Thursday, June 5
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.
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 at The Timbers of Eureka on the first Thursday of every month.
Senior lunch, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., first Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Cost: $7 residents; $8 for others. Menu: Bar Day- potato bar, salad bar and ice cream sundaes. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
Creative Corner, 10-11 a.m., Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Creative, messy program for ages 2-5. Cost: $10 residents, $11 others; includes crafts and snacks. To sign up: 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.
Friday, June 6
Cedar Hill Nights, 5 p.m., Big River VFW Post 5331, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill. Food trucks, craft vendors, live music.
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.
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 7
Car show and craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walmart Supercenter, 12862 Hwy. 21, De Soto. Walmart kickoff fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network. All cars, trucks, motorcycles, Jeeps welcome. $30 per vehicle entry. Awards for several categories and best in show. Games, prizes, raffles and activities. For more information, call Ashlie Bock at 636-586-6878.
Summer Social, noon to 10 p.m., Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 703 Third St., Hillsboro. The parish picnic will feature live music from 2-10 p.m., a petting zoo from 2:30-5 p.m., a rock wall from 1-7 p.m., a bounce house and foam party. All activities for kids are free. An outdoor Mass will take place at 4 p.m., bring your own lawn chair. Barbecue and beverages for sale. Buzzards Cornhole tournament, $10 blind draw at 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. For more information, call the church at 636-789-3356.
Kimmswick Strawberry Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. Craft booths, home and garden vendors, music performances, facepainting and more; some activities charge a fee. Parking at Windsor C-1 campus, 6208 Hwy. 61, Imperial; fee for parking. Call 636-464-7407 or go to gokimmswick.com or cityofkimmswick.org.
“Hello Summer” pop-up event, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hillsboro United Methodist Church, 4810 Hwy. B. Featuring local vendors and The Wandering Bean coffee shop. For information about the event or the church, call 636-789-2805.
GaitWay’s 2025 Boots & Ballgowns Gala, 5-10 p.m., GaitWay Inc., 5327 Liberty School Road, Hillsboro. Tickets: $100. Guests will enjoy dinner, entertainment, a silent auction featuring unique items and experiences and inspiring stories from participants and community members whose lives have been impacted by GaitWay’s mission. Benefits: GaitWay Inc. To purchase tickets or learn more about sponsorships and donations, contact GaitWay’s program director at summer@gaitwayinc.org or visit GaitWay’s Facebook page.
Rummage sale, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Most Sacred Heart Church, 350 E. 4th St., Eureka. Presale Friday, June 6, from 5-7 p.m. for $5 admission. Items will fill the gym, hallway, cafeteria and outbuilding. Saturday is a half-price bag sale from noon to 2 p.m.
East Central District Garden tour, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Visit your choice of 10 ECD member’s gardens located in Webster Groves, Sunset Hills, Town and County, Fenton, Oakville and Mehlville. Ticket cost: $20. Sponsor: Plant America FGCM. To purchase a ticket for the tour and For information on locations, email Jackie Reynolds at jreynolds452@charter.net.
Festus Mayor’s Summer Car Show & Cruise, Informal car show that includes a DJ and food trucks starts at 2 p.m. on the Festus Public Library parking lot, 400 W. Main St., with cruise set on Main Street starting at 6 p.m. Spectators encouraged to bring lawn chairs. For information go to festusmo.gov and hit the Around Town button.
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.
Clothing bag sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Clothing sold for $2 per bag. Call 636-285-0934.
Brookdale Farms Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 8004 Twin Rivers Road, Eureka.
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 8
Open house at The Barn in Crites Park, 1-4 p.m. at the facility in Larry G. Crites Memorial Park along Old Hwy. A, Festus. See the renovated entertainment venue. For information, visit Open House at the Barn on Facebook.
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 9
Arnold Historical Society, 7 p.m., second Mondays, 1723 Jeffco Blvd. Call 636-282-2828.
Quilting group, 12:30 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Ages 18 and up; all skill levels. Visit jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204 for more information.
Arts and crafts, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Classes take an hourlong break at 11:30 a.m. for lunch. Lunch reservations must be made by 10 a.m. on the previous Friday. Call 636-937-8333.
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, June 10
Blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Sponsor: American Red Cross, St. Louis Cardinals, FanDuel Sports Network. Donors need to bring ID. Everyone who attempts to donate will receive a limited-edition St. Louis Cardinals T-shirt, while supplies last. They will also receive a $15 Amazon.com gift card by email. Additionally, they will automatically be entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/June for details or call 1-800-733-2767 to schedule an appointment.
Food pantry, 4-6 p.m., Redemption Church, 7301 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Information: redemptionchurchstl.com.
Jefferson County Democratic Central Committee, 6:30 p.m., Jefferson College Library, 1111 Viking Drive, Hillsboro. Call 636-465-9050 or email jeffcomodems@gmail.com.
Blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Crystal City Elks Lodge 1721, 4 Elks Drive, Crystal City. Sponsor: American Red Cross, St. Louis Cardinals, FanDuel Sports Network. Donors need to bring ID. Everyone who attempts to donate will receive a limited-edition St. Louis Cardinals T-shirt, while supplies last. They will also receive a $15 Amazon.com gift card by email. Additionally, they will automatically be entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/June for details or call 1-800-733-2767 to schedule an appointment.
Senior Game Day, noon, every second Tuesday, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Located in the Timber’s party room, seniors can play games and socialize with friends. RSVP by calling Ann at 636-938-6775.
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, June 11
Jefferson County Beekeepers Association monthly meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., Hillsboro City Hall, 101 Main St. The club welcomes beekeepers of all experience levels. At 6:30 p.m., there is a book club and read along for beginning beekeepers as well as a Q&A. Meeting speakers address topics such as planting for pollinators, cooking with honey and seasonal updates.
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, June 12
Fun with food, 6-8 p.m., New Hope UMC, 3921 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. For all ages. RSVP by contacting churchoffice@newhopearnold.com or by calling 636-464-5600.
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.
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.
Fenton community and farmers market, 4:30-7 p.m., 995 Larkin Williams Road, Fenton.
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