http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/View.html?calendar_id=2 Main Calendar Connect Daily 3.3.8 1440 http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=876&dtwhen=2454700 2PM August 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 8PM August 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23 Matilde is a Brazilian housekeeper who doesn’t like to clean. Instead, she prefers trying to dream up the funniest joke in the world. Charles, her married boss, is a surgeon who reveals he has fallen in love with a patient. Two sisters find themselves caught in the middle of these situations. A finalist for the 2004 Pulitzer Prize, "The Clean House" by Sarah Ruhl is a quirky and unexpectedly moving comedy about love, loss and the power of a good joke. Play Talks - free, informal discussion with the cast - follow select shows (call for dates). Jane B. Cook Theatre, FSU Center for Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Arts & Culture Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00 -0400 Box Office 941-552-1032 http://www.banyantheatercompany.com Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00 -0400 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00 -0400 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:09 -0400 d65da43f3e80a4e69b17895d75077eb9--2585dc3d:11aae7ec09e:-79b6 http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=922&dtwhen=2454700 We meet the 2d Tuesday of every month. Can you please list us August 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 & Dec. 9? Thanks! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE IN LAKEWOOD RANCH TO JOIN THE LAKEWOOD RANCH DEMOCRATIC CLUB! The Lakewood Ranch Democratic Club was formed in May 2008 by enthusiastic local Democrats. The primary purpose of our club is to support and elect Democratic candidates at all levels. If you are like-minded and want to participate, won't you please join us? We meet the 2d Tuesday of each month. Our next scheduled meeting will be held at The Country Pancake House in San Marco Plaza, Lakewood Ranch. This venue is at no cost to us, so if you are inclined to show up at 6pm to support the venue and have dinner, tell them that you are with the Democratic Club meeting and they will seat you in the section where the meeting will be held. Please visit our web site for more information: www.lwrdems.com janet@lwrdems.com Community / Non-Profit Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:00 -0400 Janet Sulek janet@lwrdems.com www.lwrdems.com Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:00 -0400 Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:00 -0500 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:14 -0400 d65da43f3e80a4e69b17895d75077eb9-24eb8f2c:11b681a4e92:-7d37 http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=942&dtwhen=2454700 Is Manatee County prepared for the unexpected? How about your family and the business community? Join us for the August 21st Leadership Manatee Alumni luncheon and learn more about the new state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Center and Disaster Preparedness and Response activities in Manatee County. Steve Simpson with the Manatee County Emergency Management Division of the Public Safety Department will share information on how effective contingency planning, disaster event coordination of local and state agencies, all hazards public education, disaster training and exercises for emergency responders are accomplished throughout the four phases of Emergency Management: 1) Preparedness, 2) Response, 3) Recovery, and 4) Mitigation. Nancy Engel, Executive Director of the Economic Development Council, will bring you up to speed on preparedness and recovery plans within the business community. Door Prizes provided, courtesy of the American Red Cross Manatee County Chapter. When: Thursday, August 21st Where: Bradenton Country Club Time: 11:45 am - 1:30 pm Cost: $15 for LMAA Members, $20 for Guests* RSVP: to LMAABoard@gmail.com by Monday, August 18th LMAABoard@gmail.com Seminar / Knowledge Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:45 -0400 Lisa Morrison, President LMAABoard@gmail.com Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:45 -0400 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:30 -0400 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:05 -0400 d65da43f3e80a4e69b17895d75077eb9-24eb8f2c:11b681a4e92:-6e82 http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=945&dtwhen=2454700 The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County, Inc. has scheduled a Board of Directors meeting for Thursday, August 21, 2008 beginning at 12:00 Noon at 3526 9th Avenue W, Bradenton, Florida. Contact: Paul Sharff 757-2900. jburnell@elc-manatee.org Community / Non-Profit Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:00 -0400 Jay Burnell jburnell@elc-manatee.org www.elc-manatee.org Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:00 -0400 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00 -0400 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:05 -0400 d65da43f3e80a4e69b17895d75077eb9-24eb8f2c:11b681a4e92:-6b84 http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=892&dtwhen=2454700 Duwayne Keller of Duwayne E. Keller & Associates, Dale Carnegie Training teaches you how to: - Use effective power phrases to gain appointments - Be poised and confident when cold calling - Use language that gets prospects excited - Appeal to buyers' needs, wants and interests - Maintain a positive attitude toward cold calling The cost is $39 for Manatee Chamber members; $78 non-members. Make a reservation by August 4th and receive $5 off the price! Non-profits sign up two people, only pay for one. Reservations required by August 18th; cancellations after August 18th will be invoiced as guarantees have already been made on your behalf. JahnaL@ManateeChamber.com 748-4842, ext. 123 