Wednesday, Dec. 14
7:45 to 9 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce sunrise breakfast at Harry’s Continental Kitchen, 525 St. Judes Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-778-1541. Fee applies.
11:30 a.m. — Off Stage Ladies of the Island Players holiday lunch and gift exchange at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-2181. Fee applies.
Noon — Anna Maria Garden Club meeting at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-795-2370.
Friday, Dec. 16
6 p.m. — The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, hosts a reception featuring artists, refreshments and the State Road 64 band, for “Island Images at the Studio.” Information: 941-778-1906.
Saturday, Dec. 17
9 a.m. — Merchant open house all day on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-8705.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — The Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, hosts a holiday music jam and market.
3 to 7 p.m. — Christmas on Bridge Street featuring Santa Claus, holiday music and more in Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-8705.
Dusk — Cortez Yacht Club lighted-boat parade begins near MarVista Dockside Restaurant in Longboat Key and ends at the Seafood Shack in Cortez. Information: 941-778-8705.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Where’s Woody Holiday Sidewalk Sale outside The Islander office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7978.
Sunday, Dec. 18
2 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra “A Classical Holiday” concert at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-8585. Fee applies.
Monday, Dec. 19
Noon — Becky Ayech will speak to the Anna Maria Island Democratic Club about water and conservation land-use concerns at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-0564. Fee applies.
Ongoing:
• 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, 12:30 p.m., duplicate bridge games 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.
• First Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m., Pier Regulars meet at the Rod & Reel Pier, 875 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria.
• 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, 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 on Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-799-2181.
• Fridays, Senior Adventures Group meets for outings to various locations. Information: 941-962-8835.
• 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.
• Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., open-air Bridge Street Market by Bridge Street Merchants Association, Bradenton Beach. Information: 215-906-0668.
• Sundays through April, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Bridge Street Merchants Bridge Street Market.
Off-Island
Wednesday, Dec. 14
10 a.m. — Bradenton Opera Guild general meeting followed by a presentation of arias and songs from “Otello” at IMG Academies Country Club at El Conquistador, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy., Bradenton. Information: 941-722-4438.
7 to 9 p.m. — “The Star of Bethlehem” think and drink science talk at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131.
Friday, Dec. 16
9:30 a.m. — Bradenton Opera Guild meeting and presentation by Mary Jane DeGenaro on Verdi’s “Otello” at Westminster Shores, 1700 Third Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-729-1680. Fee applies.
6 p.m. — Winter Story Film Festival presents “Groundhog Day,” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Saturday, Dec. 17
1 to 4 p.m. — Music on the Porch Christmas Celebration at the Florida Maritime Museum Old Burton Store, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Winter luminary walk at De Soto National Memorial, 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy., Bradenton. Information: 941-792-0458.
Coming Up:
• Dec. 27, Audubon Society Christmas bird count.
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.