BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20250130T110000 RDATE:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 RDATE:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 RDATE:20270314T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20271107T010000 RDATE:20280312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 RDATE:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 RDATE:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20270314T030000 RDATE:20271107T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a20a69b78c580bb37e59df64c9df93a2 CATEGORIES:Library Programs SUMMARY:Mr. Stevey & Friends LOCATION:The Historic Leonard Reid House 2529 North Orange Avenue Sarasota, FL 34234 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Free Books. Free Admission. Free Lunch.\n\nJoin us for Mr. Stevey & Friends , a free community program designed for pre-school and elementary school–ag ed children and their families. Each event invites participants to engage i n mindfulness activities and explore creativity through art in all its vari ous forms.\n\nFamilies will enjoy guided art activities, music-making, make -and-take art projects, and a read-aloud featuring a mindful moment, led by Mr. Stevey and local teaching artists.\n\nEach event includes:\n• Free adm ission\n• A free, healthy lunch for the whole family\n• Free books for each child to help build their at-home library\n• A special prize for each chil d to take home at the end of the day\n\nPlease note: Once you RSVP for the event, you will be asked to complete a once-a-year registration form. This form helps us continue to provide free educational programming for our comm unity.\n\nMr. Stevey & Friends is led by Mr. Stevey Jones, a certified mind fulness teaching artist and the 2023 Appleton Award Winner for the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation. All are welcome! DTSTAMP:20260501T041311Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T123000 SEQUENCE:0 RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20260621T000000Z;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=+2SA,+4SA,+5SA TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a20a69b78c580bb37e59df64c9df93a2 CATEGORIES:Library Programs, Ongoing Programs, Free SUMMARY:Mr. Stevey & Friends: Celebrating the Dream, 100 Years of History LOCATION:The Historic Leonard Reid House 2529 North Orange Avenue Sarasota, FL 34234 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Free Books. Free Admission. Free Lunch.\n\nJoin us for Mr. Stevey & Friends , a free community program designed for pre-school and elementary school–ag ed children and their families. Each event invites participants to engage i n mindfulness activities and explore creativity through art in all its vari ous forms.\n\nFamilies will enjoy guided art activities, music-making, make -and-take art projects, and a read-aloud featuring a mindful moment, led by Mr. Stevey and local teaching artists.\n\nEach event includes:\n• Free adm ission\n• A free, healthy lunch for the whole family\n• Free books for each child to help build their at-home library\n• A special prize for each chil d to take home at the end of the day\n\nPlease note: Once you RSVP for the event, you will be asked to complete a once-a-year registration form. This form helps us continue to provide free educational programming for our comm unity.\n\nMr. Stevey & Friends is led by Mr. Stevey Jones, a certified mind fulness teaching artist and the 2023 Appleton Award Winner for the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation. All are welcome! DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T041311 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T123000 RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a20a69b78c580bb37e59df64c9df93a2 CATEGORIES:Library Programs, Ongoing Programs, Free SUMMARY:Mr. Stevey & Friends: Remember your Roots, Celebrating Black History Month LOCATION:Braden River Branch Library 4915 53rd Avenue East Bradenton, FL 34203 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Free Books. Free Admission. Free Lunch.\n\nJoin us for Mr. Stevey & Friends , a free community program designed for pre-school and elementary school–ag ed children and their families. Each event invites participants to engage i n mindfulness activities and explore creativity through art in all its vari ous forms.\n\nFamilies will enjoy guided art activities, music-making, make -and-take art projects, and a read-aloud featuring a mindful moment, led by Mr. Stevey and local teaching artists.\n\nEach event includes:\n• Free adm ission\n• A free, healthy lunch for the whole family\n• Free books for each child to help build their at-home library\n• A special prize for each chil d to take home at the end of the day\n\nPlease note: Once you RSVP for the event, you will be asked to complete a once-a-year registration form. This form helps us continue to provide free educational programming for our comm unity.\n\nMr. Stevey & Friends is led by Mr. Stevey Jones, a certified mind fulness teaching artist and the 2023 Appleton Award Winner for the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation. All are welcome! DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T041311 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T150000 RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a20a69b78c580bb37e59df64c9df93a2 CATEGORIES:Library Programs, Ongoing Programs, Free SUMMARY:Mr. Stevey & Friends: Remember your Roots, Celebrating Black History Month LOCATION:North Sarasota Library 2801 Newtown Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34236 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Free Books. Free Admission. Free Lunch.\n\nJoin us for Mr. Stevey & Friends , a free community program designed for pre-school and elementary school–ag ed children and their families. Each event invites participants to engage i n mindfulness activities and explore creativity through art in all its vari ous forms.\n\nFamilies will enjoy guided art activities, music-making, make -and-take art projects, and a read-aloud featuring a mindful moment, led by Mr. Stevey and local teaching artists.\n\nEach event includes:\n• Free adm ission\n• A free, healthy lunch for the whole family\n• Free books for each child to help build their at-home library\n• A special prize for each chil d to take home at the end of the day\n\nPlease note: Once you RSVP for the event, you will be asked to complete a once-a-year registration form. This form helps us continue to provide free educational programming for our comm unity.