Thursday, Nov. 10
Medicare information presentation, 2 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Call Dan Bitza, 314-369-3576.
Electronics recycling event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Crystal City Public Library, 736 Mississippi Ave. Household appliances, computers, hand tools and gardening tools accepted. Fees for computer monitors, TV screens. Sponsors: Library, Capital Gains Recycling. Call 937-7166.
Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., First UMC, 113 Grand St., 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.
Veterans breakfast, 8-8:45 a.m., Hillsboro Junior High School, 12 Hawk Drive. Local veterans invited; breakfast followed by assembly in school gymnasium.
Hero and Veterans Breakfast, 7:45-9:30 a.m., Seckman Middle School, 2840 Seckman Road, Imperial. Catered breakfast, program with music and speakers. Bring photos or memorabilia to share. Call 636-296-5707.
Senior book bingo, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Winners choose from selection of used books. Free. To sign up: 636-938-6775.
Trivia and 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, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open 4 p.m. Call 636-677-3557.
Bingo and Rummikub, 9:30-11:30 a.m., House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Dominoes, 10 a.m. to noon, De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
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, Nov. 11
Veterans Day.
Blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Medart Inc., 124 Manufacturers Drive, Arnold. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
Deer Widows Weekend, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Kimmswick. Shopping passport to about 28 businesses available for a monetary or canned good donation at the Kimmswick Visitors Center, 314 Market St. Donations given to area food pantries. Sponsor: Kimmswick Merchants Association. Call 636-464-6464.
Veterans dinner, 5 p.m., Community Improvement Association, 13468 Hwy. JJ, De Soto. Doors open 4 p.m., music 6 p.m. Free roast pork, mashed potatoes, salad, dessert.
Veterans Day Parade, starts 11:30 a.m., Festus Intermediate School, 1501 Mid-Meadow Lane. Route proceeds along Festus Main Street. Veterans interested in participating in the parade should call 636-937-2035.
Arnold Veterans Day Parade, starts 11 a.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2211 Tenbrook Road. Route proceeds along Tenbrook Road onto Fox C-6 School District campus. Lunch and assembly will be held at Fox C-6 Service Center, 849 Jeffco Blvd., following flag ceremony. Veterans interested in participating in the parade should come to the church at 10 a.m. For information call Karen Fay at 636-282-2380.
Craft fair, 5-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Immaculate Conception Church, 2300 Church Road, Arnold. Benefits Holy Child School eighth grade class. Call Susan, 314-575-2110.
Veterans program, 11 a.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Free lunch for veterans; $6 for others. Guest speaker: Debbie Dunnegan Waters. Chaplain: Mike Sacca.
Rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Hope United Church of Christ, 100 Third St., De Soto. Christmas decor, winter clothing, books and more. Saturday dollar bag day. Call 636-586-6425.
Craft classes, 10 a.m. to noon, De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Cod or catfish dinners with sides: $12 plus tax. Call 636-933-3981.
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.
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. Cash or credit.
Saturday, Nov. 12
Artist reception, 6-8 p.m., Arnold Recreation Center, 1695 Missouri State Road. Artists with work displayed in Jefferson County Art Guild show will meet the public. Snacks. Art show on display at center Nov. 5-25. Information: jeffersoncoartguild.org.
Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., De Soto Masonic Lodge, Third and Boyd streets. Eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage: $3 to $7.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2211 Tenbrook Road, Arnold. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tables of eight: $90; individuals $12; includes soda, coffee, popcorn. Benefits: Men’s Club. To sign up: 636-296-1292.
Local author event, 10 a.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Book signings, presentation, giveaways.
Craft and vendor event, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Pictures with Santa 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., crafters and vendors, food, 50-50 and vendor raffles. Call Trish, 636-432-1905 or email TLCMOEvents@gmail.com.
Nite at the Races, 7 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City. Doors open 6 p.m., dinner served 6:30 p.m. Tables of eight: $200; per person $25 in advance, $30 at door; includes beer, soft drinks, dinner. Raffles, silent auction items, prize for best hat. Benefits: Mastodon Art-Science Regional Fair. Tickets: mastodonfair.org.
Craft and vendor fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Northwest High School, 6005 Cedar Hill Road. Sponsor: Northwest cheer squads.
No Shame November walk, 1 p.m., Northwest Jefferson County Sports Complex, 4900 Byrnesville Road, in House Springs. Free 1-mile walk. Vendors, T-shirts sold for $20; raffles. Sponsor: Sana Lake Recovery Center in Dittmer to help end the stigma associated with substance use disorders.
De Soto Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to noon, 705 E. Stone St. at Flucom Road. Schedule changes: 636-586-7300.
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, Nov. 13
Wildwood Historical Society, 2 p.m., 18750 Manchester Road (Hwy. 100). Program: Jan Jacobi on “Lincoln in Springfield.” Call Sandy Becker-Gurnow, 314-374-3159.
Breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m., De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21. All you can eat: $10; biscuits and gravy $3; various plates $8. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Shooting match, noon, De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive. Practice shots 11:30 a.m. Food available.
Monday, Nov. 14
Blood drive, 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jefferson High School, 7 Blue Jay Way, 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.
Arnold Historical Society, 7 p.m., second Mondays, 1723 Jeffco Blvd. Call 636-282-2828.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 3 p.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Card club, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5860 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Free games of canasta; beginners welcome.
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.
Tuesday, Nov. 15
Blood drives, 7:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Herculaneum High School, 1 Blackcat Drive; 2:30-7 p.m., Corpus Christi Parish Center, 6024 Old Antonia, Imperial. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
Women Dems, 6:30 p.m., third Tuesdays, Jefferson County Democratic Committee, 4 Main St., Festus. David Cook, president of United Food and Commercial Workers on importance of labor unions, Information: womendems5@gmail.com.
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.
Bingo, 6:15 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Rummikub and Senior Squabble, 9:30-11:30 a.m., House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Exercise, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
Tai chi exercise, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
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.
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, Nov. 17
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Speaker: Lisa Misener of the House on the Hill Cookie Co. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Bingo, 10 a.m. to noon, Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
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