Thursday, Sept. 15
Herculaneum Community Events Planning Committee, 7 p.m., Herculaneum City Hall, 1 Parkwood Court. Open to residents who want to help plan, work on and fundraise city events. Call Bill Haggard, 314-852-4964, or Herculaneum City Hall, 636-475-4447.
Movie night, 7:30 p.m. Rock Community Fire Protection District House No. 2, 1299 Main St., Imperial. Doors open 7 p.m. Movie: “Encanto.” Free; drinks, popcorn provided. Bring chairs or blankets. Call 636-296-2211.
Public meeting on Allen Road bridge replacement, 4-6:30 p.m., Jefferson County Public Works Department, 725 Maple St., Hillsboro. Comments sought on plans to replace bridge over Sandy Creek north of Sandy Creek Road in spring 2023.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Senior show and tell. 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.
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, Sept. 16
Arnold Days, three-day festival at Arnold City Park, on Bradley Beach Road off Jeffco Boulevard near the Meramec River. Friday highlights: Fairgrounds open at 5 p.m.; Bubble Extravaganza, 5:30-7 p.m.; Cosmic Dance Tent, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. For a complete list of activities, go to Arnold Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
Barbecue, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., concession stand next to The Spur, near Hwy. 109 and South Central Avenue and Augustine Road, Eureka. Smoked ribs, pork steaks, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs sold with or without sides. Sponsor: Eureka KC.
Music, 7-11 p.m., Herculaneum Amvets, 690 Joachim Ave. Band: Two for the Show. Free admission. Call 636-479-4040.
Country fried steak dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Call 636-464-2599.
Rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1620 Boyd St., De Soto. Saturday $1 bag day. Benefits: Ministerial Alliance and De Soto Food Pantry.
Dinner and jam, 6 p.m., Community Improvement Association, 13468 Hwy. JJ. Free admission. Chicken and dumplings dinner served at 5 p.m.
Music, 8 p.m. to midnight, Herculaneum Amvets, 690 Joachim Ave. Performer: Scott Lucas. Free admission. Call 636-479-4040.
Blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Arnold Church of Christ, 2267 Scott Drive. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
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.
Saturday, Sept. 17
Arnold Days, three-day festival at Arnold City Park, on Bradley Beach Road off Jeffco Boulevard near the Meramec River. Saturday highlights: Children’s fishing tournament, 7 a.m.; Mayor’s prayer breakfast at First Baptist Church, 2012 Missouri State Road; Arnold Police Officers Association car show, registration 8 a.m., judging noon; Stunt Dudes bike show, noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.; Carnival rides, noon-11 p.m.; Eating contests, 6 p.m.; Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. For a complete list of activities, go to Arnold Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
De Soto Fall Festival, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Main Street from Fletcher to West Pratt Street. Vendors open until 4 p.m., music by Shannon Cox and Eric Thompson 3-6 p.m., children’s activities, bicycle parade, golf and cornhole tournaments, 5K run-walk, farmers market, beer tent, wine tasting, photo booth, quilt show, obstacle course, dunk tank, pet contest. Complete schedule: De Soto Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
Mouse races, 7 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City. Doors open 6 p.m. Tickets: $20, include beer, snacks and soda; not refundable. Must be 21 to attend. Attendance prize: Computer tablet. Tickets: 314-471-7213.
Outdoor movie, dusk, Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. Free admission, parking. Bring own snacks, blankets, lawn chairs, insect repellants. Movie: “American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story.”
Car show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hillsboro Christian Church, 4865 Hwy. B. Judging at 11 a.m., awards at 2 p.m. $15 registration. Craft fair, live music, food. Call 636-789-2680 or email office@hccwired.com.
Things that Go!, 10 a.m. to noon, Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. Free for children and parents to see construction equipment, race cars, first responder vehicles, service trucks, helicopters, tow trucks and other vehicles. Jefferson County Health Department will distribute and fit free bicycle helmets while supplies last. Sponsors: Herculaneum and Parents as Teachers. Call 636-937-0792 or 636-475-4447.
