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.
Thursday, Nov. 17
5 to 6 p.m. — Sand-sculpting and recycled art clinics at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-795-8272.
6 to 8 p.m. — Dining for Women potluck giving circle at the Sandpiper Resort Coop Clubhouse, 2601 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-896-5827.
Friday, Nov. 18
5 to 6 p.m. — Sand-sculpting and recycled art clinics at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-795-8272.
Saturday, Nov. 19
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Sand-sculpting competition at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-795-8272.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Recycled art exhibit and sale at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-795-8272.
6:30 to 11 p.m. — “Till Death Do Us Part” murder mystery dinner at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Fee applies.
Monday, Nov. 21
Noon — Pete Tannen, president of the local chapter of American Civil Liberties Union, will speak to the Anna Maria Island Democratic club at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-0564. Fee applies.
Ongoing:
• 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. 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.
6 to 8 p.m. — Meet-and-greet with authors Ward Larsen, H. Terrell Griffin and Don Bruns at Mediterranean Plaza CEO Center, 595 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Information: 941-387-8500.
Friday, Nov. 18
9:30 a.m. — Bradenton Opera Guild presents a prelude to the Sarasota Opera’s winter season at its meeting at Westminster Shores, 1700 Third Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-792-1680. Fee applies.
5 to 7 p.m. — Opening reception for the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society exhibit at the Durante Gallery, Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-2345.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Families flock together around the campfire to learn about nightlife at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4501 ext. 4.
7 p.m. — “Pinstripes and Penguins” cocktail party with music by the Boneshakers at Mote Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 941-388-4441 ext. 365. Fee applies.
Saturday, Nov. 19
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Holiday Angel Bazaar at the Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Folk Art Festival at the Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120. Fee applies.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Treasures Thrift Shop anniversary celebration benefiting Tidewell Hospice, 5917 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-792-5500.
Coming Up:
• Nov. 24, Thanksgiving dinner, Roser Memorial Community Church.
• Nov. 25-26, Dodgeball tournament, Anna Maria Island Community Center.
• Dec. 2, Downtown Holmes Beach Holiday Open House.
• Dec. 9, Holiday walk, Anna Maria.
• Dec. 10, Privateer Christmas parade and party for kids at Coquina.
• Dec. 17, Where’s Woody? Holiday Sidewalk Sale at The Islander and Island Shopping Center for local artists.
AME calendar
Anna Maria Elementary School will celebrate Thanksgiving break Wednesday, Nov. 23, through Sunday, Nov. 27.
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.