Wednesday, March 14
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Wine tasting to benefit the Anna Maria Island Community Center, Harry’s Continental Kitchen Gourmet Deli and Wine Shop, 5600 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-0777.
6 p.m. — All-Island Denominations Lenten program based on parable of Prodigal Son, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1638
11:30 a.m. — Off-Stage Ladies March luncheon, BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-799-2181.
Thursday, March 15-Sunday, April 1
Various times — Island Players perform “The Solid Gold Cadillac,” 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-5755.
Friday, March 16
1-3 p.m. — Book signing, “Facing the Sea,” by author Pierre Chattion, Ginny’s and Jane E’s at the Old IGA, 9807 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.
3-7 p.m. 60th year celebration of Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-3580
Saturday, March 17
10 a.m.-noon. Fiber art demonstration at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: call 941-778-6648.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. — 19th annual Island Tour of Homes, benefiting the Anna Maria Community Center. Fee applies. Information: 941-779-1908, ext. 0.
6 p.m. — St. Patrick’s Day dinner and dance party, St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-730-2995.
Sunday, March 18
4-5:30 p.m. — Beach Bistro’s 15th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, beginning in Holmes Beach at corner of Marina and Gulf drives and ending at Palm Drive and 79th Street, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6444.
9 and 11 a.m. — “The Living Last Supper” cantata, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-7631.
3 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra performs “Afternoon with Amadeus,” CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
3 p.m. — Organ dedication concert, Gloria Dei Lutheran, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.
Monday, March 19
Noon —Anna Maria Island Democratic Club, Contemporary Issues Affecting the Middle East, speaker Tom Boeke, BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-779-0564.
Ongoing:
• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meetings at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.
• Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., duplicate bridge games at Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3390.
• Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m., coffee and conversations for seniors at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
• First Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m., Pier Regulars meet at the Rod & Reel Pier, 875 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria.
• Second Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., VFW Post No. 8199 meets at the volunteer fire station, 201 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-4400.
• Wednesdays, 6-8 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.
• Wednesdays, March 14-May 2, 2:30-4 p.m., Meditation classes, Lifelong Learning Academy On Anna Maria Island, Anna Maria Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, Information: 941-359-4296 or Sanchia: 941-779-1392.
• Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., Thirsty Thursday hosted by Bridge Street Merchants on Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, Information: 215-906-0668.
• Thursdays through March, Bingo at Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-1915.
• 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.
• Saturdays through March 18, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra rehearsals at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-7853.
• Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Bridge Street Market hosted by Bridge Street Merchants, Bradenton Beach. Information: 215-906-0668.
Off-Island
March 17
8 a.m.-4 p.m. — Palma Sola Botanical Park plants, antiques and crafts sales event, Palma Sola Park, 9800 17th Ave. NW, Bradenton. Information: 941-761-2866.
Coming Up:
• March 21, All-Island Denominations, Lenten program, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive.
• March 23, Artspace grand opening, reception for artists, 101 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria.
• March 23, Bob Brown art reception at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.
• March 24, St. Bernard Council of Catholic Women, Half-day of Reflection, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach.
• March 25, Katherine Alexandra benefit concert for Longboat Island Chapel, Longboat Key.
• March 31, Affaire to Remember, fundraiser for the Anna Maria Island Community Center.
Save the Date:
• April 13-14, Island Cityfest — a Holmes Beach Founders Day Celebration, Holmes Beach field.
• April 28, AME Spring Fling.
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