Thursday, Sept. 7
Twin City Days, three-day festival runs Thursday-Saturday at various locations in Crystal City and Festus. Thursday activities: Breakfast 8 a.m., Seniors in the Park 10 a.m. at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, Festus and three-day book sale at Festus Public Library. (See separate listing). Sponsor: Twin City Area Chamber of Commerce. Call 636-931-7697.
Book sale, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Books for all ages; benefits Friends of the Library. Call 636-937-2017.
Children’s archaeology event, 6-6:45 p.m., Mastodon State Historic Site, 1800 Seckman Road, Imperial. Hands-on activities for children in third to fifth grades. To register: 636-464-2976.
Angels of Charity, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Call 636-296-2204.
Teen anime club, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Call 636-296-2204.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Social time. 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.
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.
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. 8
Twin City Days, three-day festival runs Thursday-Saturday at various locations in Crystal City and Festus. Friday activities: Free family bowling 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Quonset Lanes, Crystal City; wine tasting, 6 p.m., Petit Paree, Festus; Adult co-ed volleyball tournament, 6 p.m., Jefferson County Family YMCA, Festus; trivia night (see separate listing); Blues on the Bricks Cobblestone Celebration, 6 p.m., Mississippi Avenue, Crystal City; Tour de Twin City Days bicycle ride, 6:30 p.m., Crystal City Park; “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” shown 7:30 p.m. at Crystal City Park ballfield. Sponsor: Twin City Area Chamber of Commerce. Call 636-931-7697.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., Festus-Crystal City Elks, 4 Elks Drive, Crystal City. Doors open 6 p.m. Cost: $20 per person; $160 tables of eight; includes snacks, beer, soda. Cash bar for mixed drinks. Organized by Twin City Rotary Club. Reservations: 636-931-8900.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Doors open 6 p.m. Tables of eight or less: $80. Outside food and drinks allowed. Cash prizes to top two teams and prize to best decorated table. Raffles, 50-50 drawing. Organized by Step Ahead Adoption for family adoption fund. Information: Dathany Naney, 314-560-5916, or Justin Barbeau, 618-581-4640.
Fish fry, 4-7 p.m., Hillsboro KC, 9330 Old Hwy. 21. Catfish, cod, jack salmon or shrimp dinners: $12 adults; $6 children. Dine in or carry out.
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.
Oktoberfest, 7-10 p.m. Friday, 5-10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Donau Park, 5020 West Four Ridge Road. Free. Music, German beer, bratwurst and pretzels sold. Sponsor: German Cultural Society. Call 314-771-8368.
Dinner and jam, 4 p.m., Community Improvement Association, 13468 Hwy. JJ, De Soto. Catfish or country fried steak dinner at 5 p.m., music jam at 6 p.m.
Sensory play day, 10 a.m., Eureka Hills Branch Library, 500 Workman Road, Eureka. For ages 1-5. To register: 314-994-3300.
Route 66 Flea Market, 7-10 p.m., Meramec Valley Historical Society, 216 S. First St., Pacific.
Craft classes, 10 a.m. to noon, De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
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.
Saturday, Sept. 9
Twin City Days, three-day festival runs Thursday-Saturday at various locations in Crystal City and Festus. Saturday activities: Pancake breakfast 7:30-9:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Festus; 5K run-walk, 8 a.m., Crystal City Park; pickleball tournament, 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Jokerst Memorial Park, Festus; Hooked on Fishing, 8-11 a.m. at Festus-Crystal City Conservation Club; Main Street Market, children’s ID kits and classic car show, starts 9 a.m. on Festus Main Street and Bailey Road in Crystal City. Food court 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on South Adams and South Second streets in Festus; Grip strength challenge, 9 a.m., Athletico Physical Therapy, Festus; Animal adoption and vaccine clinic, 9 a.m. to noon at Crystal City Animal Control; cornhole tournament 9 a.m. and washers tournament 11 a.m., both at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, Festus; children’s games and money pit, 9-11 a.m., baby-crawling contest, 10 a.m., and three-on-three basketball tournament 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., all at Crystal City Park; free family fun 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Crystal City; Hot Wheels race, 11:30 a.m., Twin City Toyota, Herculaneum; ravioli eating contest, 4 p.m., Pasta House, Festus; That 80s Band performs 7-11 p.m. at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park with food trucks there at 6 p.m. Sponsor: Twin City Area Chamber of Commerce. Call 636-931-7697.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Doors open 6 p.m. Admission: $15. Tables of eight or less. Admission includes beer, soda, popcorn. Outside food allowed. Prizes, silent auction, 50-50 drawing. Benefits De Soto Historical Society’s museum. Call Don Allen, 636-262-0567.
Arnold Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, 8 a.m., First Baptist Church of Arnold, 2012 Missouri State Road. Held by Arnold Rotary Club. Keynote speaker: Parkton Assembly of God Church Pastor Monty Roark. Admission: $13 per person or $80 tables of eight in advance; limited tickets $15 at door. To order: Arnold Rotary Club Facebook page. Information: 636-492-2772.
