Thursday, April 7
Book sale, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jefferson College Library, Hillsboro campus. Donated books and DVDs will be sold. Cash, checks, credit cards accepted. Benefits: Jefferson College Foundation's Library Scholarship Fund. Payment may be made via cash, check or credit card. Call 636-481-3166 or 636-481-3167.
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: Cheryl Green with Caption Call. 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 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.
Friday, April 8
Trivia night, 7 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church Parish Center, 2300 Church Road, Arnold. Doors open 6:15 pm. Tables of eight: $240; includes beer, seltzers, soda; bring own snacks. Live and silent auctions, raffles, 50-50 drawing. Fundraiser for Hicks (Blue) family. Call 314-412-7766.
Fish fry, 4-7 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4696 Notre Dame Lane, House Springs. Fried cod, basa and shrimp dinners: $10; includes sides, drink, dessert. Cheese pizza or spaghetti children’s meals with drink, dessert: $5. Dine in, carryout, drive-thru. Call 636-671-3062.
Fish fry, 4-7 p.m., St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 3009 High Ridge Blvd., High Ridge. Hand-dipped Alaskan cod and shrimp plus two sides, drink, dessert.
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, 4-7 p.m., Our Lady Catholic Church, 1550 St. Mary’s Lane, Festus. Fried cod, catfish fillets and shrimp with sides: $12 dinners, $8 sandwiches. Drive-thru only.
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, 4-7 p.m., Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 350 E. Fourth St., Eureka. Pre-order carryouts only. Meals: $13 with sides. Order at sacredhearteureka.org before noon. Call 636-938-5048.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Arnold KC, 1621 Jeffco Blvd. Dine in or carry out. Call 636-282-8216.
Fish fry, 4-6:30 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Cod, catfish, shrimp dinners. Sponsor: Daughters of Isabella.
Fish dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road. Includes sides, dessert. Call 636-464-2955.
Saturday, April 9
Trivia night, 7 p.m., Festus High School, 501 Westwind Drive. Doors open 6 p.m. Tables of eight: $100 in advance; $120 at door; all-student tables $80; includes water, light snacks. Prizes to top three tables. Silent auction baskets, mulligans, bonus game, 50-50 drawing, bid on expert to help with a round. Festus High Jazz Band performs before game. Sponsor: Festus Band Boosters for band programs and scholarships. Reservations: Alicia Knickman, 314-409-2880 or knickman7@hotmail.com.
Youth Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m., Legion Park, 333 Bald Hill Road, Eureka. Separate hunts for four ages group, 10 and younger. Photos with Easter Bunny; bring cameras. Free admission with nonperishable food item. Parking at Eureka Community Center and enjoy walking the trail to Drewel Park. Trees given away at Drewel Park to celebrate Arbor Day; one tree per family. Rain date on egg hunt: April 16.
Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m., Sunset Park, Festus. For newborns through 8-year-olds. Eggs, prizes. Sponsor: Festus Kiwanis Club.
Rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to noon, St. Michael House, Hwy. 21 and Washington County Hwy. CC across from Washington State Park south of De Soto. Clothing, household items, purses, toys, furniture, books, lamps. Call 636-586-5171.
Trivia night, 6 p.m. Sunnyhill, 6555 Sunlit Way, Dittmer, Doors open 5 p.m. Casino style. Admission: $30 ($35 at door); tables of eight; includes beer, soda. Auction items, raffles, prizes. Sponsors: Chapel Hill and Cherish. Benefits: Big River VFW and High Ridge Amvets. Call Lesley or Vicki, 636-274-4100. To sign up: cherish/cbo.lo.
Comedy show, 7:30 p.m., De Soto Amvets, Hwy. 21 and Amvets Drive. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Mr. Showtime performs with Chris Smith. Tickets: $10. Cash bar; must be 21. Call 314-623-4977.
Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. For ages 2-10. Registration only: 636-461-1914.
Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m., De Soto Christian Church, 4151 Fountain City Road. For prekindergartners through sixth graders; hunts in age groups. Prizes. Held rain or shine. Call 618-384-1713, 573-218-8370 or 636-586-2061.
Car cruise, 5-8 p.m., Advance Auto Parts, 999 E. Gannon Drive, Festus. Attendance prizes, 50-50 drawing, music, hula hoops for children. Sponsor: Hyway Rockers Car Club. Call Dick Fadler, 314-550-8031, or Dennis Gowen, 314-691-1308.
Easter egg hunt, starts 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon, First Baptist Church of Cedar Hill, 8265 Local Hillsboro Road, Cedar Hill. Special needs children hunt 10-11 a.m.. ages 1-5 from 11 a.m. to noon and ages 1-11 from noon to 2 p.m. Call 636-285-2933.
Benefit craft and vendor show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Proceeds benefit the Bobby Grofe Kidney Fund for local musician diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Held by Wickedly Creative Craft Shows.
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.
Jefferson County Genealogical Society, 9:30 a.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Speakers. Info: jcgsmo.org.
Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., De Soto Masonic Lodge, Third and Boyd streets. Eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage: $2 to $6.
De Soto Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to noon, 705 E. Stone St. at Flucom Road. Schedule changes: 636-586-7300.
Ozark Food Pantry, 8:30-10:45 a.m., No. 1 Sunset Park, Festus. Call 636-933-9974.
Shooting match, noon, De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Drive. Practice starts 11 a.m. Pot shots, 50-50 drawing, kitchen open. Call 636-586-9271.
Sunday, April 10
Easter egg hunt, 11 a.m., St. Mark UCC, 1861 Missouri State Road, Arnold.
Lion Joe Detter Memorial Walk for Diabetic Awareness, noon to 3 p.m., Arnold City Park Kiwanis Pavilion, 2400 Bradley Road, Arnold. Stroll around the lake in rain or shine event. Tickets: $2 for children 14 and younger; $10 anyone over 15; $25 includes T-shirt; $50 includes T-shirt and plaque and family, $40, two adults, two children and two shirts. Sponsorships available. Information: rockcommunitylions Facebook page.
Kimmswick Easter Egg Hop, noon to 2 p.m., Kimmswick business district. Free. Children 10 and younger can gather eggs filled with candy and prizes from participating stores. Bring basket to collect eggs. Event held rain or shine. Sponsor: Kimmswick Merchants Association.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Monday, April 11
Arnold Historical Society, 7 p.m., second Mondays, 1723 Jeffco Blvd. Call 636-282-2828.
Bingo, 6:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 3 p.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Tuesday, April 12
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.
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.
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 13
Bingo, 6 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Doors open 4 p.m. Door prizes, two progressive games. Call 636-586-2594.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reunions
Lindbergh 1971, June 25. Information: lindbergh71@yahoo.com.
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