Wednesday, Nov. 10
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, Nov. 11
Veterans Day.
School play, 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Festus High School, 501 Westwind Drive. Festus High School theater students perform Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” Doors open 6 p.m. Tickets: $5. Masks recommended; group seating.
School play, 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Rickman Auditorium, 747 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Seckman High School students perform “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” Tickets: $5. Call 636-282-1485.
Student improv sketch comedy show, 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Windsor High School, 949 Windsor Harbor Road, Imperial. Tickets: $5 adults; $3 students under 12. Call Whitney Crabtree, 636-464-4400.
Veterans breakfast, 8-11 a.m., Herculaneum Amvets, 690 Joachim Ave. Free for active military, veterans and significant others. Others: $5. Call 636-479-4040.
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.
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, Nov. 12
Blood drive, noon to 5:30 p.m., Neighbors Credit Union, 612 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.
Steak dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinners include sides, dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
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, Nov. 13
Flu shot clinic, 8 a.m. to noon, Ozark Food Pantry, No. 1 Sunset Park, Festus. For pantry clients, volunteers, caregivers. Pharmax Pharmacy donates $2 per shot to pantry. Bring insurance or Medicare card. Call 636-933-9974.
Art show reception, 6-7:30 p.m., Arnold Recreation Center, 1695 Missouri State Road. Snacks provided. Art on display Nov. 7-27 at center. Sponsor: Jefferson County Art Guild.
Christmas craft bazaar, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Old Mines KC, 16283 Hwy. 21, Cadet. Theme basket raffles, bakery, candy store, lunch served. Sponsor: St. Anne Sodality of St. Joachim Church. Call Jayne Lawson, 573-438-6446, or Phyllis Pashia, 573-701-2008.
Free oil changes for veterans, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jefferson College Automotive Technology Lab, Hillsboro campus. Faculty and students provide free oil changes, barbecue to veterans. Reservations only: 636-481-3436 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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 with 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, Nov. 14
National Take a Hike Day, 10 a.m. to noon, Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, 800 Guy Park Drive, Wildwood. Hike on 1.8-mile trail that showcases park’s dry woodlands. Participants should dress for the weather, bring water, wear comfortable hiking shoes and follow social-distancing guidelines. Call 636-458-3813.
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.
Tuesday, Nov. 16
Concert, 7 p.m., Jefferson College Fine Arts Theatre, Hillsboro campus. Vehachi, St. Louis jazz trio that blends electronic sounds with acoustic instruments, performs. Tickets: $5 ($2 students and seniors). Info: 636-481-3367 or jeffco.edu/PACE.
Clothes and food giveaway, 4-5 p.m., De Soto Church of Christ, 4523 Hwy. 110. Call 636-586-3383.
Women Dems, 6:30 p.m., virtual meeting link: womendemsmo.org.
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, Nov. 18
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Program: Dee Ban on the history of Christmas music. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
Reunions
Lindbergh 1971, June 25, 2022. Information: lindbergh71@yahoo.com.
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