Thursday, March 23
High school play, 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Festus High School Performing Arts Center, 501 Westwind Drive. Festus High Theater Department presents musical, “Anything Goes.” Admission: $5. Doors open one hour before curtain time.
Blood drives, 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jefferson High School, 7 Blue Jay Way, Festus; 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.
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 24
Fountain City Jazz Fest, Friday and Saturday, De Soto High School Theater, 815 Amvets Drive. Daytime performances by 17 high school bands, with a 6 p.m. Saturday concert by the Funky Butt Brass Band and the De Soto High Jazz Ensemble. Tickets to Saturday evening concert: $5 adults, $3 children, at door or at desoto.ludus.com. Sponsors: De Soto Bands and Tri-M Music Honor Society.
Dinner and auction, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Orlando’s Banquet Center, 4300 Hoffmeister Ave, St. Louis County. Tickets: $50 at sjlarnold.org. Benefits: St. John’s Lutheran School. Call 636-464-0096.
Dinner, 5 p.m., Community Improvement Association, 13466 Hwy. JJ, De Soto. Mexican dinner or catfish: $7. Music jam at 6 p.m.
Food distribution, 9-11 a.m., Herculaneum United Methodist Church, 672 Main St. Hands-free, drive-thru event. Call 636-479-3385.
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 25
Pony Bird’s Great Taste event, 6-9:30 p.m., Orlando’s, 4300 Hoffmeister Ave., in south St. Louis County. Tickets: $40 per person, includes food and drinks from local restaurants and wineries. Theme: “Groovy ’80s.” Costumes welcome. Online auction and raffle opens Friday, March 24. Register at taste2023.givesmart.com. Information: kfeldmann@ponybird.org or call 636-931-5818.
Choir concert, 2 p.m., Rickman Auditorium, 747 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Features students from all elementary schools in Fox C-6 School District. Admission: Non-perishable food item for Arnold Food Pantry. Call 636-296-8000.
Trivia night, 7 p.m. De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Doors open 6 p.m. Tables of eight. Admission: $15 per person in advance; $20 after March 6. Theme: “Jeopardy.” Outside food welcome, but alcohol not permitted. Beer, soda, water, popcorn, pretzels provided. Prizes awarded to top three teams and best decorated table. Silent auction, 50-50 drawing. Benefits: De Soto Public Library. For information, call 636-586-3858.
Shooting match, noon, De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Drive. Practice starts 11 a.m. Meat and money rounds, bar open. Call 636-638-7246.
Guest speaker, 2 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Katherine Gilbert, associate professor at Drury University, will talk about the novels of Missouri native Gillian Flynn. Call 636-677-8186 or visit jeffco.lib.org.
Mouse races, 7 p.m., Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Admission: $15; includes draft beer, soda. Roulette wheel, 50-50 drawing, gift basket raffle. Call 636-464-8977.
Benefit fundraiser, 5-9 p.m., Borgetti’s Bar and Grill, 1667 S. Old Hwy. 141, Fenton. Event to benefit family of Eric Renfro, 7, an autistic student at Seckman Elementary School who has been diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. Raffle baskets, 50-50 drawings, food, drinks, music by Threshold Band at 8 p.m. Donations: Ashley Wheeler, 636-495-8440 or Katie Anderson, 636-253-0676.
Easter auction, 7 p.m., De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21. Doors open 6 p.m. Easter baskets, wreaths, homemade goods, patriotic items, 50-50 drawing. Drinks sold. Sponsor: Amvets Ladies Auxiliary.
Shooting match, noon, De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Drive. Practice starts 11 a.m. Money rounds, bar open. Call 636-638-7246.
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 26
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 27
Blood drive, 1:30-6:30 p.m., Arnold KC, 1623 Jeffco Blvd. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
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 28
Blood drives, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jefferson College, 1000 Viking Drive; 7:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Herculaneum High School, 1 Blackcat Dr. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
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 29
Blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jefferson County Family YMCA, 1303 YMCA Drive, 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.
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 30
March for Hunger, begins 9 a.m. Student council members from Seckman and Windsor high school will collect nonperishable food items at the entrances of subdivisions on Seckman Road in Imperial. Items will be donated to Sister Christine’s Food Pantry at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Imperial. If there is inclement weather, the collection will take place at the same time on Friday, March 31.
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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