Thursday, Nov. 3
Electronics recycling event, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jefferson College, Hillsboro campus near the Fine Arts Building. All electronics and appliances accepted; fee for items with freon, CRT monitors, LED, LCD and plasma television sets and console and projection TV sets. Fees range from $5 to $50. A fee of $10 will be charged to accept any item containing freon. Only cash accepted. Plastic, glass, cans and cardboard accepted. Call 636-797-5043 or 314-691-3469.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Program by Eureka High School show choir. 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 members, $11 residents, $12 others; includes crafts and snacks. To sign up: 636-938-6775.
Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Arts and crafts, 10-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
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. 4
Rummage and bake sale, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Hematite First Christian Church, 3711 Hwy. P, west of Festus. Biscuits and gravy sold.
Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., New Hope UMC, 3921 Jeffco Blvd., 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.
Concert, 8:30 p.m., Kenny’s Bar and Grill, 7045 Hwy. 61-67, Barnhart. Performers: Casey Family. Tickets: $10 advance at Eventbrite.com or $12 at door. Benefits: A Fighting Chance Foundation suicide prevention group.
Steak dinner, 4-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Fish fry, noon to 5 p.m., Festus KC, 316 N. Adams St., Festus. Cod, catfish, jack salmon, shrimp plates with two sides: $12. Dine in or carry out.
Gospel jam, 7 p.m., Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, 11411 Ware Church Road, Hillsboro. Potluck dinner 6 p.m. Call 314-313-8717.
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, 6:15 p.m., Mississippi River Eagles, 330 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Doors open 4 p.m. Food, drinks sold. Call 636-937-2988.
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. 5
Youth fishing derby, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hilltop Lake, 17180 Hilltop Ridge Drive, Eureka. Free for children 15 and younger. Bring fishing pole, tackle box. Wear red (to support Eureka Fire Protection District) or blue (for Eureka Police Department). Competition between the two teams. Members of Eureka High fishing team will assist.
Veterans Day parade, starts 10 a.m., Mahn Funeral Home, 900 N. Main St., De Soto, to De Soto High School, 815 Amvets Drive.
Craft and vendor fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Fox High School, 751 Jeffco Blvd. Arnold, Multiple vendors, concessions, free parking. Call 385-367-6334 or email foxhighcraftshows@gmail.com.
Christmas bazaar, 9 am. to 1 p.m., Hillsboro Primary School, 101 Leon Hall Parkway.
Kids day, 1:30-3 p.m., Festus Music World, 7 Main St. Free rain-stick making, ages 3-12. Call 636-937-1600.
Rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to noon, St. Michael House, Hwy. and Hwy. CC across from Washington State Park, south of De Soto. Clothing, shoes, household, linens, toys, purses, furniture. Benefits: St. Michael House. Call 636-586-5171.
Food collection challenge, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Arnold Recreation Center, 1695 Missouri State Road. Arnold residents invited to donate non-perishable food items; competition among council members and other participating cities in Feed the Masses food drive during November. Information: arnoldmo.org.
BB shooting match, noon, Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City. Turkey rounds, $5 per round, all ages. Sponsor: Twin Cities Amvets. Call 636-937-5400.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran School, 3511 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Prizes, 50-50 drawings. Tables of eight: $120; individuals $15; includes soda, water, popcorn. Outside snacks and drinks allowed. Benefits: Arnold Historical Society for museum improvements and insurance fund. To sign up: 636-282-2828 or 636-464-0373.
Mouse races, 7 p.m., De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Drive. Doors open 6 p.m. Free admission. Auction, 50-50 drawing. Food, drinks sold. Sponsorships available. Benefits: De Soto Lions Club. Call Larry Bridges, 636-208-6731.
Breakfast, 6:30-11 a.m., Eureka Masonic Lodge, 616 Stockell Drive. Cost: $11 adults, $5 children. Benefits Eureka High School scholarship fund, Shriners Hospital. Call 636-405-0375 or email ajpaschke@aol.com.
Farmers market-vendor fair and clothing bag sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Clothing sold for $2 per bag. Vendor spots: $10. Call 636-285-0934.
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. 6
Herculaneum Veterans Day parade and ceremony, parade starts 2 p.m. from Senn-Thomas Middle School to Herculaneum City Park. Numbered U.S. flags handed out along parade route, with a drawing at the ceremony to begin at about 3 p.m. at the park, 776 Joachim Ave. Ceremony also includes flag presentation, speakers, patriotic music and readings and recognition of veterans. Information, parade entries: 636-475-4447.
Pasta dinner, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City. All you can-eat: $10 adults, $5 children 10 and younger. Raffles (including a four-burner propane griddle), attendance prizes, grab bags for children. Benefits: Jefferson County Toys and More. Call Kathy, 314-520-1536.For information, call Kathy at 314-520-1536.
Chicken and dumplings dinner, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1620 Boyd St., De Soto. Cost: $11 adults; $7 children 6-12; younger children eat for free.
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. 7
Blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Fellowship Baptist Church, 2735 High Ridge Blvd. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
“Aim for the Stars” astronomical observation event, sunset, Jefferson College Observatory, near softball field, Hillsboro campus. Free. Call Maryanne Angliongto, 636-481-3318.
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.
Fenton Garden Club, 1 p.m. first Mondays. For location, call Susan, 636-600-1311 or email fentongdnclb@gmail.com.
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. 8
Fundraiser for pancreatic cancer research, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Wildwood Pub and Grill, 17253 New College Ave., Wildwood. Speaker, appetizers, soft drinks. Info: November Pancreatic Awareness event page on Facebook.
Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 221 Brierton Lane, Crystal City. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
Knot Just Knitting class, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Knitting and crocheting sessions free for all skill levels. Call Mary, 636-677-8186.
Jefferson County Democratic Central Committee, 7 p.m., 4 Main St., Festus. Call 636-465-9050 or email jeffcomodems@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. 9
Tumbling tots gymnastics, 10-11 a.m., Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. For ages 6 months to 5 years. Cost: $8 members; $9 residents; $10 others. Call 636-938-6775.
Board games, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. 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.
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. 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.
Festus R-6 Hall of Fame anniversary and relocation celebration, 7 p.m., Festus High School Performing Arts Center, 501 Westwind Drive. Cake served. Information: Festus R-6 Facebook page.
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.
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.
Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m., event tickets sale 8:30 a.m. Progressive, speedball, Texas blackout games, pull tabs. Food sold. Sponsor: Moolah Shriners. Call 314-280-4568.
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.
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