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
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.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open: 4 p.m. Food allowed. Call 636-677-7368.
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. 27
Mercy StopOne Recovery Celebration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, 1400 Hwy. 61, Crystal City. Mercy Jefferson and various community partners focused on addiction and recovery will host the free event. Call 636-224-8494.
Eureka Days, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 29. Old Town and Lions and Legion parks. Carnival rides, live music, beer garden, parade, vendors. Call Parks and Recreation, 636-938-6775.
Blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jefferson County Library-Northwest Branch, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. 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.
Barbecue pork dinner, 3-7 p.m., American Legion Post 283, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinner, sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599
Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Baptist Church, 2012 Missouri State Road, Arnold. 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., 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.
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. 28
Jeffco Fire Engine Rally, parade at 9 a.m. starting at St. Pius X High School, 1030 St. Pius Drive, Crystal City, and ending at William C. Haggard Park, 776 Joachim Ave., Herculaneum, where festivities will continue from 10 a.m. until about 2 p.m.
Middle school trivia night, 6-8 p.m., St. Pius X High School Gym, 1030 St. Pius Drive, Festus. All middle schoolers from 6th-8th grade are welcome to attend. Trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. Entry: $5 per person, with teams of six. Outside food and drink are allowed. Contact Breanna Bannes, director of admissions, at bbannes@stpius.com.
Stuffed animal picnic, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Cedar Hill Satellite Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 6780 Mall Drive. Children ages 3-10 may bring stuffed animals for a story time, outdoor games and a picnic lunch. Register by calling 636-551-1020 or visiting jeffcolib.org.
Chicken dinner, 2 -7 p.m., Bethel United Methodist Church, 17500 Manchester Road, Wildwood. The 98th annual dinner includes fried chicken, sides and dessert. Dine-in or carry-out. Visit the Bethel Craft Cottage to see the fall and Christmas decor. Call 636-458-2255.
World Sight Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hillsboro Civic Center, 10349 Business 21. The day will include free eye screenings and prescription glasses provided to anyone, free T-shirts to the first 50 guests, free hot dogs to the first 100 guests, a live puppet show by Denny Huff, local vendors, a poster contest, a performance from musician Vito Salamone and fun activities for children like face painting, a bike rodeo and a bounce house. Sponsor: Hillsboro Lions Club.
Charity Bingo event, 7 p.m., K.C. hall, 6800 Knights of Columbus Lane, House Springs. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $20 per person or $160 per table of eight. The night will include 10 categories with 10 questions, complimentary beer and soft drinks, prizes and a raffle. Outside food is welcome but no outside alcohol. Proceeds go to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. For reservations, call 636-751-5186.
Chili cookoff and dessert auction, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thomas C. Fletcher House, 401 Elm St., Hillsboro. Live music by Bob Filda and judging of chili entries at noon, followed by the dessert auction. Local community members will judge chili entries and award cash prizes of $75, $50 and $25 to the top three entries and $25 for the people’s choice. The day also will include tours of the homes and wine tasting. Benefits: preservation efforts of the home and Huskey log cabin.
Holy Family Parish Fall Festival, noon to 10 p.m., Tenbrook Road campus, 2334 Tenbrook Road, Arnold. Proceeds benefit Holy Family Catholic Parish. Event includes games, barbecue, kids karaoke, silent auction, raffles and performances by Exit 180. For information, go to holyfamilyarnold.org or call 636-321-0002.
Cornhole tournament and barbecue, 10 a.m., St. Pius X High School, 1030 St. Pius Drive., Festus. Check-in: 10 a.m. Bracket draw: 10:30 a.m. Games begin: 11 a.m. During the tournament, there will be cash-only barbecue plates sold. Registration: $50 per team of two and can be done by emailing gsbttcevents@gmail.com. Benefits: delinquent food service accounts at local schools. Sponsor: Giving Something Back to the Community organization. For more info or to register by phone, call A.J. Riney at 636-209-1836.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2211 Tenbrook Road, Arnold. Coffee, soda and snacks will be provided. Prizes will be awarded. Cost: $12 per person or $90 per table of eight players. For information or to register, call 636-296-1292.
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, 700 Joachim Ave.
Wildwood Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Town Center Plaza, 221 Plaza Drive.
Sunday, Sept. 29
Sundays at Sunset concert, 6-8 p.m., Sunset Park, 86 Sunset Park, Festus. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, coolers. Free admission. Music by The Funky Butt Brass Band, which performs brass, funk and soul.
Car and Bike Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Arnold VFW Post 2593, 2301 Church Road. Registration 8 a.m. to noon, awards at 3 p.m. Registration fee $20. Display fee $15. Proceeds will benefit the VFW. Rainout date Oct. 6. Call, Jammie Farris 636-296-4066.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Monday, Sept. 30
Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Festus Public Library, 406 W. Main St. Sponsors: American Red Cross and Grace Presbyterian Church. 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.
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, Oct. 1
Drawing class, 6-7 p.m., Cedar Hill Satellite Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 6780 Mall Drive. Children ages 10-16 may learn how to draw from real-life references. Register by calling 636-551-1020 or visiting jeffcolib.org.
National Night Out, 4-7 p.m., Spring Hills Church, 6247 Upper Byrnes Mill Road. Meet local first responders. The night out will include children’s games, a raffle and a petting zoo and food sold. High Ridge Fire Department, North Jefferson County EMS District, Cedar Hill Fire Department, Big River Ambulance District, Jefferson County 911 Dispatch, Northwest Towing Service and the Missouri Highway Patrol will be in attendance. Sponsor: Byrnes Mill Police Dept.
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, Oct. 2
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.
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, Oct. 3
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: barbecue pulled pork, calico beans, coleslaw and eclair cake. 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: dinosaurs. 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.
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