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.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open 4 p.m. 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.
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.
Friday, Sept. 20
Arnold Days, 5-10:30 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Arnold City Park on Bradley Beach Road. Music, carnival rides, vendors, games, children's activities all three days; pro wrestling show and fireworks displays on Friday and Saturday nights; Children's Fishing Tournament and car show on Saturday; Arnold Days Parade on Sunday.
Fish fry, 5-7 p.m. Amvets Post 48, 1075 Amvets Drive, De Soto. Plates are $12 and include fish, fries and slaw. Desserts sold.
Blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., The Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. All who give blood between Sept. 16-30, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall or call 800-733-2767.
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.
Chicken dinner, 3-7 p.m., American Legion Post 283, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinner, sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Open house, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hagemeister House, 3803 Lower Byrnes Mill Road, Byrnes Mill. View the historical landmark.
Rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 21, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1620 Boyd St., De Soto. Proceeds go to the food pantry and Ministerial Alliance.
Barbecue, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 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 ballfields and Hwy 109. Menu: smoked ribs, pork steaks, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, brats and sides. Benefits: non-profit organizations in the Eureka area.
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. 21
Arnold Days, continues from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Arnold City Park on Bradley Beach Road. Music, carnival rides, vendors, games, children's activities all festival long; Children's Fishing Tournament, car show pro wrestling show and fireworks on Saturday; Arnold Days Parade on Sunday.
Barbecue, 10 a.m. until sold out, Save A Lot, 2050 Rock Road, De Soto. Sponsor: De Soto Lions.
Jello wrestling fundraiser, 8 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Doors open at 7 p.m. Includes 50/50, raffles. Food and drink available. Benefits: Festus American Legion. Tickets $20 at the American Legion. For ages 21 and older.
De Soto Fall Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Main Street. Food and craft vendors, cornhole contest, car show, hot dog eating contests, pet contests, inflatables and other activities.
Barbecue, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Buchheit, 200 Riverview Plaza Drive, Herculaneum. Menu: Pork steaks, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, bratwurst, large hot dogs. Sponsor: American Legion 40/8 for nurses training, Boys State and child welfare.
Fourth Annual Young Entrepreneur Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Historic Downtown Kimmswick. This event shines a spotlight on young business owners, all aged 17 and younger, who will showcase their handmade goods, creative arts and culinary treats. Admission: free. The event will take place rain or shine. Visit gokimmswick.com or call 636-464-6464.
Barbecue, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Advance Auto Parts parking lot, 999 E. Gannon Drive, Festus. Ribs, hamburgers, hot dogs, pork steaks and sides sold. Benefits: Festus High School Band Boosters. Advance orders: Melissa Trost, 314-221-1726 or festusbandboosters@gmail.com.
Rummage sale, 7 a.m. to noon, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 6550 Old Hwy. 21, Antonia. Gently-used items including clothes, household goods. Benefits: the Ladies Aid of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Call 636-942-4250.
Barbecue, 11 a.m. till dark, Big River VFW Post 5331, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill. The ninth annual all-American barbecue by Screaming Eagle Grill. Tickets: $10 each or 11 tickets for $100. Barbecue, first responders present with gifts for the kids in attendance, face-painting, a bounce house, a K-9 demonstration, a live bald eagle display, Louie from the St. Louis Blues, KSHE, four live bands and raffles with the top prize being a 2024 Polaris XT 1000 UTV. Benefits: BackStoppers. Sponsor: Gerding Enterprises Inc. Call 636-274-9802 for tickets.
Third Annual Fall Fling, 5-10 p.m., Amvets Post 42, 555 Joachim Ave. Herculaneum. Featuring the R&B band, Keepin’ It Real. Admission is $30. Sponsor: Friends of Buren Chapel. For tickets and more info, contact burenchapel19087@gmail.com or 636-575-8547.
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.
Herculaneum Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave.
Sunday, Sept. 22
Country music concert and dance, 5-8 p.m., Mississippi River Eagles, 330 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Admission: $8 at the door. Non-smoking. Music provided by David Byers and A Country Experience.
Meal ministry, 2 p.m. The Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. St. Francis Meal Ministry will offer a free hot meal to those in need every fourth Sunday of the month. The meal will be served by Cub Scout Pack 322 from Geggie Elementary. At this month's meal, St. Luke’s Hospital will be offering Covid and flu shots. Bring your health insurance card and ID. Contact: SLHHealthyWorkforce@Stlukes-stl.com.
Sundays at Sunset concert, 6-8 p.m., Sunset Park, 86 Sunset Park, Festus. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, coolers. Free admission. Music by Bad Habit, which performs rock and roll.
Bunco party, 12:15 p.m., Ladies Auxiliary Knights of Columbus, 6000 Antire Road, High Ridge. Games begin at 1 p.m. Three sets of Bunco: $20 per player. Wine, soda, snacks, dessert, prize awards and a silent auction. For reservations, contact 636-677-5152 or miller-rich@att.net.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Monday, Sept. 23
Arnold Senior Center open house, 12:30-2:15 p.m., Jefferson College Arnold, 1687 Missouri State Road. Open house for Aging Ahead’s new Arnold senior center, which will be open 12:15-2:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in a room just inside the main entrance of the college building. For information, go to agingahead.org or call 314-413-1240.
Vaccine clinic, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Windsor Branch off the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd. Vaccines for seasonal flu and Covid boosters through the Medicine Shoppe in Pevely. Bring your insurance card. Registration is requested at jeffcolib.org or by calling 636-461-1914.
Blood drive, 1:30-6:30 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. All who give blood between Sept. 16-30, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall or call 800-733-2767.
Community game night, 5-8 p.m., St. Martin’s United Church of Christ, 7890 Dittmer Ridge Road, Dittmer. Free for all ages.
Arts and crafts, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Classes take an hour-long break at 11:30 a.m. for lunch. Lunch reservations must be made by 10 a.m. on the previous Friday. Call 636-937-8333.
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. 24
Food pantry, 4-6 p.m., Redemption Church, 7301 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Information: redemptionchurchstl.com.
Spiritual discussion, 1-2 p.m., Crystal City Library, 736 Mississippi Ave. Topic: “Contemplating with animals/animals in the inner worlds.” Based on Animals are Souls Too! by Harold Klemp. Receive a free copy of ECK Wisdom on Relationships booklet. Sponsor: ECKANKAR, The Path of Spiritual Freedom. Call 314-269-3288.
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. 25
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.
Hillsboro Farmers Market, 3:30-6 p.m., Bridle Ridge Acres, 200 Bridle Ridge Lane.
Thursday, Sept. 26
Blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Eureka Fire Protection District, 4849 Hwy. 109. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. All who give blood between Sept. 16-30, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall or call 800-733-2767.
Fox High School addition grand opening, 6 p.m., main gym, 751 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Presentation in gym about high school’s history followed by tours of new three-story addition. For information, call 636-296-5210.
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.
Blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Rock Township Ambulance District House 4, 6707 St Luke's Church Road, Barnhart. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. All who give blood between Sept. 16-30, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall or call 800-733-2767.
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.
Blood drive, 1:30-5 p.m., De Soto Christian Church, 4151 Fountain City Road. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. All who give blood between Sept. 16-30, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall or call 800-733-2767.
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.
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