Thursday, Nov. 27
Turkey Trot, 8:30 a.m., Wildwood Farmers Market, 221 Plaza Drive. Family-friendly event. 5K for $49 per person before race day and 10K for $59 per person before race day. Free 1/4-mile kids dash with medal finisher award. Packet pick up race morning from 7-8:10 am. Finishers' medal included, plus custom turkey “Trottinator” medal pins and awards to the top three in age groups (1-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older). Race T-shirt included, as well as a racing neck buff. For more info or to register, visit runsignup.com/Race/MO/Grover/WildWoodTurkeyTrot.
Free Thanksgiving meal, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 3740 Telegraph Road, Arnold. For more info, call 314-620-8365.
Free Thanksgiving meal, 2-6 p.m., De Soto Community Center, 400 Boyd St., De Soto. For more info, call 636-487-2242.
Free Thanksgiving dinner, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., High Ridge Fire Protection District’s House No. 1, 2842 High Ridge Blvd., High Ridge. All are welcome. Sponsored by the High Ridge Rotary Club. The club will deliver meals and will provide transportation for those who need it; call Jeff Queen at 636-535-3147 or Stacey Self at 314-422-5033.
Free Thanksgiving meal, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 1215 Boyd St., De Soto. Dinner is at no cost, but reservations are needed as only 60 meals will be available. To reserve a meal, call 636-586-3218 or 314-221-3080 and leave a message with your name and phone number. Dine-in or carry-out options available.
Friday, Nov. 28
Community dinner, 5-7 p.m., New Hope UMC, 3921 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. All are welcome to connect with friends and others from the community at this free meal. Stay for games and conversation afterward.
Karaoke, 7-10 p.m., VFW post 3777, 900 VFW Drive, Festus. Guests welcome.
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., VFW Post 1831, 1651 Veterans Drive, De Soto. Two pieces of fish and two sides for $11. Dine-in or carry out. For questions, call 636-586-9765.
Saturday, Nov. 29
Free community event for those in need, 3-6 p.m., American Legion Post 253, 849 American Legion Drive, Festus. The legion will be providing a meal and giving away warm weather/care items while supplies last. Games and giveaways featured as well.
Color with Claus, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wesley Roger’s Steak and Buffet, 3601 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Kids and families are invited to fill out coloring pages and take photos with Santa. Event is free; restaurant will be open at regular price. Sponsored by Leader Publications in partnership with Wesley Roger’s.
Festus Main Street Association Adult Stocking Stroll, noon to 5 p.m. at businesses on Festus Main Street and Crystal City Bailey Road. Special shopping hours, free treats offered and raffles for those who obtain game card stickers from all businesses on the game cards. Three prizes of groupings of $200 in gift cards will be drawn. Those who spend at least $10 at any business will get a ticket for a special raffle with a prize of $600 in gift cards. More information: go to the Festus Main Street Association page on Facebook.
Big River Ambulance District Trivia night, 6 p.m., Sunnyhill Adventure Center, 6555 Sunlit Way, Dittmer. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost per person is $35 or $250 for a table of eight. Liquor baskets, gun raffle, silent auction and 50-50. Credit card payment options on site. All proceeds will go to help “Scottish” Rob and the Darroch family to cover medical expenses and loss of income during the treatment and recovery of thyroid cancer. Reserve a spot by contacting Julie Loness at 314-221-7999.
Small Business Saturday, participating business and restaurants in Kimmswick will offer special deals. For information, call 636-464-6464.
St. Vincent de Paul clothing shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 200 Brierton Lane, Crystal City. Every Tuesday and Saturday. All proceeds go to help those in need in our area.
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.
Sunday, Nov. 30
Meat shoot, 10 a.m., Meramec-Arnold Elks Lodge 2372, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Every third week is stock chokes-no scopes, all other weeks are modified chokes-with scopes. Chokes will be randomly checked. All judges' decisions are final. For more information, call 636-464-8960.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Shooting match competition, noon, Amvets Post 48, 1075 Amvets Drive, De Soto. Every Sunday. Practice opens at 11 a.m. and the match begins at noon. Food available for purchase. For more info, call 636-586-1750.
Monday, Dec. 1
Fenton Garden Club, 1 p.m. First Mondays. Email fentongdnclb@gmail.com for location and current activities.
76th annual Twin City Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, 7 p.m. The parade runs along Bailey Road in Crystal City that becomes Main Street in Festus. More information: twincitychamber.com.
Missouri SHIP Medicare Help, 4-6 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road, Arnold. Review the parts and options available through Medicare, including ways to get help with Medicare costs. Topics include Original Medicare (Parts A & B), Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Medicare Advantage (HMO and PPO) plans. Presented by Missouri SHIP, the official State Health Insurance Assistance Program. For adults. Registration required at jeffcolib.org.
