Island happenings

Bishop Museum series concluding at center

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature will conclude its workshop series at the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

The series began in February and reaches its conclusion with three more programs.

All-ages programs — “How we Build” Wednesday,

‘How the Other Half Loves’ to open May 4 at AM theater

The Island Players will bring Alan Ayckbourn’s “How the Other Half Loves” to the Anna Maria theater May 4-14.

James Thaggard is directing the comedy.

Wednesday, April 19

9 a.m. — Oyster shell vertical gardens project, Robinson Preserve, 704 99th St. NW, Bradenton. Information: 941-742-5923.

Thursday, April 20

9 a.m. — Archaeo Paddle, Robinson Preserve North Entrance, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton. Information: 941-742-5923.

Saturday, April 22

9 a.m. — Master Gardener Tour, Perico Preserve, 11700 Manatee Ave. W., Perico Island. Information: katiebg@ufl,edu.

9 a.m.-noon — Earth Day at the NEST, Robinson Preserve expansion, 10299 Ninth Ave. NW, Bradenton. Information: ecoevents@mymanatee.org.

Ongoing Off Ami

Through Sept. 3, Bradenton Marauders baseball, LECOM Park, 1611 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-7473031.

Saturdays, 7 a.m., Robinson Runners run, walk stroll, Robinson Preserve NEST, 10299 Ninth Ave. NW., Bradenton. Information: 941-742-5923, crystal.scherer@mymanatee.org, mymanatee.org.

Saturdays, 9 a.m., Mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve, 10299 Ninth Ave. NW., Bradenton. Information: 941-742-5923, mymanatee.org.

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The Date

April 29, Florida Maritime Museum/Suncoast Remake Learning Days’ Free Hands-On Festival, Cortez.

Oct. 7, Florida Maritime Museum Cortez Nautical Flea Market, Cortez.

Good To Know

KEEP THE DATES

April 22, Earth Day.

May 5, Cinco de Mayo.

May 14, Mother’s Day.

May 20, Armed Forces Day.

May 29, Memorial Day.

June 1, Atlantic hurricane season begins.

Get listed! Send listings to calendar@islander.org.

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The cast includes Caleb Allen, Maggie Carter, Katherine Dye, Tom Horton, Eric Johnson and Kristin Mazzitelli.

Performances will take place Tuesday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The theater is dark Mondays.

The box office will open Monday, April 24, for ticket sales. Hours through the run will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, as well as an hour before performances.

Tickets at the box office cost $25. Online, the cost is $27.

The theater is at 10009 Gulf Drive.

For more information about the Island Players, call the box office at 941-778-5755 or go online to islandplayers.org.

Dockside picnic on deck

The Cortez Village Historical Society will host its spring picnic at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22. The celebration will be at the Miller Dock at the end of 123rd Street West in the fishing village. People are asked to bring a dish to share. For more information, email the historical society at cvhs2016@aol.com.

Island garden club to hold final meet of 2022-23

Anna Maria Island Garden Club members will gather at 11:45 a.m. Friday, April 21, for a general meeting and luncheon.

The program will be the last of this season.

The meeting will be in the fellowship hall at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

April 19 and “Florida’s Native Wildlife and Adaptation” Wednesday, May 3 — will take place at 6 p.m.

Also, for adults, the center will host “Florida’s Native Wildlife and Adaptations” at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 20.

For more, call the center at 941-778-1908.

AMI center to host potluck supper, crawfish boil

Please, pass the casserole and share friendship. The Center of Anna Maria Island will host a Community Connections gathering 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 21.

People are invited to the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, to meet their neighbors, make new friends and share a dish at the community dinner table. The center also is selling tickets for its annual crawfish boil, which will be 5-8 p.m. Saturday, May 6.

For more information, call the center at 941-7781908.

De Soto Grande Parade set for April 29 in Bradenton

Manatee County’s annual spring celebration, the De Soto Heritage Festival, concludes with a grand parade.

The parade will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29, in Bradenton. An estimated 100,000 people line Manatee Avenue to watch more than 150 entries parade past.

The parade will begin at Manatee High School, turn west on Ninth Avenue West, turn north on 39th Street West, turn east on Manatee Avenue and finish in downtown Bradenton.

Roads for the parade will close at 5 p.m.

For more details about the events, including the parade route, go online to desotohq.com or call 941747-1998.

Annie Silver center hosts book sale, lunch

The Annie Silver Community Center will host a potluck lunch and book sale Saturday, April 22.

The activities will run 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the neighborhood center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach.

Everyone is welcome.

For more information, call Dianne Coates at 724787-1418.

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