Thursday, April 14
Adult Easter egg hunt, 8:15 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6550 Old Hwy. 21 at Old Hwy. M, Otto. Cost: $5. Benefits Christian Education Fund. Visit church’s Facebook page to register. Call 636-942-4250.
Easter egg hunt for teens, 6 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. For ages 12-18. Held outdoors; dress appropriately. Registration: 636-461-1914.
Blood drives, 1:30-6:30 p.m., Arnold Recreation Center, 1695 Missouri State Road;. 2-6 p.m., De Soto Elks, 1520 Clarke St.; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hillsboro Community Civic Center, 10349 Business 21. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
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.
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.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open 4 p.m. Call 636-677-3557.
Bingo and Rummikub, 9:30-11:30 a.m., House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Friday, April 15
Good Friday.
Good Friday processional, begins 12:30 p.m. from First United Methodist Church, 113 Grand Ave., Festus, to Grace Presbyterian Church, 105 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Sponsor: Twin City Ministerial Alliance.
Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gold Star Harley-Davidson, 2435 Hwy. 67, Festus;. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
Music, 8 p.m. to midnight, Herculaneum Amvets, 690 Joachim Ave. Free. Band: 2 for the Show. Call 636-479-4040.
Fish fry, noon to 6 p.m., Herculaneum Amvets, 690 Joachim Ave. Limited delivery (at least two dinners). Delivery sign-ups: 636-479-4040.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Festus KC, 316 N. Adams St. Dine in or carry out. Cod, catfish, Jack salmon plates with two sides: $12.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Cod or catfish dinners with sides: $12 plus tax. Call 636-933-3981.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Blvd. (Hwy. E). Dine in or carry out.
Bingo, 6:15 p.m., Mississippi River Eagles, 330 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Doors open 4 p.m. Food, drinks sold. Call 636-937-2988.
Fish fry, 3-7 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Call 636-296-2611.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Arnold KC, 1621 Jeffco Blvd. Dine in or carry out. Call 636-282-8216.
Fish dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road. Includes sides, dessert. Call 636-464-2955.
Saturday, April 16
Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6550 Old Hwy. 21 at Old Hwy. M, Otto. For teens and children 18 years old and younger, who will hunt in age groups. Call 636-942-4250.
Easter egg hunt and community barbecue, 11 a.m., Arnold Church of the Nazarene, 3651 Telegraph Road, Arnold.
Children’s Easter egg hunt, 9 a.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road, High Ridge. Call Chris Pratt, 314-488-6175.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8-11 a.m., High Ridge Fire Protection District, 2842 High Ridge Blvd. Free.
Easter egg hunt, 10:30 a.m., Spring Hills Church, 6247 Upper Byrnes Mill Road. For ages 2-12; bring basket. Call 636-677-0409.
Resurrection Celebration, 11 a.m., Highland Southern Baptist Church, 5030 Highland Baptist Church Road, Hillsboro. Free. Egg hunt for students up to 12th grade, games with prizes, bonfire. Call Pastor Keith Perren, 636-208-0072.
Ozark Food Pantry, 8:30-10:45 a.m., No. 1 Sunset Park, Festus. Call 636-933-9974.
Guided wildflower hikes, 10 a.m. to noon, Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, 800 Guy Park Drive, Wildwood. Dress appropriately for weather, bring water. Call 636-458-3813 for registration information.
Sunday, April 17
Easter.
Pancake breakfast, 8-9:30 a.m., Hematite First Christian Church, 3711 Hwy. P. Free. Easter egg hunt follows 10:15 a.m. service.
Monday, April 18
Blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Fellowship Baptist Church, 2735 High Ridge Blvd. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
Bingo, 6:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 3 p.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Tuesday, April 19
Concert, 7 p.m., Fine Arts Building, Jefferson College, Hillsboro campus. Joel Vanderheyden Quartet performs. Tickets: $5; students and seniors $2. Information: 636-481-3367.
Women Dems, 6:30 p.m., third Tuesdays, Jefferson County Government Center Annex, 725 Maple St., Hillsboro. Speaker: Kathy Ellis on Congressional redistricting. Information: womendems5@gmail.com.
Wildwood Historical Society, 7 p.m., 18750 Manchester Road (Hwy. 100). Speaker: Wayne Winchester on the restoration and reopening of Jensen’s Point, the lookout point above Pacific on top of the silica sand bluffs. Call Sandy Becker-Gurnow, 314-374-3159.
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.
Bingo, 6:15 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Rummikub and Senior Squabble, 9:30-11:30 a.m., House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
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.
Wednesday, April 20
De Soto Senior Expo, 8 a.m., to noon, KC Hall, 13225 Hwy. E, De Soto. Free admission, coffee, doughnuts. Vendors, many offering giveaways and drawings for free items, speakers, music, bingo. Drawing for trip to Perryville for those 50 and older. Admission is free, and seniors from throughout Jefferson County are invited. Sponsor: Leader Publications. Call 636-931-7560.
Bingo, 6 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Doors open 4 p.m. Door prizes, two progressive games. Call 636-586-2594.
Thursday, April 21
Beginning genealogy class, 5-6:30 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Free. Topics: Information is needed to get started, how to access library’s resources. To register: jeffcolib.org. Call 636-677-8186 or email sthacker@jeffcolib.org.
Food plots for wildlife virtual class, 7-9 p.m., by University Extension Service. Free; registration required by calling 636-797-5931 or email to jeffersonco@missouri.edu.
Outdoor story time for children, 10 a.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Bring blankets and chairs. Craft kits to take home given out. Registration: 636-461-1914.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. April 21 program: Jennifer Rusert, hearing specialist. 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
Herculaneum 1982, 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Herculaneum Amvets, 690 Joachim Ave. Cost: $10. Call Lynn, 314-835-7119 or go to 1982HerkyBlackcats page on Facebook.
Lindbergh 1971, June 25. Information: lindbergh71@yahoo.com.
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