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Wednesday, March 5

11:30 a.m. - The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce hosts a luncheon at the Stonewood Grille, 7110 Cortez Road, Bradenton. Fee. Information: 941-778-1541.

Thursday, March 6

8:30 a.m. - An Internet class for beginners takes place at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

1 p.m. - The Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island hosts a free demonstration in the use of “Sculpy” with artist Karen Cunningham at the gallery, 5413 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.

Friday, March 7

5 p.m. - The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce presents the Island Music Festival at the corner of Pine Avenue and Bay Boulevard. Information: 941-761-4766.

Saturday, March 8

8 a.m. to 3 p.m.- The Anna Maria Island Privateers hosts a Thieves Market at Coquina Beach. Information: 727-214-8903.

8:30 a.m. to noon - The annual Spring Hobby and Craft Fair at Gulfshore of Longboat Key, 3710 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, features a variety of crafts, pancake breakfast and bake sale. A percentage of proceeds support different charities. Information: 941-383-2763.

8:30 a.m. - The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island hosts a breakfast meeting at Cafe on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-795-8697.

9 a.m. - A garage sale to raise money for shooting victim and Island businessperson Sue Normand takes place at Crosspointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-779-1934.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - The Artists Guild of Anna Maria hosts an “Artrageous” sidewalk sale at the Island Shopping Center, 5414 Marina Drive. Information: 941-778-6694.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - The Anna Maria Island Art League presents Springfest in the Holmes Beach City Hall Field. Information: 941-778-2099.

10:30 a.m. - Family origami with Judy Pruitt takes place at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

2 p.m. - Paul Stonebridge discusses travels in Japan at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Sunday, March 9

2 a.m. - Set the clock ahead one hour. Daylight saving time begins today in most of the United States.

8 a.m. to 11 a.m. - St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, hosts a pancake breakfast. Information: 941-778-4769.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - The Anna Maria Island Art League presents Springfest in the Holmes Beach City Hall Field. Information: 941-778-2099.

Monday, March 10

7 p.m. - Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota, hosts a lecture, “Back to the Water: The Origin of Whales,” with Carl Zimmer of The New York Times. Information: 941-388-4441.

Tuesday, March 11

10:30 a.m. - T.J. Waters discusses his book, “Class 11: Inside the CIA’s First Post 9/11 Spy Class,” at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Noon: The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meets for lunch and a program at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-1880.

8 p.m. - Island Players and The islander present a benefit performance of “Born Yesterday” at the theater to raise money for the American Cancer Society Anna Maria Island Relay For Life. Information and tickets: 941-518-4431.

Wednesday, March 12

10:30 a.m. to noon - The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee’s Academy for Lifelong Learning speaker series features Goody Hirshfeld talking about “The Art of the Caves” at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296.

1 p.m. - The Island Library Book Club meets at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

7 p.m. - The Holmes Beach Parks and Beautification Committee presents its annual seminar at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive. This year’s program covers Florida-friendly yards and irrigation. Information: 941-778-8487.

Ongoing:

