Thursday, Nov. 30
School play, 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Hillsboro High School, 123 Leon Hall Parkway. Hillsboro High students perform “The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy.” Tickets at door: $10 adults; $5 students.
Pizza with Santa, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. Cookie decorating, crafts, pictures and write a letter to Santa. Pizza and refreshments included. Free admission with a non-perishable food item donation. Sponsor: Eureka Parks and Recreation Department.
Holiday movie night, 5 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Movie, popcorn, hot cocoa. Register in person, call 636-461-1741 or email jphinney@jeffcolib.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.
School play, 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Rickman Auditorium, 747 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Seckman High School Theatre Troupe production of “Lucky Stiff.” Admission: $10 adults; $5 students. Tickets: seckmantheatre.ludus.com.
Computer basics class, 2 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. For adults. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
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, Dec. 1
Kimmswick Christmas Festival, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Businesses and restaurants have extended hours Friday and Saturday. Santa Claus available for photos 1-7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday near Front and Market streets. Rivertown Sound Quartet will perform throughout the town from 5-8:30 p.m. Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Sponsor: Kimmswick Merchants Association. Call 636-464-6464.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Arnold KC, 1623 Jeffco Blvd. Crab cakes catfish, cod, jack salmon, shrimp dinners with two sides and drink: $14 adults. Children’s cod dinner $7. Call 636-282-8216.
Tree lighting, 6 p.m., De Soto City Hall, 17 Boyd St. Santa, De Soto High School choir, hot chocolate, cookies, shopping, nativity walk.
Fish fry, 4-7 p.m. Hillsboro KC, 9330 Hwy. 21. Catfish, cod, jack salmon, shrimp dinners: $12 adults; $6 children. Dine in or carry out. Call 636-789-2744.
Steak dinner, 4-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinners with sides, dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
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.
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, Dec. 2
Christmas in the Park, 4-8 p.m., Arnold Farmers Market, 1 Bradley Beach Road, near entrance of Arnold City Park. Free photos with Santa Claus and other Christmas characters, free hotdogs and hot chocolate from Salvation Army, free s’mores kits from Arnold Jaycees and Arsenal Credit Union. Tree-lighting at about 5:30 p.m. Sponsor: City of Arnold. Call 636-282-2380 or go to Arnold Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
Festival of Trees, 4-8 p.m., Gov. Fletcher House and Huskey Log Cabin, Elm Street and Hwy. BB, Hillsboro. Silent auction held of live Christmas tree with decoration. Raffle basket tickets: $5 each or five for $20. Pictures with Santa, Christmas music, hot chocolate, cookies, roasting chestnuts. Benefits: Gov. Fletcher House and Huskey Log Cabin. Call 314-223-1178.
WinterFest, West Main Street, Festus. Activities start at 8 a.m. with Breakfast with Santa at First United Methodist Church, 113 Grand Ave., and continue throughout the day. Free ice skating on a synthetic surface on the Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Bounce houses, petting zoo, face painting, balloon twister, vendors, food trucks and Santa’s first visit of the season to the Santa House at Schneider Park. Information: festusmo.gov.
Bingo, 2 p.m., live music starts 1 p.m., Autumn Ridge Residences, 300 Autumn Ridge Drive, Herculaneum. Bingo: $20 per person. Benefits: Jeffco Shop with a Cop. Call 636-931-8400.
Christmas cookie parade and craft sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2211 Tenbrook Road, Arnold. Baked items, crafts, gifts sold. Sponsor: Lutheran Women in Mission. Call 636-296-1292.
Christmas cookie ornament craft class, noon to 1:30 p.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. For ages 3-6. To register: 636-586-3858.
De Soto Christmas Parade, 6 p.m., down Main Street. Theme: “Christmas Express.” Sponsor: De Soto Chamber of Commerce.
Veterans health and benefits fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City. For honorably discharged veterans, who should bring a copy of their DD214 form. Veterans service officers will answer questions about claims and health care eligibility. Health screenings, prizes, vendors. Information: amvetsmoservice@gmail.com or 636-937-5400.
Santa breakfast, 7-11 a.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1620 Boyd St., De Soto. Biscuits and gravy, pancakes and sausage: $8; children 5 and under free with adult purchase.
Open house, noon to 4 p.m., Arnold Historical Society, 1723 Jeffco Blvd. Book signing by Phil Amato 1-3 p.m.; refreshments; appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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.
Sunday, Dec. 3
Giving and Light Fair, 1-5 p.m., Fox C-6 Service Center, 849 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Free pictures with Santa Claus, free hats, gloves, coats, books and school supplies. Donations of unwrapped toys, non-perishable food items and paper products collected. Sponsor: Arnold Kiwanis. Call 314-401-2669 or email younthome@yahoo.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, Dec. 4
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, Dec. 5
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.
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, Dec. 6
Country-western dance, 7 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Sponsor: Midwest Club Dance. Call 314-972-4094.
Computer basics class, 10 a.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. For adults. Register at jeffcolib.org or 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.
Thursday, Dec. 7
Toy drive celebration, 5-7 p.m., Pine Hollow Farms Annex, 6482 Hwy. MM, House Springs. Free dinners; donation of new, unwrapped toys encouraged. Sponsor: Northwest Chamber of Commerce. Call 636-671-8010.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Eureka High Orchestra performs. Cost: $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 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. Call 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.
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