Thursday, Sept. 12
BSA Troop 456 recruiting event, 6-7:30 p.m., Wildwood Community Park, 17155 Pond Grover Pkwy. Also known as the “Adventure Troop,” BSA Troop 456 Wildwood is serving boys and now girls ages 11-17. Recruitment for Kindergarten through fifth-grade boys and girls to Pack 456 will also take place. Join for activities and information. Contact troop456wildwood@gmail.com or 636-254-2572.
Show Me Woodturners, 6:30 p.m., 711 W. Main Street, Festus. Meet at the old band building behind the Festus Police Station. Short meeting followed by show-and-tell, president's challenge, wood exchange and demo. Everyone welcomed. Contact Show.Me.Woodturners@gmail.com.
Tumbling Tots, 10-11 a.m. second Thursdays and third Wednesdays, Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. For ages 6 months to 5 years. Fee: $9 residents; $10 others. To sign up: eureka.mo.us.
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.
Quad Cities Senior Center, 10-11:30 a.m., 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Learn to play dominos. Call 636-837-8333.
Toastmasters Jeffco Challengers, 7 p.m., New Hope UMC, 3921 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. In-person and virtual meetings by Zoom. Information: Josephineemde@yahoo.com.
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.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open 4 p.m. Cash-only event. Call 636-677-3557.
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.
Fenton Community and Farmers Market, 4:30-7:30 p.m., 995 Larkin Williams Road. Info: 636-349-8155 or farmersmarket@fentonmo.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, Sept. 13
Oktoberfest, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Donau Park, 5020 West Four Ridge Road, House Springs. German heritage celebration featuring German music, dancing, food and drink. Hours are 5-10 p.m. Friday, 5-10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. No charge to attend. Refreshments for sale. For more info, see the German Cultural Society of St. Louis page on Facebook or visit germanstl.org.
Meatloaf dinner, 3-7 p.m., American Legion Post 283, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinner, sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Crystal City High School class of 1964 reunion, Friday, Sept. 13, The day begins with Crystal City High School homecoming parade at 12:30 p.m. at the school, 1100 Mississippi Ave, with the high school homecoming football game starting at 7 p.m. A class meet and greet from 6-10 p.m. at Pasta House, 1606 Galemore St., in Festus, will feature a cash bar and food sold. A private room will be reserved. The 60th reunion concludes with a barbecue luncheon from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Summit Event Building, 1511 Park Drive, in Crystal City. Price: $20 per person. Call Betty at 636-232-8041.
Barbecue, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until sold out, Friday and Saturday, Eureka Knights of Columbus, the intersection of Hwy 109 and S. Central/Augustine Road. Concession stand is located next to the Spur parking lot between the ball fields and Hwy 109. Menu: smoked ribs, pork steaks, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, brats and sides. Benefits: nonprofit organizations in the Eureka area.
Food Truck Friday, 5-9 p.m., Parkton Assembly of God, 1670 Old Hwy. M, Barnhart. The Wandering Bean, Kona Ice, Dynasty Manna, Joha’s Dominican Divine, Smokey D’s, Daddy O’s Cheese Steaks and TreauX’s Cajun BBQ will be on hand. Sand volleyball, corn hole, washers, playground.
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.
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, Sept. 14
Fall Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Amvets Post 48, 1075 Amvets Drive, De Soto. Vendors, food music and games.
Car show, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Karsch’s Market, 1730 Old Hwy. M, Barnhart. Fundraiser to benefit the Antonia Fire Protection District Community Outreach Committee. Cost is $10 to enter show, $15 to be judged. Preregister by emailing officemanager@antoniafire.com, or register the day of the show, starting at 9 a.m. For information, email officemanager@antoniafire.com.
Book signing, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Riverbend Bookstore, 521 N. Truman Blvd., Crystal City. Meet author Troy Taylor who has written more than 150 books on history, hauntings, true crime and the supernatural, including “The Devil Came to St. Louis,” a book about the infamous 1949 exorcism.
Things that Go, 10 a.m. to noon, William C. Haggard City Park, 776 Joachim Ave., Herculaneum. Children and their families will be able to see all types of moving vehicles like police cars, firetrucks, ambulances, trash trucks, school buses, road equipment, cars and other vehicles from utility companies. The Jefferson County Health Department will fit and give away bicycle helmets while supplies last. Sponsors: Parents as Teachers and the City of Herculaneum. Call 636-937-0792.
Ste. Genevieve History Conference, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ste. Genevieve County Community Center, 21390 Hwy 32. Cost: $50 per person or $45 for Foundation members and includes a Friday, Sept. 13, night reception from 5-7 p.m. at the Jacques Guibourd House, 1 N. Fourth St., in Ste. Genevieve, a continental breakfast Saturday morning, lunch, and all of the conference presentations. Sponsor: Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve. Reservations: HistoricSteGen.org.
