Community calendar: Aug. 11

Art Center Manatee is calling artists for an open, all media, juried exhibit “Something to talk about.” Receiving art work will be between Aug. 27 and Sept. 1 and an opening reception 5-7 p.m. Sept. 1. The exhibit will run Aug. 30-Sept. 30. Entry fees: $5-$65. Art Center Manatee, 209 Ninth St. W., 941-746-2862 or artcentermanatee.org.

A book sale will be held by Friends of the Selby Library Bookstore. Thousands of titles and every genre to choose from for $1 or less. Other bargains include 50 percent off and there will be collectible art book specials. 1331 First St., Sarasota, 941-861-1140 or selbylibraryfriends.org. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 19-20.

The Palmetto High School Class of 1976 Reunion will be Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Classmates interested in attending should email Karla Mead Brogdon at brogdon1@msn.com or call 941-722-4692. Use “Reunion” as your subject in your email and provide maiden name (if female) and current address.

The 22nd annual Women’s equity Luncheon, sponsored by various women’s organizations, will feature Louise Bruderle, publisher and owner of West Coast Woman magazine as honorary chair and Rose Chapman, executive director of the Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Sarasota, as speaker. $40. Polo Grill Fete Ballroom, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. Carol Newnam at 941-488-5082 or Joyce Raby at ttj2@verizon.net. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 20.

Polo Grill and Bar, along with local celebrities Zara Barrie, Eduardo Anaya and Josh Beadle will be hosting an ultra-fierce party “One Pulse,” benefiting the families of victims of the Pulse Night Club massacre, through Equality Florida. Everyone of all sexualities and genders are welcome. There will be great food, drinks and music by DJ Shevonne Philidor. Reservations are required. $15-$20 cover charge, or $65 VIP pass. Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. pologrillandbar.com/calendar/one-pulse. 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Sept. 4.

Community Youth Development and the Boys & Girls Clubs will present the 11th annual Leadership Breakfast celebrating this year’s honorees, community members Congressman Vern Buchanan and Sandy Buchanan and Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Lori White. $35. Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club, 3100 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. Yolanda Mancha at 941-922-5126 or yolanda@cydonline.org. 7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 16.

Let your taste buds decide who makes the best sangria on the Sun Coast at the Exchange Club’s second annual Sangria Showdown. The event will feature local restaurants competing against each other for the best sangria. A panel of judges will select the winners of the “Best Red,” “Best White” and “Best Custom” sangrias, but the most sought after honor of the evening will be the “Peoples’ Choice Award,” which is voted on by all attendees. Appetizers will be served. $25. Renaissance on 9th, 1819 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Tickets can be ordered at sangriashowdown.com or at the door. 6-9 p.m. Sept. 16.

Bring a scrapbooking or crafting project of your choice to the North River Care Scrapbooking and Crafting event. Bring an unwrapped baby item for North River Care clients and babies. There will be a hallway sale, a coffee bar, and price drawings. Registration includes dinner on Friday and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. $45, or become a VIP for an extra $20. Early registration by July 1 is $40 or $60 VIP. VIP cost also includes lunch on Friday and extra surprises. Proceeds will benefit North River CareNew Hope Baptist Church, 9422 Old Tampa Road, Parrish, 941-729-9004 or northrivercare.org. 10 a.m. Sept. 16-5:30 p.m. Sept. 17.

Sarasota Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Phi Fraternity in association with Sarasota-Bradenton Kappa Alpha Psi Project Guide Right will host its 33rd annual Black and White Ball featuring a pre-ball cocktail hour followed by dinner. $75. Fete Ballroom at Polo Grill, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch, 941-812-8585 or eventbrite.com/e/33rd-annual-black-white-ball-tickets-26731519695. 7 p.m. Oct. 1.

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will host its inaugural Cureibbean Dreams Gala. The Seafood Shack, 4110 127th St. W., Cortez, 239-776-8544. 6-10 p.m. Oct. 22.

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Scholarship Auction and Gala will feature silent and live auctions, dinner and entertainment. $160. Proceeds will benefit Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Scholarship Fund. Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota, 941-782-5927. 6 p.m. Oct. 29.

Celebrating the South Florida Museum 50th anniversary of the Bishop Planetarium, Snooty’s Gala “Starstruck” will benefit the South Florida Museum. $200. 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, 941-216-3463 or southfloridamuseum.org. 6 p.m. Nov. 5.

The Renaissance on 9th will host the following events and classes in July:

Unless otherwise noted, classes are free and are at the Enrichment Center, 1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Classes have limited seating. Reservations are required. 941-749-0100 or renaissanceon9th.org.

The Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service offers the following variety of educational classes:

▪  Gardening for the pollinators, 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 13.

▪  Orchid care and repotting, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 13; materials $15.

▪  Irrigation with water conservation in mind, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 23.

▪  Landscape tips for water conservation, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 25.

▪  Stormwater ponds, 10-11:30 a.m. Aug. 27.

▪  2016 Water School workshop and tour, Sept. 1-2; $45, includes workshop, two lunches, bus trip, and educational materials. Registration: http://water-school-2016.eventbrite.com.

Unless otherwise noted, all classes are free and are at the Manatee Agriculture and Extension Service, 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto. Minimum workshop size is required and workshop size is limited. Registration for all classes, workshops, and tours is required. 941-722-4524 or manatee.ifas.ufl.edu.

Four Pillars is bringing various workshops, practitioners, and experts to the community for learning, rejuvenating, and enhancing ones life. The following classes are scheduled:

▪ ”Let’s Cook! On the go raw, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and vegetarian energy bites, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 17; $15.

▪ Essential Oil for Health and Wellness. Learn about the powerful benefits of essential oils and how to use it safely and effectively, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 18; the class is free, reservations are required.

▪ Sound Healing. Learn how to balance your life with mindfulness, meditation and sound, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 22; $30.

▪ In Disharmony within your Body Causing Weight Gain? Explore why one gains weight, and what can be done about it naturally, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 29; $15.

All classes are held at Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955 or fourpillarsflorida.com.

A new creative writing class will be every third Tuesday of each month at H2U, 6670 Cortez Road, Bradenton. Cost: $5.00 per class (with a $20 membership fee at H2U). The class is taught by Rev. Emmalou Kirchmeier teaches creative writing in Bradenton and Sarasota. All genres are welcome! Beginner, intermediate, and advanced instruction is offered. Bring your writing samples to share. 941-792-0211 or email drmaggiestanton@gmail.com. Third Tuesday of each month.

The Palmetto Art Center offers the following classes:

▪ Clay class: Mermaids, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 26; $25. No prior experience needed.

▪ Clay open studio, 7-9 p.m. Mondays; $25, includes materials.

▪ Painting open studio, 7-9 p.m. Mondays; $25.

▪ Pottery wheel semi-private lessons, 7-9 p.m. Mondays; $35.

Reservations are required for all classes. There may be an additional charge for materials. All classes are held at the Palmetto Art Center, 907 Fifth St. W., Palmetto, 941-518-2109 or palmettoartcenter.com.

Registration is now open for the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Water School 2016, a two-day educational event that brings together a variety of dynamic and knowledgeable speakers addressing the current and emerging issues facing Manatee County’s water resources, with a guided tour of local water resources on the second day. Topics: Water supply, past and present; Water quality issues, perspectives; Public perception of water issues; Effects of future development; Policy maker perspective; Public policy and civic engagement. $45, includes lunches and refreshments. Kendrick Auditorium at Manatee County Extension Service, 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto. Register with Sharon McClellan at 941-722-4524 or water-school-2016.eventbrite.com. Sept. 1-2.

Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex offers adult Learn-To-Skate classes 5:30-6:15 p.m. Wednesdays, 12:15-1 p.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturdays, and Tropical Spice on Ice Adults Synchronized Skating practices most Mondays 12:30-2 p.m. Mondays. Adults-only Freestyle sessions are 12:15-2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Adult Learn-To Skate classes are $150 a person, once a week for eight weeks. For more information or to schedule a try-out, call Kelly Paige at 941-350-5491 or ellentonice.com.

Driver Safety Classes for Manatee County are held monthly at various locations including the public libraries. This is a state-approved safety class and the certificate you receive is good for three years with your insurance company. The class is open to anyone age 50 and older. For registration, cost, full schedules and locations call 800-253-2017, ext. 35846.

The center offers the following classes and workshops at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria: Mah Jongg, Bridge, Watercolor class, Zumba, introduction to Tai Chi, Staying Strong strength training for mature adults, and conversational Spanish. For full class and workshop schedules and cost, call 941-778-1908 or islandcommunitycenter.com.

ArtCenter Manatee offers classes and workshops at 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. For full class and workshop schedules, call 941-746-2862 or visit artcentermanatee.org.

