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families. For more information, call the library at 778-6341,
Alzheimer’s care givers meet
Bridge Street vendors sought Calling all artisans, food vendors, musicians and local entrepreneurs. The 2014-2015 Bridge Street Market season will begin Sunday, Nov. 2, and the market organizers are now taking applications. Interested vendors are asked to contact Melissa Enders atmelissaenders76@gmail.com, and download the market application found at www.bridgestreetmerchants.com. Hosted by the Bridge Street Merchants Association, the Bridge Street Market will take place every Sunday through April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Take a Caribbean cruise The Island Community Center is partnering with Travel Now LLC, of Anna Maria, for a seven-night eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean’s “Freedom of the Seas,” known among many things for its poolside movie screen, surf simulator, rock climbing wall, ice-skating rink, Royal Promenade, water park, cantilevered whirlpools, mini golf course, art gallery and more. Leaving from Port Canaveral on Feb. 22, 2015, and returning on March 1, 2015, ports of call include Coco Cay, the Bahamas, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. Based on double occupancy and including all taxes, port charges and government fees, prices range from $865 inside to $1,107 outside to $1,274 and up for a room with a balcony. A donation of $100 per cabin will go to the Community Center, and a roundtrip bus trip from the Center will be available for an additional charge. The booking deadline is Oct. 20. For more details contact Barbara Murphy at 941-228-2916 or Barbara@ travelnowllc.com.
Discover Egmont Key The Egmont Key Alliance will hold its 17th annual Discover the Island fundraiser on Nov. 8 and 9. Visitors can explore the island, watch historical reenactors and take nature walks. There will be kids games and crafts, a silent auction and food and drink for sale. Ferry tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for active duty military and $5 for youths 6 through 11. Children under 6 are free, and group discounts are available. The ferry leaves Ft. DeSoto Park regularly from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are available at www.egmontkey.info or at the park.
Advice for senior homeowners Glenn Barich, reverse mortgage advi-
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Sue Fox, a representative of the Sarasota Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, will host a program for caregivers of people with memory problems, including Alzheimer’s disease, on Friday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. The program is free. Call 778-6341 for more information.
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Island Players’ season starts
Jennifer Eddy, as Sally, and Gilbert Ortiz, as Jud, relax during a scene from “Tribute,” by Bernard Slade, opening Thursday, Oct. 9, and running through Oct 19, at the Island Players, at 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. “Tribute” is a comedy with a dramatic ring to it as an actor tries to bond with his estranged son. Awardwinning Welsh actor and director Gareth Gibbs directs this play. For reservations or information, call the box office at 778-5755 or go to the website, www. theislandplayers.org.
sor with ENG Lending, in Bradenton, will speak on reverse mortgages at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. This is a free program and seating is one a first-come, firstserved basis. For more information, call 778-6341.
Einstein’s Circle meets Einstein’s Circle will meet on Wednesdays at The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is a group where people exchange ideas, opinions and information on a variety of topics. Future topics include: • Oct. 8: Freedom of speech vs. buying an election; • Oct. 22: Obama’s foreign policy; • Oct. 29: What advice would you give a young person? • Nov. 15: Is teacher tenure unconstitutional? For more information, call the library at 778-6341.
Teen movie playing at library Teenagers will enjoy a free movie at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. The showing is free. For more information, call the library at 778-6341.
Learn about Medicare trends Aging in Paradise Resource Center (AIPRC) is offering a workshop on “What’s New and Cost-Effective with Medicare - Latest Trends and Hidden Costs!” Oct. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the
Aging in Paradise Resource Center, Second Floor, Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. The workshop features Donna Blizman, who has more than 20 years’ experience as an independent insurance agent in Sarasota-Manatee. Her passion is helping people understand the health insurance maze. All AIPRC workshops and services are open to the community. An elevator is on site and Right at Home provides complimentary respite care for attendees who are caring for a loved one, so bring your loved one with you. Light refreshments will be served. The suggested workshop donation is $5.
Author speaks about publishing Children’s author Lindy Tucker will speak about self publishing at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. For more information, call the library at 778-6341.
Program for parents and kids Parents of mobile babies up to five years old can bond with their children in a unique program called Forty Carrots at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, on Friday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m.. This Sarasota-based project has children and parents experience new activities and spend time with other families to share valuable parenting information. The program is free and you can get a ticket for this session at the library desk. Space is limited to 12
Choose from a wide array of plants, gardening specialties, arts and crafts and food at the annual Palma Sola Botanical Park Fall Plant Sale at 9800 17th Ave. N.W., Bradenton, on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Help a good cause while getting your yard ready for the cooler weather.
Paper folding at library Judy Pruitt presents her origami class at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn this ancient Japanese art of paper folding. The class is free. For more information, call the library at 778-6341.
Read me a story Misty Wright, the children’s librarian, reads stories on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m. Kids between toddler and five years of age are welcome as are their parents at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call the library at 778-6341.
Garden club to meet The Anna Maria Garden Club will begin its new season on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Roser Church, 512 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, at noon. The program will feature a talk on “Herb-appeal” by John Dawson, Master Gardener.
Sell at the Beach Market The weekly Beach Market at Coquina Beach is calling all vendors. Sign up now for the Beach Market at the Trolley drop-off/concession stand area held every Sunday from Nov. 2 to July 26 except Easter (April 5). The open-air market at the Coquina Beach is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Nancy Ambrose at 941-799-2181 or 941-5184431 or nancyambrose@aol.com for more information.