Wednesday, May 4
1:15 p.m. — Gulf Coast Writers meeting at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-496-4462.
Saturday, May 7
8 a.m. — Island 5k Run and 1-mile Fun Run to benefit the Children’s Academy of Southwest Florida departs from Bayfront Park, 316 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information: 941-527-1453. Fee applies.
9:30 a.m. — Mother’s Day brunch and fashion show at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-0719. Fee applies.
6 p.m. — Italian night family dinner at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1638. Fee applies.
6 to 11 p.m. — Anna Maria Elementary School Giddy-Up Gala at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-5525.
Wednesday, May 11
11:30 a.m. — Off Stage Ladies of the Island Players lunch at the Gulf Drive Cafe Tiki Hut, 900 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-518-4431. Fee applies.
Ongoing:
• Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., duplicate bridge at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3390.
• Tuesdays, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Coffee and Conversations for Seniors at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
• Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., teens meet at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
• Alternating Wednesdays, 11 a.m., memory loss support group at the Longboat Island Chapel Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6491.
• Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., players pitch horseshoes in the pits at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.
• Fridays, Senior Adventures Group meets for outings to various locations. Information: 941-962-8835.
• Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meets at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
Off-Island:
Friday, May 6
6 p.m. — London Calling Film Series: “To Sir, With Love” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
6 to 9 p.m. — Artist reception at the Dancing Crane Gallery, 1019 10th Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-744-1333.
Saturday, May 7
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Cleanup of Sister Keys departing from the Longboat Key Boat Ramp on the corner of Linley Street and Lois Avenue, Longboat Key. Information: 941-953-5333.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. —Manatee River Garden Club Garden Tour and Festival departing from 3120 First Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-745-3665. Fee applies.
4 to 8 p.m. — Family music night at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Monday, May 9
8 p.m. — “The Passion of the Crawford” performed by John “Lypsinka” Epperson at the Asolo Repertory Theater, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 941-351-9010. Fee applies.
Wednesday, May 11
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Courthouse concert featuring acoustic blues by Michael Mac at 1115 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-744-7484. Bring a non-perishable food donation.
7 to 9 p.m. — “The Naked Universe Series: Space” with Jeff Rodgers at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Coming Up:
• May 12, Opening night “Lend Me A Tenor,” Island Players.
• May 13-14, Anna Maria City Pier Centennial Celebration, Anna Maria.
• May 13, London Calling Film Series: “Peeping Tom,” South Florida Museum.
• May 15, Manatee rare fruit tree sale, Manatee Convention Center.
Save the Date:
• May 21-22, Relay for Life, Coquina Beach.
• May 21, Great American Bake Sale, Anna Maria Island Community Center.
AME calendar
Save the date for the following Anna Maria Elementary School happenings:
• May 4, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., book fair and family science night.
• May 6, field day games.
• May 9, 3:15 p.m., School Advisory Committee meeting, media center.
• May 7, 6 p.m., Giddy-Up Spring Fling, Anna Maria Island Community Center.
• May 11, 8:30 a.m., karate demonstration, auditorium.
• May 12, progress reports go home.
• May 13, fifth-grade field trip to Busch Gardens.
• May 13, Noon to 4 p.m., blood drive.
• May 17, noon, hall of presidents, auditorium.
• May 18, 1:45 p.m., volunteer tea, media center.
• May 19, fifth-grade tour of King Middle School.
• May 26, 6 p.m., retirement party for Anne Kinnan, auditorium.
• May 30, Memorial Day holiday, no school.
• May 31, 5 p.m., Parent-Teacher Organization dinner, cafeteria.
• May 31, 7 p.m., fifth-grade play, auditorium.
• June 7, 6 p.m., retirement party for Tom Levengood, Anna Maria Island Community Center.
AME is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
For more information, call 941-708-5525.
Send calendar announcements to diana@islander.org. Please include the time, date and location of the event, a brief description and a contact via e-mail and phone.