Thursday, June 16
10:15 a.m. — Friends of the Island Branch Library Book Club will meet at the library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
Friday, June 17
4 to 8 p.m. — Abstract art and fashion event featuring artist Bob Brown and musician Gene Aubry at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1906.
Saturday, June 18
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Car wash and hot dog sale at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1638. Proceeds benefit the church Acolytes trip to Washington DC.
Wednesday, June 22
5:30 p.m. — “Worst-Case Scenario” trivia contest for teens at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
Ongoing:
• Wednesdays, 7 a.m., Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring will lead a turtle tour for those who gather at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, through July. Information: 941-778-5638.
• Wednesdays, two hours before sunset, the city of Bradenton Beach hosts a sunset picnic with entertainer Mike Sales at Katie Pierola Sunset Park, 2200 block of Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-448-5798.
• Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., teens meet at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
• 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.
• Fridays, 7 to 10 p.m., drum circle with Mike Sales and Scott Blum at Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-526-6789.
• 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:
Wednesday, June 15
6 p.m. — Republicans of Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island social at the Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Information: 941-383-5349. Fee applies.
Friday, June 17
6 p.m. — Creature Feature Film Series: “Jason and the Argonauts” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Sunday, June 19
10 a.m. — Kayak from Palma Sola to Robinson Preserve through Perico Bayou with Manatee Sarasota Sierra Club. Information: 941-365-1073. Fee applies.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Dads free admission day at Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota. Information: 941-388-4441.
Coming Up:
• June 23, Acrylic and oil painting with Rhea Chiles, Studio at Gulf and Pine.
• June 23, Hurricane preparedness meeting, Old Church of God, Cortez Village.
• June 24 , Creature Feature Film Series: “The Host” South Florida Museum.
• June 25, Hands Across the Sand event.
• June 29, T-shirt surgery teen program, Island Branch Library.
Save the Date:
• July 4, Anna Maria Island Privateers Fourth of July Parade.
• July 16, Snooty’s 63rd Birthday Bash and Wildlife Festival, South Florida Museum.
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.