Events

Wednesday, March 20

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

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

Nature Art, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 1 p.m., $10

Coral Reef Science with Mote, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

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

Town Hall with Commissioner George Kruse, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 6 p.m.

Thursday, March 21

Sunrise mindfulness walk, Neal Preserve, 12301 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 7 a.m.

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

Planting edibles for gopher tortoise, Robinson Preserve, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m.

Island Morning Book Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10:15 a.m.

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, March 22

Forty Carrots, 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.

Rock garden rock painting, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 23

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

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

Wine Tasting, The Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 4:30 p.m., $75

Sunday, March 24

Palm Sunday

Reasoner Heritage Day, Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 2-6 p.m.

Monday, March 25

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

Tuesday, March 26

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.

Anna Maria Island Heritage Day Festival, Anna Maria Island Historic Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

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.

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