Thursday, Nov. 2
School play, 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Festus R-6 Performing Arts Center, 501 Westwind Drive. Doors open 6 p.m. Festus High Theater Department presents comedy, “The Curious Savage.” Tickets: $5.
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.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Cost: $7 residents; $8 for others. Entertainment: Eureka High show choir. 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 residents, $11 others; includes crafts and snacks. To sign up: 636-938-6775.
Charitable Angels, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Work on sewing, craft projects for donation. 636-296-2204.
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.
Euchre league, 7 p.m., De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Drive. Sign up 6 p.m., draw partner 6:30 p.m. $5 per person.
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. 3
School play, 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, and 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, Rickman Auditorium, 747 Jeffco Blvd. Arnold. Fox High School Theatre Troupe presents “Much Ado About Nothing.” Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens.
Fish fry, 4-7 p.m., Hillsboro KC, 9330 Old Hwy. 21. Catfish, cod, jack salmon, shrimp dinners. Adults $12, children $6. Dine in or carry out.
Trivia night, 7-10 p.m., Pupillo’s Wicked Chicken Cafe, 3021 High Ridge Blvd. For adults 18 and older. Admission: $40; tables of eight $280; outside snacks allowed. Mulligans, 50-50 drawing, silent auction, table decoration contest. Benefits: Jefferson County Library Foundation. Register at jeffcolib.org.
Steak dinner, 4-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinners with sides, dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Food distribution, noon to 2 p.m., Buren Chapel AME Church, 321 S. Adams St., Festus. Information: stlfoodbank.org/events.
Night sky exploration program, 8 p.m., Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site, 9090 Old Lemay Ferry Road, north of Hillsboro. Free for all ages. View objects in night sky; telescopes available. Bring chairs, blankets, binoculars and telescopes.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Festus KC, 316 N. Adams St. Chunky cod, catfish fillet, shrimp or Jack salmon with two sides: $12. Dine in or carry out. Call 636-937-8138.
Gospel jam, 7 p.m., Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, 11411 Ware Church Road, Hillsboro. Potluck dinner 6 p.m. Call 314-313-8717.
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. 4
Rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to noon, St. Michael House, Hwy. 21 and Hwy. CC across from Washington State Park, south of De Soto. Clothing, household items, furniture, toys, purses, books. Benefits: St. Michael House, a Christian activity center. Call 636-586-5171.
Ladies Night, 4-9 p.m., Festus Main Street and Bailey Road, Crystal City. Shopping event geared to women with stores offering extended hours, live music and refreshments both for sale and for free. Men can watch college football games and play cornhole at the First Baptist Church of Festus-Crystal City parking lot. Information: Historic Tanglefoot Association page on Facebook.
Barbecue, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Advance Auto Parts, 999 E. Gannon St., Festus. Ribs, burgers, hot dogs, pork steaks, sides. Sponsor: Festus Band Boosters for Festus High band programs. Call Melissa Trost, 314-221-1726 or festusbandboosters@gmail.com.
Craft show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Fox High School, 751 Jeffco Blvd. Arnold. Multiple vendors, concessions. Sponsor: Fox High School Parents’ Club. Call 385-367-6334 or email foxhighcraftshows@gmail.com.
Trivia night and silent auction, 6 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Doors open 5 p.m. Tables of eight: $200; includes draft beer. Benefits: Festus Girls Basketball Boosters. Sponsorships, registration: festusgirlsbasketballboosters@gmail.com.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., House Springs KC, 6800 KC Lane; enter from Dulin Creek Road. Doors open 6 p.m. Admission: $30; tables of eight $240. Raffle, lotto boards, 50-50 drawing, silent auction, open bar with beer, wine, mixed drinks, soda. Outside snacks allowed. Barbecue sold. Sponsor: House Springs Lions. To sign up: pm4641@aol.com.
Fables from around the world, 10 a.m., Eureka Branch of St. Louis County Library, 500 Workman Road. Stories, songs, games and crafts for ages 2-7. Register at slcl.org.
Coat giveaway, 9 a.m. to noon, Arnold Church of Christ, 2267 Scott Drive. New and gently used winter coats for adults and children. Call 636-296-2038 or email office@arnoldcoc.org.
Photography presentation, 10-11:30 a.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Covers the history of early St. Louis photography and the industry. Call 636-461-1741.
