Thursday, July 20
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Saxophone quartet. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
Beginning oil painting class, 1-4 p.m., First Baptist Church of Arnold, 2012 Missouri State Road. Start of weekly class. Cost: $50. To register: 636-296-7729, ext. 145.
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.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open 4 p.m. Call 636-677-3557.
Teen book club, 6:45-7:30 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road, Arnold. Free. Call 636-296-2204.
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, July 21
Jefferson County Fair, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, noon to 1 a.m. Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 10349 Business 21, Hillsboro. Admission: $15 for 11 and older; younger children and active military free. Vendor booths, concessions, children’s area, petting zoo, rides, cattle show and auction. Parking onsite and at Hillsboro High School. Highlights: Thursday: JeffCo MX Classic, music by Torchlight. Friday: Clay Walker with Borderline, ATV racing. Saturday: Demolition derby, music by Lick Creek. Sunday: Kids’ Day with crafts, games, water play, inflatables, activities. Sponsor: Hillsboro Community Civic Club. Information: jeffersoncountyfair.net or 636-789-2600.Musical, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jefferson College Fine Arts Theatre, Hillsboro campus. Performances of “Annie JR” by Summer Youth Musicals, a nonprofit group with performers ages 7-14. Tickets: $8 adults; $4 children; at summeryouthmusicals.ludus.com. Information: Summer Youth Musicals page on Facebook.
Pool party, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Timbers of Eureka pool, 1 Coffey Park Lane. For incoming and current middle school students. Music, games. Cost: $5. Call 636-938-6775.
Golf tournament, 7 a.m. or 1:30 p.m., Crystal Highlands Golf Course, 3030 Hwy. 61, Festus. Morning and afternoon flights; registration at 6:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Cost: $125 per person; $500 per four-member team. Free beer, soda, water and snacks on course, meals before and after and attendance prizes. Ball drop from Crystal City Fire Department ladder 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; tickets $10. Benefits: St. Pius X High School. Information: stpius.com or Ellie Hill, 636-931-7487, ext. 144.
Fried chicken dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinners served with sides, dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
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.
Games, 9:30 a.m. pinochle, 12:30 p.m. bunco, House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Saturday, July 22
Barbecue, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Buchheit, 200 Riverview Plaza Drive, Herculaneum. Pork steaks, burgers, bratwurst, hot dogs, water and soda. Benefits: nurse’s training, American Legion Boys State and child welfare.
Bees, Bats and Butterflies, 2-8 p.m., Washington State Park, 13041 Hwy. 104, De Soto. 2 p.m. petroglyph tour, 4 p.m. crafts at park pool, 7 p.m. program on pollinators at amphitheater. Call 636-586-5768.
Story time and guided hike, 10 a.m. story time and games at Mastodon State Historic Site Museum, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. 11:30 a.m. hike at Spring Branch Trailhead, 1800 Seckman Road. Hike is .8 miles. Call 636-464-2976.
Northwest Jefferson County Historical and Preservation Society open house, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hagemeister House, 3803 Lower Byrnes Mill Road, Byrnes Mill. Call 701-290-9720.
Scrapbooking event, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., First Baptist Church of Arnold, 2012 Missouri State Road. Bring supplies. Cost: $30; includes table, breakfast, lunch. To register: Trina, 636-296-7729, ext. 145.
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, July 23
Outdoor cooking, 5:30 p.m., Mastodon State Historic Site special use area, 1900 Seckman Road, Imperial. Cook, eat outdoor dinner. Registration required. Call 636-464-2976.
Swingin’ Under the Stars, 8 p.m., Larry G. Crites Park, 2232 Old Hwy. A, Festus. Missouri Big Band (MOBB) will perform. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. 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.
Meat shoot, 11:30 a.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Doors open 10 a.m., practice begins 11 a.m.
Monday, July 24
Book sale, 2-6 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Most hardbacks $1, paperbacks two for $1. Benefits: Friends of the Library. Call 636-296-2204.
Program on Alzheimer’s and dementia, 2 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Free.
Crafts and games, 3 p.m., Mastodon State Historic Site Museum, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Learn about animal adaptations. Call 636-464-2976.
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 time, 10 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Call 636-461-1914.
Tuesday, July 25
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.
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, July 26
Senior Expo, 8 a.m. to noon, Northwest High School, 6005 Cedar Hill Road. Prizes, bingo, music, vendors. Sponsor: Leader Publications. Call 636-931-7560.
Sewing workshop, 1-4 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road, Arnold. Call 636-296-2204.
Movie music bingo, 7 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road, Arnold. Call 636-296-2204.
Bunco, 7 p.m., De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21. Doors open 6 p.m. Maximum four per table. Admission: $10; benefits Ladies Auxiliary hospital programs. Call 314-401-7781.
Chess club, 3-5 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Experienced players only. Bring game if possible. Call 636-938-6775 or email eurekayank@gmail.com.
Country-western dance, 7 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Sponsor: Midwest Club Dance. Call 314-972-4094.
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, July 27
Outdoor concert, 7-11 p.m., Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Road, Ellisville Raquel and the Wildflowers will perform country-rock music.
Class on Smartphone basics, 2-3 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Free. Call 636-296-2204.
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.
Reunions
Crystal City 2003, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Summit, Crystal City Park, 1511 Park Drive. Email Kayla (Henson) Ross at kayla.j.henson@gmail.com.
Athena Eighth Grade Class of 1971, 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at Community Improvement Association, 13468 Hwy. JJ, De Soto. Call Donna Propst Walker, 573-944-4477, or Lonnie Price, 314-580-7503.
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.