Tailgate and barbecue, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fox Service Center, 849 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold. Sponsored by and supports: Boy Scout Troop 450.
Junior explorers, 10-10:45 a.m., Mastodon State Historic Site picnic area, 1900 Seckman Road, Imperial. Outdoor hands-on activities for families with young children. Wear weather-appropriate clothing. Call 636-464-2976.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall lower level, 13225 Hwy. E, De Soto. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission $20 per person. Tables of eight. Beer, soda and popcorn provided. Outside food welcomed. Prizes, silent auction and 50-50. Hosted by and benefits: De Soto Historical Society Museum. Call 636-262-0567.
Car show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hillsboro Chrisitan Church, 4865 Hwy. B. Gates open at 8:45 and registration, $15 per vehicle, starts at 9 a.m. Cars will be judged at 10:30 a.m. and will be placed in different categories: cars pre-1976 and post-1977, trucks and people's choice. Awards: people’s choice: $100; first place $100; second place $75; and third place: $50. The event will also include a vendor and craft fair, live music, food, door prizes, activities for children, pony rides and face painting. Rain date: Saturday, Sept. 21. Contact office@hillsborochristianchurch.com or 636-789-2680.
Arnold Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, 8 a.m., First Baptist Church of Arnold banquet center, 2012 Missouri State Road. Held by the Arnold Rotary Club. Cost: $80 for table of eight, $13 individual ticket. Reservation required by Sept. 4. Order tickets by calling 636-492-2772 or go to Arnold Rotary Club Facebook page.
Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., De Soto Masonic Lodge, Third and Boyd streets. Eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage: $3 to $7.
De Soto Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to noon, 705 E. Stone St. at Flucom Road. Schedule changes: 636-586-7300.
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.
Herculaneum Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Herculaneum City Park, 700 Joachim Ave.
Wildwood Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Town Center Plaza, 221 Plaza Drive.
Sunday, Sept. 15
Archaeology Myth-Busters, 2-2:45 p.m., Mastodon State Historic Site Museum, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Interactive presentation on prehistoric humans for all ages. Call 636-464-2976.
Sundays at Sunset concert, 6-8 p.m., Sunset Park, 86 Sunset Park, Festus. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, coolers. Free admission. Music by The Missouri Big Band (MOBB), featuring Joe Scalzitti.
Automotive swap meet and car show, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fox School District Service Center, 849 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Auto parts and many other items for sale in addition to a car show. Proceeds go to various charities. Sponsor: Horseless Carriage Club of Missouri.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Quilt social bingo, 1 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 9330 Hwy. 21, Hillsboro. Doors open at noon. Cash prizes, 50-50 raffles, snacks and beverages and 10 handmade quilts as prizes. Call 636-789-2744.
Monday, Sept. 16
Girl Scouts recruitment party, 6:30 p.m. Fox Service Center, 849 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, and Hillsboro Community Civic Club, 10349 MO-21 Bus. Theme: “In My Girl Scout Era.” Those who wish to attend are encouraged to dress up in your favorite Taylor Swift-era costume. The night will include making friendship bracelets, dancing and other activities. For questions, email Brittany Olsen at bolsen@girlscoutsem.org.
Blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search JeffcoLibraryArnold.
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.
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, Sept. 17
Jefferson College Come Back to School Night, 5-7 p.m., at the central lawn of the Hillsboro campus. Learn about options for coming back to school as an adult learner, including programs and resources. Family-friendly, with games for the kids. Free food. Visit Jeffco.edu/adult-learners at the Jefferson College website for more info.
Women Dems, 6:30 p.m., third Tuesdays, Hillsboro United Church of Christ, 4810 Hwy. B. Information: womendems5@gmail.com.
Wildwood Historical Society, 7 p.m., 18750 Manchester Road (Hwy. 100). Call Sandy Becker-Gurnow, 314-374-3159.
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, Sept. 18
Tumbling Tots, 10-11 a.m., Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. Gymnastics class for ages 6 months to 5 years. Cost: $9 residents; $10 others. To register: 636-938-6775.
Plant seminar, 6-7:30 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. For all ages; children must be accompanied by adult. Cost: $5 residents; $7 others. Call 636-938-6775.
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.
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.
Hillsboro Farmers Market, 3:30-6 p.m., Bridle Ridge Acres, 200 Bridle Ridge Lane.
Thursday, Sept. 19
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: Buddy Russell and Jason Daniel. 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.
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