Thursday, April 21
Blood drives, 1-6 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1000 McNutt School Road, Herculaneum; 1-6 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 310 Central Ave., Pevely. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
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.
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 22
Virtual program “Interrupting Microagression,” 12:30- p.m., presented by Jefferson College Diversity Committee. Zoom presentation by Anyta Wilson, a social worker with the Awareness Institute, on issues related to diversity. Access through bit.ly/JC-Event-April22.
Earth Day celebration, 11 a.m., Arnold Recreation Center, 1695 Missouri State Road. Tree-planting ceremony to celebrate Earth Day and honor Arnold’s 50th anniversary. Winners of school-age children poster contest announced during ceremony. Call Teresa Kohut at 636-282-6686 or email her at tkohut@arnoldmo.org.
Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
Sale, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, St. Martin’s UCC, 7890 Dittmer Ridge Road, Dittmer. Baby and children’s items, household goods, clothing, books, tools. Benefits church’s community outreach program.
Barbecue pork steak dinner, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. until sold out Saturday, Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Festus. Plates with sides: $10. Take out orders: 636-937-5400 or 314-691-3086.
Food distribution, 9-11 a.m., Herculaneum United Methodist Church, 672 Main St. Hands-free, drive-thru event. Call 636-479-3385.
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.
Saturday, April 23
Mouse races, 6 p.m., Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Admission: $20 at door per person. Roulette, 50-50 drawing. Sponsor: Fox Class of 1973. Call 314-956-8266 or 314-604-6312.
Open house, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rock Community Fire Protection District House 5, 3749 Telegraph Road, Arnold. Free food, station tours, safety demonstrations. Rain date: Saturday, April 30. Call Stephanie Jackson, 636-296-2211, ext. 7111, or email SJackson@rockfire-rescue.org.
Music bingo, 7 p.m., Festus KC, 316 N. Adams St. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Silent auction, attendance prizes, 50-50 drawing. Admission: $25 at door; $20 advance; includes beer, soda, popcorn. Outside snacks permitted, but not outside alcohol. Sponsor: KC Auxiliary. Tickets: Cheryl, 314-799-5008.
Garden Party Gala fundraiser, 5 p.m., Corpus Christi Center at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 6020 Old Antonia Road in Imperial. Admission $100: includes social hour, live and silent auctions, a survivor story, music by Butch Wax and the Hollywoods. Benefits: Comtrea’s A Safe Place domestic violence shelter. Information: Kim Elbl at kelbl@comtrea.org or go to comtrea.org/events.
Gnome and Fairy Festival, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kircher Park, 25 Williams Road, Eureka. Free. Rain date: April 30.
Tractor parade and plant sale, 8 a.m. to noon, De Soto Farmers Market, 520 N. Main St. Tractor parade starts 10:30 a.m. on Main Street. Call 314-609-1355.
Barbecue, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Buchheit, 200 Riverview Plaza Drive, Herculaneum. Pork steaks, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, brats, hot dogs, drinks. Sponsor: American Legion 40/8 Voiture 1321 for nurse training, Boys State and child welfare.
Multi-family craft and yard sale, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., High Ridge VFW, 2220B Old Gravois Road.
Music, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Herculaneum Amvets, 690 Joachim Ave. Free. Music by Scott Lucas. Call 636-479-4040.
Purse sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Benefits: Friends of the Library.
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 24
Fried chicken dinner, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1620 Boyd St., De Soto. Adult dinners $10; children 6-12 dinners $5; younger children eat for free. Benefits De Soto Ministerial Alliance.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Shooting match, noon, De Soto Amvets, Hwy. 21 and Amvets Drive. Practice at 11 a.m. Call 636-586-1750.
Monday, April 25
Blood drives, 1-6 p.m., Festus-Crystal City Elks, 4 Elks Drive, Crystal City; 2-6 p.m., St. Martin United Church of Christ, 3229 High Ridge Blvd.; 12:30-5:30 p.m., Arsenal Credit Union, 3780 Vogel Road, Arnold. 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 26
Clothes and food giveaway, 4-5 p.m., De Soto Church of Christ, 4523 Hwy. 110. Call 636-586-3383.
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 27
Blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jefferson County Family YMCA, 1303 YMCA Drive. 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 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Doors open 4 p.m. Door prizes, two progressive games. Call 636-586-2594.
Thursday, April 28
School play, 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Sunday and 11 a.m. Saturday, Rickman Auditorium, 747 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Fox High School Theatre Troupe performs “Disney’s Frozen Jr.” Tickets: $7 students and seniors; $10 adults. Information: foxhs.fox.k13.mo.us.
Blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Living Word United Methodist Church, 17315 Manchester Road, Wildwood. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
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.
Social swing dance, lessons 6-7 p.m., dancing 7-10 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Admission: $8; first-time dancers free. Sponsor: Jefferson County Swing Dance Club. Call 636-296-6702.
Class on starting a garden, 6-7 p.m., by University Extension Service via Zoom. Free; registration deadline noon day of class. Call 636-797-5391 or email jeffersonco@missouri.edu.
Tumbling tots gymnastics, 10-11 a.m., Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. For ages 6 months to 5 years. Cost: $8 members; $9 residents; $10 others. Call 636-938-6775.
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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