Thursday, May 1
Rummage sale, noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 3, The River at Eureka, 215 N. Central Ave. The three-day sale will take place on the lower parking lot and will feature countless items at reasonable prices. Saturday will be “Bag Day.” For more info, call 636-938-6377.
Blood pressure checks, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., The Timbers of Eureka upstairs lobby,1 Coffey Park Lane, Eureka. The Eureka Fire Protection District will offer free blood pressure checks. For more info, call 636-938-6775.
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: ham or turkey sandwiches, chips, strawberry fluff and cake mix toffee bars. 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.
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.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks Lodge, 2808 High Ridge Blvd. Every Thursday. Speed Ball starts at 6:10 p.m. For more info, 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.
House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Tuesdays and Thursdays: games 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; Thursdays and Tuesdays: Bingo, canasta and pinochle 9 a.m., pickleball 10:30 a.m. Lunch served 11:45 a.m. daily; reservations in advance at 636-677-4578.
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.
Friday, May 2
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.
Third annual KLOU Blood Battle, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Arnold. KLOU Radio hosts Billy Greenwood and Judi Diamond are having a friendly competition to see who can collect more blood. Donors must bring ID. Call 1-800-733-2767, or visit RedCrossBlood.org. Enter sponsor code: TeamBilly or TeamJudi or use the Blood Donor App to schedule your appointment. Donors receive Red Cross T-shirt.
Steak dinner, 4-7 p.m., American Legion Post 283, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinner, sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
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.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Blvd. (Hwy. E). Two pieces of fish and two sides: $11. Dine in or carry out.
Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Fish fry, 3-7 p.m., American Legion Post 400, 2 Gravois Road, Fenton. Menu: cod, catfish, shrimp and chicken strips. The bar is open until 10 p.m. Cash or credit cards accepted. Phone ahead for pickup: 636-343-7330.
Saturday, May 3
Free Comic Book Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jefferson County Library branches. Stop by your local branch to receive a free comic book while supplies last. One comic per person. All ages are invited to participate.
Native Plant sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, May 4, Kress Farm Garden Preserve, 5137 Glade Chapel Road, Hillsboro. Featuring native shrubs and trees, vegetable plants, herbs, annuals, perennials and bedding plants. Rain or shine event. Credit cards accepted.
Loss of a spouse support group, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Care Connections-St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3581 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. A free, one-session support group to help those coping with the loss of a spouse. For questions or to register, call Lauren at 636-224-8137.
Community barbecue, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 1215 Boyd St., De Soto. Menu consists of a pork steak plate: $12 and includes two sides and a roll; pork steak only: $6; a brat plate: $7 and includes two sides and a roll; brat only: $3; bottled water: $0.50; Soda: $1.
Trivia night, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2808 Old Hunning Road, High Ridge. Fundraiser for the owner of Company B BBQ in Byrnes Mill and president of Open Door Animal Sanctuary’s Board of Directors in House Springs, Brian Stevens, to help cover medical expenses and to keep his restaurant afloat. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost per person: $30 at the door. Cash bar, silent auction, mulligans, games and 50-50 raffle. To register, contact opendoorcats@aol.com.
Veterans’ Health and Benefits Fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., VFW Post 3777 Main Hall, 900 VFW Drive, Festus. Open to all honorably discharged veterans. Attendees should bring a copy of their DD214. The event will include health screenings, prizes and vendors. Certified veteran service officers will be on-site to file claims and answer questions about VA benefits. Sponsor: MO Amvets Service Foundation. For questions, contact amvetsmoservice@gmail.com or call 636-937-5400.
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.
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.
Brookdale Farms farmers market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 8004 Twin Rivers Road, Eureka.
Arnold farmers market, 8 a.m. to noon, 2400 Bradley Beach Road.
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, May 4
Festus Art Walk, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street, downtown Festus, between Mill St. and Brierton Lane. Local art, live music, food trucks and community connections. For more info, visit the Festus Main Street Association page on Facebook.
Bring Georgia Home Benefit, noon to 5 p.m., Kenny’s Bar and Grill, 7045 Hwy. 61-67, Barnhart. This family-friendly fundraiser will support essential home renovations to ensure baby Georgia has the accommodations she needs. Live music, booze wagon, basket raffles, 50-50 raffles, attendance prizes and free kids’ basket raffle. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
BB Gun Shoot, 1-4:30 p.m., Cedar Hill Elks Lodge, 8430 Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Organized by the House Springs Lions Club. Adult rounds pay out 50 percent; kid rounds pay out 100 percent. BB guns provided. Call 314-952-0248.
Children’s art class, 10 a.m. to noon, Home Church, 1595 Archer Drive, Arnold. Free painting class for ages 6-12. To sign up: 636-296-0565.
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, May 5
Kimmswick Historical Society May meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., Kimmswick Historical Society Museum, 6000 3rd St., Imperial. The public is welcome. The featured speaker for the evening will be Brian Selsor, who will discuss “Kimmswick Artifacts Under Our Feet.” Learn about local treasures and the members’ collections while attending the regular meeting. Refreshments will follow.
Fenton Garden Club, 1 p.m. First Mondays. For location, call Susan, 636-600-1311 or email fentongdnclb@gmail.com.
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.
Preschool story hour, 10:30 a.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Call 636-586-3858.
Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
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.
Matter of Balance workshop, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., The Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Barnes Jewish Hospital and The Timbers are teaming up to offer a free 8-week course for seniors every Monday from March 24 through May 12. Participants will learn how to reduce the fear of falling and become less likely to fall by doing physical activity that increases strength and balance. Register at The Timbers, as there is limited space. For more info, call 636-938-6775.
Tuesday, May 6
Scraps and Patches Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City.
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 more info, 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, May 7
South County Senior Expo, 8 a.m. to noon, Kennedy Recreation Complex, 6050 Wells Road, St. Louis County. Prizes, free bingo, music and information for seniors. Sponsor: Leader Publications. For more info, call the Leader office at 636-931-7560.
Lego-Mania Club, 4:30 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Ages 3 and up. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
Senior citizen group, 11:30 a.m., New Hope Methodist Church, 3921 Jeffco Blvd., Imperial. First Wednesday of each month. Bring your lunch, play games and meet new friends. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Every month will be a different activity or field trip.
Friends of the Festus Library meeting, 10 a.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Festus. Meetings occur on the first Wednesday of each month. For questions, call the library at 636-937-2017.
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 more info 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.
Intermediate line dancing, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Thursday, May 8
Show Me Woodturners, 6:30 p.m., 711 W. Main Street, Festus. Meet at the old band building behind the Festus Police Station. Short meeting followed by show-and-tell, president's challenge, wood exchange and demo. Everyone welcome. Contact Show.Me.Woodturners@gmail.com.
Tumbling Tots, 10-11 a.m. second Thursdays and third Wednesdays, Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. For ages 6 months to 5 years. Fee: $9 residents; $10 others. To sign up: eureka.mo.us.
Ukulele Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. All ages and skill levels welcome. Call 636-937-2017.
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, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 24 hours in advance for lunch reservations. 636-937-8333.
Reunions
Northwest 1975, 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14, Heritage Wedding & Events, the former House Springs Lions Club, at 6482 Hwy. MM. The classes of 1974-1976 are welcome to attend. Event includes a barbecue dinner, dessert and adult beverages. Cost to be determined and time is subject to change. Contact Nancy Mahoney Spencer at nancyspencer0413@gmail.com or Walter Bilgram at wrbilgram@gmail.com for more information.
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