Thursday, Sept. 8
Twin City Days, three-day festival Thursday-Saturday at various sites in Crystal City and Festus. Thursday highlights: Twin City Days Breakfast, 8 a.m.; Seniors in the Park, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., both at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, Festus. Sponsor: Twin City Area Chamber of Commerce. For a complete list of activities, go to twincitychamber.com.
Senior book bingo, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Winners choose from selection of used books. Free. To sign up: 636-938-6775.
Trivia and bingo, 10-11:30 a.m., 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. 9
Twin City Days, three-day festival continues at various sites in Crystal City and Festus. Friday highlights: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Festus Public Library; Family bike ride, 6-7:30 p.m., Crystal City Park; “Pups Alone” shown on a large outdoor screen, 7:30 p.m., Crystal City Park; Cobblestone Celebration, 6-11 p.m., Mississippi Avenue, Crystal City. Sponsor: Twin City Area Chamber of Commerce. For a complete list of activities, go to twincitychamber.com.
Oktoberfest, 7-10 p.m. Friday, 5-10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, at Donau Park, 5020 W. Four Ridge Road, in House Springs. Public invited. Admission is free. German music, dancing and refreshments. Sponsor: German Cultural Society of St. Louis. For more information, visit the German Cultural Society of St. Louis Facebook page, the organization’s website at germanstl.org or call 314-771-8368.
Steak dinner, 4-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Call 636-464-2599.
Rummage sale, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 Brierton Lane, Crystal City. Cash only. St. Vincent de Paul clothing room open both days.
First responder breakfast, 6:30-8:30 a.m., Northwest High School, 6005 Cedar Hill Road. Free for firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS workers, state transportation workers, military recruiters. Sponsor: Northwest High Student Council.
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. 10
Twin City Days, three-day festival continues at various sites in Crystal City and Festus. Saturday highlights: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Festus Public Library; pickleball tournament, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jokerst Memorial Park, Festus; Main Street Market and classic car show, starts 9 a.m., Festus Main Street and Bailey Road in Crystal City; food court, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Festus Main Street; three-on-three basketball tournament, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Crystal City Park, 1400 Dick Cook Drive; kids games and money pit, 9-11 a.m., and baby crawling contest, 10 a.m., both at Crystal City Park; free family fun, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., First Baptist Church, Bailey Road and Truman Boulevard, Crystal City; washers tournament, 9 a.m., and cornhole tournament, 11 a.m., both at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, Festus; music by That 80’s Band, 7-11 p.m., Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, Festus. Sponsor: Twin City Area Chamber of Commerce. For a complete list of activities, go to twincitychamber.com.
Walking for our Children, 9:30 a.m., Northwest High School, 6005 Cedar Hill Road. Walk to remember children who have died starts at 10 a.m. to Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6300 Hwy. 30, Cedar Hill, site of remembrance service. To register: cherish.org or stlfuneral.com.
Plant sale and flea market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Kress Farm Garden Preserve, 5137 Glade Chapel Road, Hillsboro. Call 314-750-6490.
Archaeology Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Washington State Park, 13041 Hwy. 104, south of De Soto. Flintknapping, atlatl throwing, other activities. Public hearing held at same time for public to offer comments and ask questions about the park. Call 636-586-5768.
Vendor, vintage and craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Benefits: Jefferson Barracks Food Pantry; canned goods donations welcome. Call 636-464-5740.
Chicken dinner, 2-7 p.m., Bethel United Methodist Church, 17500 Manchester Road, Wildwood. Dine-in or carry out. $15 adults; $10 ages 6-10; younger children eat for free.
Rummage sale, 7 a.m. to noon, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6550 Old Hwy. 21 at Old Hwy. M, Otto. Call 636-942-4250.
Craft and vendor fair, noon to 6 p.m., Old Farm Winery, 10545 Tom Frost Road, Catawissa. Music by About Time duo 2-5 p.m. Hot dog cart. Call 314-277-6845.
Car cruise, 5 p.m., Burger King, I-55 and Hwy. Z, Pevely. Trophies, 50-50 drawing, attendance prizes, children’s hula hoop contest. Sponsor: Hyway Rockers Car Club. Information: hywayrockers.com.
Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., De Soto Masonic Lodge, Third and Boyd streets. Eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage: $2 to $6.
De Soto Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to noon, 705 E. Stone St. at Flucom Road. Schedule changes: 636-586-7300.
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. Apple festival. Call 636-282-6686 or go to arnoldmo.org.
De Soto Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 520 N. Main St. 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. 11
Moment of silence for 9/11, noon, Arnold Recreation Center 9/11 Memorial Garden, 1695 Missouri State Road.
Car, truck and bike show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., House Springs KC, 6800 KC Lane. Spectators free; $15 for show entrants; $10 swap meet spaces. Barbecue, beer, raffles, music. Enter from Dulin Creek Road. Info: Debbie, 636-274-5553 or deb.blumenberg@gmail.com, or Gary, 636-222-0949 or garymeineke@aol.com.
Chicken dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3517 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold. Carryouts 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets at door: $13 adults; $7 ages 5-14; younger children eat for free. Advance tickets $1 off at sjlarnold.org.
Concert in the park, 6-8 p.m., Sunset Park, 816 Park Drive, Festus. Free; bring lawn chairs or blanket. Music by Missouri Big Band. Sponsor: Festus Tourism Commission.
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. 12
Arnold Historical Society, 7 p.m., second Mondays, 1723 Jeffco Blvd. Call 636-282-2828.
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. 13
Knot Just Knitting class, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Knitting and crocheting sessions free for all skill levels. Call Mary, 636-677-8186.
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. 14
Project Homeless Connect, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. For homeless and those in risk of homelessness. Vendors will provide free services and resources.
Tumbling tots gymnastics, 10-11 a.m., Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. For ages 6 months to 5 years. Cost: $8 members; $9 residents; $10 others. Call 636-938-6775.
Board games, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
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. 15
Herculaneum Community Planning Events 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.
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.
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.