Plant sale and flea market, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Kress Farm Garden Preserve, 5137 Glade Chapel Road, Hillsboro. Iris presentation at 1 p.m. Sunday. Native plants, shrubs, trees. Master gardeners available for questions. Call 314-750-6490.
Walking for Our Children, 9:30 a.m., Northwest High School, 6005 Cedar Hill Road. Walk in remembrance of children who have passed away. Service at 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 6300 Hwy. 30. Call Chapel Hill, 636-274-4100.
Poker run, 11 a.m., De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Blvd. (Hwy. E) across from Walther Park. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Entry free $5; $10 per hand. Live music, food sold and 50-50 drawing. Call Shawnee, 314-606-0837, or Phil Meyer, 314-712-4411.
Church picnic, 4-10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, St. John’s Catholic Church, 4614 Blue Springs Road, Imperial. Catholic bluegrass Mass starts picnic on Saturday. Food, raffles, games, plant booth. Saturday music by JB Louis and the Legends. Sunday music by Mound City Slickers and Tom Norton. Fireworks about 1 hour after dark Saturday. Quilt raffle, grand raffle, sportsman raffle, other prizes awarded at 7 p.m.
Paint party, 6:30 p.m., De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21. Admission: $25; includes snacks, supplies. Drinks sold. Call Joy, 314-686-0353.
Children and adult BB shoot, noon to 3 p.m., De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21. Benefits: Child welfare and community service projects. Practice rounds 11 a.m. to noon; 25 cents each. Targets: $3; eight rounds. Meat and money rounds, prizes; lunch provided. For ages 6 and older. House guns only.
Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., De Soto Masonic Lodge, Third and Boyd streets. Eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage: $3 to $7.
De Soto Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to noon, 705 E. Stone St. at Flucom Road. Schedule changes: 636-586-7300.
Car cruise, 5 p.m., Ginny’s Kitchen and Custards, 7022 Hwy. 61-67, Pevely. Attendance prizes, 50-50 drawing, children’s hula hoop contest. Sponsor: Hyway Rockers Car Club. Information: hywayrockers.org.
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. 10
Sundays at Sunset concert series, 6-8 p.m., Sunset Park bandstand, East Avenue, Festus. Free. Bring lawn chairs and coolers. Band: Missouri Big Band (MOBB). Presented by Festus Tourism Commission.
Car and truck and bike show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., House Springs KC, 6800 KC Lane. Entry fee: $15; spectators free. Beer, barbecue, raffles, music. Enter from Dulin Creek Road. Sponsor: House Springs Lions. Info: Debbie at 636-274-5553 or deb.blumenberg@gmail.com or Gary at 636-222-0949 or email garymeineke@aol.com.
Breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m., De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21. Biscuit and gravy plates $3; plates with eggs and bacon or sausage $8. All you can eat: $10. All Karen Ogle, 314-607-5643.
Crystal City Farmers Market, 1-5 p.m., Grace Presbyterian Church, 105 Bailey Road.
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.
Car and truck and bike show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., House Springs KC, 6800 KC Lane. Entry fee: $15; spectators free. Beer, barbecue, raffles, music. Enter from Dulin Creek Road. Sponsor: House Springs Lions. Info: Debbie at 636-274-5553 or deb.blumenberg@gmail.com or Gary at 636-222-0949 or email garymeineke@aol.com.
Monday, Sept. 11
Kimmswick Historical Society, 7-8:30 p.m., 6000 Third St., Imperial. Presentation on researching family history by Carole Goggin. Call 636-464-8687.
Arnold Historical Society, 7 p.m., second Mondays, 1723 Jeffco Blvd. Barnes Bradshaw will interpret first-person portrayals of “The Great St. Louis Fire of 1849.” Call 636-282-2828.
Welcome Neighbors event, all day, Eureka Hills Branch Library, 500 Workman Road, Eureka. For all ages, who will share games and snacks from around the world. Call 314-994-3300.
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. 12
Macramania, 6-7:30 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Macrame craft for ages 19 and up. Register at 636-677-8186 or jeffcolib.org.
Knot Just Knitting class, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Knitting and crocheting sessions free for all skill levels. Call Mary, 636-677-8186.
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.
Jefferson County Democratic Central Committee, 7 p.m., jeffersoncountymodemcentralcommittee.org/contact-us. Call 636-465-9050 or email jeffcomodems@gmail.com.
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. 13
Medicare open enrollment presentation, 6:30-7:30 a.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. To register: 636-461-1741 or email jphinney@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.
Blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Eureka Hills Branch Library, 500 Workman Road, Eureka. Photo ID required. Appointments encouraged, but walk-ins accepted. Call 1-800-733-2767.
Neurodiversity celebration event, 6:30 p.m., Eureka Hills Branch Library, 500 Workman Road, Eureka. Activities for teens and adults with disabilities and their caregivers. Call 314-994-3300.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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