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.
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 29
Arbor Day celebration, 1 p.m., Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. City presented with Tree City USA declaration, proclamation read, trees dedicated and planted and students from Herculaneum High School will provide music and readings. Awards in the annual poster contest for fifth-graders will be announced. Refreshments will be served. Sponsors: Herculaneum and Herculaneum Today and Tomorrow. Call 636-475-4447 or 314-852-4964.
Rummage sale, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Sacred Heart Church gym and annex, 200 Brierton Lane, Crystal City. Clothing room open. Benefits fund to pay for rent, utilities and other needs for people in need. Call Dan, 636-586-5255.
Nite at the Races dinner auction, 7 p.m., Orlando’s Event Center, 4300 Hoffmeister Ave., St. Louis. Simulated horse races, auctions, raffles. Doors open 6 p.m. Tables of 10: $450; includes dinner, open bar. VIP tables $850. Benefits: NextStep for Life. Call 636-282-4400 or 636-933-0244 or email info@nextstepforlife.org.
Blood drives, 2-6 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill; noon to 5 p.m., Eureka Chamber of Commerce, 113 Hilltop Village Center Drive, Suite C. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
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 30
Trivia night, 7 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Tables of eight: $140. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Silent auction, 50-50 drawing. Proceeds buy school supplies and shoes for Back to School Fair. Call 314-795-2643.
Food and clothes giveaway, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Trinity Mount Carmel Church, 321 S. Adams St., Festus. Attendees asked to wear face masks. Call 314-456-9452.
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, May 1
“Aim for the Stars” astronomical observation event, sunset, Jefferson College Observatory, near softball field, Hillsboro campus. Free. Call Maryanne Angliongto, 636-481-3318.
Dance, 5-9 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Call 636-937-3000.
Children’s art class, 10 a.m. to noon, Home Church, 1595 Archer Drive, Arnold. Free painting class for ages 6-12. To sign up: 636-296-0565.
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, May 2
Fenton Garden Club, 1 p.m. first Mondays. For location, call Susan, 636-600-1311 or email fentongdnclb@gmail.com.
Bingo, 6:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 3 p.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Tuesday, May 3
Blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jefferson College, Hillsboro campus, 1000 Viking Drive; 1-6 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1175 Piedras Parkway, Fenton. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
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, May 4
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, May 5
Electronics recycling event, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., parking lot near Fine Arts Building and Veterans Memorial, Jefferson College, Hillsboro campus. Electronics, appliances, paper, plastic, glass, cans and cardboard. No thermostats or light bulbs. Fees for some items. Items containing freon charged $10. Cash only. Remain in vehicle while volunteers unload. Call 636-797-5043 or 314-691-3469.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Program: Musician Ken Kehner. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
Blood drive, 7:25 a.m. to 1:25 p.m., Northwest High School, 6005 Cedar 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.
Blood drives, 1-6 p.m., Eureka FPD, 4849 Hwy. 109; 1-6 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 17132 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.
Creative Corner, 10-11 a.m., Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Creative, messy program for ages 2-5. Cost: $10 members, $11 residents, $12 others; includes crafts and snacks. To sign up: 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.
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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