Thursday, March 16
Jazz showcase, 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Theatre, Jefferson College, Hillsboro campus. Camille Thurman and the college’s jazz ensembles will perform. Admission: $5; students and seniors $2. Thurman also will lead a free jazz master class at 4 p.m. in Room 100 of the Fine Arts Building. Reserve seats for evening concert at JeffcoPACE.ludus.com or at Fine Arts box office. Call 636-481-3369.
Blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Mercy Hospital Jefferson, 1400 Hwy. 61, Crystal City. Appointments preferred, although walk-ins accepted. Donors receive T-shirt. Appointments: 314-251-4483.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415.
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, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. games Thursdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. exercise; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. card club with free games of canasta, Thursdays and Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m. lunch Thursdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays ($4 members; $7 guests), 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578. Information on card club: Call 636-535-9559.
Dominoes, 10 a.m. to noon, De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
Preschool storytime, 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., De Soto Community Center, 400 Boyd St. Free diapers, clothes, supplies for any child in need. Donations welcome. Call Leisa, 314-607-9246.
English as second language class, 7-8:30 p.m., Spring Hills Presbyterian Church, 6247 Upper Byrnes Mill Drive, House Springs. For all skill levels. Free child care for fifth-graders and younger. Call Junia Haas, 636-677-0409.
Friday, March 17
Jefferson College 48-Hour Film Contest, kicks off at 5 p.m. March 17 with a mandatory informational meeting in Room 201 of the Fine Arts Building on the Hillsboro Campus. The contest, which offers cash prizes to the first- and second-place teams, involves teams of up to five members creating an original film no longer than seven minutes. The event is open to all Jefferson County residents, as well as the Jefferson College community. There is no cost to enter. For more information, contact art instructor Bob Sullivan at bsulliv3@jeffco.edu.
Dinner, 5 p.m., Community Improvement Association, 13468 Hwy. JJ, De Soto. Corned beef or fish dinners: $7. Music jam at 6 p.m.
Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., New Hope United Methodist Church, 3921 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
Speaker series, 11:45 a.m., Jefferson College Student Center Cafe, Hillsboro campus. Cost: $10; includes buffet lunch with drinks and dessert. Program: “Missouri Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum” by Haley Stodart. Reservations: 636-481-3101 or presidentsoffice@jeffco.edu.
Fish fry, 4-7 p.m., St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 3009 High Ridge Blvd., High Ridge. Cod, shrimp, sides, drink and dessert.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Shrimp or catfish dinners: $13; $15 cod dinners. Drive-thru or dine-in.
Bingo, 10-11 a.m., De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Blvd. (Hwy. E). Dine in or carry out.
Games, 9:30 a.m. pinochle, 12:30 p.m. bunco, House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Fish fry, 4-7 p.m., Most Sacred Heart Parish, 350 E. Fourth St., Eureka. Fried cod, macaroni and cheese, sides, dessert:. $13 per meal for dining or drive-thru; $18 per person for all-you-can-eat buffet. Advance orders sat one.bidpal.net/bestfishfry. Buffet reservations must be booked in advance.
Fish fry, 3-7 p.m., Fenton American Legion, 2 Gravois Road. Cod, catfish, shrimp and chicken strips: $11-14. Bar open until 10 p.m. Call for pick-up: 636-343-7330.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Arnold KC, 1623 Jeffco Blvd. Jack salmon, cod, catfish, crab cakes or shrimp plus two sides and a drink. Adult dinners $12; child’s cod dinner $7.
Fish fry, 3-7 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Dine in or carry out. Call 636-296-4066.
Fish fry, 3:30-7 p.m., St. Paul Catholic Church, 15 Forest Knoll, Fenton, Cod, tilapia, shrimp, grilled cheese plates with two sides, homemade dessert: $12 adults; $7 children. Dine in or carry out. Call Darlene Wisnasky, 314-401-8766.
Fish fry, 4-7 p.m., Our Lady Catholic Church, 1550 St. Mary Lane, Festus. Dinners: $12; includes sides, dessert, drink. Dine in or carry out.
Fish fry, noon to 6 p.m., Herculaneum Amvets, 690 Joachim Ave. Delivery for four orders or more; call 636-479-4040 between 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Festus KC, 316 N. Adams St. Chunky cod, catfish filet, shrimp or Jack salmon with two sides: $12. Dine in or carry out. Call 636-937-8138.
Fish dinner, 4-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Call 636-464-2599.
Fish fry, 4-7 p.m., De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive. Catfish or cod plates with two sides: $13. Dine in or carry out.
Fish fry, 3-7 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill. Fish platters with sides: $12. Dine in or carry out. Call 636-274-5001.
Fish fry, 4-7 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4696 Notre Dame Lane, House Springs. Fried cod, basa or shrimp plus two sides: $12; children’s meals $6. Drinks. Dine in, carryout or drive-thru.