  • The Studio at Gulf and Pine in Anna Maria continues Jean Blackburn’s “Myakka Series: New Work,” an exploration of the Myakka River in photographs and oil paintings.
  • The Island Gallery West in Holmes Beach has named photographer John C. Bonser its “Artist of the Month” this month. His work can be viewed at the gallery, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, through March 31. For more information, call 941-778-6648.
  • Bingo gets called at the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach, at 7 p.m. on Thursdays through March. Information: 941-778-1915.
  • Pet lovers share stories on the second Wednesday of the month at the Martinique North condominium in the “Surf Clubhouse,” 5300 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1989.
  • The Anna Maria Island Historical Society, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, sells early settlers bread on Wednesdays at the museum. Information: 941-778-0492.
  • The Anna Maria Island Historical Society showcases Florida Indian artifacts, including Seminole pieces, at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through March 31. Information: 941-778-0492.
  • Through April 27, the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., exhibits “John J. Audubon: Birds of Florida,” a selection of rare and valuable Audubon works of art and artifacts. Fee. Information: 941-746-4131.
  • 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.
  • The Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, offers a range of classes for adults and children Mondays through Saturdays, including cooking, dance, fitness and art classes. The Center also hosts a variety of athletic programs. Fees. Information: 941-778-1908, or www.islandcommunitycenter.com.
  • From 8 a.m. to noon the first Saturdays of the month, the Felts Audubon Preserve, 4600 24th Ave. E., Palmetto, opens to visitors, with volunteers available to answer questions about the flora and fauna and hiking paths. Information: 941-729-2222.
  • On Mondays at 1 p.m., the Anna Maria Island Contract Bridge Group plays at the Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Fee. Information: 941-778-4362.
  • The second and fourth Mondays of the month at 9 a.m., the widowed persons support group meets at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
  • The first and third Mondays of each month, the American Legion Post 24, 2005 75th St. W., Bradenton, hosts dinners for the public. Information: 941-794-3489.
  • On Tuesdays at noon, duplicate bridge is played at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908, or www.islandcommunitycenter.com.
  • On Tuesdays at 4 p.m., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, hosts meetings of the Inquiring Minds group. Information: 941-778-1813.
  • The Village of the Arts - located between Ninth and 14th streets west and Ninth and 17th avenues west in Bradenton - holds art walks on the first Fridays and first Saturdays of the month. Information: 941-747-8056.

Coming up:

  • On March 13, “Born Yesterday” opens at the Island Players playhouse at Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. Fee. Information: 941-778-6878.
  • On March 13, the Anna Maria Island Historical Society and the Anna Maria Island Community Center host a jazz concert at the Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908 or 941-778-0492.
  • On March 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Anna Maria Island Community Center presents its annual Tour of Homes benefit. Fee. Information: 941-778-1908.
  • On March 16, the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade takes place at 4 p.m. More details to follow.
  • On March 17, the Moose Lodge, 110 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach, The islander hosts the annual St. Patrick’s Day breakfast. Tickets at $7.50 must be purchased in advance. Information: 941-941-778-4865.
  • On March 17, the Anna Maria Island Democratic Club celebrates its 15th anniversary with a party at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-9287.
  • On March 19, the Anna Maria Garden Club hosts its Penny Flower Show at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-779-0329.

Save the date:

  • On March 22, the Anna Maria Island Historical Society hosts a dance at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee. Information: 941-778-0492.
  • On March 23, the Anna Maria Island Kiwanis host the Easter sunrise service at Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach. Information: 941-761-8834.
  • March 24 through March 29, the Annie Silver Community Center, 105 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach, hosts Eco Week. Information: 941-778-4619.
  • On March 29, the city of Bradenton Beach hosts its fourth annual Eco Expo and Native Plant Sale at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-4619.
  • On April 4, the Anna Maria Island Privateers head for downtown Bradenton and the annual DeSoto Seafood Festival. Information: 727-214-8903.
  • On April 5, the “Taste of Music Champagne Gala” takes place at the northwest Bradenton bayfront estate to raise money for the Anna Maria Island Community Chorus. Fee. Information: 941-778-1880.
  • On April 11, the Anna Maria Island Art League presents “Landscapes of the Island,” beginning with a reception for the exhibit at the AMIAL gallery, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-2099.
  • On May 9, the Anna Maria Island Art League presents the 14th annual Manatee High Exhibit, beginning with a reception at the AMIAL gallery, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. The exhibit continues through May 28. Information: 941-778-2099.

Send calendar listings to lisaneff@islander.org. Please include time, date and location of the event and a contact number and e-mail address. The deadline for submissions is at least one week prior to the Wednesday publication date.Remember, the sooner you submit your notice, the sooner The islander can announce the event.

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