Make plans to volunteer. The International Coastal Cleanup will take place Saturday, Oct. 4, throughout Manatee County and elsewhere. Keep Manatee Beautiful organizes the local activities. Islander File Photo
Wednesday, Sept. 24
Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown.
7:18 a.m. — Official sunrise.
7:24 p.m. — Official sunset.
Thursday, Sept. 25
7:18 a.m. — Official sunrise.
8 a.m.-noon — Anna Maria Island Community Center health screenings, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908.
2 p.m. — Quilting club meeting, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
7:23 p.m. — Official sunset.
Friday, Sept. 26
7:19 a.m. — Official sunrise.
1 p.m. — Computer lessons, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
7:22 p.m. — Official sunset.
Saturday, Sept. 27
7:19 a.m. — Official sunrise.
8:45 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Bird Nerd tour of Leffis Key, 2351 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. Reservations required. Information: 941-405-2972.
7:21 p.m. — Official sunset.
Sunday, Sept. 28
7:20 a.m. — Official sunrise.
10 a.m. — Classical guitarist Zachary Johnson performs during worship service, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.
7:20 p.m. — Official sunset.
Monday, Sept. 29
7:20 a.m. — Official sunrise.
7:19 p.m. — Official sunset.
Tuesday, Sept. 30
7:21 a.m. — Official sunrise.
11 a.m.-3 p.m. — Blood drive, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 800-68-BLOOD.
2 p.m. — Island Library anniversary, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
7:18 p.m. — Official sunset.
Wednesday, Oct. 1
7:21 a.m. — Official sunrise.
7:16 p.m. — Official sunset.
Off Island
Saturday, Sept. 27
9 a.m. — Coastal cleanup, Neal Preserve, 112301 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-742-5923.
10 a.m.-7 p.m. — Dr. Geek’s Science Fair, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131.
1 p.m. — Gills Club for girls, Mote Marine, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, City Island, Sarasota. Information: 941-388-4441.
7 p.m. — Welcome home concert with Sam Woolf, IMG Academy, 5650 Bollettieri Blvd., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-752-2621.
Wednesday, Oct. 1
11:30 a.m. — The Brooke Bonderer Band performs, Manatee County Courthouse Concert series, 1115 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-621-6471.
Coming up
• Oct. 4, International Coastal Cleanup, countywide.
• Oct. 11, Palma Sola Botanical Park plant sale, Bradenton.
• Oct. 17-18, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Bayfest, Anna Maria.
• Oct. 19, Longboat Key Triathlon, Longboat Key.
• Oct. 25, Anna Maria Island Privateers Day of the Dead/Invasion Ball, Bradenton.
• Oct. 30, South Florida Museum’s “The War of the Worlds” broadcast, Bradenton.
Save the date
• Nov. 1-2, Anna Maria Island Privateers Pirate Invasion Festival, Bradenton Beach.
• Nov. 1, Sarasota Bay Water Festival, Sarasota.
• Nov. 3, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce awards banquet, Holmes Beach.
• Nov. 4, general election.
• Nov. 7, Longboat Key Historical Society annual fish fry, Longboat Key.
• Nov. 8, Anna Maria Island Privateer Thieves Market, Bradenton Beach.
• Nov. 8, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra Symphony on the Sand, Bradenton Beach.
• Nov. 15, Anna Maria Garden Club annual plant sale, Anna Maria.
• Nov. 15, CrossPointe Community Thanksgiving, Holmes Beach.
• Nov. 15, Florida Maritime Museum’s Boatyard Bash, Cortez.
Calendar of ongoing events, activities
Through…
• Through October, sea-turtle nesting season in Florida. Lights out along the beaches.
• Through October, featured artist Nancy Law and “Our Endless Blooming Season” display, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.
• 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.
• First Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Courthouse Concerts, Manatee County Courthouse, 1115 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-621-6471.
• 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, noon, Anna Maria Garden Club meeting, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-2607.
• 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, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, October-May, the Bradenton Farmers’ Market, Main Street, Bradenton. Information: 941-447-9494.
• Saturdays, 4 p.m., family night, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.
• First Saturdays, Felts Audubon Preserve tours, 4600 24th Ave. E., Palmetto. Information: 941-758-7478.
• 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.
• Fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Anna Maria Island Community Center board meeting, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
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
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