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 meet at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-2181. Fee applies.
Thursday, Jan. 12
2 p.m. — “A Circus Life” with Chuck Sidlow at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. — Youth karate class at Island Fitness, 5317 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-5200.
Friday, Jan. 13
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Reception for acrylic artist Kathy Sparks at the Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Reception for fiber artist Nancy Faris at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.
Saturday, Jan. 14
8 a.m. — Dolphin Dash 5K run departs from Anna Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-320-1382. Fee applies.
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Privateers Thieves Market at Holmes Beach city field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-722-3212.
9:30 a.m. — AMIgami, an Island origami club, will meet at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
10 a.m. to noon — Shirley Dean demonstrates acrylic painting at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6649.
5 to 7 p.m. — Opening reception for “Paradise on Parade” all-media art show at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-6694.
Sunday, Jan. 15
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Book signing with authors Jean Peelen and Joyce Kramer at the Back Alley, 121 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach.
Monday, Jan. 16
Noon — Linda Gaines talks on “Homeless in America” at the Anna Maria Island Democratic Club meeting at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-0564. Fee applies.
Wednesday, Jan. 18
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — “Let’s go to Prague: The city of art and music” presented by Jan Skalny at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296.
Noon — Floral arranging program by members of the Anna Maria Garden Club at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
2 p.m. — Lecture by H. Terrell Griffin on Florida-based mystery novels at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
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 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 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. 13
8 to 10 a.m. — Silent nature stroll through coastal mangroves at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4501.
6 p.m. — And the Winner Is Film Series presents “Casablanca” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th Street W., Bradenton. Information: 941- 746-4131. Fee applies.
Wednesday, Jan. 18
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Wine tasting benefit for Save Our Seabirds at Harry’s Continental Kitchens, 525 St. Judes Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-0777. Fee applies.
Coming Up:
• Jan. 19, Friends of the Island Branch Library book club meeting.
• Jan. 19, Reception for Clyde Butcher’s exhibit, Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
• Jan. 19, “Art of Murder” opens, Islander Players playhouse.
• Jan. 20, And the Winner Is Film Series: “An American in Paris,” South Florida Museum.
• Jan. 21, AMICCO young soloist competition, Palma Sola Presbyterian Church.
• Jan. 21, watercolor on Yupo demonstration, Island Gallery West.
Save the Date:
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.