Thursday, June 26
Resume workshop with MOJobs, 2-3 p.m., Jefferson County Library-Windsor Branch, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Create an effective resume with staff from the Arnold Job Center through the online MOJobs platform jobs.mo.gov/ at this free workshop for adults. Registration is requested. Please register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-461-1914 for more information.
Puzzle Palooza, 6-8 p.m., New Hope UMC, 3921 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. For all ages. $5 per participant. RSVP by contacting churchoffice@newhopearnold.com or by calling 636-464-5600.
Exploring the Earth’s moon, 10 a.m., virtual program by the St. Louis County Library. Presented by the St. Louis Astronomical Society. Explore the Moon's craters, vast lava "seas," mountains and valleys and learn what these surface features reveal about the history of our closest celestial neighbor. Then, preview NASA's Artemis program, the planned return of astronauts to the lunar surface by 2030. For adults. Registration is required and can be done at slcl.org.
Dance fitness and yoga, 6-7:30 p.m., Crystal City Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. Every Thursday in June. Classes are free and will take place at the pavilion. Dance fitness will be held from 6-6:45 p.m. Yoga will be held from 6:55-7:30 p.m. Sponsor: Jefferson County YMCA. For questions or more info, call 636-931-9622 or email Shelly at shelley.otec@gwrymca.org.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks Lodge, 2808 High Ridge Blvd. Every Thursday. Speed Ball starts at 6:10 p.m. For information, call 636-575-0907.
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.
Friday June 27
Barbecue pork steak dinner, 3-7 p.m., American Legion Post 283, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinner, sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
36th annual Twin City Firecracker Festival, 4-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, Old State Hwy A, Festus. Free to attend. No pets or coolers are allowed at the festival, but service animals are permitted. St. Louis-based classic rock band SuperJam will perform from 7-10 p.m. For more info, visit festusmo.gov.
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 28
Family Olympics Day, 2-5 p.m., De Soto Athletic Complex North, 800 Vineland School Road. $20 for teams of three or four people of all ages (friends or family). Prizes will be awarded. Hosted by De Soto Farmers Market. Email market@gethealthydesoto.org or find DeSoto Farmers Market on Facebook.
Independence Day Celebration, 5-11 p.m., Arnold City Park, 2400 Bradley Beach Road. Free to attend. Coolers allowed but food and beverages will be sold. Firework show scheduled to start at about 9 p.m. For information, go to the Arnold Parks and Recreation Department Facebook page, arnoldmo.org or call 636-282-2380.
Kimmswick Annual Daylily Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until sold out, 6005 Fourth St., in Kimmswick. The sale features approximately 90 varieties of daylilies from Carrol Wrather’s state-inspected garden. The sale also offers a limited amount of value-priced pre-bagged daylily collections. A free page of planting and growing advice is also available. Some varieties are in limited supply. Benefits: the Kimmswick Visitor Center. For more info, call the visitor center at 636-464-6464.
Comics/Cards/Collectibles Community Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Walmart Supercenter, 12862 Hwy. 21, De Soto. Walmart fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network in partnership with Tatertot Comics & Collectibles of Arnold. For more information, call Ashlie Bock at 636-586-6878.
25th annual Kids’ Fishing Derby, 8-10 a.m., Al Brown Lake in Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, Old State Hwy A, Festus. Open to anyone aged 2-14. Event is free however you must register before June 25 on festusmo.gov. Attendance prizes will be awarded.
23rd Seniors' Fishing Derby, 10 a.m. to noon, Al Brown Lake in Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, Old State Hwy A, Festus. Open to anyone aged 55 and older. Event is free however you must register before June 25 on festusmo.gov. Attendance prizes will be awarded.
Firecracker Festival Car Show, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, Old State Hwy A, Festus. Located at the complex parking lot by the ball fields. Registration costs $20. Sponsored by the Festus R-6 Foundation. For more info, visit the Festus R-6 Foundation Facebook page or contact Kevin Pope at 636-638-2004 or popekevin@festusedu.com.
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, June 29
Freedom Celebration, 9:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Arnold, 2012 Missouri State Road. Free fireworks display synced to music that may be listened to on 89.9 FM. For information, go to fbcarnold.org.
Meatwheel, 3 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Every Sunday.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Monday, June 30
Popcorn in the park, 1-4 p.m., Kircher Park, 25 Williams Road, in Eureka. Join the Eureka Parks and Recreation department in celebrating 6/30/25 for residents living in the 63025 zip code. The department will provide free popcorn along with Eureka-themed activities and games. Call the department at 636-938-6775.
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.
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.
Tuesday, July 1
Blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m., Jefferson County Library-Windsor Branch, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. The Windsor Branch in Barnhart will host a blood drive through the American Red Cross for donors ages 16 and older. See the Red Cross website for details on donating at redcrossblood.org. For more info, call 636-461-1914.
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, 221 Bailey Road, 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, 221 Bailey Road, 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.
Wednesday, July 2
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, 221 Bailey Road, 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.
Thursday, July 3
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, Kircher Park, 25 Williams Road, Eureka. Cost: $7 residents; $8 for others. Menu: chicken salad sandwiches, carrot craisin salad, seasonal fruit and cranberry-apple pear compote with ice cream. 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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