Thursday, May 5
School play, 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Festus R-6 Performing Arts Center, 501 Westwind Drive. Festus High School theater students perform comedic series of one-act plays, “Exposed!” Admission: $5. SOS (Support Our Stars) booster club will sell water.
Electronics recycling event, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., parking lot near Fine Arts Building and Veterans Memorial, Jefferson College, Hillsboro campus. Electronics, appliances, paper, plastic, glass, cans and cardboard. No thermostats or light bulbs. Fees for some items. Items containing freon charged $10. Cash only. Remain in vehicle while volunteers unload. Call 636-797-5043 or 314-691-3469.
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: Musician Ken Kehner. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
Blood drive, 7:25 a.m. to 1:25 p.m., Northwest High School, 6005 Cedar Hill 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.
Blood drives, 1-6 p.m., Eureka FPD, 4849 Hwy. 109; 1-6 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 17132 Manchester Road, 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.
Children’s items sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Fertile Farms Thrift Shop, 15540 Cannon Mines Road near Hwy. 21 and Hwy. CC, Washington County south of De Soto. Call 314-302-2502.
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.
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, May 6
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, May 7
Tailgate sale and barbecue, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fox C-6 Service Center, 849 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Vendor spots: $20. Benefits: Boy Scout Troop 450. Call Chrissy, 314-913-1800.
Pool tournament, 12:30 p.m., Hillsboro Billiards, 26 Merchants Drive, Hillsboro. Entry: $20. Silent auction. Benefits: Spec. Jackson Johnson Memorial Scholarship fund. Call Jason or April Johnson, 314-221-8179, or email igy6jj@gmail.com.
Basement sale, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Assembly of God Church, 12635 Hwy. 21, De Soto. Benefits church camp fund. Call 636-586-2881.
Alpaca shearing demonstration, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Big River Alpacas, 10622 Calico Creek Road off Hwy. H in Fletcher west of De Soto. Admission: $5; includes cup of alpaca food. Concession stand, raffle tickets, 50-50 drawing, demonstrations, boutique of alpaca items. Proceeds benefit Team Activities for Special Kids. Call 573-678-1102.
Barbecue, 9 a.m. until sold out, Save-A-Lot, 2050 Rock Road, De Soto. Pork steaks, ribs, brats, hamburgers, hot dogs. Free hot dog plate for children 5 and younger. Sponsor: De Soto Lions Club for eyeglass program for needy.
Shredding event, 8 a.m. to noon, Arnold Recreation Center, 1695 Missouri State Road. Free; three-box limit per car. Sponsor: Arsenal Credit Union. Call 314-962-6363 or go to arsenalcu.com.
Plant sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Kress Farm Garden Preserve, 5137 Glade Chapel Road, Hillsboro. Large selection of native plants, trees and shrubs, cacti, succulents, annuals and perennials. Master gardeners will answer questions. Call Jo, 314-750-6490.
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.
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.
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, May 8
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Shooting match, noon, De Soto Amvets, Hwy. 21 and Amvets Drive. Practice at 11 a.m. Call 636-586-1750.
Monday, May 9
Blood drive, 2-6 p.m., RiverChase Recreation Center, 990 Horan Drive, 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.
Arnold Historical Society, 7 p.m., second Mondays, 1723 Jeffco Blvd. Call 636-282-2828.
Bingo, 6:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 3 p.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Tuesday, May 10
Concert, 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Theatre, Jefferson College, Hillsboro campus. College’s Wind Ensemble featuring Joel Vanderheyden on saxophone performs “An International Rainbow.” Free. Call 636-481-3367.
Knot Just Knitting class, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Knitting and crocheting sessions free for all skill levels. Call Mary, 636-677-8186.
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.
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, May 11
Hillsboro Farmers Market, 3:30-6 p.m., Bridle Ridge Acres, 10533 Business 21. Call 636-262-0725.
Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Twin City Toyota, 301 Autumn Ridge Drive, Herculaneum. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
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.
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, May 12
Basic genealogy class, 4:30 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Topics: Library’s online genealogy resources, organizing family research. To sign up: 636-461-1741.
Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 221 Brierton Lane, Crystal City. 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. Cost: $10. Call Lynn, 314-835-7119 or go to 1982HerkyBlackcats page on Facebook.
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.