Thursday, Dec. 2
Pevely-Herculaneum Christmas parade, 7 p.m., starts at Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave., then proceeds along Joachim Avenue to Commercial Boulevard (Hwy. 61-67) in Pevely, west on Lions Road to north on Old State Road to west on Main Street and ends at Pevely City Park, 48 Main St. Theme: “It’s Christmas.” Call 636-475-4447 or 636-475-4452.
Blood drive, 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.
School play, 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Hillsboro High School, 123 Leon Hall Parkway. Students perform musical “Footloose.” Admission: $8 adults; $4 students. Call 636-789-0010 or email kalista_leigh@hsdr3.org.
Bingo, 10 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415.
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. 3
Christmas bazaar and soup dinner, 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 200 Boyd St., De Soto. Many varieties of soup plus dessert and drink: $5. Christmas novelties sold. Event held in conjunction of lighting of city’s Christmas tree at City Hall. Call 636-586-6431.
Kimmswick Christmas Festival, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Photos with Santa Claus near the Kimmswick Visitors Center, 314 Market St. Christmas activities will take place throughout the weekend around the town. Call 636-464-6464.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Arnold KC, 1623 Jeffco Blvd. Choice of catfish, cod, Jack salmon, crab cakes or shrimp with sides: $10. Dine in or carry out.
Blood drive, 1:30-6 p.m., Fenton United Methodist Church, 800 Gravois 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.
De Soto tree lighting ceremony, 6 p.m., De Soto City Hall, 17 Boyd St. De Soto High School Choir, Santa Claus appear. Visit by Santa, free s’mores at Arlington Event Center Craft Fair, 207 Main St.; nativity walk. Patriot Trolley will run.
Food distribution, 9-11 a.m., Herculaneum United Methodist Church, 672 Main St. Hands-free, drive-thru event. Call 636-479-3385.
BB gun shoot, 6 p.m., Festus KC, 316 N. Adams St. Boards $5. Meat and money rounds, ladies choice, children’s prizes. Kitchen open. Ladies Auxiliary raffle for freezer and butcher shop gift certificate; tickets $5 or five for $20; drawing on Dec. 3. Benefits local charities. Call 636-937-8138.
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. 4
Festus WinterFest, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Main Street Festus area. Highlights: Breakfast with Santa at First United Methodist Church, 8-10 a.m.; holiday juggling duo, noon to 1 p.m. and 2-3 p.m., horse-drawn carriage rides, 1-2 p.m., 3-7 p.m.; magic show, 4-5 p.m.; fire performer show, 6-7 p.m.; bounce houses, inflatables, street curling, food trucks, ice skating 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; balloon twister, face painters, petting zoo, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Santa at the Santa House, 1-7 p.m. Most events free or carry nominal fees. Sponsor: Festus Tourism Commission.
De Soto Christmas Parade, starts 6 p.m. at Mahn Funeral Home, 900 N. Main St., proceeds south on Main Street, heads west on St. Louis Street to J.C. Culwell Stadium at De Soto High School. Theme: “All Time Favorite Christmas Movie.” Sponsor: De Soto Chamber of Commerce.
Christmas cookie sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bethel United Methodist Church, 17500 Manchester Road, Wildwood. Pre-packaged cookies: $2.50 for six, $10 for two dozen, $15 for three dozen. Advance orders: 636-458-2255. Crafts also sold.
Pet supplies and food and flag drives, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fox C-6 Service Center, 849 Jeffco Blvd. Arnold. Pet supplies and pet food collected for local shelters and animal hospitals; old and tattered flags collected for retirement ceremony. Sponsor: Girl Scout Troop 1700.
Winter wreath workshop, 10 a.m. to noon or 2-4 p.m., Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, 800 Guy Park Drive, Wildwood. Free for ages 14 and older; those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Decorate a wreath for holiday using natural items. Supplies provided. Advance registration required. Call 636-458-3813.
Breakfast, 6:30-11 a.m., Eureka Masonic Lodge, 616 Stockell Drive. Cost: $4; children 5 and under eat for free. Benefits Eureka High School scholarship fund, Shriners Hospital. Call 636-405-0375 or email ajpaschke@aol.com.
Texas Hold ’em tournament, 6:30 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Parish Center, 2300 Church Road, Arnold. Sponsor: Men’s Club. Call 314-413-1098.
Clothing bag sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Clothing sold for $2 per bag. Call 636-285-0934.
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. 5
Choir concert, 3 p.m., Fine Arts Theatre, Jefferson College, Hillsboro campus. College’s Community Chorale, Concert Chorale and Chamber Choir will perform variety of music. Theme: “Joy to the World!” Free. Call 636-481-3367.
“Aim for the Stars” virtual astronomical observation event, 7-8 p.m. Free. Call Maryanne Angliongto, 636-481-3318.
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. 6
Photos with Santa, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Hot chocolate bar, goodie bags given to children. Call 636-461-1914.
Tuesday, Dec. 7
Wind Ensemble concert, 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Theatre, Jefferson College, Hillsboro campus. College’s Wind Ensemble performs. Theme: “Reflections.” Free. Call 636-481-3367.
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. 8
Book signing, 7-8 p.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Longtime De Soto High School teacher and coach Rod Cable will sign copies of his book, “Get Tough or Die.” About 30 books available, with orders taken for more.
Yellow Heart Memorial unveiling, 7 p.m., Arnold Recreation Center, 1695 Missouri State Road. Unveiling of the permanent memorial dedicated to Jefferson County resident who died from COVID-19. Call 636-282-2380.
Blood drive, 2-6 p.m., La Salle Retreat Center, 2101 Rue De La Salle Drive, 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.
Pottery sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Jefferson College, Fine Arts Building ceramics studio, Hillsboro campus. Items made by students sold, including bowls, cups, plates, vases, sculptures, candle holders. Prices range from $2 to $200. Call 636-481-3367.
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, Dec. 9
Crafts and photos with Santa, 5-8 p.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Sponsor: De Soto Chamber of Commerce.
Toy drive, noon to 6 p.m., former House Springs Lions Club, 6482 Hwy. MM. Drive-thru event to donate toys. Sponsor: Northwest Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce.
Blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4696 Notre Dame Lane, House Springs. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
Jazz concert, 7 p.m. Fine Arts Theatre, Jefferson College, Hillsboro campus. College’s jazz program performs. Theme: “Community Jazz Project.” Free. Call 636-481-3367.
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.
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Lindbergh 1971, June 25, 2022. Information: lindbergh71@yahoo.com.
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