Thursday, June 27
Bingo, 10-11:30 a.m., Northwest Jefferson County Senior Resource Center, 61802 Hwy. MM, House Springs. Host: Autumn Ridge. Call 636-677-4578.
Blood drive, 2-6 p.m., St. Rose Hall, 507 S. 4th St., De Soto. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
St. Pius Fireworks Extravaganza, St. Pius X High School grounds, 1030 St. Pius Drive, Crystal City. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and activities start at 7 p.m. There is a $20 per vehicle entry fee for the event that includes a performance by the Exit 180, plus vendors selling barbecue and other refreshments, along with the fireworks display. Fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. For more information, visit the St. Pius X page on Facebook.
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. Call 636-296-6702.
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, 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, June 28
Twin City Firecracker Festival, 4-11 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Larry G. Crites Memorial Park along Old Hwy. A, Festus. Annual festival free to enter with live music, carnival rides, fishing derbies, food and arts and crafts vendors and other activities. Country music star Rodney Atkins to perform 8:30-10 p.m. Saturday with large fireworks display after. For more info, visit Twin City Firecracker Festival page on Facebook.
Pork steak dinner, 3-7 p.m., American Legion Post 283, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinner, sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Food distribution, 9-11 a.m., Herculaneum United Methodist Church, 672 Main St. Hands-free, drive-thru event. Call 636-479-3385.
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, June 29
Independence Day Celebration, 5-11 p.m., Arnold City Park, 1 Bradley Beach Road. Free fireworks show and other activities held by city of Arnold. Some activities do have a cost. For information, call 636-282-2380 or go to arnoldmo.org.
Swim with a mermaid, 9 a.m. to noon, Crystal City Municipal Pool, 1400 Dick Cook Drive. Interact and swim with Mermaid Stacey Mormol, a certified diver who will wear a prosthetic mermaid tail. Photo can be taken with a second mermaid, Katie Elder. For ages 2-12. Cost: $3 per guest. Pre-register: fill out a form at the pool or online at crystalcitymo.org.
Computer basics class, 2 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. For adults to learn functions of word processing programs, such as creating, saving and opening documents. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friends of the Library at De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Call 636-586-3858.
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, June 30
Freedom Celebration, 8:45 p.m., First Baptist Church of Arnold, 2012 Missouri State Road. Free fireworks display scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. For information, call 636-296-7729 or go to fbcarnold.org.
Sunday funday, 1-6 p.m., Amvets Post 42, 555 Joachim Ave., Herculaneum. Admission fee $5. Ages 10 and under are free. Games, food, lottery board, raffles, music, face painting, bounce house, snow cones and outdoor games. Benefits: domestic violence shelter.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Monday, July 1
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.
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Scrabble 11 a.m. to noon. Call 636-337-7578.
House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Line dancing 10-11 a.m. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
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, July 2
Scraps and Patches Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City.
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, July 3
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.
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Dominoes noon to 1 p.m. Call 636-337-7578.
Computer basics class, 10 a.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. For adults. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
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, 12:30-1:30 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, July 4
Parade, 10 a.m., Main Street to De Soto High School JC Culwell Stadium, 815 Amvets Drive. Sponsored by De Soto Chamber of Commerce.
Fireworks display, dusk, baseball fields behind De Soto High School, 815 Amvets Drive. Organized by De Soto Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free.
De Soto Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, 520 North Main Street.
Fireworks display, gate opens at 6 p.m. and show at dusk, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 10349 Business 21, in Hillsboro. Admission and parking are free. DJ music, face painting, food and beverages vendors. Outside food and alcohol allowed, but no pets or firearms. Sponsored by Hillsboro Community Civic Club.
Eureka city Independence Day celebration and fireworks show, 6-10 p.m., at the Spur, 394 S. Central Ave. Free admission. Live music, food and drink vendors. Outside food and beverages allowed, but no glass bottles or pets.
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