Thursday, Jan. 6
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.
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, Jan. 7
Book signing, 1-3 p.m., Arnold Food Pantry’s Treasure Shoppe, 2024 Key West Drive. Phil Amato will sign copies of his book on Arnold history, “Fifty Years in the Making.” Books sold for $20, with all proceeds benefitting pantry.
Steak dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Includes sides, dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
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 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, Jan. 8
Clothing bag sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Clothing sold for $2 per bag. Call 636-285-0934.
De Soto Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to noon, 705 E. Stone St. at Flucom Road. Schedule changes: 636-586-7300.
Car cruise, 6-9 p.m., First Baptist Church of Herculaneum-Pevely, 1315 Abbey Lane, Pevely. Trophies, 50-50 drawing, door prizes, music, children’s hula hoop contest. Sponsor: Hyway Rockers Car Club. Call Dennis Gowen, 314-691-1308, or Dick Fadler, 314-550-8031.
Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., De Soto Masonic Lodge, Third and Boyd streets. Eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage: $2 to $6.
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, Jan. 9
Dance, 5-9 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Band: Legends. Call 573-883-0543 or 573-701-2757.
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.
Monday, Jan. 10
Arnold Historical Society, 7 p.m., second Mondays, 1723 Jeffco Blvd. Call 636-282-2828.
Tuesday, Jan. 11
Class on accessing online digital resources, 3 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Free. Learn about library’s access to career practice exams, legal forms, family history resources, stock ratings, newspapers and journals. To sign up: 636-461-1741.
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, Jan. 12
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, Jan. 13
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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