Dobson-Fest, 4-10 p.m., Jefferson College Observatory, north of Hillsboro campus. Free event offering telescope demonstrations and tips from local astronomers. Information: Jefferson College Observatory Facebook page.
Overnight lesson on camping basics, starts 11:30 a.m., Robertsville State Park, eight miles east of I-44 on Hwy. O near Robertsville. Ends noon Sunday. Learn basics of camping equipment, outdoor cooking, building fires. Children must be accompanied by adult; age 6 and older recommended. Meals, equipment provided. To sign up: 636-257-3788.
Art show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Features watercolor paintings by local artist Gale Bliss, who will appear. Proceeds of sales by cash or check donated to Friends of the Library.
Basketball clinic, 2-4 p.m., Jefferson County Family YMCA, 1303 YMCA Drive, Festus. For boys and girls in grades 6-8. Call 636-931-9622.
Jefferson County Genealogical Society, 9:30 a.m. third Saturdays, Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Speakers. 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. Fall festival. 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, Sept. 18
Arnold Days, three-day festival at Arnold City Park, on Bradley Beach Road off Jeffco Boulevard near the Meramec River. Sunday highlights: Fairgrounds open, noon; Parade, 1 p.m.; Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. For a complete list of activities, go to Arnold Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
Concert in the park, 6-8 p.m., Sunset Park, Festus. Free; bring lawn chairs or blanket. Music by Funky Butt Brass Band. Sponsor: Festus Tourism Commission.
Shooting match, noon, Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Call 636-464-7789.
Crystal City Farmers Market, 1-5 p.m., Grace Presbyterian Church, 105 Bailey Road.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Monday, Sept. 19
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, Sept. 20
Women Dems, 6:30 p.m., third Tuesdays, Jefferson County Democratic Committee, 4 Main St., Festus. Speakers: Local Democratic candidates running in November. Information: womendems5@gmail.com.
Wildwood Historical Society, 7 p.m., 18750 Manchester Road (Hwy. 100). Speaker: Valerie Kienzle on “Ready to Wear St. Louis: A Garment and Footwear Industry Leader.” Call Sandy Becker-Gurnow, 314-374-3159.
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, Sept. 21
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.
Hillsboro Farmers Market, 3:30-6 p.m., Bridle Ridge Acres, 10533 Business 21. Call 636-262-0725.
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, Sept. 22
Social swing dance, lessons 6-7 p.m., dancing 7-10 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Admission: $8; first-time dancers free. Sponsor: Jefferson County Swing Dance Club. Call 636-296-6702.
Bingo, 10-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
Reunions
Crystal City 1972, 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Festus-Crystal City Elks, 4 Elks Drive, Crystal City. Reservations needed by Friday, Sept. 16. Call Robin (Chapman) Boyette, 314-913-9203, or Bob Swyers, 314-221-3951.
St. Pius X 1972 and 1973, events planned Sept. 23-25. Info: Mary Linderer, 314-550-8557 (for 1972 grads); Linda Becker Drinen, 618-304-2591 (1973).
Herculaneum 1977, Saturday, Sept. 24, at La Chance Winery, 12237 Peter Moore Lane, De Soto. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., music at 1 p.m. All classes invited. Cost: $5 per person, bring snacks and drinks. Call Bev Walker at 636-448-4978 or Pam Drinen at 314-805-8872.
De Soto 1957-61, 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, and noon Saturday, Oct. 8, De Soto Community Center, 400 Boyd St. Call Linda, 636-586-5649 (’57 grads), Marty, 636-937-6507 (’58 grads), Lindell, 636-337-4671 (’59 grads), George, 314-630-6711 (’60 grads) or Nancy, 314-496-5932 (’61 grads).
The Leader is pleased to run community events free of charge in the calendar. Send events to Leader Calendar, P.O. Box 159, Festus, 63028, or to news@leaderpublications.biz. Events that occur weekly are listed on a space-available basis. Only nonprofit events that are open to the public are eligible.