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Wednesday, April 22

Today is Earth Day.

Noon — Anna Maria Garden Club meeting at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

5 to 7 p.m. — Science night featuring food and activities at Anna Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-708-5525.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Scholastic Book Fair at Anna Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-708-5525.

Thursday, April 23

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch training workshop at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-5638.

Friday, April 24

10 a.m. — Keep Manatee Beautiful Arbor Day tree planting at 38th Street and Fifth Avenue, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-795-8272.

11 a.m. — Keep Manatee Beautiful Arbor Day tree planting at Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-795-8272.

3 to 10 p.m. — Friday Music Fest along Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1541.

Saturday, April 25

8:30 a.m. — The Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club meets at Cafe on the Beach with guest speaker chiropractor Ron Gilbert at Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-8444.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. — De Soto National Memorial commemorates the 470th anniversary of the start of the Hernando de Soto expedition and to celebrate Junior Ranger Day in America’s National Parks. Landing re-enactment, demonstrations and kids’ activities. 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy., Bradenton. Info: 941-792-0458.

1 to 4 p.m. — Cortez Village Native Potluck Picnic at the Maritime Museum, 4511 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-795-7121.

7 p.m. — Tiki Times barbecue, art and pie contest at 9908 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-713-2221.

Ongoing:

  • The first and third Mondays of each month, the American Legion Post 24, 2005 75th St. W., Bradenton, hosts dinners for the public. Fee. Information: 941-794-3489.
  • Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., teens by gender for ages 11-17 meet at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
  • Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m., free yoga on the beach at the BeachHouse Restaurant, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-6836.
  • Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m., players pitch horseshoes in the pits at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.
  • Every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through the end of May, Bradenton Courthouse Square lunchtime concerts at 1115 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-704-4366 or 941-932-9439.
  • Saturdays at 8:30 a.m., Free yoga on the beach near the Pine Avenue public beach access. Information: 941-794-6723.
  • Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Bridge Street Market at 107 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, through April. Information: 941-518-4431.

Coming up:

  • April 30, Manatee Community College Spring Fling Concert.
  • May 1, Barbara Harrison artist reception and exhibit at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
  • May 6, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce lunch at the Sandbar.

Save the date

  • May 9, AME Spring Fling dinner, dance, auction.
  • May 14, “Alone Together Again” at the Island Players theater.
  • May 30, Chinese Dragon Boat Festival at Coquina Beach.

Off-Island Arts & Events:

Thursday, April 23

5 to 7 p.m. — Wine tasting benefit at Harry’s Continental Kitchen, 525 St. Jude’s Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-0777. Fee applies.

Friday, April 24

6 to 9 p.m. — Opening reception for Island artist David McGough exhibit at Palmetto Art Center, 907 Fifth St. W., Palmetto. Information: 941-518-2109.

Saturday, April 25

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Manatee County Audubon Society Earth Day celebration at Felts Audubon Preserve, 4600 24th Ave., Palmetto. Information: 941-729-2222.

Tuesday, April 28

9 a.m. — Oldrich Kulhanek’s “Funny Money” exhibit opens at the Manatee Community College Fine Art Gallery, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, through May 21. Information: 941-752-5225

Wednesday, April 29

6:30 to 8 p.m. — Preston Whaley Jr., author of “Blows Like a Horn,” discusses jazz and the beat generation at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131.

Ongoing Off-Island Theater:

  • “Design for Murder” at the Howard Studio, Manatee Community College, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, through April 25. Box office: 941-752-5000. Fee applies.
  • “Smokey Joe’s Café” at the Manatee Players, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton, through April 26. Box office: 941-748-5875. Fee applies.
  • “The Winter’s Tale” at Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, through May 16. Box office: 941-351-8000. Fee applies.
  • “The Devil’s Disciple” at Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, through May 24. Box office: 941-351-8000. Fee applies.
  • “Black Pearl Sings!” at Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota, through May 30. Box office: 941-366-9000. Fee applies.

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