islander Calender
Wednesday, Aug. 10
7:45 a.m. - Anna Maria Chamber of Commerce new member breakfast at the Sun House Restaurant on Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach. Information/reservations: 778-1541.
9 a.m. - New family welcome breakfast at Anna Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 708-5525.
10:30 a.m. - Friends of the Island Branch Library book club at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341.
5:30 p.m. - Cowry shell jewelry class for teens with John Malan of Nica Rose jewelry shop at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. All materials provided.
Thursday, Aug. 11
9 a.m. - Muscles and More fitness class with Sherry Fideler at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.
10:30 a.m. - Pilates for beginners with Laura Bennett at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.
Noon to 4 p.m. - AARP safe driver course at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 776-1158. Fee applies.
7 p.m. - Sierra Club presents "Know the Foods You're Eating: Genetic Modifications and Sustainability of our Food System" with Jason Boehk and Laura Morton at Phillippi Estate Mansion, 5500 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 925-9000.
Friday, Aug. 12
10 a.m. to noon - Open house at Palma Sola Early Learning Academy for ages 3-5, 7315 First St. Ave. W. (behind the 75th Street post office), Bradenton. Information: 795-0788.
Noon to 4 p.m. - AARP safe driver course at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 776-1158. Fee applies.
Saturday, Aug. 13
8:30 a.m. - Kiwanis Club meeting at Cafe on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
9:30 a.m. - Intermediate Pilates with Laura Bennett at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.
8 to 11 p.m. - "Do Ya Do Ya Do Ya Wanna Dance?" at the Bradenton Woman's Club, 1705 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 737-0177. Fee applies.
Tuesday, Aug. 16
9 a.m. - Muscles and More fitness class with Sherry Fideler at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Blood drive at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.
10:30 a.m. - Pilates for beginners with Laura Bennett at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.
Noon - Anna Maria Island Rotary Club meeting at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach.
5 p.m. - Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony at Surfside Realty, 8208 Cortez Road, Bradenton. Information: 778-1541.
6 p.m. - Power Pilates with Laura Bennett at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.
Wednesday, Aug. 17
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - "Lunch Bunch" catered by Harry's Continental Kitchens at the Longboat/Lido/St. Armand Key Chamber of Commerce, 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 387-9519. Fee applies.
5:30 p.m. - Comic book making and history with Bruce Allen Wallis at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. All materials provided.
Ongoing:
- Manatee Players present "Vaudeville Follies" at the Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton, through Aug. 14. Information: 748-5875. Fee applies.
- Susan Oberender stained-glass exhibit at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, through Aug. 31. Information: 787-6648.
Upcoming:
- Jazz music on the bay outside the Van Wezel Aug. 19.
- Moonrise over Sarasota Bay walk with the Sierra Club Aug. 19
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