Thursday, Dec. 12
Live Nativity Scene, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 12-13, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 14, Canaan Baptist Church-Windsor Campus, 6701 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Elaborate live nativity scene on the bluff behind the church, formerly the Windsor Baptist Church. Church members don period garb and live animals are displayed. Volunteer groups sing Christmas songs. Free refreshments, including s’mores at fire pits on the grounds. For more info call the church at 636-464-9008.
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 welcomed. Contact Show.Me.Woodturners@gmail.com.
Tumbling Tots, 10-11 a.m. second Thursdays and third Wednesdays, 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.
Bingo, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, 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.
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.
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, Dec. 13
Annual De Soto Cookie Walk, 5-8 p.m. Eighteen businesses along Main Street will give out cookies.
Turkey dinner, 3-7 p.m., American Legion Post 283, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinner, sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
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.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Blvd. (Hwy. E). Two pieces of fish and two sides: $11. Dine in or carry out.
House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Line dancing 10-11 a.m. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Fish fry, 3-7 p.m., American Legion Post 400, 2 Gravois Road, Fenton. Menu: cod, catfish, shrimp and chicken strips. The bar is open until 10 p.m. Cash or credit cards accepted. Phone ahead for pickup: 636-343-7330.
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.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Wreaths Across America ceremony, 11 a.m. to noon, Herculaneum Amvets, 555 Joachim Ave. Following the ceremony, wreaths will be placed on veterans’ graves throughout Herculaneum and Assumption Catholic cemeteries. Email questions to amvets.ladies.42mo@gmail.com.
Santa’s workshop, 1-3 p.m., Jefferson County YMCA, 1303 YMCA Drive, Festus. Build small wooden projects, enjoy cookies and treats, get pictures with Santa. Free for all ages. Event in partnership with Home Depot. For more information contact kelley.gore@gwrymca.org or 636-931-9622.
Wreaths Across America ceremony, 11 a.m. to noon, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3517 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Join an indoor service. Contact rhogan@sjlarnold.org or 636-464-0096.
Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, 1932 Saint Johns Crossing, Arnold. For more information, contact janissonnenschein@outlook.com or 636-633-1525.
Pancakes with Santa, 9-11 a.m., American Legion Post 400, 2 Gravois Road, Fenton. Breakfast, crafts, games and a visit with Santa. Open to the community and members. Free event. Donations accepted will go towards local veterans.
Holiday concert, 2 p.m. Jefferson County Library Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Road. Musical duo Dusty & Pearl will share stories and sing seasonal songs and folk favorites while accompanying themselves on acoustic guitars, autoharp, dulcimer, banjo and mandolin. Cocoa, cookies and other light refreshments will be provided at this free family-friendly concert. Visit jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
Elf on the Shelf, noon-4 p.m. Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15; noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 21-22, Kimmswick. Tickets cost $10, and participants receive a story book, elf guide and gift bag. Tickets may be purchased at gokimmswick.com or the Kimmswick Visitors Center, 314 Market St. Donate a toy during the event at the Visitors Center and receive a $5 gift card, redeemable at any participating merchant. All toys collected will benefit families in Jefferson County. For information, call 636-282-2380.
House Springs Lions Christmas Parade, 7 p.m. Hwy. MM in House Springs near the BP gas station and Enterprise Bank. For information, email kimrnpat@sbcglobal.net.
Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., De Soto Masonic Lodge, Third and Boyd streets. Eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage: $3 to $7. Santa will also be making an appearance.
Hillsboro Christmas Parade, 5 p.m., starting at Hawk Drive and proceeding to Stadium Drive, to Business 21, to Main Street, to Vreeland Road and ending behind Hillsboro Intermediate School. Sponsor: Greater Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce. Parade followed by Community Christmas at the Farm at the Hillsboro R-3 School District’s Bridle Ridge Acres farm. Activities: Winter Wonderland in the hayloft, photos with Santa, food trucks, hot cocoa and cookies, bonfires, games and farm animals.
