Islander Calendar
Wednesday, Jan. 20
11 a.m. — Jan Skalny presents “The Nobel Prize: Concept, History and Politics” at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296.
Noon — Anna Maria Island Garden Club meets to discuss caring for houseplants at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
Thursday, Jan. 21
Noon — Fashion show and sing-a-long in the St. Bernard Catholic Church activity center, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4769. Fee applies.
1 to 4 p.m. — AARP Safe Drive Course at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-776-1158. Fee applies.
8 p.m. — “Self Help” opens at the Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-5755.
Saturday, Jan. 23
10 a.m. to noon — Art demonstration by Paul Achre at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — The Island Communities for a Lifetime information expo at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
2 p.m. — Travel lecture by Tim Oldread on the Galapagos at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
Sunday, Jan. 24
8 a.m. — Pancake breakfast at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4769. Fee applies.
Monday, Jan. 25
5:30 to 7 p.m. — Relay for Life January Jubilee celebration at the Star Fish Company, Market and Restaurant, 12306 46th Ave. W., Cortez. Information: 941-745-1214.
Tuesday, Jan. 26
10 a.m. — Women’s Bible Study Group, 7 Leaps of Faith, meets at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-0719.
Wednesday, Jan. 27
2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. — Former Washington correspondent James McCartney discusses America and the Middle East at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
5 to 7 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce business card exchange at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1541.
Ongoing:
• First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Artists Guild of Anna Maria at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
• The first and third Mondays of each month, the American Legion Post 24, 2005 75th St. W., Bradenton, hosts dinners for the public. Fee. Information: 941-794-3489.
• Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., Anna Maria Duplicate Bridge Club at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3390.
• 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, 1 to 3 p.m., Irish Dancers host dances with instruction at the Tequila Beach Sports Grille, 7423 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-778-2416. Partners not required.
• 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.
• The third Wednesday of each month, noon, the Anna Maria Island Garden Club meets at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, through April. Information: 941-778-2809.
• Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m., players pitch horseshoes in the pits at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.
• Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club meets at Cafe on the Beach at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
• Through Jan. 24, “Sugar Babies” at the Manatee Players, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-5875. Fee applies. Information: 941-722-1639 or www.manateecountyfair.com. Fee applies.
• Through Jan. 24, Manatee County Fair, 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto.
• Through January, nature photography exhibit by Joe Fletcher at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.
• Through Jan. 30, “Beach Paths” exhibit at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1906.
• Through January, photography and watercolor exhibit featuring Jo Anne Curtan at the Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Homes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.
• Through January, “James Pay” all-media exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-2099.
• Through Feb. 5, “Old Florida” themed exhibit at the Florida Maritime Museum of Cortez, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-794-3310.
• Through Feb. 28, American Watercolor Society 142nd Annual Traveling Exhibition at ArtCenter Manatee, 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-2862. Fee applies.
Off-Island Events:
Thursday, Jan. 21
7 p.m. — Extraordinarily Human Film Series: How to Draw a Bunny at South Florida Museum 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.
Friday, Jan. 22
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Home show at the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center, 8005 15th St. E., Sarasota. Information: 941-355-9161. Fee applies.
Saturday, Jan. 23
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Home show at the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center, 8005 15th St. E., Sarasota. Information: 941-355-9161. Fee applies.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — “Cruizin to the Hop” car show in the parking lot of the Sarasota Classic Car Museum, 5500 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 941-355-6228.
2 p.m. — An afternoon with actor Kurt Sutton as Mark Twain at the Manatee Players, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-5875. Fee applies.
Sunday, Jan. 24
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Home show at the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center, 8005 15th St. E., Sarasota. Information: 941-355-9161. Fee applies.
Coming Up:
• Jan. 28, Extraordinarily Human Film Series: The Endurance, South Florida Museum.
• Jan. 29, Miccosukee Art and Craft exhibit opens, South Florida Museum.
• Jan. 30, E-scrap collection at Coquina Beach.
• Jan. 30, Full moon wagon tour, Robinson Preserve.
• Jan. 31, Ecumenical service, CrossPointe Fellowship.
Save the date:
• Feb. 10, Anna Maria Garden Club Antique Appraisal Affair.
• Feb. 10, Save Our Seabirds “Valentine Love Birds Food and Wine Tasting.”
• Feb. 11, Anna Maria Island Kiwanis “Sweetheart Dance.”
• Feb. 14, Islander Promise Day, Cafe on the Beach.
• Feb. 13-14, Art and Craft Festival to benefit the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Garden.
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.
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