Making plans…
Getting ready for the 2013-14 season? The Islander encourages publicists for local groups to send 2013-14 calendars to calendar@islander.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
8:10 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Thursday, Aug. 15
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Community Center blood drive, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
10 a.m. — Book club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
8:09 p.m.: Official sunset time.
Friday, Aug. 16
8:08 p.m.: Official sunset time.
Saturday, Aug. 17
8:30 a.m. — Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island breakfast and meeting, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1383.
11 a.m. — Stress management session, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
8:07 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Sunday, Aug. 18
2-4 p.m. — Island Players open house, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-6878.
8:06 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Monday, Aug. 19
Classes begin for Manatee County public school students.
8:05 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Tuesday, Aug. 20
10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Small Business Development Expo, CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1541.
Noon — Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meets, BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.
8:04 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
6 p.m. — Mana-Tweens craft session, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
8:03 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Off-island
Friday, Aug. 18
6 p.m. — Music and Movies, “Chicago” screening and cabaret, Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-5875.
Saturday, Aug. 17
6 p.m. — Bradentucky Bombers Women’s Roller Derby, Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Fee applies. Information: www.bradentuckybombers.net.
Ongoing
• Through Aug. 31, Bradenton Marauders regular season baseball, McKechnie Field, 1611 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-747-3031.
• Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.
• First Wednesdays and third Wednesdays, Mana-Tween Book and Culture Club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-748-5555, ext. 6318.
• Second Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Think+Drink science night, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131.
• Fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m., star talk, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131.
• First and third Thursdays, 2 p.m., knitting group meets, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive. Information: 941-778-6341.
• Most Fridays, Senior Adventures, low-cost field trips from Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Fee may apply. Information: 941-962-8835.
• Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m., sunset drum circle, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-0784.
• Saturdays, 4 p.m., family night, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131.
• Third Saturdays, 11 a.m., stress management through breathing, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive. Information: 941-778-6341.
• Weekends, through Oct. 20, ranger-led kayak tours, De Soto National Memorial, 8300 De Soto Memorial Highway, Bradenton. Information: 941-792-0458, ext. 105.
• Mondays, 12:45 p.m., bridge games, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. Information: 941-778-0414.
• First Mondays, 7 p.m., Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage board meets, Fishermen’s Hall, 4515 123rd St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-254-4972.
• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meets, BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.
Coming up
• Sept. 2 is Labor Day.
• Sept. 23, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament.
Save the date
• Oct. 18-19, Bayfest.
• Nov. 8-10, ArtsHop.
Calendar announcements
Send calendar announcements to calendar@islander.org. Please include the time, date and location of the event, a brief description and a contact via email and phone. The deadline for submissions is the Wednesday a week before publication. High-resolution photographs welcome.