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Island happenings
Library to host ‘family movie night’
The Friends of the island library will present the G-rated “Strange World” during “Family Movie Night” at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at the island library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Attendees are invited to bring snacks, while the Friends provides popcorn and beverages. For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341. islander
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Maria. Information: 781-983-1937.
5-8 p.m. — Center of Anna Maria Island Community Connections gathering and potluck supper, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
ONGOING ON AMI
Dec. 1-2, Bradenton Blues Fest, Bradenton.
KIDS & FAMILY
Thursday, April 20
On Ami
5:45 p.m. — Family movie night, “Strange World,” Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786341.
Friday, April 21
10 a.m. — Forty Carrots parenting program, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
Tuesday, April 25
10 a.m. — Family Storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
Wednesday, April 26
4 p.m. — Remake Learning: Make your own seed balls, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786341.
Ongoing Off Ami
Through May 21, Mote Marine Aquarium’s “Voyage to the Deep” exhibit, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-388-4441.
First Wednesdays, “SOAR in 4” family night, the Bishop Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131, bishopscience.org.
SAVE THE DATE
April 29, De Soto Grand Parade, Bradenton.
Clubs
&
Community
Thursday, April 20
ON AMI
2 p.m. — Knit and Crochet Club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
Friday, April 21
11:45 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Garden Club meeting and lunch, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna
A Hair Day Salon & Spa
Most Wednesdays, 1 p.m., mahjong club beginners, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786341.
Most Fridays, 11:30 a.m., mahjong club experienced players, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941778-6341.
Fridays, noon, bridge, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 314324-5921.
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meeting, Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-7781383.
OFF AMI
Saturday, April 22
11 a.m. — Cortez Village Historical Society annual Cortez Picnic, Miller Dock, end of 123rd Street West, Cortez. Information: cvhs2016@aol.com.
Ongoing Off Ami
Second Fridays, 1 p.m., Parkinson’s Combined Support Group, Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6493.
Mondays, 1 p.m., Thinking Out Loud discussions, the Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Information: 941-3836493.
Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island lunch meeting, Slicker’s Eatery, 12012 Cortez Road W., Cortez. Information: 512-944-4177, amirotary.org.
SAVE THE DATE
April 29, Master Gardener Plant Sale, Palmetto. May 4, Paradise Center Kentucky Derby Party, LBK. May 6, Crawfish Boil, Center of AMI, Anna Maria.
OUTDOORS, FITNESS
Thursday, April 20
& SPORTS
ON AMI
Music Lessons: Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Saxophone and Drum
Used & Consigned Musical Instruments
Open JAM 1st Wednesdays
941.896.9089 playitagainjams.com
8208 Cortez Road W., Ste.5, Bradenton
VIP Seniors outing set
The Center of Anna Maria Island set its April calendar for the VIP Senior group’s outings. The first trip will be Wednesday, April 19, with a visit to Detwiler’s Farm.
The group will depart at 9:15 a.m. from the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.
For more, call the center at 941-778-1908.
CALENDAR CONTiNUED FrOM PAGE 10
Natural Resources, Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-742-5923, ext. 6036.
ONGOING ON AMI
AMI Dragon Boat Team-Paddlers from Paradise practices and meetups, various times and locations. Information: 941-462-2626, mrbradway@gmail.com.
OFF AMI
