Thursday, Jan. 12
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. Food sold. Sponsor: Moolah Shriners. Call 314-280-4568.
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.
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, Jan. 13
Dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Township American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Call 636-464-2599.
Craft classes, 10 a.m. to noon, De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Shrimp or catfish dinners: $12; $14 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, Jan. 14
Litter cleanup day, 8 a.m. to noon, meet at Kade’s Playground parking lot at Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. Volunteers will pick up litter along McNutt Street. Collection bags, gloves, safety vests will be provided; volunteers can bring helpful tools. Dress appropriately for weather and event. Community service hours opportunity. Sponsor: Herculaneum Today and Tomorrow. Call 314-776-0644 or 314-852-4964.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 920 Montebello Road, Imperial. Doors open 6 p.m. Tables of eight: $175 in advance; $25 per person in advance, $30 at the door; includes open bar. Prizes, 50-50 drawing. Benefits: 1973 Fox High School reunion committee. Reservations: for Apple Pay or Venmo, text Debbie Davis-Marler at 314-807-6108 with name, number of tickets and payment. Information: Richard Partney at 314-607-6721 or Tom Butler at 314-956-8266.
Winter farmers market, 9-11:30 a.m., Arnold City Park, Bradley Beach Road. Those interested in being vendors or for more information, call Teresa Kohut at 636-282-6686 or go to arnoldmo.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.
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, Jan. 15
Martin Luther King Jr. Day March, starts 2 p.m., Crystal City Hall, 130 Mississippi Ave., to Trinity Mount Carmel Church, 321 S. Adams St., Festus. Short program after march; coffee, hot chocolate and cookies available. Theme: “We All Have Dreams: Is Yours to Unite or Divide?” Sponsor: Giving Something Back to the Community. Call Denise Brown, 636-937-0575.
Blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 350 E. Fourth St., Eureka. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-251-4483 or visit mercyblooddonor.net.
Shooting match, noon, Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Call 636-464-7789.
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, Jan. 16
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.
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, Jan. 17
Women Dems, 6:30 p.m., third Tuesdays, Jefferson County Democratic Committee, 4 Main St., Festus. Information: womendems5@gmail.com.
Wildwood Historical Society, 7 p.m., 18750 Manchester Road (Hwy. 100). Call Sandy Becker-Gurnow, 314-374-3159.
Card club, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM, High Ridge. Free games of canasta; beginners welcome. Call 636-535-9559.
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.
Wednesday, Jan. 18
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.
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, Jan. 19
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Program: Singer-keyboardist Ken Kehner. 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.
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