Thursday, Nov. 4
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.
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. 5
Book to Movie Club, 5-8 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Watch “Murder on the Orient Express” followed by discussion. Participants should read book, available at library. Popcorn, pizza served. To sign up: 636-461-1741.
Pork steak dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinners include sides, dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Food distribution, 9-11 a.m., Herculaneum United Methodist Church, 672 Main St. Hands-free, drive-thru event. Call 636-479-3385.
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. Ladies Auxiliary raffle for freezer and butcher shop gift certificate; tickets $5 or five for $20; drawing on Dec. 3. Benefits local charities. Call 636-937-8138.
Rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Hope United Church of Christ, Third and Easton streets, De Soto. Christmas decor, winter coats, clothing, vintage linens, books, kitchen items, knickknacks. Saturday $1 bag day. Call 636-586-6425.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Arnold KC, 1623 Jeffco Blvd. Cod, Jack salmon, catfish, shrimp, crabcakes plus sides: $10. Eat in or carryouts. Call 636-282-8216.
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. 6
Fall youth fishing derby, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hilltop Park, Eureka. Free for children 15 and younger. Dress in blue to compete for police team; red for firefighters team. Prizes. Eureka High fishing team will assist.
Holiday bazaar, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hillsboro Primary School, 101 Leon Hall Parkway. Call Michelle, 636-789-0050.
Holiday vendor fair, 1-4 p.m., City on a Hill Church, 2138 Ridge Drive, Arnold. Catered food, auction and raffle drawings, attendance prizes, drawing for grand prize. Tickets: $25; in advance at Eventbrite. Benefits All for Family, which works on behalf of foster children and their families. Call Amy Baum at 636-633-0711 or email amybaum15@hotmail.com.
Winter coat drive, 9 a.m. to noon, Arnold Church of Christ, 2267 Scott Drive. Church giving away men’s, women’s and children’s coats that it has collected throughout year. Drive-thru event. Call 636-296-2038.
Chicken and dumplings dinner, starts 4 p.m., Hillsboro UMC, 4810 Hwy. B. Curbside only. Cost: $10 adults; $5 children 6-12; 5 and under eat for free.
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 2 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Clothing sold for $2 per bag. Call 636-285-0934.
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.
Veterans Day Parade, 10 a.m., from Mahn Funeral Home, Main and Second streets, De Soto, down Main Street. Sponsor: De Soto Chamber of Commerce. Call 636-586-5591 or 636-633-2810.
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. 7
Veterans Day parade and ceremony, parade starts 2 p.m. from Senn-Thomas Middle School to Herculaneum City Park; ceremony begins about 3 p.m. at park. Numbered flags handed out along parade route, with drawing for a prize at the ceremony, which will include a flag presentation, speakers, patriotic music and readings and recognition of veterans. Dinner follows ceremony. Call 636-475-4447 or 314-852-4964.
Concert, 3 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3517 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Free. Arnold Community Concert Band, directed by David Butler, and Jazz Band, led by Mark Lunte, will perform patriotic music, marches, Broadway show tunes and big band music.
Concert, 3 p.m., Jefferson College Fine Arts Theatre, Hillsboro campus. Free. College’s Jazz Ensemble performs “Fall Back Into Jazz” concert. Info: 636-481-3367 or jeffco.edu/PACE.
Children’s art painting class, 10-11:30 a.m., Home Church, 1595 Archer Drive, Arnold. Free for ages 6-12. To sign up: 636-296-0565.
Hoops shoot, noon, Arnold Recreation Center, 1695 Missouri State Road. For boys and girls ages 8-13. Registration at 10:15 a.m. Sponsor: Meramec Arnold Elks. Call 636-464-8960.
“Aim for the Stars” virtual astronomical observation event, 7-8 p.m. Free. Call Maryanne Angliongto, 636-481-3318.
Pasta dinner, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City. All you can eat spaghetti or chicken fettuccini dinners: $10 adults, $5 children 10 and younger. Attendance prizes, raffle baskets, children’s grab bags. Sponsor: Jefferson County Toys and More. Call 314-520-1536.
Allegiance Demolay open house and family fun day, 1-3 p.m., Eureka Masonic Center, 313 Stockell Drive, Recruiting day for group for boys ages 9-21. Information: AllegianceDemolay@gmail.com.
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.
Monday, Nov. 8
Arnold Historical Society, 7 p.m., second Mondays, 1723 Jeffco Blvd. Call 636-282-2828.
Tuesday, Nov. 9
Veterans appreciation dinner and program, 6 p.m., Joachim Masonic Lodge, 10798 Hwy. 21, Hillsboro. Free for all veterans. Reservations: 636-346-5046 or 636-274-2170.
Social swing dance, lessons 6-7 p.m., dancing 7-10 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Admission: $8; first-time dancers free. Sponsor: Jefferson County Swing Dance Club. Call 636-296-6702.
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, 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.
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.
Reunions
Northwest 1980, 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Nov. 6, at High Ridge KC, 6000 Antire Road. Admission: $5. RSVP to Karen Bonacker, wefarm7130@sbcglobal.net.
Lindbergh 1971, June 25, 2022. Information: lindbergh71@yahoo.com.
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