Thursday, Oct. 31
Halloween
Friday, Nov. 1
School play, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Festus R-6 Performing Arts Center, 501 Westwind Drive. Festus High School theater students perform comedy, "You Can't Take It With You." General admission tickets: $5. Concessions by Support Our Stars (SOS) parents booster group.
Rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to noon, Hope United Church of Christ, 100 S. Third St., De Soto. This pre-Christmas sale will feature Christmas trees, decor and lights. It will also feature upholstered chairs, a piano, adult and children’s clothing, toys, books, kitchen items and knickknacks. Saturday will be dollar bag day. For info, call 636-586-6425.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Council 1230, 316 N. Adams St., Festus. Fish dinners: $12 and includes two sides. Menu: chunky cod, catfish filet, shrimp, grilled fish and jack salmon. Dine in or carry out. 636-937-8138.
Steak dinner, 4-7 p.m., American Legion Post 283, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinner, sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
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.
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.
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.
Fish fry, 4-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 9330 Bus. Hwy. 21, Hillsboro. Catfish, cod, jack salmon and shrimp dinners. Dine-in and carryout available.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Rummage sale and chicken dinner, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Donau Park, 5020 W. Four Ridge Road, House Springs. Free admission. German music, food served from noon until 3 p.m., craft and rummage sale. Fried Chicken meal: $15 and includes one chicken breast and thigh, mashed potatoes with gravy, buttered corn and German chocolate cake. Kid’s hot dog meal: $5 and is served with chips or Rice Krispie Treat. Pretzels sold at bar for $3. Sponsor: German Cultural Society of St. Louis. Call 314-771-8368.
Trivia night, 7-10 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 800 Knights of Columbus Lane, in House Springs. Doors open: 6 p.m. Tickets: $30 per person or $240 for a table of eight. 10 trivia rounds, 50-50s, raffles, lotto boards, a silent auction, a DJ, and an open bar featuring beer, wine, mixed drinks and soda. Bring your own snacks. Benefits: KidSight. Sponsor: House Springs Lions Club. Contact Pat at pm4641@aol.com or call 314-560-7730.
Fourth annual Ladies Night, 4-9 p.m., Historic Tanglefoot Association event focused on shopping fun on Festus Main Street-Crystal City Bailey Road. Free to attend. Participating stores to offer discounts and special sales, complimentary treats. Live music and food trucks along with stores open for extended business hours. For more info, visit the Historic Tanglefoot Association page on Facebook.
Barbecue, 11 a.m. until sold out, American Legion Post 253, 849 American Legion Drive, Festus. Rib plate: $15. Ribs only: $10. Pork steak plate: $15. Pork steak only: $10. Brat plate: $10. Brat only: $5. All plates come with two sides. For questions, call 636-937-3000.
Fourth annual coat and blanket giveaway, 9-11 a.m. First United Methodist Church of De Soto, 200 Boyd St. Free coats, blankets and hygiene packs.
Rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to noon, St. Michael House, Hwy. 21 and Hwy. CC across from Washington State Park, south of De Soto. Clothing, household items, furniture, toys, purses and books. Must take items home on the day of the sale. Benefits: St. Michael House. Call 636-586-5171.
Fox High School Fall Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Fox High School gym, 751 Jeffco Blvd. Proceeds benefit Fox High School Parents’ Club. For information, call 385-367-6334 or email foxhighcraftshows@gmail.com.
Mouse races, 7 p.m., VFW Post 1831, 1651 Veterans Drive, De Soto. Doors open: 6 p.m. Free admission. Live auction, 50-50 and food and drink available for purchase. Sponsor: De Soto Lions Club.
Breakfast, 6:30-11 a.m., Eureka Masonic Lodge, 616 Stockell Drive. Cost: $11 adults, $5 children. Benefits Eureka High School scholarship fund, Shriners hospitals. Call 636-405-0375 or email ajpaschke@aol.com.
Chess club, 9:30-11:30 a.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. For all skill levels. Call 636-586-3858.
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.
Clothing bag sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Clothing sold for $2 per bag. Call 636-285-0934.
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.
Sunday, Nov. 3
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.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Twelfth annual Veterans Day parade, 2 p.m., Joachim Ave., starting at North Main St., ending at William C. Haggard City Park. A ceremony will follow at Amvets Post 42, 555 Joachim Ave., Herculaneum. Hot dogs, chips and water provided.
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.
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.
Monday, Nov. 4
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.
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, Nov. 5
Scraps and Patches Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City.
Chess club, 3 p.m., Crystal City Public Library meeting room, 736 Mississippi Ave. For more info, call Amy at 636-937-7166.
Indoor pickle ball, 10-11:30 a.m. Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 24 hours in advance for lunch reservations. 636-937-8333.
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, Nov. 6
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.
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.
Non-denominational Bible study, 10-11 a.m. Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 24 hours in advance for reservations. 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.
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, Nov. 7
Salute to Our Veterans, 8:30 a.m., Wildwood City Hall, 16860 Main St. This ceremony is a tribute to the men and women from all branches of the military who have served the nation. During the event, Mayor Joe Garritano will deliver remarks honoring Wildwood's veterans and all those who have served. Following his address, the city will lower its flags to half-staff in a tribute, which will remain in place throughout Veterans Day weekend and return to full staff on Veterans Day.
Senior lunch, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., first Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Cost: $7 residents; $8 for others. Menu: pasta bake, garden salad, French bread and pumpkin sugar cookies. 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 residents, $11 others; includes crafts and snacks. Theme: Music. To sign up: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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