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Date of Issue: July 21, 2005

Islander Calender

Wednesday, July 20

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce "Nooner Lunch" at the Sleepy Lagoon Grill, 5814 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 387-9519. Fee applies.

7 to 9 p.m. - Family safety intervention specialist Sheila Hurst discusses teen substance abuse at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908.

Thursday, July 21

4 to 7 p.m. - Wine and cheese tasting at Publix, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.

6:30 p.m. - Sierra Club full moon potluck and exploration at Leffis Key, meet at the Bayside playground, Bradenton Beach. Information: 752-3200.

Friday, July 22

1 to 3 p.m. - Assisted living open house at Anna Maria Care, 2202 Ave. B, Bradenton Beach. Information: 779-0322.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - "Panoramic Explosions" exhibit and photo signing session with Rolf Bertram at the Artists Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6694.

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

Saturday, July 23

8:30 a.m. - Kiwanis Club meeting at Cafe on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

11 a.m. - Sierra Club walk at Carlton Reserve. Information: 484-4113.

1 to 3 p.m. - Assisted living open house at Anna Maria Care, 2202 Ave. B, Bradenton Beach. Information: 779-0322.

Sunday, July 24

11 a.m. - Sandbar Beach Olympics at 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1696.

6 to 8 p.m. - Tibetan meditation class at 109 13th St. S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 779-9074. Donations accepted.

Monday, July 25

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - "Beach Blast" Vacation Bible School begins at Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 778-0719.

Tuesday, July 26

2 p.m. -"Fabulous Frame Crafts" for children second-grade and older presented by Laura Beard at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. Pre-registration required.

Wednesday, July 27

8 to 9 a.m. - "Good Morning, LBK" at the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, 6690 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 387-9549.

Ongoing:

  • Tibetan meditation class at 109 13th St. S., Bradenton Beach, every day. Information: 779-9074. Donations accepted.
  • "Beach Blast" Vacation Bible School at Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, through July 29. Information: 778-0719.
  • "Bioquest" summer camp at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, through Aug. 5. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.

Upcoming:

  • "Song and Dance Extravaganza" at the Island Players July 28-30.
  • "Boat Smart" class at the Anna Maria Island Power Squadron July 30.
  • Artificial reef cleanup and treasure hunt with Mote Marine Laboratory July 30.
  • Gulf Coast Writer's meeting at the Island Branch Library Aug. 1.
  • "The Basics of GPS" and "Chart Smart" class at the Anna Maria Island Power Squadron Aug. 2.
  • Teen program with graphic novelist Jon Scott at Island Branch Library Aug. 3.

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