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.
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.
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. 22
Blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Sponsors: Grace Presbyterian Church. American Red Cross. Appointments: redcrossblood.org or 1-800-733-2767.
Chicken dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinners with sides, dessert: $14. Dine in or carry out. Call 636-464-2599.
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.
Mini-golf for teens, 6:30 p.m., Eureka Hills Branch Library, 500 Workman Road, Eureka. For ages 12-17, who will play among books. Golf supplies, snacks provided. To sign up: 314-994-3300.
Guided craft program, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Tap leaves and flowers into paper to create a natural dye pattern. Bring leaves, flowers. For ages 19 and older. To register: 636-677-8186 or jeffcolib.org.
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.
Food distribution, 9-11 a.m., Herculaneum United Methodist Church, 672 Main St. Hands-free, drive-thru event. Call 636-479-3385.
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. 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.
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. 23
George Portz Traditional Music Festival, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Crites Memorial Park, 2221 Sunshine Drive, Festus. Nationally and regionally known musicians, traditional dancers, craft show. Information: GeorgePortzTMF.com.
Fall festival, noon to 10 p.m., St. David Catholic Church, 2334 Tenbrook Road, Arnold. Food and drink sold. Games, basket auctions, raffles. Band Exit 180 plays at 7 p.m.
Electronics recycling collection event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. Any item operated by a battery or electric cord will be collected. Fee for CRT monitors, TVs and any units that contain freon. Shred truck available 9 a.m. to noon. Recycling truck will collect plastics, cardboard, glass, aluminum, paper and tin cans. Sponsors: Herculaneum, MRC Recycling.
Barbecue, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill. Top prize raffle: 2023 Polaris Ranger UTV. Fireworks after dark. Benefits BackStoppers. Sponsor: Gerding Enterprises and Screaming Eagle Grill.
Show Me Safety Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., High Ridge Fire Protection District, 2842 High Ridge Blvd. Car seat checks, poison prevention presentation, water safety, gun locks. Child must be present for car seat installation.
Classic car show, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mississippi River Eagles, 330 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Barbecue, 50-50 drawing, food raffles, beer truck, music. Registration: $20 per car; includes dash plaques and T-shirt; can be done day of event or in advance. Advance registration: Franco Gusamano, 636-725-6989. Benefits St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and local charities.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., House Springs KC, 6800 KC Lane. Doors open 6 p.m. Admission: $20 per person; $160 tables of eight; includes soft drinks, beer. Outside food, drink allowed except for beer. Mulligans, cash prizes, 50-50 drawing. Non-smoking event. Benefits: St. Vincent de Paul Society. Reservations: Ron Sides, 636-751-5186 or ronsides1@gmail.com.
State parks public meeting, 2 p.m., Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Park staff will provide information, answer questions on Mastodon, Sandy Creek Covered Bridge and Gov. Daniel Dunklin’s Gravesite historic sites.
Barbecue, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Buchheit, 200 Riverview Plaza Drive, Herculaneum. Pork steaks, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, bratwurst, hot dogs. Benefits nurses training, American Legion Boys State and child welfare. Sponsor: American Legion 40/8.
Tailgate, crafts and barbecue, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fox C-6 Service Center, 849 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Sponsor: Boy Scout Troop 450.
Arts and crafts fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kimmswick. Handcrafted items, art, baked goods sold by 60 vendors ages 17 and younger. Visit gokimmswick.com or call 636-464-6464.
De Soto Fall Festival, 9-4 p.m. along Main Street between Fletcher and Pratt streets. Music, contests, Serengeti Steve’s Reptile Experience, dunk tank, bounce houses, obstacle courses, car show, food vendors, beer tent and wine tasting. Musician John Jarrett will perform 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Johnathan Braddy Band from 3-6 p.m.
Backyard BBQ Grilling Competition and Youth Safety Fair, 10-6 p.m., De Soto Elks, 1520 Clarke St. Safety fair 10-2 p.m. includes free children’s activities including bounce house, ice cream, face painting, bike giveaways. Grilling competition will include live music, food and silent auction. Proceeds benefit BackStoppers. To register a grill team or for info, call 314-221-2521.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6550 Hwy. 21, Imperial. Doors open 6:15 p.m. Tickets $20 per person; tables of eight $160. Silent auction, 50-50 drawing. Outside food and drink allowed. Benefits: Christian education fund, new sports equipment and Pony Bird. Register at saintpaulslcms.org/trivia-night. Contact Michell at 636-942-4250 or saintpaulsoffice@att.net.
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. 24
Northwest High homecoming parade, 2 p.m., High Ridge Boulevard. Wear blue and white. Info: northwestschools.net.
Sundays at Sunset concert series, 6-8 p.m., Sunset Park bandstand, East Avenue, Festus. Free. Bring lawn chairs and coolers. Band: Funky Butt Brass Band. Presented by Festus Tourism Commission.
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. 25
Golf tournament, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pevely Farms Golf Club, 400 Lewis Road, Eureka. Registration starts 7:15 a.m.; $500 for foursome. Flights start at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Awards, attendance prizes, drinks, snacks, breakfast or lunch. Benefits: Pony Bird. To register: Kelly Feldmann, 636-282-4447 or kfeldmann@ponybird.org.
Harry Potter movie night, 5 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Popcorn provided. Registration required: 636-461-1741 or email jphinney@jeffcolib.org.
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.
Scrabble, 11 a.m. to noon, 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. 26
Preschool art program, 10 a.m., Eureka Hills Branch Library, 500 Workman Road, Eureka. For ages 3-6, who will focus on making art rather than finished product. Dress to make a mess. To sign up: 314-994-3300.
Medicare help program, 6-7:30 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. To register: 636-677-8186 or jeffcolib.org.
Square dancing and lessons, 6:15-8 p.m., Herculaneum United Methodist Church, 672 Main St. Sponsor: Jefferson County Squares. First two lessons free; $5 per night after. Call 636-579-1119.
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.
Bingo, noon to 1 p.m.,, De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. 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, Sept. 27
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.
Ernest Hemingway program, 3-4:30 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. For ages 19 and older. To register: 636-677-8186 or jeffcolib.org.
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.
Dominoes, noon to 1 p.m., De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. 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, Sept. 28
Family Resource Night, 5-7 p.m., Hillsboro Primary School, 101 Leon Hall Parkway. Open to all families, especially those with children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Booths from Health Department, Parents as Teachers, Mercy Health, the Hillsboro Little League and Scout groups, Health Department’s Smiles to Go dental van, children’s activities, free food, attendance prizes.
Project Homeless Connect, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Connect with housing resources. Free transportation by Jeffco Express and EZMO program.
Sensory story time, 2 p.m., Eureka Hills Branch Library, 500 Workman Road, Eureka. Stories, songs, activities for ages 3-9 with sensory sensitivities and their siblings. To sign up: 314-994-3300.
Adult learner open house, 6-7:30 p.m., Jefferson College Student Center, 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro. Meet with representatives from campus resources including admissions, accessibility resource office, workforce and development, financial aid, Project Success, adult education and literacy, advising, campus wellness and veterans’ benefits. Food and games. Visit jeffco.edu or call 636-481-3245.
Guided craft program, 3-4:30 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Create a decorative chalkboard. Bring a picture frame with intact glass. For ages 19 and older. To register: 636-677-8186 or jeffcolib.org.
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.
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.
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.
Fox 1973, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Orlando’s South Event Center, 4300 Hoffmeister Ave., St. Louis County. Cost: $40 per person. Call Carol Burnes, 314-604-6312.
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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