Mouse races, 7 p.m., De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Drive. Doors open 6 p.m. Free admission; food and drinks sold; live auction. Benefits: De Soto Lions Club. Call Larry Bridges, 636-208-6731.
Breakfast, 6:30-11 a.m., Eureka Masonic Lodge, 616 Stockell Drive. Cost: $11 adults, $5 children. Benefits Eureka High School scholarship fund, Shriners Hospital. Call 636-405-0375 or email ajpaschke@aol.com.
Chess club, 9:30-11:30 a.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. For all skill levels. Call 636-586-3858.
Pay It Forward Baby Ministry, 9 a.m. to 1 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.
Clothing bag sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Clothing sold for $2 per bag. Call 636-285-0934.
Arnold Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Arnold City Park, 2400 Bradley Beach Road.
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. 5
Chicken and dumplings dinner, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1620 Boyd St., De Soto.
Veterans Day parade, starts 2 p.m. at Senn-Thomas Middle School, Herculaneum, along Joachim Avenue to Herculaneum City Park. Includes military veterans and active service personnel as well as veterans organizations, first responders and families of service personnel. Sponsor: Herculaneum Amvets. Call 314-766-0644, 636-479-4040 or 314-852-4964.
Town hall meeting, 1-3 p.m., Bud Weber Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road, Eureka. State Rep. Holly Jones will discuss the 2024 legislative session, her priorities and answer questions. Call 573-751-7535.
Art contest, 2-4 p.m., Festus-Crystal City Elks, 4 Elks Club, Crystal City. Entries open to southern Jefferson County students ages 12-19. Sponsor: Twin City Area Optimist Club. Visit twincityoptimist.org/art-contest.
Nature bingo hike, 2 p.m., Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial Free for all ages. Hike along accessible, flat Spring Branch Trail and play bingo. Dress for outdoor weather and bring water. To sign up: 636-464-2976 or icampmo.com.
“Aim for the Stars” astronomical observation event, sunset, Jefferson College Observatory, near softball field, Hillsboro campus. Free. Call Maryanne Angliongto, 636-481-3318.
Children’s art class, 10 a.m. to noon, Home Church, 1595 Archer Drive, Arnold. Free painting class for ages 6-12. To sign up: 636-296-0565.
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. 6
Native landscaping for drought tolerance, 11 a.m., Eureka Branch of St. Louis County Library, 500 Workman Road. Learn about the importance of adopting sustainable landscaping practices that thrive in drought conditions. For adults. Register at slcl.org.
Collector well completion celebration, 10 a.m., Cathy Jokerst Water Plant, 1682 Crystal Heights Road, Crystal City. Event for $12 million project for plant that serves Herculaneum and Festus. Program followed by coffee and cookies. Call: 636-937-4694 or 636-475-4447.
Kimmswick Historical Society, 7-8:30 p.m., 6000 Third St. Noelle Michler will speak on her grandparents, Albert and Dorothy Heinze, the Church family and county history.
Fenton Garden Club, 1 p.m. first Mondays. For location, call Susan, 636-600-1311 or email fentongdnclb@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. 7
Scraps and Patches Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City.
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.
Wednesday, Nov. 8
Chess club, 3-5 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Experienced players only. Bring game if possible. Call 636-938-6775.
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.
Thursday, Nov. 9
Fall festival, 3-6 p.m., Comtrea, 1275 N. Truman Blvd., Festus. Pumpkin bowling, cornhole, bounce houses, animal adoption, food and craft vendors.
Veterans’ event, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Meet with VA representatives, discuss benefits, PACT Act, mental health services.
Play, 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City. Spotlight Community Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias.” Tickets: spotlightjeffco.ludus.com. Info: spotlightjeffco.com or Spotlight Community Theatre-Jeffco page on Facebook.
Taste of Arnold, 5-8 p.m., Arnold Recreation Center, 1695 Missouri State Road. Food samples from at least 17 restaurants. Benefits: Arnold Food Pantry. Admission: $25 adults; $10 children ages 14 and younger. Advance tickets: $20 adults; $10 children at wefeedtheyhungry.org or the pantry’s Treasure Shoppe, 2024 Key West Drive, Arnold.
Senior book bingo, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Winners choose from selection of used books. Free. To sign up: 636-938-6775.
Tumbling Tots, 10-11 a.m. second Thursdays and third Wednesdays, Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. For ages 6 months to 5 years. Fee: $9 residents; $10 others. To sign up: eureka.mo.us.
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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