Thursday, Aug. 8
Show Me Woodturners, 6:30 p.m., 711 W. Main Street, Festus. Meet at the Heuby E. Moore band building behind the Festus Police Station. Short meeting followed by show-and-tell, president’s challenge, wood exchange and demo. Everyone welcomed. Contact Show.Me.Woodturners@gmail.com.
Tumbling Tots, 9:20-10:30 a.m., Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. For ages 6 months to 5 years. Fee: $9 for 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.
Quad Cities Senior Center, 10-11:30 a.m., 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Learn to play dominos. Call 636-837-8333.
Toastmasters Jeffco Challengers, 7 p.m., New Hope UMC, 3921 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. In-person and virtual meetings by Zoom. Information: Josephineemde@yahoo.com.
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, 6180 Hwy. MM. Tuesdays and Thursdays: games 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; Thursdays and Tuesdays: Bingo, canasta and pinochle 9 a.m., pickleball 10:30 a.m. Lunch served 11:45 a.m. daily; reservations in advance at 636-677-4578.
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.
Fenton Community and Farmers Market, 4:30-7:30 p.m., 995 Larkin Williams Road. Info: 636-349-8155 or farmersmarket@fentonmo.org.
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.
Friday, Aug. 9
Blood drive, 1-5 p.m., American Legion Post 400 LSL, #2 Gravois Road, Fenton. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Fish dinner, 3-7 p.m., American Legion Post 283, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinner, sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Food Truck Friday, 5-9 p.m., Parkton Assembly of God, 1670 Old Hwy. M, Barnhart. The Wandering Bean, Kona Ice, Dynasty Manna, Joha’s Dominican Divine and TreauX’s Cajun BBQ will be on hand. Sand volleyball, cornhole, washers, playground.
Smokey the Bear Birthday Party, 1-2 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Celebrate Smokey’s 80th birthday with guests from the Antonia Fire Protection District. Explore a firetruck, learn about Smokey and have cake and ice cream. For all ages. Call 636-461-1914.
Three-day rummage sale, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Knights of Columbus, 1623 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Brown bag sale $10 on Sunday from 1-2 p.m. only. Benefits: Father Daniel Ache and his community in the Diocese of Kumbo in Cameroon, Africa. Hosted by: Friends of Kumbo Caritas Mission.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Catfish, shrimp, Jack salmon plates with three sides: $13; cod plates $15. Dine in or carry out. Call 636-933-3981 or 636-937-3000.
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.
House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Line dancing 10-11 a.m. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Exercise class 10-11 a.m., cards noon to 2 p.m. Fridays and Mondays; bingo 10-11 a.m. Fridays. Call 636-337-7578.
Bingo, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
Saturday, Aug. 10
5K run, 7:30 a.m. Jefferson College, 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro. Theme: “Back to the 80s, back to school.” Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Cost after July 24: $35 per person. Prizes given to runners with best 80s costume. School supplies will be collected to benefit Hillsboro schools. Proceeds go to Brenden’s Friday Backpacks and the chamber. Contact hillsboro5k@gmail.com or 636-481-6718.
Cars and Coffee Cruise In, 8-10:30 a.m., St John's Lutheran Church, 3517 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. For those who own or love classic cars. Coffee and doughnuts will be available. No registration required. Contact 636-464-0096 or rhogan@sjlarnold.org.
Telescope Science, 3-4 p.m. Saturday and 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Kids ages 5-12 will learn how to make a simple telescope. Register by calling 636-296-2204 or visiting jeffcolib.org.
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.
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.
Live music, 6-9 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill. Music: Jason Cole. Call 636-274-5001.
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.
Herculaneum Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave.
Wildwood Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Town Center Plaza, 221 Plaza Drive.
