Thursday, Dec. 16
COVID-19 vaccination clinic for children, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Rickman Auditorium, 747 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. For children ages 5-11 years; must be accompanied by parent or guardian, who will be asked to sign a waiver. Call 636-296-8000.
Bingo, 10 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Arnold Recreation Center, 1695 Missouri State 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.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Reservations: Ann, 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, Dec. 17
Live nativity scene, 7-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Windsor Baptist Church, 6701 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Live animals, costumed characters, music, hot chocolate, cookies. Free. Call 636-464-9008.
Food distribution, 9-11 a.m., Herculaneum United Methodist Church, 672 Main St. Hands-free, drive-thru event. Call 636-479-3385.
Chicken dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Includes sides, dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 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.
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, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Cod or catfish dinners with sides: $10. 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.
Saturday, Dec. 18
Kimmswick’s Elf on a Shelf, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $10 at Kimmswick Visitors Center, 314 Market St. An unwrapped, new toy can be donated to receive a $5 gift certificate to participating businesses. Call 636-464-6464.
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.
Nativity display, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Spring Hills Presbyterian Church, 6247 Upper Byrnes Mill Road. More than 600 nativity sets on display; take-home activities for children. Donations collected for English as Second Language ministry.
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, Dec. 19
Children’s Christmas party, noon, Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Santa arrives 1 p.m. Call 636 282 0415.
Shooting match, noon, third Sunday, Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Call 636-464-8977.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Meat shoot, noon, Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road., Imperial. Doors open 10:30 a.m., practice starts 11 a.m. Free food. Call 636-464-8960.
Meat shoot, 8:30 a.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Breakfast served, board table closes 1 p.m. Call 636-937-3000.
Monday, Dec. 20
Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Ignite Church, 1729 W. Fifth St., Eureka. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
Tuesday, Dec. 21
Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wildwood Family YMCA, 2641 Hwy. 109, 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.
Giveaway, 4-5 p.m., De Soto Church of Christ, 4523 Hwy. 110. Clothes, food, household items given away. Call 636-586-3383.
Women Dems, 6:30 p.m., third Tuesdays, Jefferson County Government Center Annex, 725 Maple St., Hillsboro.
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.
Wednesday, Dec. 22
Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jefferson County Family YMCA, 1303 YMCA Drive, 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.
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
Lindbergh 1971, June 25, 2022. Information: lindbergh71@yahoo.com.
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