Thursday, July 31
Blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1620 Boyd St., De Soto. Donors need to bring ID.
Toddler Thursday, 10 a.m., Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Activities and crafts for toddlers and their parents. Theme: beetles. To register: icampmo.com.
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 ID. Call 1-800-733-2767.
Blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Festus Public Library, 406 West Main St., Festus. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring ID. Call 1-800-733-2767.
Blood drive, 2-6 p.m., True Connections Church, 2206 Hwy. 61, Festus. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring ID. Call 1-800-733-2767.
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.
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. 1
Steak dinner, 4-7 p.m., American Legion Post 283, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinner, sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
St. Louis Area Food Bank ‘Food on the Move’ distribution, noon to 1:30 p.m., Buren Chapel A.M.E. Church extension ministry building, 321 South Adams St., Festus. This is a walk-through, shopping-style food distribution program for individuals with limited access to healthy food and resources. For more food distribution locations, visit stlfoodbank.org.
Rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 2, from 8 a.m. to noon, First United Methodist Church, 200 Boyd St., De Soto. On Saturday, stuff a bag for $1.
Leader community blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Leader Publications, 503 N. Second St., Festus. The Leader will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife. The ImpactLife donation bus will be parked on the Leader's parking lot. Appointments are required and can be made at myleaderpaper.com/blooddrive.
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. 2
6th annual Brenden's Friday Backpacks craft and vendor show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Free admission. Accepting snack and monetary donations to restock before school starts. Door prizes are pulled every 30 minutes. Raffles will be pulled at 2 p.m. Sunday. You do not have to be present to win as long as your full name and phone number are on the back of the ticket. Raffle tickets are six for $5. All proceeds go to Brenden's Friday Backpacks. Hosted by Wickedly Creative Craft Shows.
School supply collection, noon to 4 p.m., Walmart, 2700 Ridge Point Drive, High Ridge. Jefferson County Salvation Army will hold a “stuff the bus” event. Shoppers may purchase school supplies that will be distributed to families in need. For information, call 636-464-0787.
School supply collection, noon to 4 p.m., Walmart, 2201 Michigan Ave., in Arnold. Jefferson County Salvation Army will hold a “stuff the bus” event. Shoppers may purchase school supplies that will be distributed to families in need. For information, call 636-464-0787.
School supply collection, noon to 4 p.m., Walmart, 650 Truman Blvd., in Festus. The First Baptist Church of Festus and Crystal City will collect school supply donations from shoppers to distribute the items to families in need. For information, call 636-937-3668.
Back to School Bash, 3-5 p.m., Redemption Church, 7301 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Free backpacks, haircuts and school supplies for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Food, a bounce house and a drawing for a free PlayStation 5 video game system. Winner will be drawn at church services at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3.
Book sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jefferson County Library-Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Road. A variety of books for both adults and children will be available for purchase. Most hardback books: $1. Paperbacks: two for $1. Cash sales only (checks accepted with valid ID). Proceeds will go to the Arnold Friends of the Library to sponsor services otherwise not funded. For more info, call the Arnold Branch at 636-296-2204.
Back to School Fair, 10 a.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, 3551 Hwy. 61, in Festus. While supplies last. Teachers are also encouraged to attend. The day will include a school supply giveaway, free hot dogs and drinks, free Kona Ice, a kids craft area, a Wildlife Command petting zoo and a Salvation Army canteen. There will also be representatives in attendance from Jefferson R-7 Fire Protection District, Joachim Plattin Ambulance District, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Jefferson County 911 Dispatch, Compass Health, Crisis Nursery and the Jefferson County Health Department.
Atlas Youth Outreach music bingo fundraiser, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1623 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold.
Grace day, 8 a.m. to noon, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 221 Brierton Lane, Festus. The Lutheran Churches of Jefferson County will be offering a variety of goods and services for children in kindergarten through 12th grade. First come, first served basis. Bookbags with supplies, shoes and socks, undergarments, hygiene products and automotive courtesy checks. For more information, call the church at 636-937-5525
Breakfast, 6:30-11 a.m., Eureka Masonic Lodge, 616 Stockell Drive. Cost: $12 adults, $6 children. Benefits Eureka High School scholarship fund, Shriners hospitals. Call 636-405-0375 or email ajpaschke@aol.com.
Pay It Forward Baby Ministry, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., De Soto Community Center, 400 Boyd St. Free diapers, clothes, supplies for any child in need. Donations welcome. Call 314-779-4351.
Baby and Me Lapsit, 10 a.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Ages 0-36 months. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
Peace Pantry Thrift Store $2 clothing bag sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill.
Brookdale Farms Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 8004 Twin Rivers Road, Eureka.
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. 3
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.
Monday, Aug. 4
Eye Thrive visit, 9 a.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Vision screenings are for youth ages 4-18. Appointments accepted starting at 9 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. Screenings are provided at no cost. Capacity on board is limited; only 35 appointments are available.
Fenton Garden Club, 1 p.m. First Mondays. For location, call Susan, 636-600-1311 or email fentongdnclb@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. 5
Scraps and Patches Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City.
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.
Indoor pickleball, 10-11:30 a.m. Quad Cities Senior Center, new location 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, new location 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.
National Night Out, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the new Darrell “Hickey” White Park, 237 County Road, Crystal City. Guest speakers, fire trucks, a dunking booth, games, raffles and giveaways. Free pizza, hot dogs, drinks and Kona Ice will be available. The event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Eye Thrive visit, 9 a.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Appointments accepted starting at 9 a.m., registration closes at 11 a.m. All services are provided at no cost. Most glasses are made and dispensed on-site. Capacity on board is limited; only patients are allowed in the vehicle.
Lego-Mania Club, 4:30 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Ages 3 and up. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
Senior citizen group, 11:30 a.m., New Hope Methodist Church, 3921 Jeffco Blvd., Imperial. First Wednesday of each month. Bring your lunch, play games and meet new friends. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Every month will be a different activity or field trip.
Friends of the Festus Library meeting, 10 a.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Festus. Meetings occur on the first Wednesday of each month. For questions, call the library at 636-937-2017.
Cancer companions support group, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Care Connections, 3579 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Care Connections, in partnership with St. John’s Lutheran, will hold a support group on Wednesdays to help cancer survivors, those undergoing treatment and caregivers. This support group is free and open to all. New attendees are welcome any time. For information or to register, call Lauren at 636-224-8137.
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, new location 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. 7
Free blood pressure checks, 11:15 a.m. to noon, the Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. The Eureka Fire Protection District will offer free blood pressure checks for seniors on the first Thursday of the month.
Senior lunch, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., first Thursdays, the Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Cost: $7 residents; $8 for others. Menu: Sloppy Joe sliders, tater tot casserole, ranch style green beans, root beer or orange floats. For reservations, call Ann at 636-938-6775.
Charitable Angels, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Work on sewing, craft projects for donation. Call 636-296-2204.
Northwest Historical and Preservation Society, 5:30-7 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge.
Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Teen Anime Club, 6:15 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
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