Chamber of Commerce Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:00 -0400 Lisa Reeder JahnaL@ManateeChamber.com 748-4842, ext. 123 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:00 -0400 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:00 -0400 Tue, 8 Jul 2008 16:30 -0400 d65da43f3e80a4e69b17895d75077eb9--2585dc3d:11aae7ec09e:-6c63 http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=842&dtwhen=2454701 We meet every Friday morning (excluding holidays). We meet every Friday morning at Theresa's Restaurant located at 608 14th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205. Our purpose is to promote and support each member business; to exchange ideas, information and leads of interest to member businesses and to promote goodwill among the owners, managers and employees in both business and social settings. suan@susanhumphreys.com Community / Non-Profit Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:00 -0400 Susan Humphreys suan@susanhumphreys.com Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:00 -0400 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:00 -0400 Tue, 8 Jul 2008 16:28 -0400 d65da43f3e80a4e69b17895d75077eb9-497aa73a:11a75b07a8a:-7d7e http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=726&dtwhen=2454701 Chamber of Commerce Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00 -0400 Kimberly Henley 941-748-3411 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00 -0400 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:00 -0400 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:14 -0400 d65da43f3e80a4e69b17895d75077eb9--2e4e7138:119742181cb:-7e35 http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=845&dtwhen=2454701 Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday Burn fat, build muscle, make new friends, and have fun doing it. For teens 12-17. Combining calisthenics, games, relays, obstacle courses, and more. Classes are held at Snap Fitness Bradenton, 8194 Tourist Center Drive, University Park, FL (off Cooper Creek Blvd). Classes are every Mon.-Wed.-Fri. from 2-3 pm, June 23-July 31. Cost for 18 sessions is $270 or $15 per session. Sports & Recreation Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:00 -0400 Snap Fitness/JD Doyle, Instructor, ACE, ISFTA www.SarasotaFitCamp.com/941-726-4580 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:00 -0400 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:00 -0400 Tue, 8 Jul 2008 16:28 -0400 d65da43f3e80a4e69b17895d75077eb9-497aa73a:11a75b07a8a:-7ae0 http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=727&dtwhen=2454702 Chamber of Commerce Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:00 -0400 Kimberly Henley 941-748-3411 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:00 -0400 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:00 -0400 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:15 -0400 d65da43f3e80a4e69b17895d75077eb9--2e4e7138:119742181cb:-7e31 http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=932&dtwhen=2454702 1301 6th Ave. W. 1st Floor Bradenton, FL First Bank & Consumer Credit Counseling Service has partnered in an effort to educate consumers about the importance of managing a healthy mortgage. This workshop is FREE and open to the public. Workshop Topics; Evaluating your situation Defining delinquescy Identifying the players Learning how to work with your lender Understanding the alternatives to foreclosure Defining a counseling session Workshope Panel of Experts; Sandee Rains - Consumer Credit Counseling Service John W. Kaklis, Attorney at Law Andrew Barnard - Lakewood Ranch Realty Company Howard Greber - Greber Appraisal Services Angie Fuentes - First Bank Mortgage Loan Originator Adam.French@fbol.com / 941-748-1242 Seminar / Knowledge Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:00 -0400 Adam French Adam.French@fbol.com / 941-748-1242 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:00 -0400 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:00 -0400 Mon, 4 Aug 2008 13:20 -0400 d65da43f3e80a4e69b17895d75077eb9-24eb8f2c:11b681a4e92:-76f0 http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=941&dtwhen=2454702 Check out The Distractions! Bradenton / Sarasota, West Coast Florida's most eclectic band plays it all: rock, pop, blues, jazz, dance and, yes, even country (new country, of course, which is really just rock disguised as country). A variety of music and distractions from the 70’s to the millennium. We will be performing a free show at Woody's River Roo, Saturday August 23rd, 2PM-6PM, Woody's is located at 5717 18th Street East, Ellenton, FL 34222. This is a free show. Woody's has a full bar and serves food. Misting fans keep you cool while you enjoy the show! Great view of the Manatee River! Free Valet Parking! thedistrac@tampabay.rr.com Arts & Culture Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:00 -0400 Johnny V thedistrac@tampabay.rr.com http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=213171392 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:00 -0400 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00 -0400 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:45 -0400 d65da43f3e80a4e69b17895d75077eb9-24eb8f2c:11b681a4e92:-6f22 http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=181&dtwhen=2454703 Open daily during regular museum hours The Howard Bros. Circus, the largest miniature circus in the world, is on permanent display in the Ringling Circus Museum’s new Tibbals Learning Center at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Philanthropist and master model builder, Howard C. Tibbals, built the ¾-to-the-inch model, with its 55 railroad cars, 8 circus tents, 130 circus wagons, 200-animal menagerie and 1,500 artists and workers, to be an authentic replica of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus during the late 1930s. The Tibbals Learning Center