Are you looking to get involved with the community? Here's a list of local civic-oriented organizations:
BRADENTON JAYCEES
The Bradenton Jaycees meet 7-8 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Mattison's Riverside, 1000 First Ave. W., Bradenton. Dinner is available after the meeting. Information: 739-9110.
KIWANIS, ANNA MARIA ISLAND
Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meets at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Cafe on the Beach (Manatee County Public Beach), 2200 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 795-8697.
KIWANIS, BRADENTON
The Bradenton Kiwanis meets at noon Tuesday at Kiwanis Hall, 1401 21st Ave. W., Bradenton. The cost for lunch is $9 per person. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Information: www.bradentonkiwanis.com.
KIWANIS, CORTEZ
Cortez Kiwanis Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at the Eddie's Sunshine Cafe, 9516 Cortez Road, Bradenton. Information: 792-7715.
KIWANIS, DESOTO
DeSoto Kiwanis Club meets at noon Wednesday at Perkins Restaurant, 6023 14th St. W., Bradenton. There will be a guest speaker the last Wednesday of each month. Information: 755-5497.
KIWANIS, MANATEE
The Manatee Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at Theresa's Restaurant, 608 14th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 747-9063.
KIWANIS, ONECO
Oneco Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. Fridays at the Oneco Kiwanis Community Center, 1720 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton. Information: 755-4814.
KIWANIS, PALMETTO
Palmetto Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. Fridays at Popi's Place IV, 3911 U.S. 301 N., Ellenton. Information: 721-4010.
KIWANIS, SUNCOAST
The Suncoast Professional Kiwanis Club meets at noon Wednesdays at the Stacey's Buffet, 4848 14th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 755-2628.
KIWANIS, SUNRISE
Sunrise Kiwanis Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at the South Florida Museum Board Room, 201 10th St. W. Visitors and new members are welcome. Information: 729-0084.
KIWANIS, WEST BRADENTON
The West Bradenton Kiwanis Club meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at The Green Olive, 5120 Manatee Ave. W. Information: 953-4811.
LIONS CLUB, BRADENTON
Lions Club of Bradenton meets for dinner and a meeting at 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at Stacey's Family Buffet, 4848 14th St. W., Bradenton. All visiting Lions are welcome. Information: 755-5209.
LIONS CLUB, ELLENTON-PARRISH
The Ellenton-Parrish Lions Club meets for dinner and a meeting at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month (October-May) at Popi's IV, 3911 U.S. 301 N., Ellenton. Information: 776-0377.
LIONS CLUB, MANATEE RIVER
Manatee River Lions Club meets at noon Thursdays at the Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., for lunch, fellowship and speaker. Information: 746-7157.
MANATEE COUNTY NAACP
The Manatee County NAACP meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Palmetto Youth Center, 501 17th St. W., Palmetto. Members and visitors are welcome. Information: 580-2817.
ROTARY, ANNA MARIA ISLAND
Anna Maria Island Rotary Club meets at noon Tuesdays at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 350-4326.
ROTARY, BRADENTON
Rotary Club of Bradenton meets at noon Mondays at the Holiday Inn Riverfront in downtown Bradenton. Information: 518-4994 or visit www.bradentonrotary.org.
ROTARY, PALMETTO
Rotary Club of Palmetto meets at noon Tuesdays at the Bradenton Yacht Club, 4307 Snead Island Road, Palmetto. Information: 746-9071.
ROTARY, SOUTH MANATEE
The Rotary Club of South Manatee meets at 12:15 p.m. Thursdays at El Conquistador Country Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton. Information: 720-5750.
ROTARY, WEST BRADENTON
The Rotary Club of West Bradenton has its buffet breakfast meetings at 6:45 a.m. every Wednesday at the Elks Lodge, 2511 75th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 794-2570.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MANATEE COUNTY
For information regarding monthly meetings, committees and membership, call 744-9692.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MANATEE COUNTY
For membership information, call 748-0101.
