Thursday, Oct. 17
Anniversary celebration, 2-4 p.m., Jefferson College Library, 111 Viking Drive, Hillsboro. Meet at the library's first floor to celebrate 40 years of the Federal Depository Library Program at Jefferson College. There will be displays, refreshments and a bald eagle from the World Bird Sanctuary’s raptor rescue program. Call 636-481-3166 or 636-481-3167 to learn more.
Coffee chat with the Chamber, 7-8 a.m., LaLa’s Roast and Bistro, 10632 Hwy. 21, Hillsboro. Network and have a casual chat over coffee with the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, community members and business owners. Host: Sara Sucharski and Dave VonArx. Visit HillsboroChamberofCommerce.com.
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.
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.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open: 4 p.m. Food allowed. Call 636-677-7368.
House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Tuesdays and Thursdays: games 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; Thursdays and Tuesdays: Bingo, canasta and pinochle 9 a.m., pickleball 10:30 a.m. Lunch served 11:45 a.m. daily; reservations in advance at 636-677-4578.
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.
Friday, Oct. 18
Chicken dinner, 3-7 p.m., American Legion Post 283, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinner, sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Fish fry, 3-7 p.m., American Legion Post 400, 2 Gravois Road, Fenton. Menu: cod, catfish, shrimp and chicken strips. Bar is open till 10 p.m. Cash or credit cards accepted. Phone ahead for pickup: 636-343-7330.
Trunk or treat, 5:30-8 p.m., Jefferson College, 1000 Viking Drive, in Hillsboro. Blue lot. free games, prizes, candy and a visit from the Wildlife Command Center. Henna artwork and food by local vendors sold. College-approved trunks only. For questions, contact bgallawa@jeffco.edu or call 636-481-3231.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Catfish, shrimp, Jack salmon plates with three sides: $13; cod plates $15. Dine in or carry out. Call 636-933-3981 or 636-937-3000.
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.
House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Line dancing 10-11 a.m. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Exercise class 10-11 a.m., cards noon to 2 p.m. Fridays and Mondays; bingo 10-11 a.m. Fridays. Call 636-337-7578.
Bingo, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
Saturday, Oct. 19
Chicken and dumpling dinner, noon to 5 p.m. or until sold out, Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. All you can eat. Dinner is $15 and includes carrots, mashed potatoes and homemade rolls. Dessert available for purchase.
Trunk or treat, 1-3 p.m., Realty Executives Premiere, 113 Hilltop Village Center Drive, Eureka. No cost to attend. For information, call 636-777-2800.
Antique appraisal and tea, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace, 4696 Notre Dame Lane, House Springs. Cost: $20 per person for the appraisal of two to three items by Joan Komlos. A light luncheon will be served. Cost for lunch only: $10 per person. Reservations are required. Call Angie, 636-671-8874.
Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade and Costume Contest, 10 a.m. to noon. Northwest Branch of Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Trick or treat stations, photo booth, and Open Door Animal Sanctuary will have pet adoption booth. Registration required at jeffcolib.org or by calling the library, 636-677-8186.
Harry Potter trivia, 6 p.m., Amvets Post 48, 1075 Amvets Drive, De Soto. Doors open: 5 p.m. Adult ticket: $20. Children ticket: $15. Up to a table of eight. Winning table gets $200. Costume contest and table decorating contest entry fee are each $10 and each winner receives $50. Butterbeer and chocolate frogs available for purchase in the hall. Other beverages available for purchase, bring your own snacks. No smoking, vaping or chewing. For more information or by tickets in advance, contact amvetspost48@yahoo.com.
3rd annual artisan fair and vendor show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jefferson County YMCA, 1303 YMCA Drive, Festus. Buy from local crafters and company vendors. Benefits: the YMCA World Service program.
Halloween Parade and “Boo at the Barn,” 6 p.m., Hillsboro R-3 Intermediate, 10478 MO-21 Bus. Lineup is at 5 p.m. behind the school. Parade route: from the school stoplight, continue S. on Hwy 21 to left on Main St. in front of City Hall, left on Vreeland Road, and return back to the school to disperse. Community Boo at the Barn will immediately follow the parade at Bridle Ridge Acres, 200 Bridle Ridge Lane, Hillsboro. Trunk or treat, spooky barn walk, haunted trail, a bonfire, music, food, a costume contest, pumpkin decorating and live animals. Sponsor: Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce. Benefits: Hillsboro Agricultural Department. Contact 636-481-6718, hillsborochamberoffice@gmail.com or visit the HillsboroChamberofCommerce.com.
Trivia night, 7-10 p.m., Vineland Elementary School, 650 Vineland School Rd., De Soto. Doors open at 6 p.m. $150 for a team of eight at the door, $130 early bird special until Oct. 4. Proceeds support St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church’s Night to Shine prom night event for people with special needs. Call the church at 636-586-2472.
Bethlehem Baptist Church Funapalooza, 3-9 p.m., 8325 Hwy. Y, Dittmer. Chili dinner, free activities for children, pumpkin carving, hayride and bonfire.
