Thursday, Feb. 2
School play, 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Festus R-6 Performing Arts Center, 501 Westwind Drive. Festus Middle School Tiger Talent students perform musical “Once Upon a Mattress: Youth Edition.” Performances also at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb.. 11. Admission: $5.
Romance movie trivia, 6 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Call 636-461-1914 or visit jeffcolib.org.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Program: Singer-guitarist Ron Roskowske. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
Creative Corner, 10-11 a.m., Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Creative, messy program for ages 2-5. Cost: $10 members, $11 residents, $12 others; includes crafts and snacks. To sign up: 636-938-6775.
Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open 4 p.m. Call 636-677-3557.
Games and exercise, 9:30 a.m. bingo, 10:30 a.m. exercise, 12:30 p.m. dominoes, House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
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.
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.
Card club, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Free games of canasta; beginners welcome. Call 636-535-9559.
Friday, Feb. 3
Rock ’n’ roll bingo, 7 p.m., Festus-Crystal City Elks, 4 Elks Drive, Crystal City. Doors open 6 p.m. Admission: $30 per player; $240 tables of eight; includes beer and soda. No outside alcohol allowed. Prizes for each round, games, raffles, attendance prizes. Sponsor: Young Friends of NextStep for Life to benefit Pony Bird Homes. Register at e.givesmart.com/events/umz. Information: Jennifer Laiben at jgmlaiben@gmail.com or Kelly Feldmann at kfeldmann@ponybird.org or 636-282-4447.
Fish fry, noon to 5 p.m., Festus KC, 316 N. Adams St., Festus. Cod, catfish, jack salmon, shrimp plates with two sides: $12. Dine in or carry out.
Fish fry, 4-7 p.m., Hillsboro KC, 9330 Old Hwy. 21. Catfish, jack salmon, cod or shrimp dinners $12. Dine-in or carry-out available.
Gospel jam, 7 p.m., Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, 11411 Ware Church Road, Hillsboro. Potluck dinner 6 p.m. Call 314-313-8717.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Shrimp or catfish dinners: $13; $15 cod dinners. Drive-thru or dine-in.
Bingo, 10-11 a.m., De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Blvd. (Hwy. E). Dine in or carry out.
Games, 9:30 a.m. pinochle, 12:30 p.m. bunco, House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Fish fry, 3-7 p.m., Fenton American Legion, 2 Gravois Road. Cod, catfish, shrimp and chicken strips: $11-14. Bar open until 10 p.m. Call for pick-up: 636-343-7330.
Saturday, Feb. 4
Story time, 11 a.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Call 636-461-1914 or visit jeffcolib.org.
Play time, 11 a.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Ages 2-5. Call 636-461-1914 or visit jeffcolib.org.
Craft and vendor show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Door, raffle prizes. Free admission; $5 for six raffle tickets. Benefits: All for Family foster care.
Breakfast, 6:30-11 a.m., Eureka Masonic Lodge, 616 Stockell Drive. Cost: $11 adults, $5 children. Benefits Eureka High School scholarship fund, Shriners Hospital. Call 636-405-0375 or email ajpaschke@aol.com.
Farmers market-vendor fair and clothing bag sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Clothing $2 per bag. Vendor spots: $10. Call 636-285-0934.
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.
Shooting match, noon, De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Drive. Practice starts 11 a.m. Meat and money rounds, bar open. Call 636-638-7246.
Sunday, Feb. 5
“Aim for the Stars” astronomical observation event, sunset, Jefferson College Observatory, near softball field, Hillsboro campus. Free. Call Maryanne Angliongto, 636-481-3318.
Children’s art class, 10 a.m. to noon, Home Church, 1595 Archer Drive, Arnold. Free painting class for ages 6-12. To sign up: 636-296-0565.
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 mini-hall, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Doors open 10 a.m., practice begins 11 a.m.
Shooting match, noon, De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive. Practice shots 11:30 a.m. Food available.
Monday, Feb. 6
Fenton Garden Club, 1 p.m. first Mondays. For location, call Susan, 636-600-1311 or email fentongdnclb@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.
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Computer basics class, 1-3 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Registration required. Call 636-461-1741 or email jphinney@jeffcolib.org.
Scraps and Patches Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City.
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.
Bingo, 6:15 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Games and exercise, 9:30 a.m. bingo, 10:30 a.m. exercise, 12:30 p.m. Rummikub, House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Exercise, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
Lunch, 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Cost: $4 members, $7 guests. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Card club, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Free games of canasta; beginners welcome. Call 636-535-9559.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Bingo, 2-3 p.m., Autumn Ridge Residences, 300 Autumn Ridge Drive, Herculaneum. Live entertainment 1-2 p.m. Free Valentine-themed event; sweet treats and photo booth. Call 636-931-8400.
Children’s craft day, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. For all ages, who will make a Valentine’s Day card. To register: 636-937-2017.
Chess club, 3-5 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Experienced players only. Bring game if possible. Call 636-938-6775 or email eurekayank@gmail.com.
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.
Games, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Thursday, Feb. 9
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.
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 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m., event tickets sale 8:30 a.m. Progressive, speedball, Texas blackout games, pull tabs. Food sold. Sponsor: Moolah Shriners. Call 314-280-4568.
The Leader is pleased to run community events free of charge in the calendar. Send events to Leader Calendar, P.O. Box 159, Festus, 63028, or to news@leaderpublications.biz. Events that occur weekly are listed on a space-available basis. Only nonprofit events that are open to the public are eligible.