Wednesday, Oct. 12
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Einstein Circle discussion “Life is a journey, not a destination. What have we learned along the way?” at the Studio and Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296.
7:45 to 9 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce sunrise breakfast at Rotten Ralph’s Restaurant on the Historic Bridge Street Pier, 200 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-1541. Fee applies.
Friday, Oct. 14
11:30 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Community Center golf outing at IMG Golf and Country Club, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy., Bradenton. Information: 941-758-1466. Fee applies.
5 to 10 p.m. — Bayfest music festival on Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1541.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Champagne reception for artist Marlane Wurzbach at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Artists reception for the “Here and Now” exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-2099.
Saturday, Oct. 15
8:30 a.m. — Yoga on the beach at the Pine Avenue beach access Anna Maria. Information: 941-794-6723.
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Bayfest music festival along Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1541.
3 p.m. — Music from the “Songs of Innocence and Experience” performed by Carole Cornman and Alyssa McKeithen at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1638. Fee applies.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Einstein Circle discussion “Soothing the soul: Relaxation, meditation and guided imagery” at the Studio and Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296.
Noon — Betty Yanger of the Anna Maria Island Historical Society will speak to the Anna Maria Garden Club at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-795-2370.
Ongoing:
• Through Oct. 16, “A Nice Family Gathering” at the Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-5755. Fee applies.
• Saturdays through Nov. 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., learn to fish excursions for kids ages 5-12 with the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Fee applies.
• Saturdays through March 18, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra rehearsals at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-7853.
• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meetings at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.
• 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.
• Second Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8199 meets at the volunteer fire station, 201 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-4400.
• Wednesdays, two hours before sunset, the city of Bradenton Beach 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, sunset drum circle with Mike Sales at Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 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 Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
Off-Island
Wednesday, Oct. 12
9 a.m. — Volunteer workday at Neal Preserve, 12301 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-955-8085.
Thursday, Oct. 13
7 p.m. — Master gardener Michelle Atkinson will discuss worm composting at the Manatee River Garden Club meeting, 3120 First Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-870-2259.
Friday, Oct. 14
5:30 to 9 p.m. — Fall festival at the YMCA, 3805 59th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-792-7484.
6 to 9 p.m. — “Incredible India” cultural celebration at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Saturday, Oct. 15
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Plant, antique and craft sale at Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-761-2866.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Geraldson Farms open house Family Fun Day, 1401 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-981-0111.
3 to 11 p.m. — ArtSlam interactive live art event along Main Street in downtown Bradenton. Information: 941-744-7484.
Sunday, Oct. 16
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Pumpkin patch opens at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3200 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-747-3704.
9 to 11 a.m. — Master gardener tour of Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-722-4524.
Monday, Oct. 17
9 to 10 a.m. — Easy yoga with Susan Goldfarb begins at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-8811. Fee applies.
Tuesday, Oct. 18
7:30 p.m. — “Tales at the Crosley” a haunting evening of ghost stories at the Powel Crosley Estate, 8374 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, runs through Nov. 2. Information: 941-722-3244. Fee applies.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
1 p.m. — Naturalist Bob Egolf discusses gardening for Florida wildlife at the Manatee River Garden Club, 3120 First Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-870-2259.
Coming Up:
• Oct. 19, Popcorn and Politics, The Islander newspaper.
• Oct. 21, Enviro Art Party, Village of the Arts.
• Oct. 21, Longboat Key Historical Society fish fry, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant.
• Oct. 22, Wagon tour, Robinson Preserve.
Save the Date:
• Oct. 28, “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” Manatee Players.
• Oct. 28, Oktoberfest, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
• Oct. 29, Trick or Trunk, McKechnie Field.
• Oct. 30, “Shiprek” Poker Run.
• Oct. 31, Trick or Trunk, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
• Oct. 31, Trail of Treats, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce.
• Oct. 31, Doggie costume contest and pet corral, The Islander newspaper.
AME calendar
Save the date for the following Anna Maria Elementary School happenings:
• Oct. 18, 5 to 7 p.m., Parent-Teacher Organization dinner, cafeteria.
• Oct. 18, 7 p.m., third-grade presentation, auditorium.
• Oct. 20, picture retakes.
• Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., costume parade.
• Oct. 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., fall festival.
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.