Free hot chocolate and cookies, 7 p.m., Shekinah Lodge 256, 24 Virginia Ave., Crystal City. Free hot chocolate and cookies will be given during the Twin City Christmas Parade.
Divorce Care and Divorce Care 4 Kids Support Group, 6-7:30 a.m., Care Connections, 3581 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Care Connections, in partnership with St. John’s Lutheran, will hold a 13-week support group to help adults and children cope with divorce or separation. Adult classes are held in conjunction with children's classes. New attendees are welcome any time. Visit divorcecare.org or call Christy at 314-649-3251 to register.
Bingo, 10-11 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center at the Summit Building in Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. A $3 donation or 2 prizes to play. Call for the theme of the week and prizes. 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.
Games for seniors, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Martin UCC Church, 3229 High Ridge Blvd. High Ridge. Every Monday. Cards and games. Cold catered lunch is by reservation a week in advance. Call 636-677-4578. $5 suggested donation. Organizer: Aging Ahead.
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Job preparedness and recovery groups, 10 a.m., the Collective, 924 Jeffco Executive Drive, Imperial. Every Tuesday and Thursday. At the meetings, attendees will learn valuable job skills, build confidence and find ongoing support. For more info, call Leisa at 1-636-214-5780 or Breanna at 1-636-214-5781.
Scraps and Patches Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City.
Stretch exercise, 10:30 -11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center at the Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. 636-937-8333.
St. Vincent de Paul clothing shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 200 Brierton Lane, Crystal City. Every Tuesday and Saturday. All proceeds go to help those in need in our area.
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 information, call Amy at 636-937-7166.
Pickleball, 10-11:30 a.m. Quad Cities Senior Center at the Summit Building at the Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. For more info, call 636-937-8333.
Bingo, 6:15 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
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.
Bingo, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Suggested donation of $2 to cover the cost of prizes. Cold catered lunch is by reservation a week in advance. Call 636-677-4578. $5 suggested donation. Organizer: Aging Ahead.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
School play, 7 p.m., Hillsboro High School Theatre, 123 Leon Hall Parkway, Hillsboro. The Intermediate Hawks on Stage drama club will perform “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. To purchase tickets, visit hillsborointermediate.ludus.com.
Goal setting, 6-7 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road, Arnold. Presented by Atlas Youth Outreach, those of all ages will learn goal-setting strategies and tips from a licensed professional counselor and a licensed clinical social worker, just in time for the new year. Registration is required and can be done by calling 636-296-2204 or by visiting jeffcolib.org.
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.
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 at the Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. For more info, call 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.
Activities for seniors, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Martin UCC Church, 3229 High Ridge Blvd. High Ridge. Every Wednesday. Cards and games. Line dancing for beginners from 11 a.m. to noon. Intermediate line dancing noon to 2 p.m. Cold catered lunch is by reservation a week in advance. Call 636-677-4578. $5 suggested donation. Organizer: Aging Ahead.
Thursday, Dec. 4
Job preparedness and recovery groups, 10 a.m., the Collective, 924 Jeffco Executive Drive, Imperial. Every Tuesday and Thursday. These groups are open to all LIV residents and community members. At the meetings, attendees will learn valuable job skills, build confidence and find ongoing support. For more info, call Leisa at 1-636-214-5780 or Breanna at 1-636-214-5781.
Resume Workshop with MOJobs, 2-3 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Create an effective resume with staff from the Arnold Job Center through the online MOJobs platform, jobs.mo.gov, at this free workshop for adults. Registration is requested. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-461-1914 for more info.
Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace, 4696 Notre Dame Lane, House Springs. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring ID. Call 1-800-733-2767.
Free blood pressure checks, 11:15 a.m. to noon, the Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. The Eureka Fire Protection District will offer free blood pressure checks for seniors on the first Thursday of the month.
Crafts with Shelly, 10-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center at the Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. 636-937-8333.
Senior lunch, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., first Thursdays, the Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Cost: $7 residents; $8 for others. For reservations, call Ann at 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.
Creative Corner, 10-11 a.m., Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. Creative, messy program for ages 2-5. Cost: $10 residents, $11 others; includes crafts and snacks. To register, call 636-938-6775.
Coffee With the Mayor of Wildwood, 7:30-9 a.m., City Hall in the Community Room, 16860 Main St., Wildwood. Every first Thursday of the month.
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, 9:30 a.m. and 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 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.
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.
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.
Bingo, 12:30-2 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Suggested donation of $2 to cover the cost of prizes. Cold catered lunch is by reservation a week in advance. Call 636-677-4578. $5 suggested donation. Organizer: Aging Ahead.
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