Wednesday, Feb. 26
11 a.m. — Einstein Circle discussion group, Lifelong Learning Academy program, Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296.
6:29 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Thursday, Feb. 27
2 p.m. — Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources agent Melissa Neil talks about environmental conservation, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: Information: 941-778-6341.
6:30 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Friday, Feb. 28
9 a.m.-noon — St. Bernard Catholic Church rummage sale, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7771.
6:30 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Saturday, March 1
9 a.m.-noon — St. Bernard Catholic Church rummage sale, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7771.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.— Anna Maria Island Historical Society Heritage Day Celebration, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-779-7688.
10:30 a.m. — Artist Shirley Rush Dean leads a demonstration in polymer clay jewelry, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.
6:31 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Sunday, March 2
9 a.m., 11 a.m. — Roser Memorial Community Church worship service with guest cellist Nancy Donaruma, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.
4 p.m. — Choir concert, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1813.
5 p.m. — Evening Sing, CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-0719.
6:31 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Monday, March 3
6:32 p.m. — Official sunset time.
12:30 p.m. — Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island 25th anniversary luncheon, CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-6694.
Tuesday, March 4
2 p.m. — Don and Carol Thompson, authors of “Egmont Key, A History,” lecture, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-941-778-6341.
6 p.m. — Gloria Dei fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras dinner and celebration, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1813.
6:33 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Wednesday, March 5
1:15 p.m. — Gulf Coast Writers meeting featuring author Nicole Quigley, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
6:34 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Off-island
Wednesday, Feb. 26
1:28 p.m. — Aging in Paradise workshop on strengthening memory, sharpening the mind, Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6493.
Saturday, March 1
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Mixon Orange Blossom Festival, Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-5829.
9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Veterans Appreciation Day, Bradenton Farmers’ Market, Old Main Street, downtown Bradenton. Information: 941-350-8563.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. — 38th annual Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour, various locations on Longboat Key. Fee applies. Information: 941-345-4300.
Sunday, March 2
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Mixon Orange Blossom Festival, Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-5829.
Wednesday, March 5
11:30 a.m. — Manatee Concert Band, Bradenton Riverwalk Music in the Park series, waterfront, downtown Bradenton. Information: 941-840-0013.
Coming up
• March 7-8, Friends of the Island Library book sale, Holmes Beach.
• March 8-9, Anna Maria Island Art League Springfest, Holmes Beach.
• March 9 is daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m.
• March 15, Anna Maria Island Community Center Tour of Homes, islandwide.
• March 19, Anna Maria Garden Club Penny Flower Show, Anna Maria.
Save the date
• April 5, Bradenton Marauders’ first home game, Bradenton.
• April 5, Keep Manatee Beautiful Make Every Day Earth Day, countywide.
• April 12, Anna Maria Island Privateers Thieves Market, Bradenton Beach.
• April 12, An Island Affaire gala, Anna Maria Island Community Center, Anna Maria.
• April 19, Sandbar Restaurant Easter egg hunt, Anna Maria.
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.