arts.
• Oct. 28, “Rocky Horror Picture Show”, Manatee Players.
• Oct. 29, Trick or Trunk, McKechnie Field.
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.