New day, time for writers group

The Gulf Coast Writers meets at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

This is their first meeting at a new day and time. If you’re interested in sharing your writing or listening to other read theirs, come and enjoy. For information, call 778-7631.

Free origami classes offered

Judy Pruitt holds an origami class from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, in Holmes Beach. Learn the ancient Japanese art of paper folding.

For more information, call 778-6341.

library presents yoga for teens

If you’ve never tried it or if you need a reason to start up again, join Rosie at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, for an evening session of yoga on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 5:30 p.m. This is the final program in the library’s Summer Teen Series. The Friends of the Island Branch Library are sponsoring these free programs for teens over the summer. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call the library at 778-6341.

Rotary meeting focuses on girls

Stephanie Hefner, of the Manatee County Girls Club, Inc., speaks on Just for Girls at the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at noon at the BeachHouse restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach.

The meeting is open to visiting Rotarians as well as local members and a lunch is available from a special menu for $10. For more information, call 778-1880.

Food Bank needs volunteers

Volunteers are needed at The Food Bank of Manatee to help with daily operations including food basket assembly, food sorting, food basket distribution and produce bagging. The workload at The Food Bank is heavier than ever, as the majority of volunteers are gone for the summer.

Volunteers are welcome Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. They should be able to lift boxes.

Business and professional groups are welcome. Anyone interested in helping can call Cindy Sloan at 941-747-4655.

Drivers needed to deliver meals

Meals on Wheels PLUS is in desperate need of volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors in Manatee County. At this time of the year, many volunteers are up North, leaving many delivery routes vacant until they come back in the fall. The time requirement for delivering meals in approximately 1 to 1-1/2 hours, one day per week. Meals are prepared at the Meals on Wheels PLUS kitchen and delivered by volunteers between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily.

Businesses are encouraged to consider an employee lunch-hour delivery program. Clubs, professional groups, and individuals are all welcome. If you are interested in helping, call Carol Schechterle at 941-747-4655