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.
School play, 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Rickman Auditorium, 747 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Fox High School Theatre Troupe production perform “Rumors.” Tickets: $10 adults; $8 students and seniors. Information: foxhs.fox.k12.mo.us.
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. 29
Dress-Up Friday at Library, all day, Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Children of all ages invited to dress up in costumes; ages 2-10 will receive goodie bags by trick-or-treating around the library. Call 636-461-1914.
Virtual ACT crash course for teens, 3:30-8:30 p.m., presented by Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library. Free. Call 636-461-1914.
Chili and hot dogs dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinners include sides, dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Trunk-or-treat event and chili cookoff, 5:30-8 p.m., Arnold Church of the Nazarene, 3651 Telegraph Road. Candy, hot dogs, drinks.
Halloween party, 5 p.m. to midnight, Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive. Costume contest, cash prizes, drink specials. Call 636-937-5400.
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. 30
Trick or Treat on Main Street, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Festus Main Street and Bailey Road in Crystal City. Free. Businesses, churches and organizations give candy and other treats to youngsters dressed for Halloween. Sponsor: Twin City Area Chamber of Commerce. Call: 636-931-7697.
Apple Butter Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. Kimmswick. Free event featuring about 600 food, drink and craft vendors. One-pint jars of apple butter: $6. Call 636-464-7407 or go to cityofkimmswick.org.
Trunk-or-treat event, 5-7:30 p.m., Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, 11411 Ware Church Road, Hillsboro. Decorated trunks, bounce houses. Call Michelle Ferrell, 636-465-5570.
Harvest Festival, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, 8265 Local Hillsboro Road, Cedar Hill.
Trunk-or-treat event, 6-8 p.m., First Baptist Church, 8265 Local Hillsboro Road, Cedar Hill.
Safe Halloween event, 5-7 p.m., Hillsboro High School, 123 Leon Hall Parkway. Free drive-thru event for children 6 years old and younger accompanied by adult. Costumes encouraged. Collection of canned and nonperishable food for Hillsboro Food Pantry. Sponsor: Hillsboro National Honor Society.
Food and clothes giveaway, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Trinity Mount Carmel Church, 321 S. Adams St., Festus. Attendees asked to wear face masks. Call 314-456-9452.
‘Howl’-oween, 4-8 p.m., Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, 800 Guy Park Drive, Wildwood. Activities for children include seeing campfires, making s’mores, interacting with animals, getting candy and learning about things that make people howl. Social distancing guidelines encouraged. Call 636-458-3813.
Fall festival, 3-5 p.m., Redemption Church, 7301 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Free family event includes bounce houses, games, candy, food and distribution of free boxes of non-perishable food. Call 636-223-0657 or go to redemptionchurchstl.com.
Trunk-or-treat event, 6-8 p.m., Fellowship Baptist Church, 2735 High Ridge Blvd. Free admission, costume contest, drawing for gift card. Info: fbc-hr.org.
Craft and vendor fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Northwest High School, 6005 Cedar Hill Road, Cedar Hill. Free admission; concessions. More than 35 vendors. Sponsor: Northwest Cheerleaders. Vendor spaces: Amanda Gerling, 636-692-3192.
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, Oct. 31
Halloween.
Herculaneum Halloween celebration, 5:30-8 p.m., Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. Free glow bracelets and necklaces, drinks, candy, hot dogs and chips. Trunk-or-treat with local groups. Call 636-475-4447 or 314-852-4964 or email billh6300@hotmail.com.
Trunk-or-treat event, 5:30-7 p.m., First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 1701 Plattin Road, south of Festus.
Trunk-or-treat event, 6:30-7:30 p.m., St. Francis Episcopal Church, 602 Rockwood Arbor Drive, Eureka. Park in church lot and tailgate; bring own treats for children.
Trunk-or-treat event, 5-7 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 601 N. Central Ave., Eureka. Outdoor, drive-thru event. Free hot dogs, popcorn, candy, drawing. Call 636-938-5557 or cbcserves.org.
Chicken dinner, begins 11 a.m., St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 6610 St. Luke’s Church Road, Imperial. Carryout only. Dinners: $12. Call 636-948-3545.
Bingo, 3 p.m., Mississippi River Eagles, 330 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Doors open 1 p.m. Five regular, five special games, raffles, 50-50 drawings. Sponsor: Eagles Auxiliary for holiday baskets and charities. Call Trina Labbee, 314-226-7081.
Monday, Nov. 1
Blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Arsenal Credit Union, 3780 Vogel Road, Arnold. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.
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. 2
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. 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.
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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