Wednesday, Oct. 13
11 a.m. — Einstein Circle Discussion Group meets at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296. Fee applies.
11:30 a.m. — Off Stage Ladies of the Anna Maria Island Players luncheon at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-518-4431. Fee applies.
Friday, Oct. 15
5 to 10 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Bayfest kickoff party on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. Information: 941-761-4766.
Saturday, Oct. 16
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Bayfest on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. Information: 941-761-4766.
Tuesday, Oct. 19
Noon — Barry Gould will speak to the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach.
6:30 p.m. — Cancer outreach program for patients, relatives and caretakers at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-0719. Fee applies.
Wednesday, Oct. 20
11 a.m. — “Marie Curie — the Matriarch of a Nobel Family” with James Vartuli at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296.
Noon — Anna Maria Garden Club presents “Water Conservation” with guest Jack Tichenor from Manatee County Extension Service, at Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-567-5530.
5:30 p.m. — Friends of the Island Branch Library present an evening with certified college resource specialist Debra Landesberg for college bound teens at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
Ongoing:
• “The Ladies of the Camellias” at the Island Players theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, through Oct. 17. Information: 941-778-5755. Fee applies.
• The first and third Mondays of each month, the American Legion Post 24, 2005 75th St. W., Bradenton, hosts dinners for the public. Fee applies. Information: 941-794-3390.
• Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m., Inquiring Minds cross-denominational study group meets at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4579.
• 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, 11 a.m., Over 39ers group meets at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.
• Fridays, Senior Adventures Group meets for outings to various locations throughout the summer. Information: 941-962-8835.
• Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meets at Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, Holmes Beach.
OFF-ISLAND EVENTS
Wednesday, Oct. 13
7 to 9 p.m. — Exploring the Future of Energy: “The Electric Sunshine State” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131.
Thursday, Oct. 14
5 to 8:30 p.m. — Old Florida storytelling at the Manatee Village Historical Park, 1404 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-741-4075.
6 p.m. — World Music Film Series presents “Buena Vista Social Club” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Friday, Oct. 15
6 p.m. — Village of the Arts “ArtsWalk” open galleries in the village, 926 12th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-744-2487.
6 to 10 p.m. — Longboat Key Historical Society hosts a fish fry featuring music by the Blues Pig band at the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub, 760 Broadway St. N., Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-2391. Fee applies.
6 to 10 p.m. — “World Party” featuring live music, food and dancing from around the world at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Sunset — Reels at Rossi Park presents “Coraline” at Rossi Waterfront Park on Third Avenue West between Ninth Street West and U.S. 301. Information: 941-704-4366.
Saturday, Oct. 16
8 a.m. — Boating class at the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81 located in G. T. Bray Park, 5801 33 rd Ave. Drive W., Bradenton. Information: 941-758-5500. Fee applies.
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Plant and antiques sale at Palma Sola Botanical Park adjacent to Robinson Preserve, 9800 17th Ave. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-761-2866.
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. — “ArtSlam” an outdoor public art event featuring 17 teams creating art pieces for audience votes in various downtown Bradenton locations. Information: 941-744-7484.
5:30 p.m. to midnight — “Casino Lights” auction gala at St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Center, 2990 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-755-2611. Fee applies.
Sunday, Oct. 17
Noon to 4 p.m. — Ringling International Arts Festival Soiree featuring live performances in the courtyard at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota. Information: 941-359-5700. Fee applies.
Wednesday, Oct. 20
10 a.m. — Bradenton Opera Guild meeting with guest performances by Kristen Kemp, Greg Trupiano and members of the Apprentice Artists Program at IMG Academies Country Club at El Conquistador, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy, Bradenton. Information: 941-776-2850. Fee applies.
Coming Up:
• Oct. 21, Empty Bowls luncheon for the Manatee Food Bank.
• Oct. 21, World Music Film Series: “Genghis Blues,” South Florida Museum.
• Oct. 22, Full moon celebration, Back Alley.
• Oct. 22, Goblin Gathering, G.T. Bray Park.
• Oct. 22, Opera singer Julie Maykowski, Christ Episcopal Church, Bradenton.
• Oct. 23, Causeway 4 the Cause cancer walk.
• Oct. 23, Bradenton Woman’s Club membership tea.
• Oct. 23, Sarasota Chalk Festival.
Save the Date:
• Oct. 28, Red Ribbon Breakfast, Pirate City Complex.
• Oct. 29, Trail of Treats and Canine Costume Contest.
• Oct. 30, Fall Festival, CrossPointe Fellowship.
• Nov. 6, Snooty’s Gala.
• Nov. 12-14, ArtsHop.
• Nov. 13-14, Discover Egmont Key.
• Nov. 19-21, Save the Gulf concert, Holmes Beach City Hall Field.
• Nov. 20, Canine Christmas Festival, Bishop Animal Shelter.
• Dec. 11-12, Winterfest.
AME school calendar
• After school Oct. 14, Parent Teacher Organization meeting.
• Oct. 14, picture retake.
• Oct. 15, no school.
• 5-7 p.m, Oct. 19, Parent Teacher Organization dinner followed by third-grade play.
• 6 p.m, Oct. 21, science information night.
• Oct. 25, no school.
• Oct. 28 Parent-teacher conference night.
• 10:30 a.m, Oct. 30, Fall Festival parade; 11 a.m. Fall Festival.
For more information, call the school office at 941-708-5525. AME is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
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.