Wednesday, Oct. 1
7:21 a.m. — Official sunrise.
7:16 p.m. — Official sunset.
Thursday, Oct. 2
7:22 a.m. — Official sunrise.
7:15 p.m. — Official sunset.
Friday, Oct. 3
Yom Kippur begins in the evening.
7:22 a.m. — Official sunrise.
6 p.m. — Sarasota Singles Society luau party, BeacHhouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-504-4064.
7:14 p.m. — Official sunset.
Saturday, Oct. 4
7:23 a.m. — Official sunrise.
9 a.m. —International Coastal Cleanup, registration at various locations, including Anna Maria City Hall, Kingfish Boat Ramp, Bradenton Beach Moose Lodge and FISH Preserve. Information: 941-795-8272.
7:13 p.m. — Official sunset.
Sunday, Oct. 5
7:23 a.m. — Official sunrise.
4 p.m. — Blessing of the animals, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1638.
7:12 p.m. — Official sunset.
Monday, Oct. 6
7:24 a.m. — Official sunrise.
7:11 p.m. — Official sunset.
Tuesday, Oct. 7
7:24 a.m. — Official sunrise.
7:10 p.m. — Official sunset.
Wednesday, Oct. 8
7:25 a.m. — Official sunrise.
7:09 p.m. — Official sunset.
Off Island
Wednesday, Oct. 1
11:30 a.m. — The Brooke Bonderer Band performs, Manatee County Courthouse Concert series, 1115 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-621-6471.
Thursday, Oct. 2
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Florida Maritime Museum art celebration/opening reception, “Creatures of the Deep: Maritime Mythologies,” 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.
Saturday, Oct. 4
9 a.m. — Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Riverwalk Rossi Park, 452 Third Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-365-8883.
Wednesday, Oct. 8
3 p.m. — Florida Maritime Museum lecture, “Myths and Creatures of Florida’s Backwaters,” 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.
Coming up
• Oct. 11, Palma Sola Botanical Park plant-antique sale, Bradenton.
• Oct. 17-18, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Bayfest, Anna Maria.
• Oct. 19, Longboat Key Triathlon, Longboat Key.
• Oct. 25, Anna Maria Island Privateers Day of the Dead/Invasion Ball, Bradenton.
• Oct. 30, South Florida Museum’s “The War of the Worlds” broadcast, Bradenton.
Save the date
• Nov. 1-2, Anna Maria Island Privateers Pirate Invasion Festival, Bradenton Beach.
• Nov. 1, Sarasota Bay Water Festival, Sarasota.
• Nov. 3, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce awards banquet, Holmes Beach.
• Nov. 4, general election.
• Nov. 7, Longboat Key Historical Society annual fish fry, Longboat Key.
• Nov. 8, Anna Maria Island Privateer Thieves Market, Bradenton Beach.
• Nov. 11, The Islander Veterans Salute, Holmes Beach.
• Nov. 15, Anna Maria Garden Club plant sale, Anna Maria.
• Nov. 15, CrossPointe Veterans Thanksgiving, Holmes Beach.
• Nov. 15, Florida Maritime Museum Boatyard Bash, Cortez.
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Calendar of ongoing events, activities
Through…
Oct. 3-5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Rummage for Rescues, Montezuma Drive, Palma Sola Park, Bradenton. Information: 941-713-3105.
• Through October, sea-turtle nesting season in Florida. Lights out along the beaches.
• Through October, featured artist Nancy Law and “Our Endless Blooming Season” display, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.
• Through Nov. 22, “Creatures of the Deep” exhibit, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.
• Through November, Atlantic hurricane season. Be prepared.
Wednesdays
• Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.
• First Wednesdays, 1 p.m., Gulf Coast Writers, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
• First Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Mana-Tweens book club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
• First Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Courthouse Concerts, Manatee County Courthouse, 1115 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-621-6471.
• Second Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Think+Drink science night, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.
• Third Wednesdays, noon, Anna Maria Garden Club meeting, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-2607.
• Third Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Mana-Tweens club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
• Fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Star Talk, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Thursdays
• First and third Thursdays, 2 p.m., knitting group meeting, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive. Information: 941-778-6341.
• Third Thursdays, 10 a.m., guardian ad litem, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
• Last Thursdays, Seaside Quilters, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 312-315-6212.
Fridays
• 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.
• First Fridays, 6-9:30 p.m., art walk, Village of the Arts, 12th Street West-12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Information: 941-747-8065.
Saturdays
• 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, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, October-May, the Bradenton Farmers’ Market, Main Street, Bradenton. Information: 941-447-9494.
• Saturdays, 4 p.m., family night, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.
• First Saturdays, Felts Audubon Preserve tours, 4600 24th Ave. E., Palmetto. Information: 941-758-7478.
• First Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., art walk, Village of the Arts, 12th Street West-12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Information: 941-747-8065.
• Second Saturdays, 10 a.m., origami club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
• Second Saturdays, 2 p.m., porch party, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.
• Third Saturdays, 11 a.m., stress management through breathing, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive. Information: 941-778-6341.
Mondays
• Mondays, 12:30 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.
• Fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Anna Maria Island Community Center board meeting, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
Tuesdays
• Tuesdays, 10 a.m., children’s storytime, 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.
• Fourth Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m., Successful Women Aligning Together, Paradise Bagel and Cafe, 3210 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-224-4144.