Sunday, Aug. 11
School supply giveaway, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. American Legion Post 283, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Call 636-464-2599.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Bottleneck Bridge Ride, 8 a.m. to noon, starts at Main & Mill Brewing Company, 240 E. Main Street, Festus. Riders may participate in a 13-, 34-, 41- or 67-mile bicycle ride throughout Jefferson County. Children may join a short kid’s race from 2-3 p.m. Registration will run from 6:30-7:45 a.m.; live music, food vendors at 11 a.m. The Twin City Area Optimist Club will offer a helmet fitting and bike safety rodeo for kids ages 3-12 starting at 12:30 p.m. To register for a ride or a helmet fitting, visit runsignup.com/bottleneckbridgeride.
Gardening presentation, 1 p.m., Kress Farm Garden Preserve, 5137 Glade Chapel Road, Hillsboro. Speakers: Tom Terrific. His talk will cover “The Ten Commandments of Butterfly Gardening.” Public welcomed. Visit kressfarm.org
Monday, Aug. 12
Arnold Historical Society, 7 p.m., second Mondays, 1723 Jeffco Blvd. Call 636-282-2828.
Quilting group, 12:30 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Ages 18 and up; all skill levels. Visit jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204 for more information.
Arts and crafts, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Classes take an hourlong break at 11:30 a.m. for lunch. Lunch reservations must be made by 10 a.m. on the previous Friday. Call 636-937-8333.
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.
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Scrabble 11 a.m. to noon. Call 636-337-7578.
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, 10:30 a.m., Cedar Hill Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 6780 Mall Drive. Reading and crafts.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 221 Brierton Lane, Crystal City. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Star party, 8-9 p.m. Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. View the night sky under the direction of the St. Louis Astronomical Society. For all ages. Sign-up required. Call 636-296-2204 or visit jeffcolib.org.
Food pantry, 4-6 p.m., Redemption Church, 7301 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Information: redemptionchurchstl.com.
Jefferson County Democratic Central Committee, 7 p.m. virtually. Call 636-465-9050 or email jeffcomodems@gmail.com.
Bingo, 6:15 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Exercise 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call 636-937-8333.
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Bingo noon to 1 p.m. Call 636-337-7578.
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.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Dominoes noon to 1 p.m. Call 636-337-7578.
Chess Open Play, 3:30-5:30 p.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Call 636-586-3858 for any questions.
Teen art class, 2-4 p.m. Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Theme: Bob on a budget. Paint along with Bob Ross and instructor Amy. For ages 12-18. Sign-up required. Call 636-296-2204 or visit jeffcolib.org.
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.
House Springs Senior Center, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., 6180 Hwy. MM. Intermediate line dancing. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Food distribution, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Salvation Army, 3740 Telegraph Road, Arnold. Food for qualified families. Call 636-464-0787.
Hillsboro Farmers Market, 3:30-6 p.m., Bridle Ridge Acres, 200 Bridle Ridge Lane.
Thursday, Aug. 15
Pevely Days, 5-10 p.m., Aug. 15, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 16 and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 17 at Pevely City Park. Carnival rides, food and craft vendors, games, live music. A related car show will take place 8 a.m.-noon Aug. 17 along Pevely Main Street. More info: cityofpevelymo.gov.
Blood drive, 2-6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 8265 Local Hillsboro Road, Cedar Hill. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m., De Soto Christian Church, 4151 Fountain City Road, De Soto. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Visit RedCrossBlood.org.
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.
Blood drive, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Ignite Church, 1729 West 5th Street, Eureka. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open 4 p.m. Call 636-677-3557.
Tumbling Tots, 9:30-10:30 a.m., 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.
House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Tuesdays and Thursdays: games 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; Thursdays and Tuesdays: Bingo, canasta and pinochle 9 a.m., pickleball 10:30 a.m. Lunch served 11:45 a.m. daily; reservations in advance at 636-677-4578.
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. To register: icampmo.com.
Fenton Community and Farmers Market, 4:30-7:30 p.m., 995 Larkin Williams Road. Info: 636-349-8155 or farmersmarket@fentonmo.org.
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.
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