Thursday, June 2
Meeting on Don Robinson State Park, 6 p.m., viewing platform at park, 9275 Byrnesville Road, Cedar Hill. Staff will answer questions and receive input on park’s operations. Call 636-257-3788.
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: Musicians Phil and Doug with Pick Too Trio. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
History hayride, 6 p.m., starts at Herculaneum City Hall, 1 Parkwood Drive, with stops at sites of buildings, businesses, schools and shot towers with historic photos to fill in details. Additional sites added to this year’s tour. Sponsor: Herculaneum Historical Society. Call 636-475-4447 or 314-852-4964.
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.
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, June 3
Barbecue, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Spur, near Hwy. 109 and South Central Street and Augustine Road. Ribs, pork steaks, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, brats lunches and dinners with or without sides. Sponsor: Eureka KC for Breakfast with Santa and other causes.
‘Mad Science!’ program, 11 a.m., Larry Crites Memorial Park main stage, 2232 Old Hwy. A. Bring own seats. Sponsor: Festus Public Library. Registration required: 636-937-2017.
Blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., 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.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Festus KC, 316 N. Adams St., Festus. Cod, catfish, jack salmon, shrimp plates with two sides: $12. Dine in or carry out.
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.
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.
Saturday, June 4
Summer Bash, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., New Hope UMC and the Harbor, 3921 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold. Games, silent auction, food and music, talent show, yoga at 1 p.m. Rain date: Saturday, June 25. Donations to Finding Grace Ministries’ mission to help the homeless. Information: findinggraceministries.org.
Parking lot rummage sale, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Luke’s UCC, 6610 St. Luke’s Church Road, Antonia. Rain date: June 11. To donate items: Sarah Saputo, 314-315-5335.
Open house, 9 a.m. to noon, Missouri Kids Unplugged, 7440 Hwy. B, Dittmer. Tours of farm, fishing at lake (no license needed). Fishing equipment provided if needed.
Kimmswick Strawberry Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. Craft booths, home and garden vendors, petting zoo, bounce houses and pony rides; some activities charge fee. Parking at Windsor C-1 campus, 6208 Hwy. 61, Imperial; fee for parking. Call 636-464-6464, email getinfo@gokimmswick.com or go to gokimmswick.com.
Summer reading program kickoff, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. For children. Balloon twisting, face painting, sidewalk chalk art activities. Call 636-461-1914.
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.
Electronics recycling event, 7-10 a.m., Arnold Recreation Center, 1695 Missouri State Road. Most items accepted for free, but TVs and computer monitors will have a fee. Sponsor: Arsenal Credit Union. Information: mrcrecyling.net.
Spring Fling carnival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cedar Hill Lutheran Church, 8600 Silver Lane. Free games, lunch, prizes.
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 1 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Clothing sold for $2 per bag. Call 636-285-0934.
Farmers market and thrift store, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Vendor spots: $10. Call 636-285-0934 or email peacepantry@att.net.
Arnold Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Arnold City Park, Bradley Beach Road. Call 636-282-6686 or go to arnoldmo.org.
De Soto Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 520 N. Main St. Sponsor: Get Healthy De Soto. Call 636-543-5983 or go to gethealthydesoto.org.
Farmers and vendors market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill.
Ozark Food Pantry, 8:30-10:45 a.m., No. 1 Sunset Park, Festus. Call 636-933-9974.
Sunday, June 5
“Aim for the Stars” astronomical observation event, sunset, Jefferson College Observatory, near softball field, Hillsboro campus. Free. Call Maryanne Angliongto, 636-481-3318.
Dance, 5-9 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Call 636-937-3000.
Children’s art class, 10 a.m. to noon, Home Church, 1595 Archer Drive, Arnold. Free painting class for ages 6-12. To sign up: 636-296-0565.
Crystal City Farmers Market, 1-5 p.m., Grace Presbyterian Church, 105 Bailey Road.
MnBingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Monday, June 6
Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Elevation Church, 316 Gravois Road, Fenton. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
Fenton Garden Club, 1 p.m. first Mondays. For location, call Susan, 636-600-1311 or email fentongdnclb@gmail.com.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 3 p.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Tuesday, June 7
Herculaneum Farmers Market, 3-6:30 p.m., Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. near the parking lot. Call 636-222-4124.
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.
Card club, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5860 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Free games of canasta; beginners welcome. Call 636-535-9559.
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, June 8
Rummage sale, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School, 1500 San Simeon Way, Fenton. Call 636-343-2192.
Recycling roadshow and vintage electronics presentation, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. For grades 2-12. To register: 636-937-2017.
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.
Hillsboro Farmers Market, 3:30-6 p.m., Bridle Ridge Acres, 10533 Business 21. Call 636-262-0725.
Bingo, 6 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Doors open 4 p.m. Door prizes, two progressive games. Call 636-586-2594.
Thursday, June 9
Meeting on Route 66 State Park, 6 p.m., park visitor center, 97 North Outer Road, Eureka. Park staff will answer questions and take comments. Call 636-938-7198.
Coral reef preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. For ages 3-6. To register: 636-937-2017.
Blood drive, 2:30-6:30 p.m., Radiant Life Church, 11533 Gamel Cemetery Road, 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.
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
Herculaneum 1982, 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Herculaneum Amvets, 690 Joachim Ave. Other classes invited. Cost: $10. Text Lynda Woolf, 314-835-7119 or go to 1982HerkyBlackcats page on Facebook.
Lindbergh 1971, June 25. Information: lindbergh71@yahoo.com.
St. Pius X 1972 and 1973, events planned Sept. 23-25. Info: Mary Linderer, 314-550-8557 (for 1972 grads); Linda Becker Drinen, 618-304-2591 (1973).
Hillsboro 1972, noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 15 at Wild Sun Winery, Hillsboro. Cost: $15. Reservations due by June 15: vernonkell@att.net or psteighorst@gmail.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.