Islander Calendar
Wednesday, March 21
• 6 p.m. — All-Island Denominations, Lenten program, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1638.
Wednesday, March 21
• 10 a.m.-5 p.m — Coquina Beach Arts & Crafts Festival to benefit Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park at Coquina Beach, Gulf Drive South, Bradenton Beach. For more information: 352-344-0657.
• 1-3 p.m. — Anna Maria Garden Club Penny Flower Show, Roser Memorial Community Church Fellowship Hall, 512 Pine Ave. Information: 941-778-2809.
Thursday, March 22
10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Coquina Beach Arts & Crafts Festival to benefit Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park at Coquina Beach, Gulf Drive South, Bradenton Beach. For more information: 352-344-0657.
Friday, March 23
• 5-7 p.m. — Artspace grand opening and reception for artists at gallery, 101 South Bay Blvd.,B #2, Anna Maria. Information: 941-243-3835.
• 5-8:30 p.m. — Appreciating Abstraction, contemporary artist Bob Brown, photographer Alyssia Lazin, abstract painter Paul Kapic and watercolorist Jim Ladd; 5 p.m. art demonstration; 6 p.m. Gene Aubry art collecting presentation; and 6:30 p.m. reception at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-243-3835.
Saturday, March 24
• 8 -11 a.m. — Pancake breakfast by Roser Men’s Club, and Roser Women’s Guild yard sale, Roser Memorial Community Church Fellowship Hall, 512 Pine Ave. Information: 941-778-0414.
• 8:30 a.m. — St. Bernard Council of Catholic Women, Half-day of Reflection after Mass, 248 S. Harbor, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4769.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Arts and Crafts Show to benefit wildlife at the Holmes Beach city field, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-379-0951.
• 10 a.m.-noon — “Watercolor Painting Techniques,” a Roger Rockefeller demonstration, at the Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, S&S Shopping Plaza, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.
• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Book signing, “Nathan and Stone Crabs,” by author J.B. Crawford at the Florida Maritime Museum, 415 119th Street W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6121.
• 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. — Easter party, ages 2-10 and parents, at the Moose Lodge, 110 Gulf Drive, S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-4110.
• 1-4 p.m. — Monthly Cortez concert series Music on the Porch, live music, open-air market at the historic Burton Store at the Florida Maritime Museum, 415 119th Street W., Cortez. Free. Information: 941-708-6121.
• 2-4 p.m. — Sunbow Bay condo association open house showcasing its eco-friendly landscape project, 3805 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-955-8085.
• 7-11 p.m. — Wakeskate movie premiere, “Ride Among Us,” Seafood Shack Top Deck Restaurant-Dolphin Lounge, 4110 127th St., Cortez. Free. Information: 941-778-0436.
Sunday, March 25
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Arts and Crafts Show to benefit wildlife at the Holmes Beach city field, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-379-0951.
• 4 p.m. — Katherine Alexandra classical piano and vocal concert to benefit Longboat Island Chapel, Longboat Key. Fee Applies. Information: 941-383-6491.
Monday, March 26
Tuesday, March 27
• 3-5 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Concert & Chorus Orchestra oldies dance on the beach at the Sandbar Pavilion, 100 Spring Avenue, Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-8585.
Ongoing:
8 p.m. weekdays, 2 p.m. Sunday performances through April 1 — Island Players perform “The Solid Gold Cadillac,” 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-5755.
• Third Mondays, noon, September through May, Anna Maria Island Democratic Club, BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. Information: 779-0564 for further information.
• 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 Island 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 23 St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-1915.
• 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.
• Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Bridge Street Market hosted by Bridge Street Merchants, Bradenton Beach. Information: 215-906-0668.
Off-Island
March 23
• 1-5 p.m. — Manatee County Department of Historical Resources and Island Pearl Excursions tour Shaw’s Point, Emerson Point Preserve and Portavant Temple Mound to benefit Manatee Village Historical Park. Tour begins at Pier 22, 1200 1st Ave., W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-780-8010.
March 24
• 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Artful Purpose Art Show and the Bradenton Farmers’ Market sponsor Paws in Motion Walkathon, a 1.1 mile pledge walk beginning at Manatee River riverfront. Proceeds benefit Manatee County Animal Services, Humane Society of Manatee County and Manatee County No-Kill movement. Information: 941-681-0708.
Coming Up:
• March 31, Longboat Key Fire Rescue Open House, Longboat Key Fire Station, 5490 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
• March 31, Affaire to Remember, a fundraiser for the Anna Maria Island Community Center.
• April 7, Second Annual Conga Line on Sand, Bridge Street and Gulf Drive, on the beach at the Moose Lodge, 110 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. Benefits MoonRacer No-Kill Pet Rescue.
Save the Date:
• April 13 and April 14, Island Cityfest — a Holmes Beach Founders Day Celebration, Holmes Beach city hall field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
• April 21, Hibiscus Festival, Family Life Center, First Baptist Church, Manatee Avenue and 13th Street West, Bradenton.
• April 28, Anna Maria Elementary School-Parent Teacher Organization Spring Fling, Anna Maria Island Community Center.
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