Thursday, June 25
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.
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, 10-11 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center at the Summit Building at the Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. Sponsored by Festus VFW. Call 24 hours in advance for lunch reservations. 636-937-8333.
Job preparedness and recovery groups, 10 a.m., the Collective, 924 Jeffco Executive Drive, Imperial. Every Tuesday and Thursday. At the meetings, attendees will learn valuable job skills, build confidence and find ongoing support. For more information, call Leisa at 636-214-5780 or Breanna at 636-214-5781.
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, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. For ages 2-6. Call 636-937-2017.
Pay It Forward Baby Ministry, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 202 Miller St., De Soto. 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.
Bingo, 12:30-2 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Suggested donation of $2 to cover the cost of prizes. Free cold catered lunch for those 60 years old or older by reservation a week in advance. Donations are welcome. Call 636-677-4578. Organizer: Aging Ahead.
Show Me the Money, 6 p.m., Mississippi River Eagles Auxiliary 4341, 330 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Every Thursday. Doors open at 5 p.m. Show Me the Money is like bingo, but with playing cards, with 12 rounds played. A set consists of five cards. Cost is $1 each per set per round. Play as many sets as you choose. The 12th round is winner-take-all. Bar will be open, no outside food or drinks. Attendance prizes are awarded throughout the night.
Fenton Farmers Market, 4:30-7 p.m., 995 Larkin Williams Road.
Friday, June 26
Community dinner, 5-7 p.m., New Hope United Methodist Church, 3921 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. This month’s meal is walking tacos.
Harbor thrift store, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, The Harbor Community Church, 1645 Marriott Lane, Barnhart. Cash or Venmo only; no refunds. New items weekly. Features clothing, jewelry, movies, CDs, books, kitchen and bath items and more. Funds sponsor community outreach programs. Call 636-223-2106.
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, June 27
Barbecue, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until sold out, Buren Chapel AME Church, 435 Burris St., Herculaneum. Menu includes barbecue rib plate for $14, pork steaks for $12, half chicken plate for $12, brats, hot dogs, soda and water available. All plates include two side items. For pre-orders, call 636-465-4484 and 314-320-5066.
Arnold Independence Day Celebration, 5-11 p.m., Arnold City Park, 2400 Bradley Beach Road. Free admission for the city of Arnold event. Firework shows scheduled to start at about 9:30 p.m. For info, go to Arnold Parks and Recreation Department Facebook page, the city’s website, arnoldmo.org, or call 636-282-23800.
Smiles of Hope Dental Clinic, Connect Church STL, 1779 Springdale Blvd., Fenton. On the Fourth Saturday of the month, licensed dentists volunteer their time to provide low-cost tooth extractions. To register for an appointment, visit connectchurchstl.com/dental, fill out the form and submit a registration fee of $20. You will receive a call back to confirm the details of your appointment. The cost on the day of your appointment is $10 per tooth extraction. Veterans' extractions are free.
Annual Daylily Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (or until sold out), 6005 Fourth St., Kimmswick. Offering about 1,300 freshly dug and bagged plants featuring approximately 95 different daylilies. The plant sale often sells out quickly; arrive early for the best selections. There is a limited supply of Early Bird Specials. A free page of planting and growing advice is also available. All forms of payment accepted. Proceeds benefit the Kimmswick Visitor Center.
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, Fridays and Saturdays, The Harbor Community Church, 1645 Marriott Lane, Barnhart. Cash or Venmo only; no refunds. New items weekly. Features clothing, jewelry, movies, CDs, books, kitchen and bath items and more. 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.
Community lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Collective, 924 Jeffco Executive Drive, Imperial. Free meal every Saturday. All are welcome. No sign-ups necessary. No judgment.
Cedar Hill Farmers and Vendors Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane.
Arnold Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 2400 Bradley Beach Road.
Festus Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Behring and South Third streets.
Wildwood Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 221 Plaza Drive.
De Soto Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 520 N. Main St.
Sunday, June 28
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Shooting match competition, noon, Amvets Post 48, 1075 Amvets Drive, De Soto. Every Sunday. Practice opens at 11 a.m. and the match begins at noon. Food available for purchase. For more information, call 636-586-1750.
Sunday Bloom Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1511 Park Ave., Crystal City.
Monday, June 29
Informative class, 6-7:30 p.m., The Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, in High Ridge. The class, “Elections, Ballots, & the Ins & Outs of the County Clerk's Office,” is suitable for all ages. Learn and ask questions about an important part of civics in Jefferson County.
