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Date of Issue: November 01, 2007

Islander Calender

Wednesday, Oct. 24

5:30 p.m. - Halloween Medieval Nights, featuring Paul Stonebridge and Jody Carroll demonstrating sparring and swordfighting techniques, takes places at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

 

Thursday, Oct. 25

11:30 a.m. - The Longboat Key/Lido Key/St. Armands Chamber of Commerce hosts a nooner luncheon at Flemings Steak House, 2001 Siesta Drive, Sarasota. Information: 941-383-2466.

Noon - Women of Anna Maria Island churches share a potluck luncheon in the parish hall of the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1638.

7 p.m. - Life coach Joan Dickinson talks about using the “law of attraction” to perfect a lifestyle at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Fee applies.

 

Friday, Oct. 26

5 p.m. - Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, hosts its first annual Oktoberfest, with German food, music and fun. Information: 941-778-1813.

6 p.m. - Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., hosts its “Kids Night Out,” a free program for children ages 4 years to fifth-grade. Information: 941-778-2979,

Dusk to 10:30 p.m. - Haley’s Motel, 8102 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, invites “brave souls” to tour its “Haunted Garden.” Information: 941-778-5404.

 

Saturday, Oct. 27

8:30 a.m. - The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meets for a program and a breakfast at Cafe on the Beach at Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7823.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - The first annual Emergency Services and Safety Expo including the West Manatee Fire Rescue District team takes place at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Convention Center, 8005 15th St. E., Sarasota. Information: 941-751-7675.

9:30 a.m. - The Anna Maria Elementary School Fall Festival begins with a costume contest and parade at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, and then proceeds to the school for more celebrating.

6 p.m. - “Night at the Museum” - with pizza, a movie, a museum adventure and a sleepover - takes place at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131.

Dusk to 10:30 p.m. - Haley’s Motel, 8102 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, invites “brave souls” to tour its “Haunted Garden.” Information: 941-778-5404.

 

Monday, Oct. 29

5 p.m. - A town hall meeting to discuss the impact of closing the Anna Maria Island Bridge for 75 days in 2008 takes place at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-708-5800.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 30

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

5 p.m. - The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at My Home Health Care, 8208 Cortez Road, Bradenton. Information: 941-778-1541.

6:30 p.m. - The Anna Maria Island Power Squadron holds a seminar in reading charts at 1200 71st St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-714-0449.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 31

Today is Halloween.

8 a.m. - The Longboat Key/Lido Key/St. Armands Chamber of Commerce hosts a breakfast meeting at the chamber office, 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-2466.

4 p.m. - The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Halloween Trail of Treats for costumed youngsters beginning at the chamber office, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1541.

Dusk to 10:30 p.m. - Haley’s Motel, 8102 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, invites “brave souls” to tour its “Haunted Garden.” Information: 941-778-5404.

Ongoing:

  • The Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, offers a range of courses for adults and children Mondays through Saturdays, including cooking, dance, fitness and art classes. The Center also hosts a variety of athletic programs. 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.
  • Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota, holds Sharktoberfest throughout October, featuring a variety of programs and presentations. Children enter for free with a paying adult. Information: www.mote.org or 941-388-4441.
  • Anne Abgott is the October “Artist of the Month” at the Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. For more information, call 941-792-1039.
  • 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: 941-720-2775.
  • On 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 Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, hosts “A Sense of Place” photography exhibit through November. Hours are 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Information: 941-778-1906.
  • On the last Saturday of each month, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 82 hosts a basic “America’s Boating Course” in the Buchanan Room at Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 941-358-2068. Fee applies.
  • On the second Saturday of each month, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 82 holds a “GPS for Mariners Course” at 10 a.m. at the Mote Marine Keating Center, Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 941-358-2068. Fee applies.
  • The first and third Mondays of each month, the American Legion Post 24, 2005 75th St. W., Bradenton, hosts dinners. Information: 941-794-3489.