De Soto Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to noon, 705 E. Stone St. at Flucom Road. Schedule changes: 636-586-7300.
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.
Live music, 6-9 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill. Music: Jason Cole. Call 636-274-5001.
Sunday, Dec. 15
97th Annual Christmas Concert, 4 p.m., First UMC of Festus-Crystal City, 113 Grand Ave, Festus. Enjoy a chamber orchestra and our professionally enhanced chancel choir with organ and piano. Highlights include the Hallelujah Chorus and congregational singing of “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” For more info, visit FestusUMC.org.
Free Christmas movie at the Melba, 2 p.m. “Christmas Chronicles,” a 2018 family/comedy film starring Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn. Free admission but donations of canned good items are requested for De Soto Food Pantry. Bicycles will be raffled. Santa Claus and Grinch will visit. Presented by Werner Stichling & Associates, Sandy Meuer State Farm Insurance, Michael Lowry, Enterprise Bank, Hope United Church of Christ and Kozzys.
Shooting match, noon, Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Cash rounds, pot shots, meat and cash wheel. 60 feet, .675 choke, scopes allowed. Call 636-464-8977.
Christmas Lights Drive Through, 6-8 p.m., Antonia Fire Protection District House 2, 6633 Moss Hollow Road, Barnhart. Free event. Donations of nonperishable food items accepted to benefit area churches, and a collection of cash and gift cards for a Barnhart family whose house was destroyed by fire on Nov. 20. For information, go to the Antonia Fire Facebook page or call 636-948-4433.
Meat shoot, noon, De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21. Doors open 10 a.m., practice begins 11 a.m. House guns available. Meat and money rounds. Proceeds support veterans.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Meat shoot, 10 a.m., Meramec-Arnold Elks Lodge 2372, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Every third week is stock chokes-no scopes, all other weeks are modified chokes-with scopes. Chokes will be randomly checked. All judges' decisions are final. For more information, call 636-464-8960.
Monday, Dec. 16
Aging Ahead Arnold, 12:15- 2:30 p.m., 1695 Missouri State Road. Lunch is served at 12:15 p.m. Activity at 1 p.m.: bingo and mahjong. Bingo prizes: winter accessories. Lunch must be ordered 72 hours in advance. Order by Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Monday’s lunch. Call 314-413-1240 for more info.
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, 10 a.m. Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Educational activities on park topics. 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.
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, Dec. 17
Women Dems, 6:30 p.m., third Tuesdays, Hillsboro United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall (lower level), 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.
Chess club, 3 p.m., Crystal City Public Library meeting room, 736 Mississippi Ave. For more info, call Amy at 636-937-7166.
Indoor pickleball, 10-11:30 a.m. Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, 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.
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, Dec. 18
Aging Ahead Arnold, 12:15-2:30 p.m., 1695 Missouri State Road. Lunch is served at 12:15 p.m. Activity: holiday party. Lunch must be ordered 72 hours in advance. Order by Friday at 11 a.m. for Wednesday’s lunch. Call 314-413-1240 for more info.
Tumbling Tots, 10-11 a.m., Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. Gymnastics class for ages 6 months to 5 years. Cost: $9 residents; $10 others. To register: 636-938-6775.
Plant seminar, 6-7:30 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. For all ages; children must be accompanied by adult. Cost: $5 residents; $7 others. Call 636-938-6775.
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.
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.
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.
Non-denominational Bible study, 10-11 a.m. Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, 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.
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.
Thursday, Dec. 19
Line and swing dance, lessons 6-7 p.m., dancing 7-10 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Admission: $8. Sponsor: Jefferson County Swing Dance Club. No meeting on the usual fourth Thursday of the month due to the Christmas holiday. Call 636-296-6702.
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, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 24 hours in advance for lunch reservations. 636-937-8333.
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.
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