Thursday, May 15
Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Teen Book Club, 6:45 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
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.
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.
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.
Fenton community and farmers market, 4:30-7 p.m., 995 Larkin Williams Road, Fenton.
Friday, May 16
Hillsboro Homecoming Festival, 6 p.m. to midnight Friday and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Jefferson County Courthouse Square. The parade will be at 11 a.m. Saturday starting at Hillsboro Intermediate, 10478 Business 21, and ending at the courthouse square. Several activities and contests will be held. Find the schedule at hillsborochamberofcommerce.com.
Maifest, 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at Donau Park, 5020 West Four Ridge Road, House Springs. German Cultural Society celebration of spring featuring German music, dance performers, food and drink. Free admission. For more information, go to germanstl.org or visit the society’s page on Facebook.
Holy Family Parish Picnic, 5-11 p.m. Friday and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Church Road campus, 2300 Church Road, Arnold. Tickets sold for food, games and rides each day. Free activities on Saturday include kid’s karaoke, bubble canon, balloon artist and petting zoo. Fireworks display to start at about 8:45 p.m. Saturday. For information, call Tammy 314-954-7757 or Ashley 314-604-3640.
Chicken dinner, 3-7 p.m., American Legion Post 283, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinner, sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 4 Elks Drive, Festus. Table of eight: $250. The event includes trivia, raffles, a silent auction, draft beer and a cash bar. No outside drinks. Bring your own food and snacks. Prize for best decade attire. Sponsor: Warriors Wingman Inc. Book your table at warriorswingman.org/event-details/trivia-night. For questions, contact Nick Figliolo at 636-209-1607.
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, May 17
Outreach benefit, 11 a.m., Harbor Community Church, 1645 Marriott Lane, Barnhart. Entry: $5 donation per person. Children age 5 or younger are free. Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs. Vendors, a 50-50 raffle, face painting, baked goods, live music from two praise and worship bands and barbecue. A bike and trike show will also be featured, with a $15 donation to take part. For more info, contact Leisa at harborcc24@gmail.com or 903-519-3231.
Rummage sale, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hillsboro Christian Church, 4865 Hwy. B. Benefits: Hillsboro Christian's Mission Team.
Northwest Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Memorial Parade, 10 a.m., Parade starts at Fellowship Baptist Church, 2735 High Ridge Blvd., and ends at the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP.
Touch-a-Truck, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jefferson County Library Northwest Branch, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Explore all types of vehicles: street sweepers, military vehicles, firetrucks, police cruisers and more. Food and shaved ice trucks will be available.
Spring Forward in Harmony concert, 7 p.m., De Soto Knights of Columbus, 13225 Hwy. E. Experience an evening of barbershop tunes with the Spirit of St. Louis Chorus. Tickets: $20 per person. The KC Hall culinary team will have dinner available for purchase. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit stl1chorus.org/show.
2nd annual Show Me the Money, 7:30 p.m., Arnold VFW Post 2593, 2301 Church Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All ages event. Entry: $10 per person and includes draft beer and soft drinks. Food and snacks will be available from 6:30-8 p.m. 50-50 tickets and raffles. Benefits: St. Louis Special Needs Color Guard. Contact stlsncolorguard@gmail.com or call 636-208-8548.
American Legion 40/8 barbecue, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Buchheit, 200 Riverview Plaza Drive, Herculaneum. Menu: pork steaks, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, bratwursts and large hot dogs, with bottled water and soda also available for purchase. The barbecue supports nurses' training, American Legion Boys State and child welfare.
Spring Fling Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corp., 2 Merchants Drive, Hillsboro. The day will include games and activities for kids, a petting zoo, retail and craft booths, the JFCAC mobile office, face painting, raffle baskets, 50-50 drawings and Kidz Kardz ID. Hot dogs, chips, soda, snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy will be available. Various JFCAC onsite programs will be offered as well.
Annual pancake breakfast, 7-11 a.m., Hillsboro Intermediate School, 10478 Hwy 21.The breakfast is being held in conjunction with the Hillsboro Festival. Tickets: $5 per person and free for children 4 and under. Sponsored by the Hillsboro Rotary Club. Tickets can be purchased at the door, and advance tickets can be purchased at the Roberts Wooten Zimmer Law Firm in Hillsboro or by calling 636-797-2693.
Aim for the Stars, sunset, Jefferson College Observatory, Farm Road on north entrance of Hillsboro campus. Telescope open for public viewing; visitors may bring their own telescopes and binoculars. Volunteers from the St. Louis Astronomical Society will assist beginners. Postponed for inclement weather. Call 636-481-3318.
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.
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 18
Meatloaf dinner, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until sold out, American Legion Post 253, 849 American Legion Drive, Festus. Dinners are $14 and are served with potatoes and green beans. Dine-in, carry out and drive-thru available. For questions, call 636-937-3000.
Festus High School Baccalaureate, 7 p.m., Festus High School Performing Arts Center, 501 Westwind Drive. Public welcome. Dr. Tish Green is the guest speaker. Performances by the Festus Concert Choir and the First United Methodist Church’s new worship band.
Open house, 1-4 p.m., Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic, 1864 Little Brennan Road, High Ridge. The public is invited to visit the facility, meet some of the animal patients and enjoy popular kids’ activities. Visitors will also learn more about the clinic’s mission to care for tomorrow’s wildlife. This is a free, family-friendly event.
50th anniversary celebration and open house, 2-5 p.m., Open Door Animal Sanctuary, 6065 Duda Road, House Springs. A family-friendly event at Open Door Animal Sanctuary that will include behind-the-scenes tours of the shelter and refreshments.
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.
Town hall meeting, 3 p.m., Holy Family Parish Center, 2300 Church Road, Arnold. Holy Family Catholic Parish and Chiodini Architects representatives discuss desired features for new church. For information, email the Rev. Gerald Blessing at frblessing@holyfamilyarnold.org.
Monday, May 19
Blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace, 4696 Notre Dame Lane, High Ridge. The event will take place in the cafeteria. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring ID. Call 1-800-733-2767.
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.
Homeschool hour, 1 p.m. Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Educational activities on park topics for those age 10 and up. Adults must remain with their children during the program. To register: icampmo.com.
Jefferson County Republican Club, 7-8:30 p.m., Wesley Rogers Steakhouse and Buffet, 3601 Jeffco Blvd. Arnold. Call 314-825-0944 or email jeffcogopclub@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.
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, May 20
Women Dems, 6:30 p.m., third Tuesdays, Hillsboro United Methodist Church, 4810 Hwy. B. Information: womendems5@gmail.com.
Wildwood Historical Society, 7 p.m., 18750 Manchester Road (Hwy. 100). Call Sandy Becker-Gurnow, 314-374-3159.
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 21
Drive-thru food distribution, 9 a.m., Jefferson County Salvation Army, 3740 Telegraph Road, Arnold. For information, go to centralusa.salvationarmy.org/midland/arnold or call 636-464-0787.
Tumbling Tots, 10-11 a.m., Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. Gymnastics class for ages 6 months to 5 years. Cost: $9 residents; $10 others. To register: 636-938-6775.
Jefferson County Photography Club, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Those under 15 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
Cancer companions support group, 12:30-2:30 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.
Hillsboro Farmers Market, 3:30-6 p.m., 200 Bridle Ridge Lane.
Thursday, May 22
Line and 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.
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.
Show Me Car Club meeting, 7 p.m., Wesley Rogers Steak and Buffet, 3601 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold.
Reunions
Northwest class of 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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