has doubled the exhibition space of the Circus Museum, and presents a circus history timeline, interactive circus displays, and a revolving exhibition of more than 5,700 authentic circus posters. See this exhibition during regular Museum hours, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. This exhibition is included with regular Museum admission. Call 941.358.3180 for advance tickets. ebacon@ringling.org Arts & Culture Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00 -0400 Erica Bacon ebacon@ringling.org www.ringling.org Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00 -0400 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:30 -0400 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:16 -0400 d65da43f3e80a4e69b17895d75077eb9-601cf58:115c3b1b8a4:-5b93 http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=793&dtwhen=2454703 We meet every week. We meet each week to promote and support each member business; to exchange ideas, information and leads of interest to member businesses and to promote goodwill among the owners, managers and employees in both business and social settings. Community / Non-Profit Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:00 -0400 Susan Humphreys 941-737-1233 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:00 -0400 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:00 -0400 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:11 -0400 d65da43f3e80a4e69b17895d75077eb9-298e5030:11a22010dac:-7ce7 http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=180&dtwhen=2454703 Four times daily throughout the year The Life and Times of John & Mable Ringling The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art presents the 30-minute film produced by WEDU and narrated by acclaimed actor Hal Holbrook, a docu-drama that tells the uniquely American, rags-to-riches story of John and Mable Ringling. The film will show with a 7-minute short about the theater itself in the Historic Asolo Theater four times daily on a regular basis throughout the year. Adult tickets $5 and children tickets are $2. Advance reservations are recommended. Call 941.358.3180 for tickets. ebacon@ringling.org Arts & Culture Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:00 -0400 Erica Bacon ebacon@ringling.org www.ringling.org Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:00 -0400 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:00 -0400 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:12 -0400 d65da43f3e80a4e69b17895d75077eb9-601cf58:115c3b1b8a4:-5b95 http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=904&dtwhen=2454706 Manatee Young Professional's MYPower luncheons are held the last Wednesday of every month. Join Manatee Young Professionals at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club,7650 Legacy Blvd., Lakewood Ranch on Wednesday August 27th from 11:45 Am until 1:00. Come willing to share a "30 second commercial" about what you do and who your ideal client would be. The cost is $12.00 all inclusive and seating is limited to the first 45 RSVPs. Please RSVP to RSVP@MYPonline.com or KimberlyH@ManateeChamber.com KimberlyH@ManateeChamber.com/941-748-3411 Chamber of Commerce Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:45 -0400 Kimberly Henley KimberlyH@ManateeChamber.com/941-748-3411 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:45 -0400 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:00 -0400 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:40 -0400 d65da43f3e80a4e69b17895d75077eb9--2585dc3d:11aae7ec09e:-6099 http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=780&dtwhen=2454707 Breakfast networking meeting for Chamber members. Updates on Chamber activities, efforts and events. ElbaV@ManateeChamber.com/(941) 748-4842, ext. 122 Chamber of Commerce Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:45 -0400 Elba ElbaV@ManateeChamber.com/(941) 748-4842, ext. 122 www.ManateeChamber.com Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:45 -0400 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:30 -0400 Thu, 15 May 2008 09:41 -0400 d65da43f3e80a4e69b17895d75077eb9-7fa85fa5:119d4fe8819:-7a3c http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=849&dtwhen=2454707 First Annual Grape Escape Wine Tasting & Networking Event Culinary Demonstrations by Chef Luciano and Award winning wines provided by Southern Wine and Spirits. Thursday August 28, 2008 5-7 pm The Landings Auditorium $5 Donation to Benefit the Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Reservations call 941-798-8122 Reserved On- Site parking at Freedom Village- 6406 21st Ave. West, Bradenton, FL 34209 jegger@brookdaleliving.com / 813.601.5634 Fundraiser Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:00 -0400 Jodi Egger jegger@brookdaleliving.com / 813.601.5634 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:00 -0400 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:00 -0400 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:38 -0400 d65da43f3e80a4e69b17895d75077eb9-497aa73a:11a75b07a8a:-79ea http://manateechamber.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=925&dtwhen=2454707 Mixons FREE Concert in the Grove on August 28, 2008 from 6-9 pm. Mixon Fruit Farms at 2712 26th Av E in Bradenton hosts The Yesterdayze, a 50's,60's,&70's band in our Garden Oasis Pavilion.... rain or shine. Food, beer and wine available for purchase. No coolers please. Come join the fun and don't forget to wear your tie-dye! debbyl@mixon.com 941-748-5829 ext 275 Community / Non-Profit Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:00 -0400 Debby LaMontaine debbyl@mixon.com 941-748-5829 ext 275 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:00 -0400 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:00 -0400 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:26 -0400 d65da43f3e80a4e69b17895d75077eb9-24eb8f2c:11b681a4e92:-7a4c