Aim for the Stars, sunset, Jefferson College Observatory, Farm Road on north entrance of Hillsboro campus. Telescope open for public viewing; visitors may bring their own telescopes and binoculars. Volunteers from the St. Louis Astronomical Society will assist beginners. Postponed for inclement weather. Call 636-481-3318.
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.
Live music, 6-9 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill. Music: Jason Cole. Call 636-274-5001.
Arnold Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Arnold City Park, 2400 Bradley Beach Road.
Cedar Hill Farmers and Vendors Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane.
De Soto Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 520 N. Main St.
Sunday, Oct. 20
Bethlehem Baptist Church Homecoming, 10:30 a.m., 8325 Hwy. Y, Dittmer. Church followed by a fellowship meal at the end of service.
Chicken dinner, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 310 Central Ave., Pevely. Dinners are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 5. Apple butter will also be sold at $8 per pint.
Coffee Talk, 8-10 a.m., Star Cafe, 2868 Seckman Road, in Imperial. Antonia Fire Protection District Chief Matt Krutzsch will provide information about $11 million bond issue on Nov. 5 ballot. Call 636-948-4433.
Jefferson College PACE performance, 3 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3517 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Community chorale, concert chorale and chamber choir. Theme: Yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Quilt bingo and chili supper, 11:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Parish hall/gym, 200 Brierton Lane, in Crystal City. Doors open and food will be served at 11:30 a.m. Quilt bingo begins at 1:30 p.m. Early bird games and 20 games of bingo; 14 quilts and 6 cash games. Cash-only, handicap accessible and smoke-free event.
Shooting match, noon, Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Cash rounds, pot shots, meat and cash wheel. 60 feet, .675 choke, scopes allowed. Call 314-723-0892.
BB 5K suicide awareness walk, 10 a.m. Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, 2232-2292 Hwy. A, Festus. Cost to participate: $30 and includes a T-shirt, certificate, snacks, fruit and behavioral health resources. Those not walking can buy a T-shirt for $20. Student cost without a T-shirt: $10. Sweatshirts sold. Proceeds will be used to fund scholarships. Sponsor: Junior Optimist International of Festus-Crystal City. Checks can be made to TCA Optimist at P.O. Box 475, Festus, 63028 or Venmo @JOI63028. For information, call Debbie Schumaker at 314-471-7213 or Carol Schanz at 314-222-4344.
Meat shoot, noon, De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21. Doors open 10 a.m., practice begins 11 a.m. House guns available. Meat and money rounds. Proceeds support veterans.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
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 checked every round. All judges' decisions are final. For more information, call 636-464-8960.
Monday, Oct. 21
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.
Recipe share and tell, 6-7 p.m., Cedar Hill Satellite Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 6780 Mall Drive. Share family recipes and taste samples. Recipes may be included in the library’s Heritage Cookbook. For ages 18 and older. Call 636-551-1020 or visit jeffcolib.org.
Homeschool hour, 10 a.m. Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Educational activities on park topics. To register: icampmo.com.
Jefferson County Republican Club, 7-8:30 p.m., Wesley Rogers Steakhouse and Buffet, 3601 Jeffco Blvd. Arnold. Call 314-825-0944 or email jeffcogopclub@gmail.com.
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.
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Scrabble 11 a.m. to noon. Call 636-337-7578.
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, 10:30 a.m., Cedar Hill Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 6780 Mall Drive. Reading and crafts.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Food pantry, 4-6 p.m., Redemption Church, 7301 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Information: redemptionchurchstl.com.
Chess club, 3 p.m., Crystal City Public Library meeting room, 736 Mississippi Ave. For more info, call Amy at 636-937-7166.
Bingo, 6:15 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Exercise 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call 636-937-8333.
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Bingo noon to 1 p.m. Call 636-337-7578.
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, Oct. 23
Bunco, 7 p.m., De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21. Doors open 6 p.m. Maximum four per table. Admission: $10; benefits Ladies Auxiliary hospital programs. Call 314-401-7781.
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.
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Dominoes noon to 1 p.m. Call 636-337-7578.
Chess Open Play, 3:30-5:30 p.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Call 636-586-3858 for any questions.
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.
House Springs Senior Center, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., 6180 Hwy. MM. Intermediate line dancing. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Food distribution, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Salvation Army, 3740 Telegraph Road, Arnold. Food for qualified families. Call 636-464-0787.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Line and swing dance, lessons 6-7 p.m., dancing 7-10 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Admission: $8. Sponsor: Jefferson County Swing Dance Club. Call 636-296-6702.
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.
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.
Walk-Bike Jefferson County Master Plan Open House, 3-6 p.m., Jefferson County Administration Center Assembly Hall, 729 Maple Street, Hillsboro. County officials are seeking public input on the bicycling and pedestrian network plan. A pop-up demonstration will be held outside of the building concurrently to showcase street improvement concepts. Information: jjonas@jeffcomo.org.
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