Thursday, June 8
Jeffco Family Fun Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Salvation Army, 3740 Telegraph Road, Arnold. Bring your own bike or scooter. Information on wellness, dental, housing, utility assistance. Email jillian.bissell@jeffcohealth.org.
Blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Radiant Life Church, 11533 Gamel Cemetery Road, Festus. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Appointments: 1-800-733-2767.
Educational event, 10 a.m. to noon, Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site, 9090 Old Lemay Ferry Road, Hillsboro. Topics: Fossils, rocks, geology. Call 636-464-2976.
Senior book bingo, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Winners choose from selection of used books. Free. To sign up: 636-938-6775.
Ukulele Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. All ages and skill levels welcome. Call 636-937-2017.
Toastmasters Jeffco Challengers, 7 p.m., New Hope UMC, 3921 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. In-person and virtual meetings by Zoom. Information: Josephineemde@yahoo.com.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Beach party with 1960s rock ‘n’ roll singer Ken Roberts. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Fenton Community and Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m., 995 Larkin Williams Road.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open 4 p.m. Call 636-677-3557.
House Springs Senior Center, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. games Thursdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. exercise; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. card club with free games of canasta, Thursdays and Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m. lunch Thursdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays ($5 members; $10 guests), 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578. Information on card club: Call 636-535-9559.
Dominoes, 10 a.m. to noon, De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. For ages 2-6. Call 636-937-2017.
Gardening Club, 1-3 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Families with children welcome.
Pay It Forward Baby Ministry, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., De Soto Community Center, 400 Boyd St. Free diapers, clothes, supplies for any child in need. Donations welcome. Call Leisa, 314-607-9246.
English as second language class, 7-8:30 p.m., Spring Hills Presbyterian Church, 6247 Upper Byrnes Mill Drive, House Springs. For all skill levels. Free child care for fifth-graders and younger. Call Junia Haas, 636-677-0409.
Friday, June 9
Jefferson County Rodeo, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 10349 Business 21, Hillsboro. Gates open 5 p.m. Admission: $13 in advance or $15 at gate; ages 9-15, $8 in advance or $10 at gate; younger children admitted for free. Bull riding, barrel racing, roping and other competitions, rodeo clowns, live music, children’s activities, concessions.
Rummage sale, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School, 1500 San Simeon Way, Fenton. Call 636-343-2192.
Rummage sale, 5-7 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 350 E. Fourth St., Eureka. Friday: $5 admission. Saturday $5 bag sale noon to 1 p.m. Sponsor: Women’s Club.
Garage sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2300 Church Road, Arnold. No early birds. Call 314-608-3176.
Route 66 Flea Market, 7-10 p.m., Meramec Valley Historical Society, 216 S. First St., Pacific.
Craft classes, 10 a.m. to noon, De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
Bingo, 10-11 a.m., De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
Games, 9:30 a.m. pinochle, 12:30 p.m. bunco, House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Saturday, June 10
Flag Day ceremony, 9 a.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill. After ceremony, parade to High Ridge Elks, followed by meet-and-greet, light food at 1 p.m. Free. Call 636-677-3557.
Summer children’s story time, 10 a.m. Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Free. Reservations:636-464-2976.
Guided hike, 11:30 a.m., Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Free. Interpreter leads two-mile hike of Limestone Hill trail. Bring water, wear sturdy shoes. Reservations: 636-464-2976.
Pets in Parks day, 10 a.m., Washington State Park, 13041 Hwy. 104, south of De Soto. Starts with morning dog hike; petroglyph tour at 2 p.m., dog show at 6 p.m. Dogs must be on leash, comfortable around people and animals. Call 636-586-5768 or visit mostateparks.com.
Basement sale, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Zion United Methodist Church, 100 Beckett Road, Mapaville. Benefits: Disability Resource Association.
Rummage sale, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Paul Catholic School, 465 New Smizer Mill Road, Fenton. Benefits local women’s shelters.
Craft and vendor fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Herculaneum Amvets, 690 Joachim Ave.
Pony Bird’s Together Towards Tomorrow Gala, 6-11 p.m., River City Event Center, 777 River City Casino Blvd., St. Louis. Also includes awards ceremony. Sponsor: Pony Bird Inc., which recently merged with NextStep for Life. Call Kelly Feldman, 636-692-8441.
Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., De Soto Masonic Lodge, Third and Boyd streets. Eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage: $3 to $7.
De Soto Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to noon, 705 E. Stone St. at Flucom Road. Schedule changes: 636-586-7300.
Arnold Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Arnold City Park, 2400 Bradley Beach Road.
