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.
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 31
Astronomy presentation, 7 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Presenter: the St. Louis Astronomical Society. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-461-1914.
Mouse races, 7 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Doors open 6 p.m. Benefits: VFW auxiliary. Tickets: Jamie Hodge, 636-296-4066.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Doors open 6 p.m. Cost: $180 per table. Raffle baskets, 50-50 drawing, raffle baskets. First place wins $300. Cash prizes for animal costume and table decorating contests. Meet Maybel the sloth and other exotic animals. Benefits: Raptor Rescue Inc. To register: 314-399-8272.
Dinner and music, 5 p.m., Community Improvement Association, 13468 Hwy. JJ, De Soto. Music jam at 6 p.m. Hamburger or fish dinners: $7.
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 at 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, April 1
Easter egg hunt, 11:30 a.m., Hillsboro R-3 Bridle Ridge Farm, Business 21, Hillsboro. For ages 10 and younger; hunts in four age groups. Bring basket or bag. Easter Bunny arrives by firetruck at 11 a.m. for photos before and after hunts. Photos also with farm animals; donations for school’s FFA program taken. Park at Hillsboro Primary School; shuttle buses available. Prizes. Sponsors: Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, Leader Publications, Bridle Ridge Acres. Call 636-481-6718.
Easter egg hunt and Arbor Day celebration, 10 a.m. to noon, Drewel Park on Hill Drive in the Shaws Garden subdivision, Eureka. Hunts for ages 2 and under, 3-4, 5-7 and 8-12. Hunts start at 11 a.m. One tree per family will also be available. Free admission with donation of non-perishable food item.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church of House Springs, 4375 Gravois Road. Doors open 6 p.m. Theme: April Fools Day comedy and pranks. Tickets: $20 per person or $160 tables of eight at door. Snacks, drinks, mulligans sold; outside food allowed. Dress as favorite comedian; decorate tables, silent auction. Benefits: Panama mission trip. Sponsorships, registration, donations of silent auction items: Kelly Waldo, 314-795-7026.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Cost: $140 tables of eight; four VIP tables $400 each; includes drinks, mulligans, raffle tickets and preferential seating. Silent auction, 50-50 raffle. Theme: favorite holiday. Benefits: Back-to-School Fair for low-income families. To register, sponsor or donate, call 636-931-7696 or visit DRA4help.org/Events.
Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m., St. Pius X High School practice field, 1030 St. Pius Drive, Crystal City. For ages 8 and older. Candy and prizes given to all participants. Appearance by Easter Bunny. Sponsor: Festus-Crystal City Kiwanis Club.
Eggstravaganza, 10 a.m., Fox High School football field, 751 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Egg hunt for children 1-10 years old starts at noon. Free event also features the Easter Bunny and his friend the chick, inflatable obstacle course, balloon artists. Sponsor: Arnold Chamber of Commerce. Call 636-296-1910 or email director@arnoldchamber.org.
Firehouse 5K for Autism, 8 a.m., High Ridge Fire Protection District Station 1, 2842 High Ridge Blvd. Registration: $25 in advance by March 30; $30 afterward. Two-mile walk option. Benefits: Easter Seals Midwest. To sign up: highridgefirefighters.org/firehouse-5k-for-autism/
Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1620 Boyd St., De Soto. Pictures with Easter Bunny. Call 636-586-8903.
Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m., Hope Lutheran Church, 2308 Gravois Road, High Ridge. Registration at 12:30 p.m. for hunt for ages 2-11. Prizes, refreshments.
Spaghetti dinner, 6:30 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Menu: Spaghetti with red or white sauce, sides, dessert, drinks. Silent auction. Doors open 6 p.m., fashion show at 7 p.m. Cost is $11; $10 with donation of new children’s winter hats or gloves. Benefits: De Soto Food Pantry Children’s Christmas and surrounding schools.
Craft and vendor show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Cat and dog food, litter and other pet supplies accepted for donation. Benefits: Jefferson County Pet Food Pantry.
Breakfast, 6:30-11 a.m., Eureka Masonic Lodge, 616 Stockell Drive. Cost: $11 adults, $5 children. Benefits Eureka High School scholarship fund, Shriners Hospital. 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 Leisa, 314-607-9246.
Farmers market-vendor fair and clothing bag sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Clothing $2 per bag. Vendor spots: $10. Call 636-285-0934.
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, April 2
Egg-stravangza, 1-3 p.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. For children 10 and younger; hunts in three age groups. Games, crafts, visit with Easter Bunny, raffle baskets, lottery board, attendance prizes.
Easter egg hunt, 1-3 p.m., Washington State Park, 13041 Hwy. 104 off Hwy. 21 south of De Soto. Free. Hunts in age groups up to 12, face painting, crafts, raffle baskets, photos with the Easter Bunny, bounce house. Sponsor: Friends of Washington State Park. Call 636-586-5768.
Easter egg hunt, noon, St. Mark United Church of Christ, 1861 Missouri State Road, Arnold. Free. Candy, prizes.
“Aim for the Stars” astronomical observation event, sunset, Jefferson College Observatory, near softball field, Hillsboro campus. Free. Call Maryanne Angliongto, 636-481-3318.
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, April 3
Kimmswick Historical Society, 7 p.m., Kimmswick Historical Society Hall, 6000 Third St. Salute to Lucianna Gladney Ross by Brian Crow. Free.
Fenton Garden Club, 1 p.m. first Mondays. For location, call Susan, 636-600-1311 or email fentongdnclb@gmail.com.
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, April 4
Election Day, polls for municipal election open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Scraps and Patches Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City.
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, April 5
Painting for a Purpose fundraiser, 6-9 p.m., Art Dog Studio, 107 S. Central Ave., Eureka. Doors open 6 p.m. Ladies night pottery painting event includes an appetizer social hour and door prizes. Paint your own ceramic project or buy one from studio. Cash bar. Admission: $25 at artdogpainting.com. Benefits: Wednesday Club of Eureka for food pantry, senior centers, care clinics, military families and scholarships. Call 314-492-6777.
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, April 6
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. St. Louis Cardinals theme. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. 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 members, $11 residents, $12 others; includes crafts and snacks. To sign up: 636-938-6775.
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.
The Leader is pleased to run community events free of charge in the calendar. Send events to Leader Calendar, P.O. Box 159, Festus, 63028, or to news@leaderpublications.biz. Events that occur weekly are listed on a space-available basis. Only nonprofit events that are open to the public are eligible.