Thursday, Feb. 15
Bingo, 10:30 a.m., De Soto Senior Center, 221 Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. President’s Day social. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Teen Book Club, 6:45 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
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.
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. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 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.
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.
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.
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, Feb. 16
Fish dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Call 636-464-2599.
Night at the museum, 6:30 p.m., Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Learn about the stories in the museum through crafts and activities; including fossil fact-finding mission by flashlight. For families with children. To register: icampmo.com.
Rock ’n’ roll bingo, 7 p.m., Festus-Crystal City Elks, 4 Elks Drive, Crystal City. Doors open 6 p.m. Tables of eight: $140; $20 per person in advance or $25 at door; includes beer, soft drinks, tea, lemonade. Silent auction, 50-50 drawing, table decoration prize; door prizes. Benefits: Mastodon Art-Science Regional Fair. To sign up: “Mastodon Fair” on Facebook, call 314-529-1329 or email director@mastodonfair.org.
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.
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.
Bingo, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
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.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Festus KC, 316 N. Adams St.
Fish fry, 4-7 p.m., St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 3009 High Ridge Blvd. Hand-dipped Alaskan cod or shrimp dinners with two sides, drink and dessert.
Fish fry, 4-7 p.m., Our Lady Catholic Church, 1550 St. Mary Lane, Festus. Cod, shrimp, catfish dinners with two sides, dessert: $13. Dine in or carry out.
Fish fry, noon to 6 p.m., Herculaneum Amvets, 690 Joachim Ave. Drive-thru. Deliveries of four dinners or more taken 8:30-10:30 a.m.: 636-479-4040.
Fish fry, 3-7 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill. Dinners with three sides: $13. Cash only; ATM on site. Dine in or carry out. Advance orders: 636-274-5001.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Arnold KC, 1623 Jeffco Blvd. Choice of Jack salmon, cod, catfish, crab cakes or shrimp plus two sides, drink: $14 adults; child cod dinners $7.
Saturday, Feb. 17
Trivia night and silent auction, 5 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Admission: $25 per person, includes beer for those over 21 years old. Outside snacks allowed, but not outside alcohol. Cash bar. Silent auction. Benefits roof replacement fund for Clarksville American Legion. To register, text Alan, 314-239-0952.
Story time, 10 a.m., Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Program features stories and activities related to various park topics for families with children ages 4 to 6, but others welcome. To register: 646-464-2976.
Valentine’s Sweetheart Dance, 6 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City. Admission: $30 per couple; includes music, raffles, dinner, beer, soft drinks.
Flag ceremony, noon to 2 p.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Chapters of the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution will honor library for display of the U.S. flag. Current flag will be replaced. Call 636-633-6781.
Aim for the Stars, sunset, Jefferson College Observatory, Farm Road on north entrance of Hillsboro campus. Telescope open for public viewing; visitors may bring their own telescopes and binoculars. Volunteers from the St. Louis Astronomical Society will assist beginners. Postponed for inclement weather. Call 636-481-3318.
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: Jackie Tyler. 636-274-5001.
Sunday, Feb. 18
Concert, 4 p.m., Quality Inn, 1200 W. Gannon Drive, Festus. Features Hillsboro resident and pianist Nathan LaMotte plus Caleb LaMotte. Offerings accepted. Benefits: New Beginnings Baptist Church. Call Pastor Wayne K. Norris, 347-239-2258.
Bunco, 1-3 p.m., St. Mark United Church of Christ, 1861 Missouri State Road, Arnold. Admission: $10. Gift basket raffles. Drinks and snacks available. Call Sue Michalas, 314-808-3760.
Shooting match, noon, Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. House gun, food and beverages available. Call 636-464-7789.
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, Feb. 19
Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., First Baptist Church Herculaneum-Pevely, 1315 Abbey Lane, Pevely. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Appointments: redcrossblood.org.
Blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Eureka Pacific Elks, 19 W. First St. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Appointments: redcrossblood.org.
Adult sci-fi book club, 5 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP in High Ridge. Free. Call 636-677-8186 or visit jeffcolib.org.
Homeschool hour, 10 a.m. Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Educational activities on park topics. To register: icampmo.com.
Jefferson County Republican Club, 7-8:30 p.m., Wesley Rogers Steakhouse and Buffet, 3601 Jeffco Blvd. Arnold. Call 314-825-0944 or email jeffcogopclub@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.
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, Feb. 20
Women Dems, 6:30 p.m., third Tuesdays, Hillsboro United Church of Christ, 4810 Hwy. B. Speaker: Alex Cook on Missouri initiative petition process; info about balloting for presidential primary. Information: womendems5@gmail.com.
Wildwood Historical Society, 7 p.m., 18750 Manchester Road (Hwy. 100). Call Sandy Becker-Gurnow, 314-374-3159.
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, Feb. 21
Douglass Night, ceremony 6:45 p.m., Festus High School gymnasium, 501 Westwind Drive, before boys basketball game against St. Clair at 7 p.m. Douglass Cooperative High School was a school for Blacks during segregation. Tigers will wear throwback Douglass Trojans jerseys. Slide show presentation on Douglass School and artifacts from the school will be on display. Cost: $3 adults; $2 students. Call 636-638-2004.
Plant seminar, 6-7:30 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. For all ages; children must be accompanied by adult. Cost: $5 residents; $7 others. Call 636-938-6775.
Jefferson County Photography Club, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Those under 15 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
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.
Line dancing, 6:30 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Sponsor: Midwest Club Dance. Call 314-972-4094.
Thursday, Feb. 22
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. Appointments: redcrossblood.org.
Bingo, 10 a.m., House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Call 636-667-4578.
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.
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.
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