Thursday, Dec. 7
Toy drive celebration, 5-7 p.m., Pine Hollow Farms Annex, 6482 Hwy. MM, House Springs. Free dinners; donation of new, unwrapped toys encouraged. Sponsor: Northwest Chamber of Commerce. Call 636-671-8010.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Eureka High Orchestra performs. 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.
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.
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.
Tumbling Tots, 10-11 a.m. second Thursdays and third Wednesdays, Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. For ages 6 months to 5 years. Fee: $9 residents; $10 others. To sign up: eureka.mo.us.
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, 6180 Hwy. MM. Thursdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays: games 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; 10:30 a.m. exercise. Thursdays and Tuesdays: Bingo and canasta 10 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 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.
Show-Me Book Club, 4:30-5:15 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. For kindergartners through sixth graders. To sign up: 636-296-2204 or at jeffcolib.org.
Friday, Dec. 8
Cookie walk, 5-8 p.m., Main Street, De Soto. Stop in at downtown businesses for a map and cookies.
Fish dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinners with sides, dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Catfish, shrimp plates with three sides: $13; cod plates $15. Dine in or carry out. Call 636-933-3981.
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.
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.
House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. ExerStart 10:45-11:30 a.m., pinochle 9:30 a.m., bunco 12:30 p.m. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Drive. Plates with two sides: $10.50. Dine in or carry out. Carryouts: 636-586-9765.
Fish fry, 3-7 p.m., Fenton American Legion, 2 Gravois Road. Cod, catfish, shrimp, chicken strips and sides: $11-14. Bar open. Pickups: 636-343-7330.
Saturday, Dec. 9
Winter wreaths activity, 10 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m., Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, 800 Guy Park Drive, Wildwood. Bring a grapevine wreath and pliers. Participants must be 13 and older; those under 18 must be accompanied by adult. To register: icampmo.com.
Golf tournament, 10 a.m., Sugar Creek Golf Course, 5224 Country Club Drive, High Ridge. Registration and breakfast 9 a.m. Entry: $30 per player or $120 per foursome; includes breakfast, dinner, soft drinks, cocoa. Cash bar available. Benefits: New Hope Outreach Center. Sponsorships available. Call 636-633-3953
Elf on the Shelf, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Kimmswick. Tickets for $10 at gokimmswick.com or at Kimmswick Visitors Center, 314 Market St. Includes story book, guide to 25 participating businesses and gift bag. Donate new, unwrapped toy to receive $5 gift certificate to participating businesses. Sponsor: Kimmswick Merchants Association. Call 636-464-6464.
Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade, 5 p.m., starts at Hillsboro R-3 campus on Business 21 to Main Street past City Hall, then on Vreeland Road and back to school campus. Santa pictures, hot cocoa and activities after parade in the barn at Bridle Ridge Acres. Information: hillsborochamberoffice@gmail.com.
Christmas activities, 5-6:30 p.m., House Springs Preservation Hall, 40 Walters Place. Bonfire, s’mores, hot chocolate, cookies, carolers. Held before Christmas parade. Sponsor: Northwest Chamber of Commerce. Call 636-671-8010.
House Springs Lions Christmas parade, 7 p.m., starts at 4824 Scottsdale Road, House Springs, and proceeds east on Hwy. MM. Registration: $15 per group. Theme: “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Call 314-422-8788.
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, 7-10 p.m., St. Johns Crossing subdivision, Arnold. Adults and children welcome. Call Janis, 636-461-2031, or email janissonnenschein@outlook.com.
Children’s community Christmas party, 1 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Snacks, games, visit by Santa. Call Jane Gibson, 314-602-5272.
Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., De Soto Masonic Lodge, Third and Boyd streets. Eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage: $3 to $7.
De Soto Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to noon, 705 E. Stone St. at Flucom Road. Schedule changes: 636-586-7300.
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, Dec. 10
Pictures with Santa, 2-4:30 p.m., House Springs Preservation Hall, 40 Walters Place. Free. Santa Claus available for photos. Sponsor: Northwest Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Call 636-671-8010.
Community potluck dinner, 11:30 a.m., Hope United Church of Christ, 100 S. Third St., De Soto. Free. Call 636-586-6425.
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.
Meat shoot, noon, De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21. Doors open 10 a.m., practice begins 11 a.m. House guns available. Meat and money rounds. Proceeds support veterans.
Monday, Dec. 11
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.
House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Games 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. ExerStart 10:45-11:30 a.m. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Story time, 10 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Call 636-461-1914.
Tuesday, Dec. 12
Holiday movie night, 5 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Movie, popcorn, hot cocoa. Register in person, call 636-461-1741 or email jphinney@jeffcolib.org.
Bingo, 10-11:30 a.m., House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Sponsor: Autumn Ridge Residences. Call 636-931-8400.
Pet pictures with Santa, 5-7 p.m. De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Bring your own camera or phone to take photos.
Food pantry, 4-6 p.m., Redemption Church, 7301 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Information: redemptionchurchstl.com.
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.
Square dancing and lessons, 6:15-8 p.m., Herculaneum United Methodist Church, 672 Main St. Sponsor: Jefferson County Squares. First two lessons free; $5 per night after. Call 636-579-1119.
Jefferson County Democratic Central Committee, 7 p.m. virtually. Call 636-465-9050 or email jeffcomodems@gmail.com.
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.
Bridge club, 1-3 p.m., Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Free.
Food pantry, 8:30-11:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 113 Grand Ave., Festus. For residents of 63028, 63019 and 63048 ZIP codes. Call 636-937-6205.
Wednesday, Dec. 13
Chess club, 3-5 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Experienced players only. Bring game if possible. Call 636-938-6775.
Country-western dance, 7 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Sponsor: Midwest Club Dance. Call 314-972-4094.
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Dominoes noon to 1 p.m. Call 636-337-7578.
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, Dec. 14
Pictures with Santa, 5-7 p.m. De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Bring your children for free pictures with Santa.
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