Cedar Hill Farmers and Vendors Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane.
De Soto Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 520 N. Main St.
Wildwood Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Town Center Plaza, 221 Plaza Drive.
Ozark Food Pantry, 8:30-10:45 a.m., No. 1 Sunset Park, Festus. Call 636-933-9974.
Bingo, 5:45 p.m., Fenton American Legion, 2 Gravois Road. Kitchen serves at 4 p.m., special bingo at 5:45 p.m., regular bingo at 6:15 p.m. No checks or outside food, drinks.
Sunday, June 11
Food truck festival, noon to 4 p.m., Wildwood town center, Taylor and Main streets. Food, live bands. Sponsor: Wildwood Business Association.
Introduction to camping program, 5:30 p.m., Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Free. For families with children. Skills include starting fires, setting up camp. Reservations required: 636-464-2976.
Blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. David’s Catholic Church, 2334 Tenbrook Road, Arnold. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Appointments: 1-800-733-2767.
Crystal City Farmers Market, 1-5 p.m., Grace Presbyterian Church, 105 Bailey Road.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Meat shoot, 11:30 a.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Doors open 10 a.m., practice begins 11 a.m.
Monday, June 12
Blood drive, 2-6 p.m., De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Appointments: 1-800-733-2767.
Congressional mobile office, 9-10 a.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Staff of U.S. Rep. Jason Smith will assist residents with issues involving federal agencies, such as passports, the IRS and benefits. Call 573-756-9755.
Arnold Historical Society, 7 p.m., second Mondays, 1723 Jeffco Blvd. Call 636-282-2828.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 3 p.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Preschool story hour, 10:30 a.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Call 636-586-3858.
Cards and dominoes, 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays, De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
Games, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Story time, 10 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Call 636-461-1914.
Tuesday, June 13
Blood drives, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Festus-Crystal City Elks, 4 Elks Drive, Crystal City; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Appointments: 1-800-733-2767.
Knot Just Knitting class, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Knitting and crocheting sessions free for all skill levels. Call Mary, 636-677-8186.
Congressional mobile office, noon to 1 p.m., Arnold Recreation Center, 1695 Missouri State Road. Staff of U.S. Rep. Jason Smith will assist residents with issues involving federal agencies, such as passports, the IRS and benefits. Call 573-756-9755.
Jefferson County Democratic Central Committee, 7 p.m., 4 Main St., Festus. Call 636-465-9050 or email jeffcomodems@gmail.com.
Herculaneum Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave.
Bingo, 6:15 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Exercise, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
Food pantry, 8:30-11:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 113 Grand Ave., Festus. For residents of 63028, 63019, 63048 and 63070 ZIP codes. Call 636-937-6205.
Line dancing lessons, 7-9:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Soda and water available; dancers can bring snacks. Call Carol Smith at 314-609-8610.
Bridge club, 1-3 p.m., Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Free.
Wednesday, June 14
Congressional mobile office, 10-11 a.m., Pevely City Hall, 401 Main St. Staff of U.S. Rep. Jason Smith will assist residents with issues involving federal agencies, such as passports, the IRS and benefits. Call 573-756-9755.
Chess club, 3-5 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Experienced players only. Bring game if possible. Call 636-938-6775.
Country-western dance, 7 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Sponsor: Midwest Club Dance. Call 314-972-4094.
Hillsboro Farmers Market, 3:30-6 p.m., Bridle Ridge Acres, 200 Bridle Ridge Lane.
Bingo, 6 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Doors open 4 p.m. Door prizes, two progressive games. Call 636-586-2594.
Ladies night, 7:15 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Dance music, karaoke. Kitchen serves wings at 4:45 p.m. Call 636-296-4066.
Therapy dog at library, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Children can read to therapy dog Maddie. Call 636-937-2017.
Thursday, June 15
Casino night, 7-10 p.m., Festus-Crystal City Elks, 4 Elks Drive, Crystal City. Doors open 6 p.m. Various games, attendance prizes, 50-50 drawing, prize for best decorated table with theme of musicals. Costumes optional. Tables of eight: $180; individuals $25; include beer, wine and soda. Chips: $1 each. For 21 and older. Benefits: Spotlight Community Theatre. Tables: bit.ly/sct-casino-table. Individual tickets: bit.ly/sct-casino-individual.
Reunions
Athena Eighth Grade Class of 1971, 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at Community Improvement Association, 13468 Hwy. JJ, De Soto. Call Donna Propst Walker, 573-944-4477, or Lonnie Price, 314-580-7503.
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