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.
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 9
Block party, 6-9 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3517 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Free event for church members and the community. Games, bounce houses, pony rides, face painting, live music, food and fireworks.
Meatloaf dinner, 3-7 p.m., American Legion Post 283, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinner, sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Open house, 3-6 p.m., Compass Health Truman Building, 1275 N. Truman Blvd., Festus. View the new Compass Health facility.
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.
Saturday, May 10
De Soto Lions barbecue, 10 a.m. to sold out, Save A Lot, 2050 Rock Road, De Soto. The menu will feature ribs, pork steaks, brats, hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hot dogs with two sides of potato salad and baked beans. Proceeds will go toward purchasing eyeglasses for those in need.
Boy Scout Troop 450 annual tailgate and barbecue, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fox Service Center, 849 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. The scouts will have hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled pork and brats. There will also be local vendors in attendance.
Open house, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rock Community Fire Protection District House 1, 1533 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Free event, includes station tours, district history and safety demonstrations. For information, call 636-296-2211.
Friends of the Library Tailgate Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Reserve two spaces for $20 at the Windsor Branch. Proceeds support the Friends' mission to support library programming. Bring a table and your items. No animals, fireworks or firearms. Call 636-461-1914.
Mouse races, 7 p.m., Festus-Crystal City Elks 1721, 4 Elks Club, Crystal City. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight. A 50-50 drawing, raffles, Plinko, mouse roulette, heads or tails, a cash bar, draft beer and soft drinks. No outside alcohol permitted. Bring your own snacks. This event will benefit veterans. To register a table or buy tickets, call Fred Waldrop at 314-574-6273 or Ted Luhrs at 314-550-7698. Tickets are also available at the Elks Club Bar.
Spring market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hillsboro United Methodist Church, 4810 Hwy. B, in Hillsboro. Unique vendors, vintage and handmade items. Featuring The Wandering Bean and Kanoa’s Hawaiian Grill.
Northwest Chamber craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Valley Middle School parking lot, 4300 Gravois Road, House Springs. Shop unique gifts from local vendors. All proceeds go toward local businesses and toward the Northwest High School Scholarship Fund. Parking for shoppers will be at House Springs Elementary, 4380 Gravois Road, in House Springs. For more info, email chorn.nwjcchamber@gmail.com.
Spring hike, 9 a.m. to noon, Kress Farm Garden Preserve, 5137 Glade Chapel Road, Hillsboro. The free event offers a view of Missouri’s spring trees and wildlife. The University of Missouri Extension field specialist in natural resources, Sarah Higgins, will teach ways to identify different trees at stops along the 1-mile hike. Attendees should dress casually and wear comfortable shoes. The event will be held rain or shine, but it will be postponed if there is severe weather. Sponsor: Missouri Women Owning Woodlands. Register at muext.us/SpringHikeHillsboro, or contact Higgins at 636-797-5391, Ext. 5057, or sarah.higgins@missouri.edu.
St. Pius X Car Show, 9 a.m., St. Pius X High School, 1030 St Pius Dr. 3746, Crystal City. Registration is $20 and will be from 9 a.m. until noon with awards and drawings starting at 2:15 p.m. With more than 35 judge classes, all vehicles are accepted including motorcycles and side x sides. First and second place trophies awarded in each class, more than 10 specialty awards given and dash plaques and goody bags for the first 100 registered vehicles. Proceeds go toward tuition assistance for families. In addition to the car show, there will also be a swap meet, car parts and automotive-related vendors and a craft fair. A breakfast will be served from 7-10:30 a.m. and a lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A beer tent and beverage sales will be available. Raffles, 50-50 drawings and business-donated attendance prizes. Pre-registration to enter a car is available until 7 p.m., Friday, May 9, at form.jotform.com/spxcarshow/registration.
Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., De Soto Masonic Lodge, Third and Boyd streets. Eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage: $3 to $7.
De Soto Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to noon, 705 E. Stone St. at Flucom Road. Schedule changes: 636-586-7300.
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 11
Mother’s Day brunch, 9 a.m. to noon, Amvets Post 42, 555 Joachim Ave., Herculaneum. Full buffet and bottomless mimosas. Free for moms. Buffet: $10. Bottomless mimosas: $20.
Swingin’ Under the Stars, 6-8 p.m., Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, 2232-2292 Hwy. A, Festus. A free night of big band standards featuring The MOBB (The Missouri Big Band). Bring your lawn chairs, coolers and blankets to spread out and listen to music under the direction of Joe Pappas and featuring vocalist, Joe Scalzitti. Sponsored by the Festus Tourism Commission.
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 12
Arnold Historical Society, 7 p.m., second Mondays, 1723 Jeffco Blvd. Call 636-282-2828.
Quilting group, 12:30 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Ages 18 and up; all skill levels. Visit jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204 for more information.
Arts and crafts, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Classes take an hourlong break at 11:30 a.m. for lunch. Lunch reservations must be made by 10 a.m. on the previous Friday. Call 636-937-8333.
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.
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 13
Food pantry, 4-6 p.m., Redemption Church, 7301 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Information: redemptionchurchstl.com.
Jefferson County Democratic Central Committee, 6:30 p.m., Jefferson College Library, 1111 Viking Drive, Hillsboro. Call 636-465-9050 or email jeffcomodems@gmail.com.
Senior Game Day, noon, every second Tuesday, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Located in the Timber’s party room, seniors can play games and socialize with friends. RSVP by calling Ann at 636-938-6775.
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 14
Free movie night, 6:30 p.m., St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 500 Meramec Blvd., in Eureka, will hold a free movie night at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Attendees will watch The Forge, rated PG. Suggested audience is preteens or teens.
Jefferson County Beekeepers Association monthly meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., Hillsboro City Hall, 101 Main St. The club welcomes beekeepers of all experience levels. At 6:30 p.m., there is a book club and read along for beginning beekeepers as well as a Q&A. Meeting speakers address topics such as planting for pollinators, cooking with honey and seasonal updates.
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.
Hillsboro Farmers Market, 3:30-6 p.m., 200 Bridle Ridge Lane.
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.
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