Thursday, Oct. 21
Seminar on debt management, 10 a.m. to noon, Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Free. To sign up: 636-461-1741 or go to jeffcolib.org.
Outside spooky tales, 6 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Free for teens and adults; bring blankets or chairs. Call 636-461-1914.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Oct. 21 program: Aunt Barb and Uncle Bill as Henry the VIII. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
Blood drive, 2-6 p.m., De Soto Elks, 1520 Clarke St. 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.
Bingo and Rummikub, 9:30-11:30 a.m., House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Friday, Oct. 22
Trunk-or-treat event, 6-8 p.m., Windsor Intermediate Center, 6208 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Setup 5 p.m. Children should dress in costumes; children’s games held. Canned goods collected for Brendan’s Friday Backpacks for Windsor students. Sponsor: Cub Scout Pack 416. Information: krmeloy@gmail.com.
Fundraising show, 8 p.m., Fenton American Legion, 2 Gravois Road. Tickets: $45; includes beer and food. Doors open 6 p.m., food served 6:30 p.m. Show includes Elvis Presley impersonator Steve Davis and impersonators of Patsy Cline and Beach Boys. Benefits VA hospitals, disabled veterans, Special Olympics. Call Bob, 314-308-8505.
Chicken dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinners include sides, dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Community trunk-or-treat party, 5:30-7:30 p.m., parking lot near Buildings and Grounds Office, Jefferson College, Hillsboro campus. Free games, hayrides, petting zoo, prizes, candy, kettle corn and water for children 12 years old and younger. Costumes encouraged but not required. Food trucks will sell food. Sponsored by college student clubs. Call Brandi Galloway, 636-381-3231.
Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gold Star Harley-Davidson, 2435 Hwy. 67, 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.
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, Oct. 23
Take 10 for BB 5K suicide awareness walk, 8 a.m., north pavilion, Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, Festus. Cost: $30; includes T-shirt, certificate, snacks, fruit and behavioral health resources. T-shirt only: $20. Held in memory of Bryan Brennan, died in June 2019 at the age of 13. Benefits scholarship fund. Sponsor: Junior Optimist International of Festus-Crystal City. Call Debbie Schumaker, 314-471-7213, or Katie Huck, 314-520-6340.
Mattress fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pevely Elementary School, 30 Main St. More than 25 styles on display, plus other items. Benefits: Herculaneum High School and Middle School bands. Call 314-305-0262 or go to bit.ly/beds4hercbands.
Coats for Kids distribution, 9 a.m. to noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church Corpus Christi Center, 6020 Old Antonia Road, Imperial, and Festus KC, 316 N. Adams St. Coats given to children from needy families on first-come, first serve basis and range in size from boys and girls 4 to boys 18 and girls 16. Sponsor: Imperial and Festus KC councils. Call Nick Wallis, 314-703-6744.
Trunk-or-treat event, 6-8 p.m., Fox Elementary School, 739 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Donation of $1 per person to help foster children. Sponsor: Arnold Chamber of Commerce. Call 636-296-1910.
Arnold Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Arnold City Park, 2400 Bradley Beach Road. Free pumpkins; pumpkin decorating contest.
Meeting on Washington State Park, 10 a.m., Washington State Park campgrounds amphitheater, Hwy. 104 off Hwy. 21, south of De Soto. Parks employees will talk about plans for park and answer questions. Call 636-586-5768.
Barbecue, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Buchheit, 200 Riverview Plaza Drive, Herculaneum. Pork steaks, cheeseburgers, hamburgers, bratwurst, half-pound hot dogs, soda and bottled water sold. Sponsor: American Legion 40/8 Voiture 1321 for nurses’ training, Boys State and child welfare. Call Duane DeClue, 636-208-9097.
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.
Quarter auction, 6 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City. Doors open 5 p.m. Admission: $5, includes paddle. Additional paddles $3. Snacks provided; beer, wine, soda, water sold. Benefits: Jefferson County Toys and More. Call Kathy, 314-520-1536.
Ribfest, 1-6 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Rib plates with two sides, $15. Call 636-933-3981.
Trivia night, 7-10 p.m., Vineland Elementary School, 650 Vineland School Road, De Soto. Tables of eight: $120; $15 per person; includes games, silent auction, raffles. Theme: “The Decades!” Benefits: Night to Shine. Registration, sponsorship info: 636-586-2472. Sign up at standrewsumcdesoto.org.
Halloween Hootenanny, starts 1 p.m., Washington State Park, Hwy. 104 off Hwy. 21 south of Hillsboro. All events in campground. Children’s crafts, 1-2:30 p.m.; Chili supper fundraiser for Friends of Washington State Park, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Trunk-or-treat event, 6-7:30 p.m. (organizations invited to give out treats); judging for campsite decorating contest, 8 p.m. Social distancing guidelines encouraged. Call 636-586-5768.
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.
Sunday, Oct. 24
Quilt bingo and chili lunch, 1:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church gymnasium, 200 Brierton Lane, Crystal City. Doors open 11:30 a.m. Chili and sandwiches served before and after 14 quilt and six cash games. Early bird games. Cash or checks only. Masks optional; hand sanitizer available.
Dance, 5-9 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive.
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.
Monday, Oct. 25
Blood drive, 1:30-6:30 p.m., Arnold KC, 1623 Jeffco Blvd. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
Tuesday, Oct. 26
Blood drives, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Northwest High School, 6005 Cedar Hill Road, Cedar Hill; 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jefferson College, 1000 Viking Drive, 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.
Virtual trivia night, 6 p.m., by Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library. Teens and adults can test their horror movie knowledge. Call 636-461-1914.
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.
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. Information: jcsdcswingdances.wordpress.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 27
Virtual program on Alzheimer’s, 5:30-6:30 p.m. through Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library. Topic: “Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behavior.” To sign up: 1-800-272-3900.
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, Oct. 28
Electronics recycling event, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jefferson College, parking lot near the Veterans Memorial and Fine Arts Building, Hillsboro campus. All electronics and appliances accepted (no thermostats or light bulbs). Most items accepted for free; fee charged for TV sets, computer monitors and items containing freon. Paper, plastic, glass and cans also accepted. Sponsors: Jefferson College Environment and Safety Committee and Jefferson County. List of accepted items and fees: mrcrecycling.net. Call 636-797-5043 or 314-691-3469.
Concert, 7 p.m., Fine Arts Building, Jefferson College, Hillsboro campus. Indian classical musician Ustad Shafaat Khan performs. Admission: $5 ($2 students and seniors), at box office or at jeffcopace.ludus.com. Free master class at 4 p.m.
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.
Northwest 1981, 5:30-10:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, at High Ridge KC, 6000 Antire Road. Cost: $20; includes dinner; cash bar. Deadline: Oct. 16. Mail to Tammy Conway and Jeff Newcomb, 4604 Hawks Circle, House Springs 63051.
Lindbergh 1971, June 25, 2022. Information: lindbergh71@yahoo.com.
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