🌱 Enchanted Noel Astrais Chamber Ensemble and 13 more events

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Coming up on the calendar:

• The Pops Orchestra: A Christmas Carol, the Concert at Manatee High School
• Mah Jongg Club at Palmetto Branch Library
• Baby Storytime at Palmetto Branch Library

... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.
• Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 73, low: 51.
• Saturday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ellenton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• The Pops Orchestra: A Christmas Carol, the Concert
  Manatee High School, 902 33rd St Ct W, Bradenton
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Mah Jongg Club
  Palmetto Branch Library Auditorium,
  10:00 am
• Baby Storytime
  Palmetto Branch Library Children's Room,
  10:00 am
• Musical Motion
  Palmetto Branch Library Auditorium,
  1:00 pm
• Enchanted Noel Astrais Chamber Ensemble
  Peace Presbyterian Church-PC(USA) , 12705 FL-64 , Lakewood Ranch
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Colony Cove Christmas Craft / Farmers Market
  Colony Cove , 101 Amsterdam Ave , Ellenton
  9:00 am
• Open Air Farmers Market at Woody’s River Roo!
  WOODY’S RIVER ROO PUB , GRILL & TIKI BAR , Ellenton
  9:00 am
• Introduction to Research and Verifying Sources
  Palmetto Branch Library Conference Room,
  1:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Open House - Waterfront Home
  7739 Ridgelake Cir , Bradenton
  12:00 pm
• Trivia On The River
  WOODY’S RIVER ROO PUB , GRILL & TIKI BAR , Ellenton
  6:30 pm

Monday December 15

• Card-Making
  Palmetto Branch Library Auditorium,
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Kid's Playgroup
  Palmetto Branch Library Auditorium,
  10:00 am
• One-on-One Tech Help
  Palmetto Branch Library Library Grounds,
  11:00 am
• Networking University - December 11, 2025
  Manatee Chamber of Commerce Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board Room , 222 10th St. W. , Bradenton
  11:00 am
• A Decade of ROI: Celebrating the Impact of Economic Development
  Bradenton Area Convention Center , 1 Haben Blvd , Palmetto
  11:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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