Coming up:

  • On Nov. 2, Mixon Fruit Farm hosts a harvest celebration at the farm, 2712 26th Ave. E., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-5829.
  • On Nov. 3, the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island hosts its “Art and Attic Affair” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Guild Gallery and on the sidewalks of the Island Shopping Center, Marina and Gulf drives, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.
  • On Nov. 3, the annual Sarasota Bluesfest, featuring Chicago guitarist Buddy Guy, takes place at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. Information: www.sarasotabluesfest.com.
  • On Nov. 3, Save Anna Maria holds a discussion on plans to close the Anna Maria Island Bridge at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4255.
  • On Nov. 9, the Island arts community partners for theIsland Art Walk, which takes place at the Island Gallery West, Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island, Anna Maria Island Art League, Restless Native, Essence of Time and The Islander newspaper, all in Holmes Beach, and the Studio at Gulf and Pine in Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-2099.
  • On Nov. 9, The Islander newspaper holds a Veterans Day event in the Butterfly Garden to the south of Holmes Beach City Hall. Veterans, their family and their friends are invited to join at 8:30 a.m. for refreshments and a 9 a.m. program. Information: 941-778-7978.
  • On Nov. 10, the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, celebrates its grand opening with the public. Information: 941-778-1908.
  • On Nov. 11, the Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra presents its first concert of the 2007-08 season - celebrating the group’s 15th anniversary - at Crosspointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-8585.
  • On Nov. 11, the American Legion Post 24 hosts a Veterans Day barbecue at the post headquarters, 2004 75th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-794-3489.
  • On Nov. 12, the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce will install its new officers during a banquet at the Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1541.
  • On Nov. 12, the Anna Maria Island Community Center hosts memory expert Bill Beckwith talking about “managing your memory.” Pre-registration is required. Information: 941-778-1908.
  • On Nov. 17, Keep Manatee Beautiful presents SandBlast 2007 near the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-795-8272.
  • On Nov. 22, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, hosts its fifth annual community Thanksgiving Dinner. Information: 941-778-0414.
  • On Nov. 29, “Greetings” opens at the Island Players playhouse at Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-6878.

Save the date:

  • On Dec. 1, the Holmes Beach Parks and Beautification Committee hosts an outdoor holiday movie, “Miracle on 34th Street,” in the field next to city hall at dusk. Information:941-708-5800.
  • On Dec. 7, the Holmes Beach merchants host the annual “Downtown Holiday” celebration with visits from Santa and the Anna Maria Island Privateers, as well as music, refreshments and shopping in the Gulf and Marina drives area.
  • The Anna Maria Island Art League’s Winterfest takes place Dec. 8-9 in Holmes Beach at the field next to city hall. Information: 941-778-2099.
  • The Anna Maria Island Privateers Christmas parade takes place on Dec. 8, beginning at Bayfront Park in Anna Maria and ending at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. A party with Santa presenting gifts for children follows the parade. Information: 941-752-5973.
  • On Dec. 15, the Anna Maria Island Community Center hosts The Islander-Lester Family Fun Day at the Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
  • On Feb. 10, 2008, the Anna Maria Wedding Merchants Association hosts an Islandwide wedding trade fair. Information: 941-778-8705.
  • On Feb. 23, 2008, the Anna Maria Island Community Center holds an Affaire to Remember at the Center. Information: 941-778-1908.

Send calendar listings to lisaneff@islander.org. Please include time, date and location of the event and a name and phone number.

 

AME dates to remember

The Anna Maria Elementary 2007-08 school calendar is abundant with opportunities for community involvement. Following are a few of the dates worth remembering:

  • Oct. 24 - Fall Festival meeting at 8:45 a.m.
  • Oct. 26 - No school. Day camp available at Anna Maria Island Community Center.
  • Oct. 27 - PTO Fall Festival: Costume judging 9:30 a.m. at Holmes Beach City Hall prior to 10 a.m. parade to school. Festival games begin at 10:30 a.m.
  • Oct. 29 - Parent-teacher conference week begins.
  • Oct. 30 - Parent-teacher conference night from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Nov. 6 - Parent-Teacher Organization meeting at 5:30 p.m.
  • Nov. 12 - School Advisory Committee meets at 3:15 p.m. in the media center.
  • Nov. 13 - Parent-Teacher Organization family dinner night at 5:30 p.m. with student performance at 7 p.m.

For more information, contact AME at 941-708-5525. The school is located at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

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