Save the date: The Anna Maria Island Privateers are making plans for the annual Invasion Festival, which will take place Nov. 1-2 in Bradenton Beach. The nonprofit group hosted the inaugural festival last fall, which featured a marketplace, a ball, musical performances and raids throughout the island. Islander File Photo
Wednesday, Aug. 27
7:05 a.m. — Official sunrise.
7:57 p.m. — Official sunset.
Thursday, Aug. 28
7:05 a.m. — Official sunrise.
2 p.m. — Quilting group meets, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
7:56 p.m. — Official sunset.
Friday, Aug. 29
7:06 a.m. — Official sunrise.
7:55 p.m. — Official sunset.
Saturday, Aug. 30
7:06 a.m. — Official sunrise.
11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Art League sale, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-2099.
8 p.m.: Local Group of Deep Sky Observers sidewalk astronomy night, Holmes Beach city field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-342-9632.
7:53 p.m. — Official sunset.
Sunday, Aug. 31
7:07 a.m. — Official sunrise.
7:52 p.m. — Official sunset.
Monday, Sept. 1
7:09 a.m. — Official sunrise.
Today is Labor Day.
7:51 p.m. — Official sunset.
Tuesday, Sept. 2
7:10 a.m. — Official sunrise.
7:50 p.m. — Official sunset.
Wednesday, Sept. 3
7:10 a.m. — Official sunrise.
7:49 p.m. — Official sunset.
Off Island
Wednesday, Aug. 27
1:28 p.m. — Strengthening memory workshop, Aging in Paradise Center, Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6483.
Friday, Aug. 29
6 p.m. — South Florida Museum’s “Music and Movies” night features screening of “Neil Young: Heart of Gold,” 201 10th St. W. Bradenton. Fee applies. Reservations requested. Information: 941-746-4131.
Coming up
• Sept. 22, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, Bradenton.
• Oct. 17-18, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Bayfest, Anna Maria.
Save the date
• Nov. 3, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce awards banquet, Holmes Beach.
• Nov. 1-2, Anna Maria Island Privateers Pirate Invasion Festival, Bradenton Beach.
• Nov. 4, general election.
• Nov. 15, CrossPointe Community Thanksgiving, Holmes Beach.
Calendar of ongoing events, activities
Through…
• Through October, sea-turtle nesting season in Florida. Lights out along the beaches.
• Through November, Atlantic hurricane season. Be prepared.
Wednesdays
• Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.
• First Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Mana-Tweens book club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
• Second Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Think+Drink science night, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.
• Third Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Mana-Tweens club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
• Fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Star Talk, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Thursdays
• First and third Thursdays, 2 p.m., knitting group meeting, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive. Information: 941-778-6341.
• Third Thursdays, 10 a.m., guardian ad litem, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
• Last Thursdays, Seaside Quilters, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 312-315-6212.
Fridays
• Most Fridays, Senior Adventures, low-cost field trips from Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Fee may apply. Information: 941-962-8835.
• Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Mike Sales’ sunset drum circle, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-0784.
• First Fridays, 6-9:30 p.m., art walk, Village of the Arts, 12th Street West-12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Information: 941-747-8065.
Saturdays
• Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meeting, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1383.
• Saturdays, 4 p.m., family night, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.
• First Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., art walk, Village of the Arts, 12th Street West-12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Information: 941-747-8065.
• Second Saturdays, 10 a.m., origami club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3209.
• Second Saturdays, 2 p.m., porch party, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.
• Third Saturdays, 11 a.m., stress management through breathing, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive. Information: 941-778-6341.
Mondays
• Mondays, 12:30 p.m., bridge games, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. Information: 941-778-0414.
• First Mondays, 7 p.m., Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage board meeting, Fishermen’s Hall, 4515 123rd St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-254-4972.
• Third Mondays, 7 p.m., U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81 meeting, 5801 33rd Ave. Court Drive W., G.T. Bray Park, Bradenton. Information: 941-779-4476.
Tuesdays
• Tuesdays, 10 a.m., children’s storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meeting, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.
• Fourth Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m., Successful Women Aligning Together, Paradise Bagel and Cafe, 3210 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-224-4144.
Get Listed
Send announcements of ongoing activities and updates to schedules to calendar@islander.org. Also, if you coordinate events for your group, please let The Islander know of any changes to details.
Posting in the calendar
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.