Wednesday, Feb 8
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. — Annual Wisconsin Day party and potluck lunch at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-746-2018. Fee applies.
11a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Einstein Circle discussion on “Television: How Can it be Improved?” at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296.
1:15 p.m. — Gulf Coast Writers meet at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
Thursday, Feb. 9
2 p.m. — Pam Fortenberry will lecture about dolphins at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
3-5 p.m. — Jazz Fest to benefit the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra featuring the Gulf Drive Band at the Sandbar Restaurant, 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-8585. Fee applies.
8-11 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club Big Band Dance at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Fee applies.
Friday, Feb. 10
4-6 p.m. — Reception for artist Anne Abgott at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1906.
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Reception for artist Diane Remington at the Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Reception for artists Mariarosa and Roger Rockefeller at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.
Saturday, Feb. 11
8 a.m.-3 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Privateers Thieves’ Market and bake sale at Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-722-3212.
9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Suncoast Sandpiper Club fundraising walk starts at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Fee applies.
9:30 a.m. — AMIgami, the Island origami club, meets at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
10 a.m.-noon — Barbara Hines demonstrates painting mermaids with watercolors at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Valentine arts and crafts show to benefit the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Garden at Holmes Beach City Field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 352-344-0657.
Sunday, Feb. 12
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Valentine arts and crafts show to benefit the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Garden at Holmes Beach City Field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 352-344-0657.
2 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra performs “The Mikado” opera at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-8585. Fee applies.
7 p.m. — “Forever Irish” starring Andy Cooney at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4769. Fee applies.
Tuesday, Feb. 14
5-7 p.m. — The Islander Promise Day event at Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7978.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
Noon — Anna Maria Garden Club presents “Caring for Orchids” with Olivia Gruen at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-795-2370.
2 p.m. — Brian Hersh of the Asolo Repertory Theatre will speak at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
Ongoing:
• Saturdays through March 18, 9:30 a.m.-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 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, 6-8 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.
• Thursdays through March, Bingo at Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23 St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-1915.
• 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.-3 p.m., Bridge Street Market hosted by Bridge Street Merchants, Bradenton Beach. Information: 215-906-0668.
Off-Island
Friday, Feb. 10
8-10 a.m. — Silent stroll through coastal mangroves at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-742-5757.
Saturday, Feb. 11
9-10:30 a.m. — Sneak peek tour of Neal Preserve, 12301 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4501.
9-11 a.m. — Winter wonder garden tour through DeSoto National Memorial Park, 8250 DeSoto Memorial Highway, Bradenton. Information: 941-722-4524.
7 p.m. — Wine tasting to help fight crime with Manatee Crimestoppers at the Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-792-2732. Fee applies.
Sunday, Feb. 12
10 a.m. — Jazz worship service featuring Al Hixon and his band at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6491.
Monday, Feb. 13
6-8 p.m. — Finding romance in nature Valentine’s Day event at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4501.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Wine tasting to benefit Mote Marine Laboratory at Harry’s Continental Kitchens, 525 St. Judes Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-0777. Fee applies.
7-8 p.m. — Artinsight-Sarasota artists reception at the Player’s Theater, 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 941-365-2494.
Coming Up:
• Feb. 18, watercolor seascape demo, Island Gallery West.
• Feb. 18-19, Cortez Fishing Festival.
Save the Date:
• Feb. 25, Memories of Elvis with Billy Lindsey, Anna Maria Island Community Center.
Send calendar announcements to news@islander.org. Please include the time, date and location of the event, a brief description and a contact via e-mail and phone.
I am trying to locate the Save the gulf event for 2012? Do you have any idea who I speak to ? Also can you add me to your data base. Thanks Janet
No such event this year.