Thursday, Aug. 14
Pevely Days, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 14, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 15 and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 16 mainly at Pevely City Park, 60 Main St., Pevely. Carnival rides, live music, vendors and other activities, including a related car show 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. along Main Street. For more info: cityofpevelymo.gov or go to the city’s Facebook page.
Show Me Woodturners, 6:30 p.m., 711 W. Main Street, Festus. Meet at the old band building behind the Festus Police Station. Short meeting followed by show-and-tell, president's challenge, wood exchange and demo. Everyone welcome. Contact Show.Me.Woodturners@gmail.com.
Tumbling Tots, 10-11 a.m., second and third Thursdays, Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. For ages 6 months to 5 years. Fee: $9 residents; $10 others. To sign up: eureka.mo.us.
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.
Sponsored bingo, 10-11 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center at the Summit Building at the Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. Call 24 hours in advance for lunch reservations. 636-937-8333.
Free English conversation classes, 7 p.m., Spring Hills Presbyterian Church, 6247 Upper Byrnes Mill Road, House Springs. Those who wish to participate can register any Thursday. Call 636-677-0409.
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 314-779-4351.
Minecraft open play, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Cedar Hill Satellite Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 6780 Mall Drive. Ages 7-14. Call 636-551-1020 or visit jeffcolib.org.
Toddler Thursday, 10 a.m. Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Activities and crafts for toddlers and their parents. Theme: mushrooms. To register: icampmo.com.
Jefferson County Heritage and Historical Society Museum, 6-7:30 p.m. every Thursday, 5321 Chouteau Ave., Victoria. Contact Bernard Laiben at blaiben@outlook.com for more information.
Fenton community and farmers market, 4:30-7 p.m., 995 Larkin Williams Road, Fenton.
Bingo, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Suggested donation of $2 to cover the cost of prizes. Cold catered lunch is by reservation a week in advance. Call 636-677-4578. $5 suggested donation. Organizer: Aging Ahead.
Friday, Aug. 15
Rummage sale, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 16, Amvets Post 48, 1075 Amvets Drive, De Soto. Clothes, furniture, toys and books. Sponsored by the Amvets Ladies Auxiliary.
Back to school bash, 3 p.m. Jefferson County Library-Northwest Branch, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Join Ms. Julia for fun activities and snacks to celebrate the last weekend of summer before school starts. Registration is not required for this event. For kids 5-12.
Chicken dinner, 3-7 p.m., American Legion Post 283, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinner, sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Movie at the Ballpark, 8-11 p.m., Legion Park, Field 6, 333 Bald Hill Road, Eureka. A free viewing of the movie, “The Rookie,” will begin at 8:45 p.m. Popcorn will be available starting at 8 p.m., but attendees can bring their own snacks. No glass bottles are permitted. Also, starting at 8 p.m., there will be a craft available to entertain the kids. Sponsor: Eureka Parks and Recreation Department.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 253, 849 American Legion Drive, Festus. Catfish plate: $14. Cod plate: $16. Shrimp plate: $14. Jack salmon: $14. Sides: coleslaw, baked beans and potato salad. Call 636-933-3981.
Hooks and Needles Club, noon to 3:30 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Call 636-296-2204.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Cedar Hill Elks Riders barbecue, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Radeackars Market parking lot, 6771 Mall Drive, Cedar Hill. Menu includes pork steaks, burgers, brats and more.
Electronics, shredding and recycling collection/drop-off event, 9 a.m. to noon, Festus High School, 501 Westwind Drive. Open to the community and free to the public. Partnered with Midwest Recycling Center, Festus High School’s Environmental Club members will be there to help unload paper, plastic, aluminum, metal, electronics and appliances as needed.
40/8 Mineral Area Voiture 1321 barbecue, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 17, Buchheit, 200 Riverview Plaza Drive, Herculaneum. The menu includes pork steaks, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, bratwursts, and 1/4-pound hot dogs, with bottled water and soda available for purchase. The barbecue supports nurses' training and child welfare.
Preschool and Parent Resource Fair, 10 a.m. to noon, Fenton United Methodist Church, 800 Gravois Road, Fenton. This free event is open to the public and will connect local families with resources, including representatives from several area preschools. Parents will have the opportunity to speak with preschool representatives, as well as other child resources. Hosted by Fenton United Methodist Church and Jefferson County Library. For more info, visit jeffcolib.org.
