Editor's note: With the current inclement weather in the region -- and the efforts to clear roads and parking lots in its aftermath -- readers are advised to check with the organizers of any event that they plan to attend.
Thursday, Feb. 3
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, Feb. 4
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. 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 10 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Cod or catfish dinners with sides: $12. 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, Feb. 5
Antique appraisal and tea, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4696 Notre Dame Lane, House Springs. Cost: $15 per person for two to three items; additional items $5 each. Includes light refreshments and tea. Reservations: Angie, 636-671-8874, or Kathy, 314-795-0143.
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.
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, Feb. 6
Night to Shine drive-thru parades, 2-4 p.m., De Soto Farmers Market pavilion, 520 N. Main St., or Mapaville Fire Protection District, 3687 Plass Road, in the Festus area. For people with special needs and families. Participants can drive through on a red carpet, receive gifts and a crown and have their photos taken. Sponsor: St. Andrew’s UMC in De Soto, Tim Tebow Foundation. Information: standrewsumcdesoto.org.
“Aim for the Stars” astronomical observation event, sunset, Jefferson College Observatory, near softball field, Hillsboro campus. Free. Call Maryanne Angliongto, 636-481-3318.
Children’s art class, 10-11:30 a.m., Home Church, 1595 Archer Drive, Arnold. Painting class for ages 6-12. To sign up: 636-296-0565 or office@homechurchstl.com.
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.
Shooting match, noon, De Soto Amvets, Hwy. 21 and Amvets Drive. Practice at 11 a.m. Call 636-586-1750.
Tuesday, Feb. 8
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.
Thursday, Feb. 10
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.
The Leader is pleased to run community events free of charge in the calendar. Send events to Leader Calendar, P.O. Box 159, Festus, 63028, or to news@leaderpublications.biz. Events that occur weekly are listed on a space-available basis. Only nonprofit events that are open to the public are eligible.