Events

Wednesday, Sept. 25

Weekly oyster drilling, Robinson Preserve Valentine House, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 8 a.m. to noon

Line dancing for beginners, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Tortoise Talk, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 10 a.m.

Advanced line dancing, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11 a.m.

Mah-jongg for beginners, Island Branch Library, 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, Sept. 26

Seashell shore walk, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 9 a.m. Meet under the Longboat Key Bridge.

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

Green Explorers: Nature’s Symphony, Perico Preserve, 11700 Manatee Ave. W., 10 a.m.

AMI Chamber Business Card Exchange, NY Foot and Body Massage Spa, 6100 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 5 p.m., $5 for members or $10 for prospective members

Friday, Sept. 27

Forty Carrots toddler playtime, 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, Sept. 28

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

Book sale and potluck lunch, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please bring a side dish to share.

Art with Enith, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

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

Monday, Sept. 30

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

Tuesday, Oct. 1

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, Oct. 2

Line dancing for beginners, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Advanced line dancing, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11 a.m.

Mah-jongg for beginners, Island Branch Library, 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.

Know Before You Vote: Constitutional Amendments on the 2024 Ballot, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 3

AMI Chamber of Commerce sunrise breakfast, Compass Hotel, 12324 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 8 a.m., $15 for members or $25 for prospective members

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

Friday, Oct. 4

Forty Carrots infant and toddler playtime, 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.

Saturday, Oct. 5

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

Monday, Oct. 7

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

Tuesday, Oct. 8

Farmer’s Market, City Pier Park, 101 N. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.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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