Thursday, Aug. 31
Computer basics class, 2 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. For adults. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
Overdose Awareness Day Walk, 9-11 a.m., Jefferson County Courthouse, 300 Main St., Hillsboro. Walk a three-fourths mile loop or a shorter version for those with mobility limitations. Each participant receives purple pinwheel to place on the courthouse lawn for someone impacted by substance abuse. Free snow cones for the first 160 people.
Fenton Community and Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m., 995 Larkin Williams Road. Info: 636-349-8155 or farmersmarket@fentonmo.org.
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 ($5 members; $10 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. 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, Sept. 1
Food truck Friday, 5-9 p.m., Parkton Assembly of God, 1670 Old Hwy. M, Barnhart. Food, sand volleyball, playground, cornhole, washers.
Gospel jam, 7 p.m., Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, 11411 Ware Church Road, Hillsboro. Potluck dinner 6 p.m. Call 314-313-8717.
Music jam, 6 p.m., Community Improvement Association, 13468 Hwy. JJ, De Soto. Free admission, free coffee, tea, lemonade. Liver and onions at 5 p.m.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Catfish, shrimp plates with three sides: $13; cod plates $15. Dine in or carry out.
Bingo, 10-11 a.m., De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
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.
Games, 9:30 a.m. pinochle, 12:30 p.m. bunco, House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Saturday, Sept. 2
Breakfast, 6:30-11 a.m., Eureka Masonic Lodge, 616 Stockell Drive. Cost: $11 adults, $5 children. Benefits Eureka High School scholarship fund, Shriners Hospital. Call 636-405-0375 or email ajpaschke@aol.com.
Chess club, 9:30-11:30 a.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. For all skill levels. Call 636-586-3858.
Farmers market and flea market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill.
Pay It Forward Baby Ministry, 9 a.m. to 1 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.
Lapsit for Baby and Me, 10 a.m. to noon, Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Free. Call 636-296-2204.
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.
Wildwood Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Town Center Plaza, 221 Plaza Drive.
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, Sept. 3
“Aim for the Stars” astronomical observation event, sunset, Jefferson College Observatory, near softball field, Hillsboro campus. Free. Call Maryanne Angliongto, 636-481-3318.
Children’s art class, 10 a.m. to noon, Home Church, 1595 Archer Drive, Arnold. Free painting class for ages 6-12. To sign up: 636-296-0565.
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.
Meat shoot, 11:30 a.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Doors open 10 a.m., practice begins 11 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 4
Labor Day.
Tuesday, Sept. 5
Story time, 10-10:30 a.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road, Arnold. Free. Call 636-296-2204.
Scraps and Patches Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City.
Herculaneum Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave.
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., Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Free.
Wednesday, Sept. 6
Dog splash pool party, 5-7 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Cost: $5 per dog.
Creek cleanup, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Mastodon State Historic Site, 1900 Seckman Road, Imperial, Volunteers needed to clean up litter in Rock Creek and surrounding trails. Registration required: 636-464-2976.
Town hall neighborhood security briefing, 6:30-8 p.m., Ballwin Golf Club, 333 Holloway Road. Law enforcement officers and fire districts will talk about multiple safety topics. Host: County District 7 Councilman Mark Harder. Call 314-615-5443.
Legos Club, 4:30-5:15 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road, Arnold. Free. Call 636-296-2204.
Country-western dance, 7 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Sponsor: Midwest Club Dance. Call 314-972-4094.
Computer basics class, 10 a.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. For adults. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
Hillsboro Farmers Market, 3:30-6 p.m., Bridle Ridge Acres, 200 Bridle Ridge Lane.
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 can read to therapy dog Maddie. Call 636-937-2017.
Thursday, Sept. 7
Book sale, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Books for all ages; benefits Friends of the Library. Call 636-937-2017.
Children’s archaeology event, 6-6:45 p.m., Mastodon State Historic Site, 1800 Seckman Road, Imperial. Hands-on activities for children in third to fifth grades. To register: 636-464-2976.
Angels of Charity, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Call 636-296-2204.
Teen anime club, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Call 636-296-2204.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Social time. Cost: $7 residents; $8 for others. 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. 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.
Fenton Community and Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m., 995 Larkin Williams Road. Info: 636-349-8155 or farmersmarket@fentonmo.org.
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