Wednesday, Nov. 9
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players “South Pacific” luncheon and silent auction at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-799-2181. Fee applies.
Thursday, Nov. 10
2 p.m. — Knitting group meets at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
Friday, Nov. 11
8:30 a.m. — The Islander newspaper’s Veterans Day Salute at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7978.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — AMI Relay for Life garage sale at 214 69th St., Holmes Beach. Information: 248-982-5600. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.
5 to 9 p.m. — Artist reception for mixed-media artist Brenda Alcorn at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.
5 to 9 p.m. — Opening reception for Island Visions and Celebrar el Sol exhibits at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-2099.
5 to 9 p.m. — Members of the Gulf Coast Writers will sign copies of their collaborative book, “As it is Written…II,” at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-7631.
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Artist reception for watercolorist Charles Hlawatsch at the Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.
6:30 p.m. — Soprano Joy Leitner and Tenor Robert Lischetti perform at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1906.
8 p.m. — “Charles Lindbergh — the Lone Eagle” at the Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-5755. Fee applies.
Saturday, Nov. 12
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Privateers Thieves Market at Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-722-3212.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — AMI Relay for Life garage sale at 214 69th St., Holmes Beach. Information: 248-982-5600. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Art and Craft Festival to benefit the Butterfly Park at Holmes Beach City Field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 352-344-0657.
7 p.m. — Redeemed Gospel Quartet performs at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-238-7316.
8 p.m. — “Charles Lindbergh — the Lone Eagle” at the Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-5755. Fee applies.
Sunday, Nov. 13
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Bridge Street Market featuring a pumpkin pie cooking contest, at 107 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 215-906-0668.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Art and Craft Festival to benefit the Butterfly Park at Holmes Beach City Field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 352-344-0657.
2 p.m. — The Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra presents “A Little Autumn B and B” at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-795-2370. Fee applies.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
9 to 11:30 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Garden Club plant sale at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-567-5530.
5 to 7 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce business card exchange at Harry’s Continental Kitchens, 525 St. Judes Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-0777. Fee applies.
Ongoing:
• Tuesdays through Nov. 15, 4 p.m., Inquiring Minds cross-denominational Bible study at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4579.
• Saturdays through Nov. 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., learn to fish excursions for kids ages 5-12 at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Fee applies.
• Saturdays through March 18, 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.
• 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., VFW Post No. 8199 meets at the volunteer fire station, 201 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-4400.
• Wednesdays, one hour before sunset, the city of Bradenton Beach and entertainer Mike Sales host sunset picnic 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.
• Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thirsty Thursday deals from merchants on Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-799-2181.
• Every third Friday, 5:30 p.m., Porch Party on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-8710.
• 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., Yoga on the Beach at the Pine Avenue beach access. Information: 941-794-6723.
• 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, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., children’s story and craft hour at the Tingley Memorial Library, 111 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach, through Dec. 10. Information: 941-779-1208.
Off-Island
Wednesday, Nov. 9
5 to 7 p.m. — Wine tasting to benefit the Women’s Resource Center of Manatee at Harry’s Continental Kitchens, 5600 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-0777. Fee applies.
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Volunteer orientation at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4501, ext. 4613.
Thursday, Nov. 10
9 a.m. — Wagon tour through Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4501. Fee applies.
3 to 4:30 p.m. — Saltwater fishing course with Capt. Wayne Genthner at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-8811. Fee applies.
6 to 9 p.m. — Manatee County Democratic Club Voter Suppression Forum at Sudakoff Center, 5845 General Dougher Place, New College Campus, Sarasota. Information: 941-761-8385.
Saturday, Nov. 12
9 a.m. to noon — Volunteer work day at Neal Preserve, 12301 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4501.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Discover Egmont Key with shuttle boats departing from Bay Pier at Fort DeSoto Park, Pinellas County. Information: 727-524-6595. Fee applies.
Sunday, Nov. 13
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Discover Egmont Key with shuttle boats departing from Bay Pier at Fort DeSoto Park, Pinellas County. Information: 727-524-6595. Fee applies.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
8 to 11 a.m. — Winged migration bird watching tour with Dan Irizarry at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4501.
10 a.m. — Bradenton Opera Guild meeting with a presentation by Sarasota Opera members at IMG Academies Golf and Country Club at El Conquistador, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy., Bradenton. Information: 941-722-4438.
Coming Up:
• Nov. 19, Cortez Folk Art Festival.
• Nov. 19, Holiday Angel Bazaar, Longboat Key Chapel.
• Nov. 19, Longboat Key Kiwanis Gourmet Garden Party, Longboat Key Club and Resort.
• Nov. 19, Sandblast, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe.
AME calendar
Save the date for the following Anna Maria Elementary School happenings:
• Nov. 15, 5 p.m., Parent-Teacher Organization dinner, cafeteria.
• Nov. 15, 7 p.m., fifth-grade play, auditorium.
• Nov. 23-25, Thanksgiving break.
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.