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.
Kayak trip, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Robertsville State Park, Hwy. O, Robertsville. Must be 18 years old and have experience paddling kayak on moving water. Trip guided by park naturalists on exotic and invasive plants and animals. Kayaks provided. Fee: $20. To register: Erik Otto, 636-257-3788.
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.
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, July 28
Barbecue pork steak dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinners served with sides, dessert. 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 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 29
Golf tournament, 10:30 a.m., Paradise Valley Golf Club, 1055 Lochmoor Drive, High Ridge. Four-person team: $300; includes lunch. Long drive contest, raffle, 50-50 drawing. Benefits: Atlas Youth Outreach. Contact Eric Gordon at ericgordon05@sbcglobal.net or 314-347-8440.
Movies Under the Stars, dusk, Larry G. Crites Park, 2232 Old Hwy. A, Festus. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Backyard games before movie. Coolers welcome. Movie: “Elf.” Sponsor: Festus Tourism Commission.
5K and 1-mile walk and fun run, 8 a.m., Blue Owl Restaurant and Bakery, 6116 Second St., Kimmswick. Registration fee $35. Awards for top overall male and female finishers and top three male and female finishers in each age group. Sponsor: Blue Owl Bakery. Benefits: ALS Association. To register: raceroster.com. Information: Kimmswick 5K Facebook page, call 314-876-6858 or email brittany.hafford@als.org.
Water play day, 11 a.m. to noon, Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Visit from High Ridge Fire Protection District.
Christmas in July program, 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Washington State Park, 13041 Hwy. 104, south of De Soto. Fundraiser breakfast-brunch, games, bounce house, visit from Santa, crafts, prizes.
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 30
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 31
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.
Chocolate Olympics, 6:30 p.m., Eureka Hills Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 500 Workman Road. Compete in chocolate-themed relay races and building challenges. Ages 12-17.
Tuesday, Aug. 1
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, Aug. 2
“Atlatl Antics” program, 5-7 p.m., Mastodon State Historic Site Museum, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Learn about atlatl spears; try throwing.
Family pickleball day, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Free, but registration encouraged at the front desk.
Homeless outreach event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church of Festus-Crystal City, 107 N. Truman Blvd., Crystal City. Free hot meals, wellness checks, mobile laundry unit, showering facility. Dental checks and assistance applications available Thursday. Call 636-937-3668 or email jillian.bissell@jeffcohealth.org.
Sensory sensitive night, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Mastodon State Historic Site Museum, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Dimmed lighting, smaller crowds. Call 636-464-2976.
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.
Family Tower Challenge, 2 p.m., Eureka Hills Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 500 Workman Road. Use building skills and imagination to build the tallest freestanding tower. Registration required.
Thursday, Aug. 3
Play, 7 p.m. Thursday to Sunday, matinees 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jefferson College Fine Arts Theater, 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro. Spotlight Community Theatre Jeffco presents musical “The Wizard of Oz.” Doors open 30 minutes before performances. Tickets $15; children 5 and under $10. Tickets: spotlightjeffco.ludus.com.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Entertainment: Pick Two musical group. Cost: $6 members, $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 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.
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.
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