Wednesday, Nov. 3
11 a.m. — Einstein Circle discussion group meets at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296.
1:15 p.m. — Gulf Coast Writers member Barbara Goff discusses the Florida Writers Association Convention at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7631.
3 p.m. — “After Hours Book Club” will discuss “Three Little Words” by Ashley Rhodes-Courter at the Tingley Memorial Library, 111 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1208.
Friday, Nov. 5
9 a.m. to noon — Flu shots at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Fee applies.
Saturday, Nov. 6
Sunrise to 10 a.m. — Great Visit Florida Beach Walk with check-in at The Islander newspaper, 5405 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: www.visitflorida.com/beachwalk.
8 a.m. to noon — Monofilament Cleanup volunteers meet at Save Our Seabirds Sanctuary, 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 941-953-5333.
10 a.m. to noon — Kids Fishing Tournament on the Bridge Street Pier, Bradenton Beach. Bring your own pole.
5 p.m. — Spaghetti fundraising dinner at Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-896-7626. Proceeds benefit the center’s community garden.
Sunday, Nov. 7
8:30 a.m. — Yoga on the beach just south of the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-518-4431.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Bridge Street Fair featuring live music, kayaking workshops, hula hooping demonstrations, farmer’s market and crafts on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-518-4431.
Monday, Nov. 8
6 p.m. — Bingo for Turkeys to benefit the Lawton Chiles Christmas Party for Kids at the Sandbar Restaurant, 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-78-0444.
6 to 10 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce new officer installation dinner at the Key Royale Club, 700 Key Royale Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1541. Fee applies.
Tuesday, Nov. 9
Noon — Jim Bennington, Jeannie Pickwick and Jim Stolte, of the Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra, will discuss how to co-host “an event within an event” at the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meeting at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach.
1 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.
Wednesday, Nov. 10
8:30 a.m. — Islander Veterans Day remembrance ceremony at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7978.
11:30 a.m. — The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players theater luncheon at Pelican Pete’s Bar and Grill, 12012 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. Information: 941-518-4431. Fee applies.
Ongoing:
• 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, 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
Thursday, Nov. 4
6 p.m. — World Music Film Series presents “Afghan Star” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Saturday, Nov. 6
10 a.m. to noon — AmbassaDogs speak to park visitors about proper disposal of dog waste to prevent water pollution at Robinson Preserve, 1709 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4501.
11 a.m. — Gulf Shore Animal League’s Walter C. Watkins Memorial Scavenger Hunt begins at Palma Sola Park, 7815 40th Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-7747-2284. Fee applies.
11 a.m. — Sarasota Bluesfest with headliner Elvin Bishop at Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St, Sarasota. Information: 941-366-5555 or sarasotabluesfest.com. Fee applies.
Coming Up:
• Nov. 10, The Islander salutes Veterans at Holmes Beach City Hall.
• Nov. 11, World Music Film Series: “War/Dance,” South Florida Museum.
• Nov. 11-21, Mixon Fruit Farms Harvest Festival.
• Nov. 12, Artist reception for Joe Fletcher, Island Gallery West.
• Nov. 12-13, An Evening of One-Act Plays, Island Players Theater.
• Nov. 12-14, ArtsHop.
• Nov. 13, Holly Berry Bazaar, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation.
• Nov. 13, Nature tour, DeSoto National Memorial.
• Nov. 13, Anna Maria Island Privateers’ Thieves Market, Coquina Beach.
• Nov. 13, “Who Shot the Sheriff?” Murder Mystery Theatre, Anna Maria Island Community Center.
• Nov. 13-14, Butterfly Garden Art & Craft Festival, Holmes Beach.
• Nov. 13-14, Discover Egmont Key.
• Nov. 14, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra, Crosspointe Fellowship.
• Nov. 15, Turkey Bingo, Sandbar restaurant.
Save the Date:
• Nov. 17-20, Sandblast.
• Nov. 19-21, Save the Gulf concert, Holmes Beach.
• Nov. 20, Canine Christmas Festival, Bishop Animal Shelter.
• Nov. 20, Cortez Village Folk Art Festival.
• Dec. 4, Taste of Music Champagne Gala.
• Dec. 4-5, Decorator Showhouse.
• Dec. 11-12, Winterfest.
Anna Maria Elementary calendar
Save the date for the following Anna Maria Elementary School happenings:
• 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, school advisory committee meeting.
• Nov. 11, Veterans Day holiday, no school.
• 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 17, Parent-Teacher Organization dinner.
• 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., Nov. 17, second-grade performance in the auditorium.
• Nov. 24-26, Thanksgiving break, no school.
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.