Wednesday, Jan. 4
10 a.m. — First-of-the-season homemade settler’s bread goes on sale at the Anna Maria Island Historical Society museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0492.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce networking lunch at Fins Bar at Martini Bistro, 5337 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1541.
Thursday, Jan. 5
7 p.m. — Epiphany Eve worship and blessing of the chalk at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.
Friday, Jan. 6
9:30 a.m. — Church Women United of Manatee annual meeting at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.
Saturday, Jan. 7
10 a.m. to noon — Lee Mears demonstrates the basics of custom papermaking at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.
Monday, Jan. 9
6:30 p.m. — Patsy Monk demonstrates zentagle art at the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island meeting at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.
Wednesday, Jan. 11
7:45 to 9 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce sunrise breakfast at The Feast restaurant, 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1541.
11:30 a.m. — Off Stage Ladies of the Island Players meets at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-2181. Fee applies.
Islander Calendar
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, 1-2 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, 5-7 p.m., Thirsty Thursday hosted by Bridge Street Merchants on Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach.
• Fridays, Senior Adventures Group meets for outings to various locations. Information: 941-962-8835.
• 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., Bridge Street Market hosted by Bridge Street Merchants, Bradenton Beach. Information: 215-906-0668.
Off-Island
Friday, Jan. 6
3 to 4:30 p.m. — Fuzion Dance Artists perform at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-8811. Fee applies.
6 p.m. — And the Winner Is Film Series presents “It Happened One Night” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th Street W., Bradenton. Information: 941- 746-4131. Fee applies.
7:30 p.m. — Opening reception for artists Rebecca Allan and Ken Cro-Ken’s paintings with music by oboist Matt Sullivan at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-2345.
Saturday, Jan. 7
9 a.m. to noon —Meet the Reef Festival and artificial crochet coral reef exhibit at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4501.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Volunteer cleanup at Save Our Seabirds Sanctuary, 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 941-388-3010.
2 p.m. — Robinson Preserve wagon tour, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4501 ext. 4605. Fee applies.
4 to 8 p.m. — Mermaids at the Museum family night at South Florida Museum, 201 10th St., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Coming Up:
• Jan. 12, “A Circus Life” with Chuck Sidlow, Island Branch Library.
• Jan. 13, Manatee County Fair opens.
• Jan. 13, Artist reception, Artists’ Guild Gallery.
• Jan. 13, Artist reception, Island Gallery West.
• Jan. 13, Silent morning stroll, Robinson Preserve.
• Jan. 13, And the Winner Is Film Series: “Casablanca,” South Florida Museum.
• Jan. 14, “Paradise on Parade” art reception, Studio at Gulf and Pine.
• Jan. 14, Dolphin Dash, Anna Maria Elementary School.
• Jan. 14, AMIgami club, Island Branch Library.
• Jan. 14, Acrylic art demonstration, Island Gallery West.
• Jan. 14, Thieves’ market, Holmes Beach City Field.
Save the Date:
• Jan. 18, Wine tasting to benefit Save Our Birds, Harry’s Continental Kitchens.
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.