Thursday, April 27
Arnold Police Explorer Program, 6 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, Arnold City Hall, 2101 Jeffco Blvd. Meetings about program available for ages 12-20. Call 636-282-6610 or go to Police Department page at arnoldmo.org.
Pathways to Prevention event, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., central lawn, Jefferson College, Hillsboro campus. Free event includes giveaways, a resource fair, yard games and other activities in preventing and addressing sexual assault. Rain location: Student Center. Call Alexis Lowery, 636-481-3267 or email alowery3@jeffco.edu.
Social 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.
Bingo, 10-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
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.
Toastmasters Jeffco Challengers, 7 p.m., New Hope UMC, 3921 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. In-person and virtual meetings by Zoom. Information: Josephineemde@yahoo.com.
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, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. games Thursdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. exercise; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. card club with free games of canasta, Thursdays and Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m. lunch Thursdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays ($4 members; $7 guests), 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578. Information on card club: Call 636-535-9559.
Dominoes, 10 a.m. to noon, De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
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. Host: Master gardener Andrea Facio. 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 Leisa, 314-607-9246.
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, April 28
Music mania weekend, 7-10 p.m. Friday and 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill. Jason Cole performs Friday, John Jerret on Saturday. Free admission.
Party at the Plaza, 5-10 p.m., Gravois Springs Plaza, 10 Gravois Station Road, House Springs. Pre-cruise party. Custom, classic and specialty vehicles welcome. Call 314-849-6537.
Pork steak dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Call 636-464-2599.
Food distribution, 9-11 a.m., Herculaneum United Methodist Church, 672 Main St. Hands-free, drive-thru event. Call 636-479-3385.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Shrimp or catfish dinners: $13; $15 cod dinners. Drive-thru or dine-in.
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.
Games, 9:30 a.m. pinochle, 12:30 p.m. bunco, House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Fish fry, 3-7 p.m., Fenton American Legion, 2 Gravois Road. Cod, catfish, shrimp and chicken strips: $11-14. Bar open until 10 p.m. Call for pick-up: 636-343-7330.
Saturday, April 29
Family Fun Day, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Games, cards, puzzles, snacks. Call 636-461-1741 or email jphinney@jeffcolib.org to register.
Senior Citizen Prom, 5:30-8 p.m. Northwest High School, 6005 Cedar Hill Road. Free dinner and dance for age 50 and older. Theme: “New Orleans.” Reservations by April 26: Lana Romaine, 636-274-0555 ext. 18148, email lromaine@northwestschools.net or Dan Durso at ddurso@northwestschoools.net.
Plant sale, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tri-County Birthright, 300 W. Fourth St., Eureka. Hanging baskets, perennials, herbs, pots, geraniums, begonias. Benefits Tri-County Birthright. Call 314-938-4221.
Slow Down and Move Over Walk, registration 8-9 a.m., walk starts 9 a.m. Arnold City Park, 1 Bradley Beach Road. Registration fee: $30. Benefits Kait’s Love for Jaxx Foundation. Sponsor: Delmar Mortgage. Information: kaitsloveforjaxx.org.
Car, truck and bike show, registration 8-9 a.m., judging from 9 a.m. to noon. Arnold City Park, 1 Bradley Beach Road. Entry fee: $25. Prizes for top two winners. Benefits Kait’s Love for Jaxx Foundation. Information: kaitsloveforjaxx.org.
Bingo and auction, 6 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open 5 p.m. Duck dump bingo $5 to bet on a square. Live auction on chocolate Lab puppy. Benefits: The Dogs That Help.
Baby and toddler story time, 10 a.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. For 24 months and younger. Reading, early literacy activities and playtime. Call 636-937-2017.
Open house, 9 a.m. to noon, Missouri Kids Unplugged, 7440 Hwy. B, Dittmer. Tours of facility, which provides opportunities for youths to enjoy the outdoors without electronic devices, hiking, fishing, meeting first responders. Call 636-208-5353.
Shooting match, noon, De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Drive. Practice starts 11 a.m. Money rounds, bar open. Call 636-638-7246.
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.
Sunday, April 30
Story time, 2 p.m., Mastodon State Historic Site 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Best for children under 6, but all ages welcome. For information or to register: 636-464-2976.
Fried chicken dinner, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1620 Boyd St., De Soto. Adults $12; children 6-12 $6; younger children eat for free. Benefits Contact and De Soto Food Pantry.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Meat shoot, 11:30 a.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Doors open 10 a.m., practice begins 11 a.m.
Monday, May 1
Food truck , 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Food truck: Kater Me.
Kimmswick Historical Society, 7 p.m., 6000 Third St. Program: History of the visitors center and Maul House.
Fenton Garden Club, 1 p.m. first Mondays. For location, call Susan, 636-600-1311 or email fentongdnclb@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.
Cards and dominoes, 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays, De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
Games, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Story hour, 10:30 a.m., De Soto Public Library, 207 S. Main St. Call 636-586-3858.
Tuesday, May 2
Scraps and Patches Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City.
Bingo, 6:15 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Exercise, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
Food pantry, 8:30-11:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 113 Grand Ave., Festus. For residents of 63028, 63019, 63048 and 63070 ZIP codes. Call 636-937-6205.
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.
Bridge club, 1-3 p.m., Tuesdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center Party Room, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Free.
Wednesday, May 3
Country-western dance, 7 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Sponsor: Midwest Club Dance. Call 314-972-4094.
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.
Therapy dog at library, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Children can read to therapy dog Maddie. Call 636-937-2017.
Thursday, May 4
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Kentucky Derby social. 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 members, $11 residents, $12 others; includes crafts and snacks. To sign up: 636-938-6775.
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.
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