Wednesday, May 14
1 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Preservation Trust Community Connections, Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1906.
8:13 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Thursday, May 15
8 p.m. — Opening night, “And The Winner Is,” Island Players theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. The play continues through May 25. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-5755.
8:13 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Friday, May 16
1 p.m. — iPad book basics, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
8:14 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Saturday, May 17
10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Snooks Adams Kids Day with Anna Maria Island Privateers, Bayfront Park, 310 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information: janhz@tampabay.rr.com.
2 p.m. — Children’s movie and craft, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
4:30 p.m. — Start of the Relay for life of Anna Maria Island, which continues through Sunday morning, Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-518-4431.
8:14 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Sunday, May 18
2-5 p.m. — After-the-beach party for day-trippers and allies to benefit the Anna Maria Island Community Center, Duffy’s Tavern, 5805 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-2501.
8:15 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Monday, May 19
8:16 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Tuesday, May 20
10 a.m. — Aromatherapy for the family, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
8:16 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Wednesday, May 21
8:17 p.m. — Official sunset time.
Off Island
Wednesday, May 14
11:30 a.m. — Off Stage Ladies of the Island Players lunch and meeting, Mannatees Sports Grill, 7423 Manatee Ave., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-799-2181.
Saturday, May 17
9 a.m. — Sister Keys Cleanup, starting from Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant, 760 Broadway St., Longboat Key. Information: 941-918-2700.
Sunday, May 18
10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Rare fruit tree sale and benefit for Palma Sola Botanical Gardens, Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Information: 941-776-0222.
Monday, May 19
11:45 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Democratic Club lunch and meeting, Mannatees Sports Grill, 7423 Manatee Ave., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-761-4017.
Coming up
• May 26 is Memorial Day.
Save the date
• June 1 is the start of the Atlantic hurricane season.
• June 7-8, Islandwide Blood Drive, Anna Maria Island.
• June 14, 2014 Florida State League All-Star Game, Bradenton.
• June 15 is Father’s Day.
• July 4, Fourth of July parade, Anna Maria Island.
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.