\n\nMr. Stevey & Friends is led by Mr. Stevey Jones, a certified mind fulness teaching artist and the 2023 Appleton Award Winner for the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation. All are welcome! DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T041311 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T123000 RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a20a69b78c580bb37e59df64c9df93a2 CATEGORIES:Library Programs, Ongoing Programs, Free SUMMARY:Mr. Stevey & Friends: Celebrating Mother Nature LOCATION:The Bay Park 1055 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota, FL 34236 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Free Books. Free Admission. Free Lunch.\n\nJoin us for Mr. Stevey & Friends , a free community program designed for pre-school and elementary school–ag ed children and their families. Each event invites participants to engage i n mindfulness activities and explore creativity through art in all its vari ous forms.\n\nFamilies will enjoy guided art activities, music-making, make -and-take art projects, and a read-aloud featuring a mindful moment, led by Mr. Stevey and local teaching artists.\n\nEach event includes:\n• Free adm ission\n• A free, healthy lunch for the whole family\n• Free books for each child to help build their at-home library\n• A special prize for each chil d to take home at the end of the day\n\nPlease note: Once you RSVP for the event, you will be asked to complete a once-a-year registration form. This form helps us continue to provide free educational programming for our comm unity.\n\nMr. Stevey & Friends is led by Mr. Stevey Jones, a certified mind fulness teaching artist and the 2023 Appleton Award Winner for the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation. All are welcome! DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T041311 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T123000 RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a20a69b78c580bb37e59df64c9df93a2 CATEGORIES:Library Programs, Ongoing Programs, Free SUMMARY:Mr. Stevey & Friends: Wonderful Women LOCATION:North Sarasota Library 2801 Newtown Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34236 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Free Books. Free Admission. Free Lunch.\n\nJoin us for Mr. Stevey & Friends , a free community program designed for pre-school and elementary school–ag ed children and their families. Each event invites participants to engage i n mindfulness activities and explore creativity through art in all its vari ous forms.\n\nFamilies will enjoy guided art activities, music-making, make -and-take art projects, and a read-aloud featuring a mindful moment, led by Mr. Stevey and local teaching artists.\n\nEach event includes:\n• Free adm ission\n• A free, healthy lunch for the whole family\n• Free books for each child to help build their at-home library\n• A special prize for each chil d to take home at the end of the day\n\nPlease note: Once you RSVP for the event, you will be asked to complete a once-a-year registration form. This form helps us continue to provide free educational programming for our comm unity.\n\nMr. Stevey & Friends is led by Mr. Stevey Jones, a certified mind fulness teaching artist and the 2023 Appleton Award Winner for the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation. All are welcome! DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T041311 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T123000 RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a20a69b78c580bb37e59df64c9df93a2 CATEGORIES:Library Programs, Ongoing Programs, Free SUMMARY:Mr. Stevey & Friends: Calm is my Superpower LOCATION:Central Manatee Library 1301 Barcarrota Avenue Bradenton, FL 34205 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Free Books. Free Admission. Free Lunch.\n\nJoin us for Mr. Stevey & Friends , a free community program designed for pre-school and elementary school–ag ed children and their families. Each event invites participants to engage i n mindfulness activities and explore creativity through art in all its vari ous forms.\n\nFamilies will enjoy guided art activities, music-making, make -and-take art projects, and a read-aloud featuring a mindful moment, led by Mr. Stevey and local teaching artists.\n\nEach event includes:\n• Free adm ission\n• A free, healthy lunch for the whole family\n• Free books for each child to help build their at-home library\n• A special prize for each chil d to take home at the end of the day\n\nPlease note: Once you RSVP for the event, you will be asked to complete a once-a-year registration form. This form helps us continue to provide free educational programming for our comm unity.\n\nMr. Stevey & Friends is led by Mr. Stevey Jones, a certified mind fulness teaching artist and the 2023 Appleton Award Winner for the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation. All are welcome! DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T041311 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T123000 RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a20a69b78c580bb37e59df64c9df93a2 CATEGORIES:Library Programs, Ongoing Programs, Free SUMMARY:Mr. Stevey & Friends: Calm is my Superpower LOCATION:The Historic Leonard Reid House 2529 North Orange Avenue Sarasota, FL 3423 4 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Free Books. Free Admission. Free Lunch.\n\nJoin us for Mr. Stevey & Friends , a free community program designed for pre-school and elementary school–ag ed children and their families. Each event invites participants to engage i n mindfulness activities and explore creativity through art in all its vari ous forms.\n\nFamilies will enjoy guided art activities, music-making, make -and-take art projects, and a read-aloud featuring a mindful moment, led by Mr. Stevey and local teaching artists.\n\nEach event includes:\n• Free adm ission\n• A free, healthy lunch for the whole family\n• Free books for each child to help build their at-home library\n• A special prize for each chil d to take home at the end of the day\n\nPlease note: Once you RSVP for the event, you will be asked to complete a once-a-year registration form. This form helps us continue to provide free educational programming for our comm unity.