Thursday, June 22
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, June 23
Twin City Firecracker Festival, 4 p.m. to midnight Friday and 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, Old Hwy. A, Festus. Live music, carnival rides and games, fishing event for children and seniors, food and craft booths, beer tent. Information: cityoffestus.org.
Pork steak dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montbello Road, Imperial. Dinners served with sides. 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 6 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Cod, catfish, shrimp plates with three sides: $12. 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, June 24
Luau, 6 p.m., De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21. Outside cash bar, bike show at 6:30 p.m., outfit contest, limbo contest, hula hoops, games, music by Johny Dangerously Band 7 p.m. Admission: $10; includes plate of food. Alcohol sold.
Daylily plant sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 6005 Fourth St., Kimmswick. More than 1,300 freshly dug and bagged plants of 95 varieties for sale. Benefits Kimmswick Visitors Center. Call 636-464-6464.
Great American Campout, 2-8 p.m., Washington State Park, 13041 Hwy. 104, south of De Soto. Petroglyph tour 2 p.m., program on edible wild plants 4 p.m., survival games 7 p.m. Call 636-586-5768.
Barbecue, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church of De Soto, 200 Boyd St. Brats, pork steaks, hot dogs.
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, June 25
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, June 26
Arnold comprehensive plan workshop, 11 a.m. Monday and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Arnold Recreation Center, 1695 Missouri State Road. Residents asked to provide perspectives on city’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to help update comprehensive plan. Go to arnoldmo.org/planupdate.
Meetings on proposed sale of Festus and Crystal City sewer systems, 5 p.m. at Crystal City Hall, 130 Mississippi Ave., Crystal City, and 6 p.m. at Festus City Hall, 611 W. Main St., Festus. Topic: Proposed sale of the two systems to the Jefferson County Public Sewer District, including the combined wastewater treatment plant, for $5 million. Another meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Jefferson County Public Sewer District, 4629 Yeager Road, Hillsboro.
Rockin’ Reptiles program, 2 p.m., Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Learn about reptiles, meet a snake. For families with elementary-aged children. To sign up: 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, June 27
Jefferson County Together, 8-10 a.m., Villa Antonio Winery, 3660 Linhorst Road, Hillsboro. Free business networking event hosted by Jefferson County Growth Association and chambers of commerce. Doors open 7:30 a.m. Breakfast, door prizes. Register by noon June 22 at jcgamo.org.
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, June 28
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.
Ladies night, 7:15 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Dance music, karaoke. Kitchen serves wings at 4:45 p.m. Call 636-296-4066.
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, June 29
St. Pius Fireworks Extravaganza, 7 p.m., 1030 St. Pius Drive, Crystal City. Gates open 6:30 p.m. Admission: $20 per car. Music by Exit 180 Band, food trucks, concession stand. Fireworks show at 9:15 p.m.
Blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m., De Soto Christian Church, 4151 Fountain City Road. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
Lego Day, 3-5 p.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Ages 7-18. Call 636-586-3858.
Reunions
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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