Thursday, Oct. 6
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. St. Louis County police dog demonstration. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
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.
Arts and crafts, 10-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
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.
Dominoes, 10 a.m. to noon, De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
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.
Friday, Oct. 7
Steak dinner, 4-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Fish fry, noon to 5 p.m., Festus KC, 316 N. Adams St., Festus. Cod, catfish, jack salmon, shrimp plates with two sides: $12. Dine in or carry out.
Gospel jam, 7 p.m., Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, 11411 Ware Church Road, Hillsboro. Potluck dinner 6 p.m. Call 314-313-8717.
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.
Bingo, 10-11 a.m., De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Blvd. (Hwy. E). Dine in or carry out.
Fish fry, 3-7 p.m., Fenton American Legion, 2 Gravois Road. Cod, catfish and shrimp: $11-14.
Saturday, Oct. 8
Fox Trot, 5K starts 9 a.m., 1-mile fun run-walk or 5K bike ride starts 10 a.m., Arnold City Park, Bradley Beach Road off Jeffco Boulevard near the Meramec River. Registration: $35 for 5K; $15 for fun run-walk or bike ride. Benefits: C-6 Educational Foundation; Prizes, trophies. To sign up: raceroster.com/events/2022/62319/fox-trot. Information: C-6 Educational Foundation Facebook page or Matt Gearhart, 636-322-8111.
Big Truck and Safety Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eureka High School, 4525 Hwy. 109. Free. See various modes of transportation such as trucks, tractors, helicopters (10 a.m. to noon) Superhero appearances noon to 2 p.m. Safety Town demonstration by Eureka Fire Protection District.
Fall Harvest Fest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washington State Park, 13041 Hwy. 104 off De Soto. Craft, food and craft vendors. Music by the Whitewater Bluegrass Band from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 636-586-5768.
Main and Mill Brewing Co. StreetFest, 1-11 p.m. along Main Street, Festus. Live music from eight bands, refreshments offered by Main & Mill Brewing Company and other Main Street restaurants. A number of Main Street businesses plan to have extended hours. Sponsor: Festus Tourism Commission. Visit either the Main & Mill Brewing Company or the 7th Annual StreetFest page, both on Facebook.
Barbecue, 10 a.m. until sold out, Save-a-Lot, 2050 Rock Road, De Soto. Ribs, pork steaks, bratwursts, burgers, hot dogs. Sponsor: De Soto Lions.
Pocus Pomme Party, 6:30-10 p.m., Pomme Creek Park, 1 Golfview Drive, Arnold. Halloween-themed event. Food, drinks and adult beverages will be sold, and hayrides cost $4. Cash-only event. Free games, costume contest and showing of movie “Ghostbusters Afterlife” at about 7:30 p.m. Sponsor: Arnold Parks and Recreation Department. Call Teresa, 636-282-6686.
Rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 5810 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial.
Craft show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Door prizes, raffles, small petting zoo. Donations of old blankets, towels, comforters and money accepted for Meadowcrest Animal Rescue.
Payton and Dakota’s Pumpkin Patch, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Reuther Ford, 1325 McNutt St., Herculaneum. Pumpkins sold to benefit BackStoppers of Jefferson County. Cash, credit cards, debit cards accepted.
Car cruise, 5 p.m., Burger King, I-55 and Hwy. Z, Pevely. Trophies, 50-50 drawing, attendance prizes, children’s hula hoop contest. Sponsor: Hyway Rockers Car Club. Information: hywayrockers.com.
Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., De Soto Masonic Lodge, Third and Boyd streets. Eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage: $2 to $6.
De Soto Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to noon, 705 E. Stone St. at Flucom Road. Schedule changes: 636-586-7300.
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. Pumpkin festival. 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.
Farmers and vendors market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill.
Ozark Food Pantry, 8:30-10:45 a.m., No. 1 Sunset Park, Festus. Call 636-933-9974.
Sunday, Oct. 9
Northwest High homecoming parade, starts 2 p.m., at parking lot of Peggs Restaurant on the Boulevard, 1001 Crossroads Place, and ends at Gravois Road and Hwy. PP.
Crystal City Farmers Market, 1-5 p.m., Grace Presbyterian Church, 105 Bailey Road. Harvest festival with children’s activities and local vendors.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Monday, Oct. 10
Arnold Historical Society, 7 p.m., second Mondays, 1723 Jeffco Blvd. Call 636-282-2828.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 3 p.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Card club, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5860 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Free games of canasta; beginners welcome. Call 636-535-9559.
Preschool story hour, 10:30 a.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Call 636-586-3858.
Cards and dominoes, 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays, De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.
Tuesday, Oct. 11
Horror movie night, 5 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Movie: “The Conjuring.” Light refreshments available, bring drinks and snacks. Movie rated R. Call 636-461-1914.
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.
Jefferson County Democratic Central Committee, 7 p.m., 4 Main St., Festus. Call 636-465-9050 or email jeffcomodems@gmail.com.
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.
Exercise, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Steven King trivia night, 5:30-7 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. For teens and adults. To sign up: 636-461-1914 or jeffcolib.org.
Classical piano concert, 7 p.m., Rickman Auditorium, 747 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold. Free. Russian classical pianist Valentina Igoshina performs with Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra. Sponsors: Committee on the Creative Arts of Arnold, Arnold Tourism Commission and Arnold Food Pantry. Call 636-321-8659.
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.
Board games, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
Hillsboro Farmers Market, 3:30-6 p.m., Bridle Ridge Acres, 10533 Business 21. Call 636-262-0725.
Bingo, 6 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Doors open 4 p.m. Door prizes, two progressive games. Call 636-586-2594.
Ladies night, 7:15 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Dance music, karaoke. Kitchen serves wings at 4:45 p.m. Call 636-296-4066.
Thursday, Oct. 13
Informational Medicare presentation, 1 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Call Dan Bitza, 314-369-3576.
Antique appraisal, 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4696 Notre Dame Lane, House Springs. $15 per person for appraisal of two or three items. Light lunch served. Call Angie at 636-671-8874 or Kathy at 314-795-0143.
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.
Trivia and bingo, 10-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
Toastmasters Jeffco Challengers, 7 p.m., New Hope UMC, 3921 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. In-person and virtual meetings by Zoom. Information: Josephineemde@yahoo.com.
Reunions
De Soto 1957-61, 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, and noon Saturday, Oct. 8, De Soto Community Center, 400 Boyd St. Call Linda, 636-586-5649 (’57 grads), Marty, 636-937-6507 (’58 grads), Lindell, 636-337-4671 (’59 grads), George, 314-630-6711 (’60 grads) or Nancy, 314-496-5932 (’61 grads).
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