\n\nMr. Stevey & Friends is led by Mr. Stevey Jones, a certified mind fulness teaching artist and the 2023 Appleton Award Winner for the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation. All are welcome! DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T041311 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T123000 RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a20a69b78c580bb37e59df64c9df93a2 CATEGORIES:Library Programs, Ongoing Programs, Free SUMMARY:Mr. Stevey & Friends: Turning Art to Treasure LOCATION:Braden River Branch Library 4915 53rd Avenue East Bradenton, FL 34203 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Free Books. Free Admission. Free Lunch.\n\nJoin us for Mr. Stevey & Friends , a free community program designed for pre-school and elementary school–ag ed children and their families. Each event invites participants to engage i n mindfulness activities and explore creativity through art in all its vari ous forms.\n\nFamilies will enjoy guided art activities, music-making, make -and-take art projects, and a read-aloud featuring a mindful moment, led by Mr. Stevey and local teaching artists.\n\nEach event includes:\n• Free adm ission\n• A free, healthy lunch for the whole family\n• Free books for each child to help build their at-home library\n• A special prize for each chil d to take home at the end of the day\n\nPlease note: Once you RSVP for the event, you will be asked to complete a once-a-year registration form. This form helps us continue to provide free educational programming for our comm unity.\n\nMr. Stevey & Friends is led by Mr. Stevey Jones, a certified mind fulness teaching artist and the 2023 Appleton Award Winner for the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation. All are welcome! DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T041311 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000 RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a20a69b78c580bb37e59df64c9df93a2 CATEGORIES:Library Programs, Ongoing Programs, Free SUMMARY:Mr. Stevey & Friends: Building Community LOCATION:The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Free Books. Free Admission. Free Lunch.\n\nJoin us for Mr. Stevey & Friends , a free community program designed for pre-school and elementary school–ag ed children and their families. Each event invites participants to engage i n mindfulness activities and explore creativity through art in all its vari ous forms.\n\nFamilies will enjoy guided art activities, music-making, make -and-take art projects, and a read-aloud featuring a mindful moment, led by Mr. Stevey and local teaching artists.\n\nEach event includes:\n• Free adm ission\n• A free, healthy lunch for the whole family\n• Free books for each child to help build their at-home library\n• A special prize for each chil d to take home at the end of the day\n\nPlease note: Once you RSVP for the event, you will be asked to complete a once-a-year registration form. This form helps us continue to provide free educational programming for our comm unity.\n\nMr. Stevey & Friends is led by Mr. Stevey Jones, a certified mind fulness teaching artist and the 2023 Appleton Award Winner for the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation. All are welcome! DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T041311 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T123000 RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a20a69b78c580bb37e59df64c9df93a2 CATEGORIES:Library Programs, Ongoing Programs, Free SUMMARY:Mr. Stevey & Friends: Cosmic Creations LOCATION:Central Manatee Library 1301 Barcarrota Avenue Bradenton, FL 34205 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Free Books. Free Admission. Free Lunch.\n\nJoin us for Mr. Stevey & Friends , a free community program designed for pre-school and elementary school–ag ed children and their families. Each event invites participants to engage i n mindfulness activities and explore creativity through art in all its vari ous forms.\n\nFamilies will enjoy guided art activities, music-making, make -and-take art projects, and a read-aloud featuring a mindful moment, led by Mr. Stevey and local teaching artists.\n\nEach event includes:\n• Free adm ission\n• A free, healthy lunch for the whole family\n• Free books for each child to help build their at-home library\n• A special prize for each chil d to take home at the end of the day\n\nPlease note: Once you RSVP for the event, you will be asked to complete a once-a-year registration form. This form helps us continue to provide free educational programming for our comm unity.\n\nMr. Stevey & Friends is led by Mr. Stevey Jones, a certified mind fulness teaching artist and the 2023 Appleton Award Winner for the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation. All are welcome! DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T041311 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T123000 RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a20a69b78c580bb37e59df64c9df93a2 CATEGORIES:Library Programs, Ongoing Programs, Free SUMMARY:Mr. Stevey & Friends: Cosmic Creations LOCATION:North Sarasota Library 2801 Newtown Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34236 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Free Books. Free Admission. Free Lunch.\n\nJoin us for Mr. Stevey & Friends , a free community program designed for pre-school and elementary school–ag ed children and their families. Each event invites participants to engage i n mindfulness activities and explore creativity through art in all its vari ous forms.\n\nFamilies will enjoy guided art activities, music-making, make -and-take art projects, and a read-aloud featuring a mindful moment, led by Mr. Stevey and local teaching artists.\n\nEach event includes:\n• Free adm ission\n• A free, healthy lunch for the whole family\n• Free books for each child to help build their at-home library\n• A special prize for each chil d to take home at the end of the day\n\nPlease note: Once you RSVP for the event, you will be asked to complete a once-a-year registration form. This form helps us continue to provide free educational programming for our comm unity.\n\nMr. Stevey & Friends is led by Mr. Stevey Jones, a certified mind fulness teaching artist and the 2023 Appleton Award Winner for the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation. All are welcome! DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T041311 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T123000 RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR