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Sarasota Calendar 9.24.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Sept. 24.


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Courtesy photo. Reverend John Cairns, Reverend Glen Bell, and Reverend Melanie Kim are some of the pastors who will be teaching the Foundations classes at First Presbyterian Church.
Courtesy photo. Reverend John Cairns, Reverend Glen Bell, and Reverend Melanie Kim are some of the pastors who will be teaching the Foundations classes at First Presbyterian Church.
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Friday, Sept. 25
Orioles Instructional League
Starts at 1 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St. Catch a baseball game and get a preview of Orioles prospects with the instructional league season, running from Sept. 22 to Oct. 13. The Sept. 25 game is at home against the Tampa Bay Rays. Admission is free. Visit orioles.com/sarasota.

Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27 
3rd annual Suncoast Spearfishing Challenge
Times vary at Marina Jack, 2 Marina Plaza. Marina Jack hosts the event, which benefits a new charity each year. Free registration for military, fire, EMS and law-enforcement personnel. Registration is $85 for adults and $60 for juniors. Visit suncoastspearfishingchallenge.com.

Saturday, Sept. 26
Museum Day Live
Takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Spanish Point, 337 Tamiami Trail. Historic Spanish Point will open its doors free of charge as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s event for participating museums. Admission is free with presentation of the ticket provided by Smithsonian Magazine. Ticket includes free entrance for two people for one day only. Visit smithsonianmag.com

Touch Drawing
Runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Expressive Arts Florida Institute, 200 S. Washington Blvd. Explore touch drawing, a process in which the fingers and hands replace pens or brushes. Beginners to advanced levels welcome. Registration is $95 and includes one canvas and all materials. Visit expressiveartsflorida.com. 

Sunday, Sept. 27 
Paddle Little Sarasota Bay
Starts at 9:30 a.m. This outing travels the coastline of Little Sarasota Bay into North Creek. Participants will paddle past Historic Spanish Point and along the bay before taking a mangrove tunnel into North Creek. Trip duration is about 3 hours and is suitable for those with basic kayaking skills. Bring kayak gear and accessories plus water and snacks. Spots are limited and must be approved by trip leader Mike Lehner. Call 365-1073 or [email protected].

Wednesday, Sept. 30 

Foster Care and Adoption Community Group
Runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Sarasota Christian Church, 2923 Ashton Road. All foster and adoptive parents are welcome to join a new support group designed to facilitate community, training and practical skills for parenting. Class meets Wednesday nights for eight consecutive weeks, beginning Sept. 30. Registration is required; limited number of spots available. Contact [email protected] or 924-0107.

Friday, Oct. 2 
Republican Women's Club 65th Anniversary Luncheon
Starts at 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s on East, 1212 East Ave. Join the Republican Women’s Club of Sarasota in celebrating its 65th anniversary. Tickets are $25 per person, and reservations are required. RSVP at [email protected].


Entertainment 

Tuesday, Sept. 29  
Cine Selby
Starts at 5 p.m. at Selby Public Library, 1331 First St. “The Golden Years” is a film about a retired woman who keeps snooping on everybody in her neighborhood, until she thinks she sees an ex cop commit murder and becomes a police informant. Admission is free. Call 861-1175.

Religion

Sunday, Sept. 27 and Monday, Sept. 28
First Presbyterian Foundations Class
Runs from 7 to 7:50 p.m. Mondays, or from 10 to 10:50 a.m. Sundays in the Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak St. A series of short courses establish the basic building blocks of the Christian faith. Each mini-course will study a particular topic. Free. Call 955-8119.

 

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