Dancing Thru The Years is offering adults only ballet classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced students at 2726 Sixth St. W., Bradenton. Classes are Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday mornings. All classical ballet levels are taught by Mo Dye. Classes are $12 each. 941-758-5270.

Allegro Music Academy, 241 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota, offers basic ballet kids ballroom dance classes for children ages 4-7 and 8-18, adult classes, salsa graduation dances, first wedding dance and adult dance fitness. Dance summer camp will begin in June. 941-358-8511 or email allegromusic241@aol.com.

Self Defense Firearms and Hobbies will offer Concealed Weapons Classes at 421 Ninth Ave. W., Palmetto. For a full schedule of classes and cost, call 941-840-1327.

A stitch-in is every first and third Saturday of the month at Cross Stitch Magic, 1222 12th St. W., Bradenton. The meetings are for counted cross stitchers to compare notes and projects. 941-746-4163.

Right on Target Security Academy now offers the Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Courses at 3659 Cortez Road, Suite 100, Bradenton. The certification is valid for two years. The academy also offers the state “D” license course for Unarmed Security Officers. For class hours, cost and registration, call 941-737-1727 or email don@rightontargetfts.com.

Dancing Through the Years resume their Adult ballet classes, all levels, including pointe, Mondays and Saturdays, at Bradenton Dance & Performing Arts Center, 2726 Sixth Ave. W., Bradenton, and Wednesday and Friday classes are held at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria Island. Classes are $10-$12. All classes at both locations are accepting beginning to experienced level students. Age range is 18-65. For a complete schedule, hours and location, call 941-779-1108 or 941-758-5270.

Raymond Rossi, a retired Certified English teacher offers tutoring to students in need of increasing their academic levels and to students with special needs as well as students with average and above average needs at 3711 Fourth Ave. Blvd. E., Palmetto. For rates and detailed information, call 941-730-7179.

Right On Target, a firearms safety training school offers a variety of classes and training options, including concealed carry firearms license courses, security courses, safety training, defense tactics, handcuffing techniques, officer safety, report writing, advanced training and State Security D and G license courses. Cost: $150 for “D” course in June and July only, $225 for “G” course. Most of the courses exceed the State of Florida requirements for the Concealed Carry License. Call for hours and full schedule. All classes are held at Right On Target LLC Training Center, 3659 Cortez Road W., Suite 100, Bradenton. 941-737-1727.

Boatworks of Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH), will offer a free boat building class for beginners, including those who lack skills or confidence 9 a.m. Saturdays 4404 116th St. W., Cortez. If enough people are interested, the class will meet every Saturday. Participants will be able to participate or witness the building of a small plywood boat similar to an Optimist pram, under eight feet. The classes are free. 941-580-1036.

G.T. Bray Recreation Center offers the following classes at 5502 33rd Ave. Drive W., Bradenton: Yoga, Yoga-lates for women, and Yoga for Tennis, Pilates, Butts N’ Guts, Spin, Boot Camp, Recess, Water Aerobics, Body Sculpt and Sculpt and Burn, Strength and Length, Zumba, Ballroom Dance, and Tennis Stretch. Some classes require memberships. Classes are $5 for nonmembers, excludes spin classes on Wednesdays. For a full schedule of classes, hours and prices, call 941-742-5923. ext. 6086.

Palmetto Art Center offers art and fitness classes at 907 Fifth St. W., Palmetto, including ceramic art classes, Zumba, tai chi, aerial yoga, Breath and Body and more. For a full schedule of classes, hours, and prices, call 941-518-2109.

ArtbyCMac Home Studio, 7506 17th Ave. W., Bradenton, is offering 3 levels of Spanish, acrylic painting and watercolor painting to adult students. Tuition is $8 per hour in classes of 2-4 students. 941-727-5183artbycmac.com.

The State College of Florida offers free weekly Writer’s workshops 2-4 p.m. Mondays in the Science Building, Room 139 at 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Bring fiction, memoirs, non-fiction, novels, children’s stories, poetry, prose, paranormal, mystery, and science fiction. The workshop will provide instant critiquing and sharing of ideas by a group of many published authors, and former members of Recognized Educators and Professionals. The workshop is open to the public. John Garzone at 941-753-8680 or 941-360-2654.

This story was originally published August 11, 2016 at 3:48 PM with the headline "Community calendar: Aug. 11."