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Date of Issue: November 22, 2007

Islander Calender

Wednesday, Nov. 21

No public school today.

7 p.m. - The All Island Denominations Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service takes place at Crosspointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The speaker will be the Rev. Ron Joseph of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-5715.

Thursday, Nov. 22

Thanksgiving is today.

1 p.m. - St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, hosts a community Thanksgiving dinner in the fellowship hall. Information: 941-778-4769.

1 p.m. - Crosspointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, hosts a community Thanksgiving dinner. Information: 941-778-0719.

2 p.m. - Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, hosts its fifth annual community Thanksgiving dinner. Information: 941-778-0414.

Friday, Nov. 23

No public school today.

5 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Christmas on Anna Maria takes place along Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue in Anna Maria City. The holiday walk involves businesses and the Anna Maria Island Historical Society. Information: 941-778-0492.

Saturday, Nov. 24

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. - The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 82 hosts a one-day boating class at Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 941-378-5620.

Sunday, Nov. 25

8 a.m. - Ginny’s and Jane E’s at the Old IGA hosts a “flea market” in the parking lot at Gulf Drive and Magnolia Avenue in Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-8203.

Tuesday, Nov. 27

10:30 a.m. - Jim Davis presents a program on brass rubbings 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 video look at the Rotary International Convention at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-1880.

Noon - The “Friendly Bridge Group” plays at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Fee applies.

Wednesday, Nov. 28

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

Ongoing:

  • In November, the Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, honors “Artist of the Month” Shirley Rush Dean. Information: 941-792-1039.
  • In November, the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key, hosts two exhibits - the National League of American Pen Women in the Durante Gallery and a selection of artistic glass in the Glen Gallery. Information: 941-383-2345.
  • In November, the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island, 5414 Marina Drive, celebrates “Artist of the Month” Judy Strom. A reception takes place at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9. Information: 941-778-6694.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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: 941-720-2775.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Coming up:

  • On Nov. 29, “Greetings” opens at the Island Players playhouse at Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. Information and box office: 941-778-5755.
  • On Nov. 30, the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, hosts a reception for “Sarasota Ink,” an exhibit featuring the work of seven area printmakers. The exhibit remains through Dec. 20. Information: 941-778-2099.
  • On Dec. 1, 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 Dec. 1, the Holmes Beach Parks and Beautification Committee hosts an outdoor holiday movie, “Miracle on 34th Street,” at dusk in the field next to city hall. Information:941-708-5800.
  • On Dec. 1, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Bridge Street Merchants on the historic commercial strip in Bradenton Beach will host a holiday walk.
  • 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 refreshments and Santa presenting gifts for children follows the parade. Information: 941-752-5973.
  • On Dec. 9, the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, celebrates a 25th anniversary. Information: 941-778-6341.
  • On Dec. 9, St. Bernard Catholic Church hosts the first pancake breakfast of the season in its fellowship hall, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4769.
  • On Dec. 15, The Islander hosts the Where’s Woody yard sale at the newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Artists can sign up at The Islander newspaper office by Dec. 14. Information: 941-778-7978.
  • On Dec. 15, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, hosts the annual Bethlehem Walk from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.
  • On Dec. 16, the Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra presents its holiday concert at Crosspointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-8585.

Save the date:

  • The second annual Dolphin Dash is scheduled for Jan. 19. The event consists of a 5k run beginning at 8 a.m.  Entry forms are available in the school administrative office. Pre-registration fees are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 16-years-old.
  • On Jan. 19, the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island presents the 2008 Rotary Extravaganza and Casino Night at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-746-7517.
  • On Jan. 29, Florida holds its presidential preference primary.
  • On Feb. 2, the Friends of the Library hold the annual Friends Book Sale at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
  • On Feb. 7, 2008, the Anna Maria Island Historical Society hosts a jazz fest at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0492.
  • 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.
  • On March 1, 2008, the Anna Maria Island Historical Society hosts Heritage Days at the museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0492.

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