Thursday, Oct. 30
Blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Festus Public Library, 406 W. Main St., Festus. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring ID. Call 1-800-733-2767.
Town Hall Meeting-Listen, Lead and Deliver, 6-7:30 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Join the Women Dems and local Missouri state legislators and candidates to discuss actions to make Missouri a better place to live, work and play. Sponsored by Women Dems.
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.
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.
Dance and Yoga in the Park, 6-7:15 p.m., Crystal City Park, 1511 Park Drive. Free classes are held at the pavilion every Thursday in October. Dance class: 6-6:30 p.m. Yoga class: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Organized by the Jefferson County YMCA.
Friday, Oct. 31
Halloween Party, 5 p.m., Cedar Hill Elks Lodge, 8430 Industrial Drive. Chili and hotdogs 5-8 p.m. Karaoke 7-11 p.m. Costume contest. Bring a dessert to be judged. Carved or decorated pumpkin contest. Some cash prices and trophies for costumes, desserts and pumpkins. Proceeds from the dinner will help fund a local nursing home's Christmas celebration.
Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m., Hillsboro Christian Church, 4865 Hwy. B, Hillsboro. Candy, hot dogs, chips, funnel cakes and water. For more info, call Sharon at 636-789-2680.
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.
Fish fry, 3-7 p.m., American Legion Post 400, 2 Gravois Road, Fenton. Menu: crispy cod, catfish fillets, shrimp and chicken fingers, all served with your choice of two sides. Choose from fries, green beans, baked beans, coleslaw or hush puppies. Come early as meals sell out quickly. Dine in or grab your meal to go. Bar is open till 11 p.m. To place your order, call 636-343-7330. Cash and credit accepted. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday, Nov. 1
Wildwood Holiday Artisan Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 221 Plaza Drive. Enjoy a festive outdoor shopping experience featuring local vendors, food and drinks and photos with Santa. Admission and parking are free, but attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for Circle of Concern or a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. For more info, call 636-458-0440.
Fall Craft and Vendor Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Meramec Arnold Eagles 1725 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold.
Green Celebrations: Holiday Crafts and Dining, 2 p.m., Eureka Hills Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 500 Workman Road, Eureka. In anticipation of fall holidays, craft along with a teaching artist while exploring alternatives to traditionally wasteful party practices. Discover greener ideas for invitations, decorations, gifts, food and dining. For adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org.
Amvets Post 42 Salute to Service Festival, 11 a.m., 555 Joachim Ave., Herculaneum. A day of food, fun and fellowship, including a pop-up fish fry from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Outdoor music featuring Bob Stegall at 2 p.m. and The Chicken Whiskey Band at 7 p.m. Cornhole and a kids' corner. Show Me the Money will take place at 6 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair.
De Soto Lions Mouse Races, 7 p.m., VFW 1831, 1651 Veterans Drive, De Soto. Free admission. Doors open at 6 p.m. Food available for purchase with items for live auction between races.
Community bonfire, 4:30-9 p.m., Harmony Baptist Church of House Springs, 5326 Heads Creek Road and Hwy. MM. Family-friendly event featuring games, hot dogs, s'mores, soft drinks and live music. For questions, call the church at 636-942-2325.
Coat/blanket giveaway, 9-11 a.m., First United Methodist Church of De Soto, 200 Boyd St. Free coats, blankets, gloves and hats. Enter through the door to the lower fellowship space on Second Street.
Rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Christian Activity Center at Hwy. 21 and Hwy. CC across from Washington State Park, on the grounds of the Rural Parish Workers of Christ the King. Clothing, shoes, household items, linens, furniture, toys, purses and books. Those interested must take items home on the day of the sale. All proceeds will benefit St. Michael House. For more information, call 636-586-5171.
Fox High School Fall Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Fox High commons area and gyms, 751 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. More than 180 vendors expected to participate. For info, call 385-367-6334, email foxhighcraftshows@gmail.com or go to the Fox High School Parent’s Club Facebook page.
Builders Fall Home Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at STL Athletic Center, 2300 Hitzert Court, Fenton. Produced by the Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri, the home show allows area residents to see more than 100 companies and shop the latest home products and services in one convenient trip. Admission and parking are free. Attendees can find what they need for their homes, inside and out, including kitchens and baths, flooring, window treatments, decks, fencing, windows, siding and doors. The day will also include a holiday marketplace, a presentation on floral designs by Debra Prinzing, entertainment by Dog Shows by Sit Means Sit Dog Training, a kids' holiday corner and a food drive benefiting the St. Louis Area Foodbank. For more info, visit stlhomeshow.com.
Breakfast, 6:30-11 a.m., Eureka Masonic Lodge, 616 Stockell Drive. Cost: $12 adults, $6 children. Benefits Eureka High School scholarship fund, Shriners hospitals. Call 636-405-0375 or email ajpaschke@aol.com.
Pay It Forward Baby Ministry, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., De Soto Community Center, 400 Boyd St. Free diapers, clothes, supplies for any child in need. Donations welcome. Call 314-779-4351.
Baby and Me Lapsit, 10 a.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Ages 0-36 months. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
Peace Pantry Thrift Store $2 clothing bag sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill.
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.
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.
Arnold Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 2400 Bradley Beach Road.
Sunday, Nov. 2
Xtreme Bingo, 6 p.m., American Legion Post 253, 849 American Legion Drive, Festus. For info, call 636-937-3000.
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.
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, Nov. 3
Kimmswick Historical Society monthly meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., 6000 Third St., Imperial. The monthly meeting’s featured speaker is a veteran and bugler, Jack Poitras. Jack will share his story of becoming a bugler and will be accompanied by his sidekick, Sally. Refreshments will be served after.
Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 221 Brierton Lane, Crystal City. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring ID. Call 1-800-733-2767.
Fenton Garden Club, 1 p.m. First Mondays. Email fentongdnclb@gmail.com for location and current activities.
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, Nov. 4
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.
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.
Grief Share support group, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Care Connections, 3579 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Care Connections, in partnership with St. John’s Lutheran, will hold a 13-week support group on Tuesdays to help those who have lost someone close to them. This support group is free and open to all. New attendees are welcome any time. For information or to register, call Lauren at 636-224-8137.
Wednesday, Nov. 5
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, Nov. 6
Salute to Our Veterans, 8:30 a.m., Wildwood City Hall, 16860 Main Street. Event to take place following Coffee with the Mayor. Veterans in attendance will receive a special gift.
“Before Oz,” 6 p.m. Nov. 6-8, De Soto High School Auditorium. De Soto High School Theatre will present the play about author L. Frank Baum’s journey to write about “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Admission is $6 for students and $8 for adults.
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.
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.
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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