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Date of Issue: March 30, 2005

Islander Calender

Wednesday, Dec. 22

9 a.m. - Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

1 p.m. - "Wildlife Detectives" guided nature walk for kids at the Crowley Museum & Nature Center, 16405 Myakka Road, Sarasota. Information: 322-1000.

Saturday, Dec. 25

8:30 a.m. - Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meeting at Fit to Eat Deli, 5315 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-0355.

9 a.m. - Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 752-5973.

Tuesday, Dec. 28

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Theater camp for ages 10 to 16 at the Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Information: 748-0111. Fee applies.

Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Friendly bridge at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.

1 to 4 p.m. - Veterans service officer at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Appointments: 749-3030.

Wednesday, Dec. 29

9 a.m. - Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Theater camp for ages 10 to 16 at the Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Information: 748-0111. Fee applies.

1 p.m. - "Butterfly Buddies" children's program at the Crowley Museum & Nature Center, 16405 Myakka Road, Sarasota. Information: 322-1000. Fee applies.

Ongoing:

  • "Holiday Lights and Jungle Nights" at Sarasota Jungle Gardens, 3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, through Dec. 23. Information: 355-1112, ext. 303 or 313. Fee applies.
  • "Digital Fine Artists Association" exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, through Dec. 30. Information: 778-2099.
  • Art by Sue Lynn Cotton and Tom Toebe at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through Dec. 30.
  • Exhibit of artwork by Rhea Chiles at the Artists Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through Jan. 7. Information: 778-6694.
  • "Herbie Rose: Twenty Years in Florida" art exhibit at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, through Jan. 16. Information: 746-4131.

Upcoming:

  • Rescue, Rehab & Release family program at Mote Marine Laboratory Dec. 30.
  • Gourd Fishin' craft class at the Crowley Museum Dec. 30.
  • Anna Maria Island Artists Guild meeting at the Church of the Annunciation Jan. 3.
  • Children's art classes at the Anna Maria Island Art League Jan. 4.
  • Basket-weaving class at the Anna Maria Island Art League Jan. 4.
  • Boating-skills program at the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Jan. 4.
  • Woman's Club of Anna Maria Island International Pot Luck Lunch at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Jan. 5.
  • Old Masters Methodology Oil Painting classes at the Anna Maria Island Art League Jan. 5.

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