Thursday, Sept. 14
Basic computer class, 10-11:30 a.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. To register: 636-461-1741 or email jphinney@jeffcolib.org.
State park public meeting, 6 p.m., Route 66 State Park, 97 N. Outer Road, Eureka. Park staff will provide information, answer questions.
Let Freedom Read program, 1-3 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Jefferson College philosophy professor Michael Booker will speak on censorship in America. For ages 19 and older.
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.
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, Sept. 15
Arnold Days, three-day festival Friday-Sunday at Arnold City Park, Bradley Beach Road off Jeffco Boulevard near the Meramec River. Carnival rides, live music, food and craft vendors. Friday hours: 5-11 p.m. Highlights: Lawn game tournament 5:30 p.m., balloon artist, music by the Platinum Rock Legends 7 p.m., fireworks and laser shows about 9:30 p.m. Sponsor: Arnold Parks and Recreation Department. Call 636-282-2380.
Rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1620 Boyd St., De Soto.
POW-MIA remembrance, 5 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City. Call Gayle French, 636-937-5400.
Barbecue, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., concession stand next to Central Avenue Spur, 394 S. Central Ave., Eureka. Smoked ribs, pork steaks, chicken, hamburgers, brats sold as full lunch or dinner with or without sides. Sponsor: Eureka KC.
Fish fry, 5-7 p.m., De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21. Plates with sides: $12.
Taco dinner, 4-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinners with sides, dessert: $12. Dine in or carry out. Call 636-464-2599.
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.
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.
Games, 9:30 a.m. pinochle, 12:30 p.m. bunco, House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
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, Sept. 16
Arnold Days, three-day festival continues at Arnold City Park, Bradley Beach Road off Jeffco Boulevard near the Meramec River. Carnival rides, live music, food and craft vendors Saturday hours: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Highlights: Children’s fishing tournament 8 a.m., children can make birdhouses 11 a.m.. to 1 p.m., children’s BB-gun shooting range open; car and bike show 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., craft show 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., comedian and magician Joe Fingerhut noon to 1 p.m., Mad Science experiments with audience help 2-3 p.m.; cupcake-eating contest for ages 14 and younger 6 p.m., Grasp for Glory Contest a water pitcher-holding contest for ages 21 and younger 6:30 p.m., fireworks and laser show about 9:30 p.m. Sponsor: Arnold Parks and Recreation Department. Call 636-282-2380.
Cedar Hill Community Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane. Food trucks, vendors, petting zoo, bounce house. Photos with Louie the St. Louis Blues mascot 1-2 p.m.
Craft sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Craft, military items sold; raffles. Benefits: Camp Hope. Sponsor: Auxiliary. Call 314-686-2030.
Mayor’s Fall Cruise and Car Show, display-only car show starts 2 p.m., Main Street, Festus. Car cruise starts at 6 p.m. for licensed and insured vehicles. Food trucks, music, commemorative dash plaques. Presented by Festus Tourism Commission.
Jefferson County Genealogical Society, 11 a.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Stephen Wendt to deliver story on DNA and history.
Things That Go, 10 a.m. to noon, Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. Free for children of all ages and their parents. Event features all types of moving vehicles. Jefferson County Health Department will fit and give away bicycle helmets while supplies last. Sponsor: Parents as Teachers.
Car show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hillsboro Christian Church, 4865 Hwy. B. Registration $15. judging from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., awards at 2 p.m. First place wins $100, second place $75, third place $50. Vendors, live music, food, prizes, children’s activities. Call 636-789-2680 or email office@HCCWired.com.
Chicken dinner, 2-7 p.m., Bethel United Methodist Church, 17500 Manchester Road, Wildwood. Plates with sides: $15.
Farmers market and flea market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill.
Flea market and barbecue, flea market 7 a.m. to noon, barbecue starts at noon, De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21. Vendor spaces: 636-586-8859. Barbecue by Sons of the Amvets include pork steaks and sides.
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, Sept. 17
Arnold Days, three-day festival concludes at Arnold City Park, Bradley Beach Road off Jeffco Boulevard near the Meramec River. Carnival rides, live music, food and craft vendors. Sunday hours: noon to 8 p.m. Highlights: Parade down Jeffco Boulevard begins at 1 p.m., Dirty Money band plays 2-7 p.m. Sponsor: Arnold Parks and Recreation Department. Call 636-282-2380.
Shooting match, noon, Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Call 636-464-1805.
Sundays at Sunset concert series, 6-8 p.m., Sunset Park bandstand, East Avenue, Festus. Free. Bring lawn chairs and coolers. Band: Almost Famous. Presented by Festus Tourism Commission.
Tropical-themed service, 10:30 a.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 5640 Old Hwy. 21, Imperial. Free tropical lunch, family-friendly activities follows service. First-time guests entered into gift card drawing. Call 636-948-4648 or visit bbcmo.com.
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 Sept. 18
Manga movie night, 5 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Film suitable for teens and adults. Popcorn provided. Registration required: 636-461-1741 or email jphinney@jeffcolib.org.
Book signing, 2-7:45 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Kathryn Muehlheausler will sell and sign copies of her book, “Trilogy of the Magi” that deals with the three kings of Christmas lore.
Book sale, 2-6 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Most hardback books $1; paperbacks two for $1. Cash only. Benefits: Friends of the Library. Call 636-296-2204.
Story time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Cedar Hill Satellite of the Jefferson County Library, 6780 Mall Drive. Ages 2-6.
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.
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, Sept. 19
Archaeology program, 5-7 p.m., Mastodon State Historic Site, 1900 Seckman Road, Imperial. Information on excavations, snacks, activity.
Women Dems, 6:30 p.m., third Tuesdays, Hillsboro United Church of Christ, 4810 Hwy. B. Information: womendems5@gmail.com.
Wildwood Historical Society, 7 p.m., 18750 Manchester Road (Hwy. 100). Call Sandy Becker-Gurnow, 314-374-3159.
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, Sept. 20
Fall bash, 5-7 p.m., Mastodon State Historic Site, 1900 Seckman Road, Imperial. Learn about fall equinox, eat s’mores.
Jefferson County Photography Club, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Those under 15 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
Country-western dance, 7 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Lessons for beginners 6:15 p.m. 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.
Thursday, Sept. 21
Little archaeologists program, 10-10:30 a.m., Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. For toddlers and their parents. To register: 636-464-2976.
State park public meeting, 6 p.m., Don Robinson State Park, 9275 Byrnesville Road, Cedar Hill. Park staff will provide information, answer questions.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Reunions
De Soto 1983, noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23, at Villa Antonio Winery, 3660 Linhorst Road, Hillsboro. RSVPs: Joan Patterson, 314-706-9520 or Tina Vivrett Kirkpatrick, 314-660-2454.
Crystal City 1973, Homecoming football game Friday, Sept. 29; tours of school and program morning of Saturday, Sept. 30, with reception at Holiday Inn, 1802 Gamel Cemetery Road, Festus, from 1-5 p.m. with light snacks for small fee. Info on class Facebook page. RSVP: CCHS1973Reunion@outlook.com.
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