Events

Wednesday, March 27

Creative Aging: Figurative Drawing Series, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Holy Yoga, Roser Church outdoor stage, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 11:30 a.m.

One-on-one Tech Help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2-4 p.m.

Thursday, March 28

RoserRobics, Roser Church fellowship hall, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m.

One-on-one Tech Help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to noon.

Seaside Quilters, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Sunshine Stitchers Knit and Crochet, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m.

AMI Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange and Scholarship Awards, LaPensee Plumbing Pools Air, 401 Manatee Ave. Holmes Beach, 5-7 p.m., $5 for members or $10 for prospective members

Bingo, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach, 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 30

Mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon

Sunday, March 31

Easter

Easter sunrise service, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 6:30 a.m.

Monday, April 1

Gentle yoga, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Comic book writing for adults, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, April 2

Farmer’s Market, City Pier Park, 103 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

RoserRobics, Roser Church fellowship hall, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m.

Family story time, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Mah-jongg for experienced players, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, April 3

Holy Yoga, Roser Church outdoor stage, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 11:30 a.m.

Mah-jongg for beginners, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m.

One-on-one tech help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2-4 p.m.

Thursday, April 4

AMI Chamber sunrise breakfast, Minnie’s Beach Café, 5360 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 7:30 a.m., $15 for members or $25 for prospective members

RoserRobics, Roser Church fellowship hall, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m.

One-on-one tech help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to noon

Explore Nature: Manatees, Portosueno Park, 1206 Alcazar Dr., Bradenton, 10 a.m. to noon

Sunshine Stitchers Knit and Crochet, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m.

Bingo, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach, 6 p.m.

Friday, April 5

Forty Carrots, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Explore Nature: Tower Talk, Robinson Preserve tower, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 10 a.m. to noon

Paper crafting with MaryKate Scott, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 6

Mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon

Coquina Beach Spring Art & Craft Show, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ask a Master Gardener, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Tram tour, Robinson Preserve, north entrance, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 1:30 and 3 p.m.

Paper crafting with MaryKate Scott, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Sunday, April 7

Coquina Beach Spring Art & Craft Show, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, April 8

Gentle yoga, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Solar eclipse watch party, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 2-4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9

Farmer’s Market, City Pier Park, 103 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

RoserRobics, Roser Church fellowship hall, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m.

Family story time, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Tram tour, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 10 a.m.

Mah-jongg for experienced players, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m.

Rethinking Libraries Community Meeting, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

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