Thursday, Nov. 16
Creating cards program, 7 p.m., Eureka Branch of St. Louis County Library, 500 Workman Road. Make holiday cards for residents of long-term care facilities. Register at slcl.org.
Toddler Thursday, 10 a.m., Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Learning and play with activities and crafts for toddlers and grownups. Free. To sign up: 636-464-2976 or icampmo.com.
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.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Entertainment: Eureka High Jazz Band. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415.
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, Nov. 17
Chicken 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.
Prescription medication education, 1-3:30 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP in High Ridge. Ages 19 and older. To sign up: 636-677-8186 or jeffcolib.org.
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, Nov. 18
Light Up the Night campaign, 5:30-10 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church’s Corpus Christi Center, 6020 Old Antonia Road, Imperial. Silent and live auctions, raffles, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing and live music from the Sugar Ray Charles Band. Tickets: $125. Black tie optional. Valet parking provided. Tickets or sponsorships: 636-931-9622. Benefits: Jefferson County Family YMCA.
Holiday tree lighting, 5-8 p.m., Central Avenue Spur, 394 S. Central Ave, Eureka. Pictures with Santa, reindeer, entertainment, crafts, hot cocoa for sale. Free entry with a non-perishable food item donation. Sponsor: Eureka Parks and Recreation.
“Get in touch with a dinosaur” program, 11 a.m., Eureka Branch of St. Louis County Library, 500 Workman Road. Learn about, touch and work on dinosaur fossils. Register at slcl.org.
Christmas parade and open house, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Kimmswick. Parade begins 11 a.m. at Windsor Elementary School, 6003 Fifth St. Businesses and restaurants have extended hours. Santa Claus available for photographs 1-8 p.m. near Front and Market streets. Sponsor: Kimmswick Merchants Association. Call 636-464-6464.
Holiday craft show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill. More than 45 vendors with handcrafted items. Food and drinks sold. Call 314-623-5364.
Trivia night, 6 p.m., De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21. Doors open 5 p.m. Harry Potter theme. Admission: $20 adults; $15 children; tables of eight. Costume contest for adults and children, table decorating contest: $10 each. Raffle baskets. Butterbeer, other drinks sold; bring own snacks. Information: amvetspost48events@gmail.com.
Barbecue, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until sold out, Saturday and Sunday, Buchheit, 200 Riverview Plaza Drive, Herculaneum. Pork steaks, brats, pulled pork, burgers. Sponsor: Festus American Legion.
Jefferson County Genealogical Society, 9:30 a.m. third Saturdays, Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Info: jcgsmo.org.
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, Nov. 19
Community Thanksgiving service, 3:30 p.m. Grace Presbyterian Church, 105 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Sponsor: Twin City Area Ministerial Alliance. Call 636-937-6515.
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, Nov. 20
Disney Descendants party, 6 p.m., Eureka Branch of St. Louis County Library, 500 Workman Road. Watch Disney heroes and villains. Crafts, activities. Ages 6-11. Register at slcl.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.
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, Nov. 21
Senior holiday cookie bake, noon to 2:30 p.m. Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Make cookies and desserts. Fee: $55 advance; $60 at door. Sponsor: Eureka Parks and Recreation Department.
Food distribution, 9-11 a.m., Herculaneum United Methodist Church, 672 Main St. Hands-free, drive-thru event. Call 636-479-3385.
Women Dems, 6:30 p.m., third Tuesdays, Hillsboro United Church of Christ, 4810 Hwy. B. Speaker: St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives. 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, Nov. 22
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.
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.
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