School Supply Store, 10 a.m. to noon, Jefferson County Salvation Army, 3740 Telegraph Road, Arnold. School supplies are available for free to Jefferson County families. For information, call 636-464-0787.
School supply distribution, 3-7 p.m., First Baptist Family Life Center, 1701 Plattin Road, Festus. The First Baptist Church of Festus and Crystal City will distribute school supplies for free to families in need. For information, call 636-937-3668.
Aim for the Stars, sunset, Jefferson College Observatory, Farm Road on north entrance of Hillsboro campus. Telescope open for public viewing; visitors may bring their own telescopes and binoculars. Volunteers from the St. Louis Astronomical Society will assist beginners. Postponed for inclement weather. Call 636-481-3318.
St. Vincent de Paul clothing shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 200 Brierton Lane, Crystal City. Every Tuesday and Saturday. All proceeds go to help those in need in our area.
Indoor pickleball, 9-11 a.m., Central Baptist Church gym, 601 N. Central Ave., Eureka. Recreational games for all ages. Instructors, equipment will be on hand. To register, visit cbcserves.org/pball.
Harbor thrift store, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, The Harbor Community Church, 1645 Marriott Lane, Barnhart. Cash only; no refunds. New items weekly. Funds sponsor community outreach programs. Call 636-223-2106.
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.
Arnold Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 2400 Bradley Beach Road.
Wildwood Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 221 Plaza Drive.
Herculaneum Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 776 Joachim Ave.
De Soto Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 520 N. Main St.
Cedar Hill Farmers and Vendors Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1 Lynn Lane.
Sunday, Aug. 17
Ride in and Rock out event, 4-9 p.m., Elks Lodge, 8430 Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Sponsored by Cedar Hill Elks RAH-Ride Against Heroin to help others fight addiction. Jam session, all musicians welcome to join. Food available.
Blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall (Pope John XXIII), 1623 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring ID. Call 1-800-733-2767.
Bottleneck Bridge Ride, 8 a.m., 10th anniversary ride with routes of 13, 34, 41 and 67 miles through southern Jefferson County, all starting on Festus Main Street. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. Side events for younger riders include a Bike Rodeo and Helmet Clinic and a Kids’ Race. Live music starts at 11 a.m. on Festus Main Street. For more info: showmejeffco.com (go to ShowMeJeffco Events at the site) or bottleneckbridgeride.com.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Monday, Aug. 18
Bingo, 10-11 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center at the Summit Building in Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. A $3 donation or 2 prizes to play. Call for the theme of the week and prizes. 636-937-8333.
Blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Elks Lodge 1721, 4 Elks Drive, Crystal City. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring ID. Call 1-800-733-2767.
Adult sci-fi book club, 5 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP in High Ridge. Free. Call 636-677-8186 or visit jeffcolib.org.
Homeschool hour, 1 p.m. Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Educational activities on park topics for those age 10 and up. Adults must remain with their children during the program. To register: icampmo.com.
Jefferson County Republican Club, 7-8:30 p.m., Wesley Rogers Steakhouse and Buffet, 3601 Jeffco Blvd. Arnold. Call 314-825-0944 or email jeffcogopclub@gmail.com.
Senior lunch, 12:15-2 p.m., Aging Ahead Center at Jefferson College Arnold, 1687 Missouri State Road. Free lunch for adults 60 years or older. Must register 72 hours in advance. Call Jessica at 314-413-1240.
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.
Story time, 10 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Call 636-461-1914.
Story hour, 10-10:30 a.m., Cedar Hill Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 6780 Mall Drive. Reading and crafts.
Games for seniors, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Martin UCC Church, 3229 High Ridge Blvd. High Ridge. Every Monday. Cards and games. Cold catered lunch is by reservation a week in advance. Call 636-677-4578. $5 suggested donation. Organizer: Aging Ahead.
Tuesday, Aug. 19
Pity Party Back to School, 2-4 p.m., Jefferson County Library-Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Road, Arnold. An end-of-summer/back-to-school event featuring ice cream and music bingo. For ages 3 and older.
Women Dems, 6:30 p.m., third Tuesdays, Hillsboro United Methodist Church, 4810 Hwy. B. Information: womendems5@gmail.com.
Wildwood Historical Society, 7 p.m., 18750 Manchester Road (Hwy. 100). Call Sandy Becker-Gurnow, 314-374-3159.
