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Date of Issue: Jun. 29, 2006

Islander Calender

Wednesday, June 21

5:30 p.m. - Cowrie shell jewelry workshop for teens at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341.

7:30 to 9 p.m. - Adult basketball at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.

Thursday, June 22

11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Manatee Young Professionals Hot Topic Luncheon with guest Pat Glass at the Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 748-4842. Fee applies.

2:30 p.m. - Irish dance lessons with John Corbett at Duffy’s Tavern, 5808 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-2416.

Saturday, June 24

8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - America’s Boating Course at the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 5801 33rd Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 795-6189. Fee applies.

8:30 a.m. - Kiwanis Club meeting at Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - The Florida Gulf Coast Sports Commission "Outdoor Festival" at Coquina Park, Bradenton Beach. Information: 800-779-0765.

Sunday, June 25

10:15 a.m. - Sanctuary Choir presents its "Freedom Celebration" musical tribute at West Bradenton Baptist Church, 1305 43rd St. W., Bradenton. Information: 748-6926.

Monday, June 26

6 to 8:30 p.m. - "Son Treasure Island" Vacation Bible School at Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-0719.

Tuesday, June 27

Noon - Anna Maria Island Rotary Club lunch with guest speaker Birgit Sesterhenn, outbgoing club president, at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 713-0042.

Wednesday, June 28

5:30 p.m. - Writing workshop for teens with Islander reporter Diana Bogan at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. Bring writing for critique.

Ongoing:

  • Art by Jean Ehlis at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, through June 30.
  • "The Art of Uncle Monday" exhibit at South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, through Aug. 20. Information: 746-4131. Fee applies.

Upcoming:

  • Gulf Coast Writers meeting at Island Branch Library July 3.
  • Comic/Illustration workshop at Island Branch Library July 5.

Save the Date:

  • Art Festival at Coquina Beach July 8-9.
  • Sit-N-Knit class at the Anna Maria Island Community Center July 12.
  • "As You Like It" at Island Players July 12-16.

 

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