Thursday, Oct. 13
Informational Medicare presentation, 1 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Call Dan Bitza, 314-369-3576.
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.
Concert, 7:30 p.m., Jefferson College, Fine Arts Theatre, Hillsboro campus. Jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum will perform. Admission: $5; $2 students and seniors. Call 636-481-3369.
School play, 10 a.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jefferson College, Fine Arts Theatre, Hillsboro campus. College Theatre Department presents “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Admission: $5; $2 students, seniors and matinee. Call 636-481-3369.
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, Oct. 14
Fall festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Autumn Ridge Residences, 300 Autumn Ridge Drive, Herculaneum. Live music, free food and games. Call 314-698-1722.
Fish dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
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, 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, Oct. 15
Gala for Children, 6-10 p.m., Quality Inn, 1200 Gannon Drive, Festus. Tickets: $60 each; $100 per couple; $400 tables of eight. Cocktails, dinner, entertainment, silent and live auctions. Benefits: Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children in Jefferson County. Call Alicia Knickman, 314-409-2880, or email aknickman@jeffersoncountycasa.org or check jeffersoncountycasa.org.
Trivia night, 6:30 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Doors open 6 p.m. Admission: $30 per person or $240 per tables of eight. Must be 21 or older. Theme: “I Love the ’80s!” Open bar, soda and tea. Bring own food and snacks. Raffle items, silent auctions, 50-50 drawing. Benefits Windsor Elementary Guardian Owls PTO for teachers and prekindergarten through second grade students. To sign up: windsorowlspto@gmail.com or see Guardian Owls PTO Facebook page.
Strides to End Domestic Violence Awareness Walk, 10 a.m. to noon, Jefferson College outdoor track, Hillsboro campus. Free, but donations accepted. Free cinch bag for first 200 registered participants. Participants can walk as long as they wish. Benefits: Jefferson College Foundation for the Mary Daniels Memorial Scholarship. To register: bit.ly/JC-Awareness-Walk.
Shrimp boil, 1:30 p.m., Festus KC, 316 N. Adams St. All-you-can-eat shrimp, corn and sausage: $15.
Antiques appraisal and tea, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4696 Notre Dame Lane, House Springs. Cost: $15 per person includes appraisal of two to three items and light luncheon. Reservations: Angie, 636-671-8874, or Kathy, 314-795-0143.
Funapalooza, 3-9 p.m., Bethlehem Baptist Church, 8325 Hwy. Y, Dittmer. Chili dinner, hayride, bonfire, children’s games, pumpkin carving. All activities free. Call 314-440-3602.
Concert, 2 p.m., Oakland Baptist Church, 6006 Hwy. H, De Soto. Performance by the Berry Family.
Karaoke, 6 p.m. to midnight, Herculaneum Amvets, 690 Joachim Ave.
Bingo, 5:45 p.m., Fenton American Legion, 2 Gravois Road. Kitchen open 4 p.m., special bingo 5:45 p.m.; regular bingo 6:15 p.m. No checks or outside food, drinks.
Balloon glow, 5-8 p.m., Missouri Kids Unplugged, 7440 Hwy. B, Dittmer. Free; donations accepted. Bring camera, lawn chairs, blankets, coolers and snacks. Reservations: missourikidsunplugged.org.
Jefferson County Genealogical Society, 9:30 a.m. third Saturdays, Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Speaker: Kathy Wurth on “Irish Research Tips and Techniques” at 11 a.m. Program also available via Zoom teleconference. Info: jcgsmo.org.
Farmers market and thrift store, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Vendor spots: $10. Call 636-285-0934 or email peacepantry@att.net.
Arnold Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Arnold City Park, Bradley Beach Road. Call 636-282-6686 or go to arnoldmo.org.
De Soto Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 520 N. Main St. Sponsor: Get Healthy De Soto. Call 636-543-5983 or go to gethealthydesoto.org.
Farmers and vendors market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill.
Ozark Food Pantry, 8:30-10:45 a.m., No. 1 Sunset Park, Festus. Call 636-933-9974.
Sunday, Oct. 16
Parish picnic, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Our Lady Catholic Church, 1550 St. Mary’s Lane, Festus. Silent auctions, games for children and adults, including a children’s three-on-three basketball tournament. Blessings Revealed performs free concert. Barbecue, beer sold; fried chicken and kettle beef dinners will be sold to dine in or carry out. Call 636-937-5513.
Shooting match, noon, Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Call 636-464-7789.
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 at 11:30 a.m. Food available.
Monday, Oct. 17
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.
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. Call 636-535-9559.
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, Oct. 18
Horror movie night, 5 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Movie: “The Shining.” Light refreshments available, bring drinks and snacks. Movie rated R. Call 636-461-1914.
Jefferson County Drug Education Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jefferson College, 1687 Missouri State Road, Arnold. Cost: $20. Call 636-797-3737, ext. 143.
Public workshop, 6-8 p.m., Rockwood Administrative Annex, 500 N. Central Ave., Eureka. Topic: Communicating across different political views and social perspectives. Sponsors: St. Francis Episcopal Church, Rockwood School District and Interfaith Partnership of Greater St. Louis.
Women Dems, 6:30 p.m., third Tuesdays, Jefferson County Democratic Committee, 4 Main St., Festus. Program: Reps from the National Women’s Political Caucus on reproductive rights. Information: womendems5@gmail.com.
Wildwood Historical Society, 7 p.m., 18750 Manchester Road (Hwy. 100). Speaker: Molly Butterworth on “They Will Run: The Golden Age of the Automobile in St. Louis”. Call Sandy Becker-Gurnow, 314-374-3159.
Concert, 7:30 p.m., Jefferson College, Fine Arts Theatre, Hillsboro campus. Wind Ensemble program: “Honoring the Jewish Spirit.” Free admission. Call 636-481-3369.
Herculaneum Farmers Market, 3-6:30 p.m., Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. near the parking lot. Call 636-222-4124.
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, Oct. 19
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, Oct. 20
School play, 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Windsor High School auditorium, 949 Windsor Harbor Road, Imperial. Play: “Dr. Evil and a Basket of Kittens.”
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Speaker: Barb Kay. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. 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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