T-shirt surgery at teen program

Got a favorite T-shirt that has seen better days? Bring it to the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, on Wednesday, July 2, at 5:30 p.m. and Monica will show you how to update, modernize and customize it into something totally new.
These programs are made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Island Branch Library. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call the library at 778-6341.

Martial arts demo at Island library

The Island Dojo, Kevin Bergquist, gives a martial arts demonstration at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, as part of its free Summer Kids Program.

Each Tuesday during the summer, library assistant Laura Beard will spotlight a different continent in a fun and educational program, sponsored by the Friends of the Island Branch Library. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, get a list of events at the library or call 778-6341.

Auxiliary hosts boat safety classes

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 83 will conduct a public education safe boating course, America’s Boating Course, at the American Legion Post 24, 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton, on Saturday, July 12. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. and the class will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lunch will be sold at the American Legion. The course is free, but the cost of materials is $40 at the meeting or $35 if you pre-register.

Call 941-758-5954 or 941-713-7073 for more information.

Health screenings free at Kmart

The Kmart store at 7350 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, will host a free total cholesterol and diabetes screening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9. No appointment is necessary.

Call 800-713-3301 for more information.

Cortez artisans starting art walk

Simply Put Artesian Gallery, 11904 Cortez Road W., is starting a monthly Fourth Friday art walk in July and the owners are looking for local artists, musicians and street performers. This will be an outside setup situation, so bring your own power if you need it. There will be no setup fee until November, when the charge will be $25.

For more information, call 941-896-5053.

Drivers needed to deliver meals

Meals on Wheels PLUS is in desperate need of volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors in Manatee County. At this time of the year, their Northern volunteers have returned home, leaving many delivery routes vacant until they come back in the fall. The time requirement for delivering meals in approximately one to one and one-half hours, one day per week. Meals are prepared at the Meals on Wheels PLUS kitchen and delivered by volunteers between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily.

If you are interested in helping, call Carol Schechterle at 941-747-4655