Thursday, March 31
Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 10851 Business 21, Hillsboro. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
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.
Friday, April 1
Rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, First United Methodist Church, 200 Boyd St., De Soto. Saturday $1 bag day. Benefits community assistance fund. Call Linda Glidewell, 636-575-2684.
Fenton Garden Club, 1 p.m. first Mondays. For location, call Susan, 636-600-1311 or email fentongdnclb@gmail.com.
Fish dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road. Includes sides, dessert. Call 636-464-2955.
Fish fry, 4-7 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4696 Notre Dame Lane, House Springs. Fried cod, basa and shrimp dinners: $10; includes sides, drink, dessert. Cheese pizza or spaghetti children’s meals with drink, dessert: $5. Dine in, carryout, drive-thru. Call 636-671-3062.
Fish fry, 4-7 p.m., St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 3009 High Ridge Blvd., High Ridge. Hand-dipped Alaskan cod and shrimp plus two sides, drink, dessert.
Fish fry, noon to 6 p.m., Herculaneum Amvets, 690 Joachim Ave. Limited delivery (at least two dinners). Delivery sign-ups: 636-479-4040.
Fish fry, 4-7 p.m., Our Lady Catholic Church, 1550 St. Mary’s Lane, Festus. Fried cod, catfish fillets and shrimp with sides: $12 dinners, $8 sandwiches. Drive-thru only.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Festus KC, 316 N. Adams St. Dine in or carry out. Cod, catfish, Jack salmon plates with two sides: $12.
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.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Blvd. (Hwy. E). Dine in or carry out.
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, 3-7 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Call 636-296-2611.
Fish fry, 4-7 p.m., Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 350 E. Fourth St., Eureka. Pre-order carryouts only. Meals: $13 with sides. Order at sacredhearteureka.org before noon. Call 636-938-5048.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Arnold KC, 1621 Jeffco Blvd. Dine in or carry out. Call 636-282-8216.
Fish fry, 4-6:30 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Cod, catfish, shrimp dinners. Sponsor: Daughters of Isabella.
Saturday, April 2
“Show Me the Money” fundraiser, 7 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Admission: $20; includes beer, soda, tea, water, coffee. Wristbands for top-shelf drinks $40 for top-shelf drinks. Game similar to bingo, but with playing cards. Lottery board, 50-50 drawing, lottery board, booze baskets. Sponsor: JTS Fly High Scholarship Foundation in memory of Jacob Siebert for a scholarship for a senior lacrosse player at Seckman High School.
Trivia night, 7 p.m., House Springs KC, 6800 KC Lane. Doors open 6 p.m. Admission: $20 per person or $140 per table of eight; includes soda, beer. Outside food permitted. Mulligans, mystery box, raffle baskets, 50-50 drawing, attendance prizes. Dressing up encouraged. Theme: “Through the Decades.” Benefits: Our Lady Queen of Peace Preschool. To sign up: 314-287-9540 or prek@olqpmo.org.
Turkey call and owl hoot, 6 p.m., Festus-Crystal City Conservation Club, 2567 Hwy. 61, south of Festus. Doors open 5 p.m. Free admission. Turkey call judged in classes: 9 and under registration $2; 10-15 years old $5; open $10. Owl hoot: Amateur 5; open 10. Entertainment by animal impersonator Ralph Duren. Snack on wild game. Call Charlie, 314-602-0017 or 636-933-0908.
Vendor, vintage and craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Benefits: Jefferson County Foster Children’s Fund. Call 636-464-5740.
Music, 7-10 p.m., Herculaneum Amvets, 690 Joachim Ave. Music by Rock N Bob. Free admission. Call 636-479-4040.
Girl Scouts April Showers drive in Hillsboro area, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Karsch’s Village Market, 10724 Business 21; 1-3 p.m., Dollar General, 8631 Old Hwy. 21; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dollar General, 901 Peach Tree Plaza Drive; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 11488 Hwy. C, Ware. Girl Scouts will collect personal care items for local food pantries.
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 1 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.
Guided wildflower hikes, 10 a.m. to noon, Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, 800 Guy Park Drive, Wildwood. Dress appropriately for weather, bring water. Call 636-458-3813 for registration information.
Sunday, April 3
Concert, 1:30 p.m., Fine Arts Theatre, Jefferson College, Hillsboro campus. Bent Frequency contemporary music ensemble performs. Tickets: $5; students and seniors $2. Free master class at noon. Information: jeffco.edu.
Whole hog sausage dinner and craft fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Dinners include sides, dessert, drink: Adults $12; children $6; children under 6 eat for free. Beef plates available. Drive-up service available. Craft booths: $5. Reservations: Greg Cobb, 636-633-2023. Benefits: KC building fund, St. Rose of Lima Catholic School.
Children’s painting class, 10-11:30 a.m., Home Church, 1595 Archer Drive, Arnold. Free for ages 6-12. To sign up: 636-296-0565 or office@homechurchstl.com.
“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.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Monday, April 4
Book sale, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jefferson College Library, Hillsboro campus. Donated books and DVDs will be sold. Cash, checks, credit cards accepted. Benefits: Jefferson College Foundation's Library Scholarship Fund. Payment may be made via cash, check or credit card. Call 636-481-3166 or 636-481-3167.
Bingo, 6:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 3 p.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Tuesday, April 5
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.
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, April 6
Program on banking, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Free. Cristy Heuer of Midwest BankCenter will speak on “What You Wish You Knew About Your Bank,” about little-known products and programs that banks offer. To sign up, call 636-461-1741 or go to jeffcolib.org.
Bingo, 6 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Doors open 4 p.m. Face masks, temperature checks, social distancing required. Call 636-586-2524.
Thursday, April 7
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: Cheryl Green with Caption Call. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
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.
Reunions
Lindbergh 1971, June 25. Information: lindbergh71@yahoo.com.
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