Seasonal planning
Does your organization rely on you to share its event announcements with The Islander? Then we’d like to hear from you now, as we prepare for the 2013-14 season. Send your 2013-14 events calendar to calendar@islander.org. Please include a name, email address and telephone number for the contact. High-resolution photographs are appreciated.
Wednesday, Oct. 9
7:07 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Thursday, Oct. 10
7:06 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Friday, Oct. 11
10 a.m. — Forty Carrots for babies and young children, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
2 p.m. — Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group meeting, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
7:05 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Saturday, Oct. 12
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.
10 a.m. — Senior Adventures group attending the Palma Sola Plant Festival, departing Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-962-8835.
10 a.m. — Origami Club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
7:04 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Sunday, Oct. 13
7:03 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Monday, Oct. 14
Today is Columbus Day.
7:02 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Tuesday, Oct. 15
11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Community Center blood drive, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 888-936-6283.
Noon — Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meets, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.
7:01 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
2 p.m. — Less Stress/More Joy lecture, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
6 p.m. — Mana-Tweens craft session, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
7 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Off-island
Wednesday, Oct. 9
11:30 a.m. — Off Stage Ladies of the Island Players meeting and luncheon, Mannatees Sports Grill, 7423 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-799-2181.
Saturday, Oct. 12
8 a.m.-4 p.m. — Plant sale, Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave. NW, Bradenton. Information: 941-792-8719.
Coming up
• Oct. 18-19, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Bayfest, Pine Avenue, Anna Maria.
• Oct. 26, Bridge Street Merchants Rock Octoberfest, Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach.
• Oct. 26-27, Cortez Stone Crab Festival, 119th Street West bayfront, Cortez.
• Oct. 31, Halloween.
Save the date
• Nov. 2, Anna Maria Island Community Center Murder Mystery Night, Anna Maria.
• Nov. 1-3, Anna Maria Island Privateers Pirate Invasion, islandwide.
• Nov. 8-10, Cultural Connections ArtsHop, islandwide.
• Nov. 9, Florida Maritime Museum Boatyard Bash, Cortez.
• Nov. 11, The Islander Veterans Day Ceremony and Tribute, Holmes Beach.
• Nov. 13, Anna Maria Garden Club annual plant sale, Anna Maria.
• Nov. 16, CrossPointe Fellowship Community Thanksgiving, Holmes Beach.
• Nov. 28, Thanksgiving.
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.
AME Calendar
• Wednesday, Oct. 9, picture retakes.
• 2:10 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 9, Otis Spunkmeyer Fundraiser kick-off, AME auditorium.
• Thursday, Oct. 10, fire safety day.
• Friday, Oct. 11, no school.
• 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, PTO dinner, AME cafeteria.
• 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, third-grade play, AME auditorium.
• 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, fire drill.
• Friday, Oct. 18, end of first quarter.
• Monday, Oct. 21, record day, no school.
• 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, report card conferences.
• 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, PTO-sponsored Costume Parade and Fall Festival.
AME is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call 941-708-5525.
Ongoing events, activities
• Through Oct. 12, fifth annual Ringling International Arts Festival, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-359-5700.
• Oct. 10-13, 7 p.m., “Spirit Voices from Old Manatee,” an original drama, 1850 Manatee Burying Grounds, 1404 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-741-4076.
• Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.
• Wednesdays, through December, 11 a.m. Lifelong Learning Academy, Einstein Circle Discussion Group, Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296.
• First 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 meeting, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive. Information: 941-778-6341.
• Thursdays, 5-10 p.m., Main Street Live, Old Main Street, Bradenton. Information: 941-932-9440.
• 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., Mike Sales’ sunset drum circle, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-0784.
• Third Fridays, 5-8 p.m., Pine Avenue Porch Party presented by local merchants, Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. Information: 941-896-3132.
• Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meeting, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1383.
• Saturdays, through May, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Downtown Bradenton Farmers’ Market, Old Main Street. Information: 941-932-9440.
• Saturdays, 4 p.m., family night, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Except Nov. 2.
• Third Saturdays, 11 a.m., stress management through breathing, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive. Information: 941-778-6341.
• Third Saturdays, through May, 9 a.m., Manatee County Junior Audubon meeting, Felts Audubon Preserve, 4600 24th Ave. E., Palmetto. Information: 941-376-0110.
• 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 meeting, Fishermen’s Hall, 4515 123rd St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-254-4972.
• Third Mondays, 7 p.m., U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81 meeting, 5801 33rd Ave. Court Drive W., G.T. Bray Park, Bradenton. Information: 941-779-4476.
• Tuesdays, basics of computing, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meeting, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.
Send announcements of ongoing activities to calendar@islander.org. The deadline is a week prior to the publication date — Oct. 16 to publish in the Oct. 23 issue.