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Date of Issue: June 30, 2005

Islander Calender

Wednesday, June 22

5 to 7 p.m. - Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce business card exchange at Island Garden Villas, 5607 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1541.

Friday, June 24

7 to 9 p.m. - Teen night at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908.

7 to 10 p.m. - Live original music at Ginny's Antiques and Jane E's Bakery, 9807 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 778-7370.

Saturday, June 25

8:30 a.m. - Kiwanis Club presents "What's Bugging You" with John Durkin of Anna Maria Pest Control, at Cafe on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - "Selby Saturdays: Tapestry of Giving" free family admission and children's activities at Mote Marine Aquarium, 1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 388-4441.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Selby Saturdays free admission and family activities at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 746-4131, ext. 37.

3 p.m. - Dance recital at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908.

3 p.m. - Teen talent show at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908.

8 to 11 p.m. - "Do Ya Do Ya Do Ya Wanna Dance" at the Bradenton Woman's Club, 1705 Manatee Ave., Bradenton. Information: 747-6222. Fee applies.

Sunday, June 26

1 p.m. - Cortez Yacht Club Commodores Cup starting at marker #2. Information: 322-4551.

Tuesday, June 28

2 p.m. - Karate performance presented by Kevin Bergquist at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341.

Wednesday, June 29

8 to 9 a.m. - "Good Morning Longboat Key" at the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-2466.

3:30 to 5 p.m. - Hurricane Seminar at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 778-1541.

Ongoing:

  • "Signs of God's Love" vacation Bible school at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through June 24. Information: 778-1813. Fee applies.
  • "Summer Solstice" art exhibit by Susanna Spann at the Arts Council of Manatee County, 926 12th St. W., Village of the Arts, Bradenton, through June 27. Information: 746-2223.
  • Art by Ruth Cade at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, through June 30. Information: 778-6648.
  • "Hooray for Hollywood" summer enrichment program at Miller Elementary School, 4201 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, through July 1. Information: 741-3300. Fee applies.
  • Exploring Florida's Waterways nature camp with the South Florida Museum at various locations, through July 15. Information: 746-4131, ext. 22. Fee applies.
  • "Bioquest" summer camp at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, through Aug. 5. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.

Upcoming:

  • "Longboat Key: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" Longboat Key Historical Museum June 30.
  • Health screening at the Anna Maria Island Community Center June 30.
  • Sierra Club walk at Myakka State Park July 3.
  • Privateer's Parade July 4.
  • Freedom Fest at Bicentennial Park, Longboat Key July 4.

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