Wednesday, March 26
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Community Center blood drive, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
11:30 a.m. — The Einstein’s Circle discussion group at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Discussion topic: green living. Information: 941-359-4296.
2 p.m. — Florida-friendly landscaping lecture, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
7:45 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Thursday, March 27
7:46 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Friday, March 28
10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Senior Adventures book sale, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-962-8835.
10 a.m. — Presentation on planning for retirement and beyond by attorney Sherry Wood, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
7:46 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Saturday, March 29
9:30 a.m. — REAL Women of CrossPointe Fellowship brunch, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-0719. 2 p.m. — Tim Dorsey talk and book-signing, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
5-10 p.m. — Bridge Street Merchants rock celebration with Shotgun Justice, 107 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 215-906-0668.
7:47 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Sunday, March 30
7:47 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Monday, March 31
7:48 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Tuesday, April 1
Today is April Fool’s Day.
7:48 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Wednesday, April 2
7:49 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Off-island
Thursday, March 27
8 p.m. — State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota Jazz Ensemble and Combo concert, Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-75205252.
Friday, March 28
6 p.m. — Music in the Park series, Michael Weiss, Riverwalk, downtown Bradenton. Information: 941-840-0013.
Saturday, March 29
10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Five Centuries of Florida re-enactments and tours, De Soto National Memorial, 8300 De Soto Memorial Highway, Bradenton. Information: 941-792-0458.
Coming up
• 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 for the Anna Maria Island Community Center, Anna Maria.
• April 11-12, Island CityFest, Holmes Beach.
Save the date
• April 14, Passover.
• April 18, Good Friday.
• April 19, Sandbar Restaurant Easter egg hunt, Anna Maria.
• April 20, Easter.
• April 22, Earth Day.
• April 28, Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Calendar announcements
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