Shoot for the Moon, sunset, Jefferson College Observatory, Farm Road on north entrance of Hillsboro campus. Telescope open for public viewing; visitors may bring their own telescopes and binoculars. Volunteers from the St. Louis Astronomical Society will assist beginners. Weather permitting, for cancellation information visit slasonline.org/calendar/our-events. For more information, call 636-481-3318.
Bingo, 10-11 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center at the Summit Building in Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. A $3 donation or two prizes to play. Call for the theme of the week and prizes. 636-937-8333.
Senior lunch, 12:30-2 p.m., Aging Ahead Center at Jefferson College Arnold, 1687 Missouri State Road. Please submit lunch orders by 11 am on Thursday, one week before programming by going to agingahead.org/events/category/aging-ahead-arnold/. Suggested meal donation for adults 60 and older is $8. Meals are available for purchase for adults 59 and younger for $12. For more information, 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. Free cold catered lunch for those 60 years old or older by reservation a week in advance. Donations are welcome. Call 636-677-4578. Organizer: Aging Ahead.
Tuesday, June 30
Online Health Resources Workshop, 6 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Register for this hands-on workshop to learn about: how to evaluate online health information; search medlineplus.gov; and explore other health resources on the internet. This Senior Planet workshop from AARP is being offered through the Senior Planet licensing program, but all adults are welcome. Registration is required at jeffcolibrarymo.libcal.com/event/16863833.
Job preparedness and recovery groups, 10 a.m., the Collective, 924 Jeffco Executive Drive, Imperial. Every Tuesday and Thursday. At the meetings, attendees will learn valuable job skills, build confidence and find ongoing support. For more information, call Leisa at 636-214-5780 or Breanna at 636-214-5781.
Chair exercise, 10:30 -11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center at the Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. 636-937-8333.
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.
Pickleball, 10-11:30 a.m. Quad Cities Senior Center at the Summit Building at the Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. For more information, call 636-937-8333.
Bingo, 6:15 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
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, 12:30-2 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Suggested donation of $2 to cover the cost of prizes. Free cold catered lunch for those 60 years old or older by reservation a week in advance. Donations are welcome. Call 636-677-4578. Organizer: Aging Ahead.
Veterans coffee talk, 9 a.m., VFW Post 5331, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill. Veterans can join this free event to make friendships, trade stories and enjoy free coffee and doughnuts in a non-political atmosphere. For questions, contact Ted at 314-221-2096 or Mark at 636-222-3521.
Wednesday, July 1
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.
Thursday, July 2
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.
Crafts with Shelly, 10-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center at the Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. 636-937-8333.
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. 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 Historic 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.
Creative Corner, 10-11 a.m., Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. Creative, messy program for ages 2-5. Cost: $10 residents, $11 others; includes crafts and snacks. To register, call 636-938-6775.
Coffee With the Mayor of Wildwood, 7:30-9 a.m., City Hall in the Community Room, 16860 Main St., Wildwood. Every first Thursday of the month.
Friends of the De Soto Library monthly meeting, 2-3 p.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Meets the first Thursday of each month. New members can join anytime. For more information, call 636-586-3858.
Job preparedness and recovery groups, 10 a.m., the Collective, 924 Jeffco Executive Drive, Imperial. Every Tuesday and Thursday. At the meetings, attendees will learn valuable job skills, build confidence and find ongoing support. For more information, call Leisa at 636-214-5780 or Breanna at 636-214-5781.
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, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. For ages 2-6. Call 636-937-2017.
Pay It Forward Baby Ministry, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 202 Miller St., De Soto. 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.
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.
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.
Bingo, 12:30-2 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Suggested donation of $2 to cover the cost of prizes. Free cold catered lunch for those 60 years old or older by reservation a week in advance. Donations are welcome. Call 636-677-4578. Organizer: Aging Ahead.
Show Me the Money, 6 p.m., Mississippi River Eagles Auxiliary 4341, 330 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Every Thursday. Doors open at 5 p.m. Show Me the Money is like bingo, but with playing cards, with 12 rounds played. A set consists of five cards. Cost is $1 each per set per round. Play as many sets as you choose. The 12th round is winner-take-all. Bar will be open, no outside food or drinks. Attendance prizes are awarded throughout the night.
Fenton Farmers Market, 4:30-7 p.m., 995 Larkin Williams Road.
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