Saturday, March 18
Open house, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rock Community Fire Protection District House 1, 1533 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Free food, station tours and safety demonstrations. Call 636-296-2211.
Trivia night, 6 p.m., Sunnyhill, 6555 Sunlit Way, Dittmer. Doors open 5 p.m. Tables of eight. $30 per ticket in advance; $35 at the door. Auctions, raffles, prizes. Free beer, soda. Sponsors: Chapel Hill and Cherish. Tropical theme. Benefits: Jefferson County BackStoppers. To buy tickets and sponsorships, go to cherish.cbo.io. For questions, call 636-274-4100 or email sam@cherish.org.
Rock ’n’ roll bingo, 7 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, in Imperial. Doors open 6 p.m. Admission: $20 advance; $25 at door; includes soda. Non-cash prizes for 12 rounds, 50-50 drawing, silent auction, cash bar. Outside snacks allowed. Non-smoking event. Benefits: Brenden’s Friday Backpacks. To sign up: brendensfridaybackpacks.org.
Benefit for family of girl with cancer, noon to 5 p.m., Herculaneum Amvets, 690 Joachim Ave. Raffle, 50-50 drawing, silent auction, DJ music, concession sales. Model A on display. Benefits family of Hailey Walker, 13, of Imperial. Call Margaret, 314-960-5513.
Electronics recycling collection, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. Any item operated by a battery or electric cord will be collected; fees for CRT monitors, TVs and any units that contain freon. Jefferson County Recycling Trailer will accept paper, cardboard, plastics, aluminum and tin containers. Shred truck shreds paper documents from 9 a.m., to noon. Event held rain or shine. Sponsors: Herculaneum and MRC Recycling. Call 636-475-4447.
Spring story time, 10:30 a.m., Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Free. Read, sing, play. Best for families with children 3-6, though all welcome. To sign up: 636-464-2976.
Fox High School Alumni Hall of Fame, 5:30 p.m., Fox High School, 751 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Tickets cost $25, which includes dinner. Inductees include Jim Sweeney, Kent Branson, Jennifer Anders, Art Kasey, Dan Glore and Kevin Rossiter. Tickets: fox.revtrak.net or Fox High School Alumni and Reunion Facebook page.
Jefferson County Genealogical Society, 9:30 a.m. third Saturdays, Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Info: jcgsmo.org. At 11 a.m., Dennis Bentley will give a presentation on documenting cemetery and burial data. Live stream will be available at zoom.us/j/92919819407.
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.
Sunday, March 19
Shooting match, noon, Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Call 636-464-7789.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Meat shoot, 11:30 a.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Doors open 10 a.m., practice begins 11 a.m.
Shooting match, noon, De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive. Practice shots 11:30 a.m. Food available.
Monday, March 20
Blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Sunrise Elementary School, 4485 Sunrise School Road, 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.
Blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jefferson College Viking Room, 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
Adult sci-fi book club, 5 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP in High Ridge. Free. Call 636-677-8186 or visit jeffcolib.org.
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.
Cards and dominoes, 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays, De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
Games, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Tuesday, March 21
Blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
Women Dems, 6:30 p.m., third Tuesdays, 4 Main St., Festus. Information: womendems5@gmail.com.
Wildwood Historical Society, 7 p.m., 18750 Manchester Road (Hwy. 100). Call Sandy Becker-Gurnow, 314-374-3159.
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.
Food pantry, 8:30-11:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 113 Grand Ave., Festus. For residents of 63028, 63019, 63048 and 63070 ZIP codes. Call 636-937-6205.
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.
Bridge club, 1-3 p.m., Tuesdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center Party Room, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Free.
Wednesday, March 22
Bunco, 7 p.m., De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21. Doors open 6 p.m. Maximum four per table. Admission: $10; benefits Ladies Auxiliary hospital programs. Call 314-401-7781.
Chess club, 3-5 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Experienced players only. Bring game if possible. Call 636-938-6775 or email eurekayank@gmail.com.
Bingo, 6 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Doors open 4 p.m. Door prizes, two progressive games. Call 636-586-2594.
Ladies night, 7:15 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Dance music, karaoke. Kitchen serves wings at 4:45 p.m. Call 636-296-4066.
Thursday, March 23
Blood drive, 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jefferson High School, 7 Blue Jay Way, Festus. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
Blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m., De Soto Christian Church, 4151 Fountain City Road. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
High school play, 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Rickman Auditorium, 747 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Seckman High School Theatre Troupe performs “I Hate Shakespeare.” Tickets: $10 adults; $5 students at seckmantheatre.ludus.com.
Social 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.
Bingo, 10-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
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, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m., event tickets sale 8:30 a.m. Progressive, speedball, Texas blackout games, pull tabs. Food sold. Sponsor: Moolah Shriners. Call 314-280-4568.
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