St. Vincent de Paul clothing shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 200 Brierton Lane, Crystal City. Every Tuesday and Saturday. All proceeds go to help those in need in our area.
Show and tell story time, 10 a.m., Jefferson County Library-Cedar Hill Satellite Branch, 6780 Mall Drive, Cedar Hill. Join Ms. Sofia for show and tell story time. Read a book or two and share show and tell items in the children's area of the library. No registration is required. For ages 2-6. Check the website for the monthly theme at jeffcolib.org.
Chess club, 3 p.m., Crystal City Public Library meeting room, 736 Mississippi Ave. For information, call Amy at 636-937-7166.
Pickleball, 10-11:30 a.m. Quad Cities Senior Center at the Summit Building at the Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. Call 24 hours in advance for lunch reservations. 636-937-8333.
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 at the Summit Building at the Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
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.
Food pantry, 8:30-11:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 113 Grand Ave., Festus. For residents of 63028, 63019, 63047 and 63048 ZIP codes. Call 636-937-6205.
Bingo, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Suggested donation of $2 to cover the cost of prizes. Cold catered lunch is by reservation a week in advance. Call 636-677-4578. $5 suggested donation. Organizer: Aging Ahead.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Buzzi Unicem USA, 1000 River Cement Road, Festus. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring ID. Call 1-800-733-2767.
Drive-thru food distribution, 9 a.m., Jefferson County Salvation Army, 3740 Telegraph Road, Arnold. For information, call 636-464-0787.
Fun with sewing workshop, 1-4 p.m. Jefferson County Library-Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Road, Arnold. Bring your own project and use the library’s equipment. Staff are available to assist. Alteration services are not being offered. No registration required. For ages 16 and older.
Jefferson County Photography Club, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Those under 15 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
Senior lunch, 12:15-2 p.m., Aging Ahead Center at Jefferson College Arnold, 1687 Missouri State Road. Free lunch for adults 60 years or older. Must register 72 hours in advance. Call Jessica at 314-413-1240.
Harbor thrift store, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, The Harbor Community Church, 1645 Marriott Lane, Barnhart. Cash only; no refunds. New items weekly. Funds sponsor community outreach programs. Call 636-223-2106.
Chess Open Play, 3:30-5:30 p.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Call 636-586-3858 for any questions.
Nondenominational Bible study, 10-11 a.m. Quad Cities Senior Center at the Summit Building at the Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. Call 24 hours in advance for reservations. 636-937-8333.
Bingo, 6 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Doors open 4 p.m. Door prizes, two progressive games. Call 636-586-2594.
Therapy dog at library, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Children may read to therapy dog Maddie. Call 636-937-2017.
Line dancing, 6:30 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Sponsor: Midwest Club Dance. Call 314-972-4094.
Hillsboro Farmers Market, 3:30-6 p.m., 200 Bridle Ridge Lane.
Activities for seniors, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Martin UCC Church, 3229 High Ridge Blvd. High Ridge. Every Wednesday. Cards and games. Line dancing for beginners from 11 a.m. to noon. Intermediate line dancing noon to 2 p.m. Cold catered lunch is by reservation a week in advance. Call 636-677-4578. $5 suggested donation. Organizer: Aging Ahead.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Cub Scouts Pack 456 recruitment event, 6-7:30 p.m., Wildwood Community Park, 17155 Pond Grover Pkwy., Wildwood. For girls and boys in kindergarten through fifth grade. Those who join can expect a year of rocket launches, a pinewood derby, robotics, hiking, fishing, family camping and more. To learn more or to RSVP, visit troop456wildwood.com or email cubpack456wildwood@gmail.com.
Blood drive, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Arnold. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring ID. Call 1-800-733-2767.
Basics of email, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Jefferson County Library-Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Road, Arnold. Learn the importance of having an email account, how to set up an email account and how to send and receive messages in this hands-on class using library laptops. Registration required. For adults. Call 636-296-2204 to register or visit jeffcolib.org events calendar.
Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Teen Book Club, 6:45 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
Bingo, 10-11 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center at the Summit Building at the Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. Call 24 hours in advance for lunch reservations. 636-937-8333.
Tumbling Tots, 10-11 a.m., second and third Thursdays, Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. For ages 6 months to 5 years. Fee: $9 residents; $10 others. To sign up: eureka.mo.us.
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