Longboat Key: Your Calendar

DON’T MISS

Team Euphemia Haye JDRF Walk

What: Raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation with a 5K walk through Joan Durante Park. Participants in the 14th annual walk receive a T-shirt and light breakfast. Each participant is expected to raise at least $100. Call 383-3633 between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

When: 8:15 a.m. Saturday, April 2

Where: Joan Durante Park, 5550 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Wednesday, March 30

‘Nutrition and Aging’ — Takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road. Rick Machemer will discuss which nutrients really matter, the latest fads and what research tells us. Call 383-8161.

Thursday, April 7

Operation Kindness Fundraiser — Takes place all day Thursday, April 7. Enjoy a round-robin tennis tournament, nine-hole golf tournament and a barbecue with a raffle and live and silent auctions and raise money for veterans who have sustained emotional and physical injuries during service. Visit okflorida.org.

Saturday, April 9

‘The Best of Longboat Key’ — Takes place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S. In honor of the town’s 60th anniversary, the art opening will feature work inspired by or created on Longboat Key. All artwork will be for sale, and 40% of proceeds will go toward the arts center. Call 383-2345.

Tuesday, April 12

Longboat Key Democratic Club — Takes place at 11:30 a.m. at Portofino Restaurant, 2600 Harbourside Drive. Susan McManus, distinguished professor of political science at the University of South Florida, speak about the 2016 presidential election. Cost is $25. Call 383-9893.

Thursday, April 14

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Hob Nob Island Style — Takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Club’s Spike ’n Tees, 361 Longboat Club Road.

Mingle with local elected officials, business members and town department heads and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Cost is $15 for members; $25 for nonmembers. Call 383-2466.

RECURRING EVENTS

Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive

RSVP to [email protected] or 383-6493.

Thursdays

Zumba with Suzy — Takes place from 10 to 11 a.m. Cost is $10 per class. 

All Angels by the Sea, Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road

Call 383-8161.

Mondays

Memoir Writing Class — Takes place at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Classes are taught by David Rice.

Tuesdays

Transitions Support Group — Meets at 10 a.m. Liz Cupo will lead the group.

Rotary Club of Longboat Key — Meets at 5:15 p.m. Cost is $8. Email [email protected].

Fridays

Tai Chi — Takes place at 10 a.m. Cost is free.

Bayfront Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Muscles, Balance, Strength, Flexibility — Takes place at 7:30 and 8:45 a.m. Cost is $8 for members; $13 for nonmembers. Call 538-8456.

Pumping the Prime — Takes place at 10 a.m. Mirabai Holland will teach full body strength and core workout. Cost is $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Call 201-956-1466.

Wednesdays

Feel Good Yoga Therapeutics — Takes place at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Call 316-1988.

Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Call 383-6491

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Shifting Sands Support Group — Takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ruth Cushing Room. This group is open to any adult going through a difficult transition.

Longboat Key Club Tavern and Whiskey Bar, 3110 Harbourside Drive

Thursdays

Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key — Meets at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $10 and includes a breakfast buffet. Call Donna at 388-2847.

Longboat Library, 555 Bay Isles Road

Call 383-2011.

Wednesdays

Wonderful Wednesdays Book Sales — Take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gently used books will be discounted by 50%. Paperbacks will be 25 cents, and hardback books will be 50 cents to $2.50. Call 383-2011.