Thursday, Sept. 16
Arnold Days trivia night, 7 p.m., Arnold City Park big tent, 2400 Bradley Beach Road. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Cost: $10 per player; includes popcorn, pretzels. Drinks sold. Organized by Leader Publications. To sign up: 636-931-7560 or news@leaderpublications.biz.
Microsoft Word for beginners class, 10 a.m. to noon, Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Free. To sign up: 636-461-1741.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Program: St. Louis Strutters. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
Vaccine event, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Louis Community College-Wildwood, 2645 Generations Drive. Walk-ups welcome; appointments optional. Free.
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.
Friday, Sept. 17
Arnold Days, 5-11 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Arnold City Park, 2400 Bradley Beach Road. Three-day event features carnival rides, food vendors, activities. Call 636-282-2380.
Outside furniture sale, 8 a.m. to noon Friday and Saturday, St. Michael House, Hwy. 21 and Washington County Hwy. CC across from Washington State Park south of De Soto. Tables and chairs, sofas, dressers, coffee tables, end tables and lamps. Benefits the Christian activity center. Call 636-586-5171.
Food distribution, starts 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Herculaneum United Methodist Church, 672 Main St. Hands-free, drive-thru event. Call 636-479-3385.
Barbecue, 11 a.m. to sunset Friday and Saturday, Central Avenue Spur concession stand, 394 S. Central Ave., Eureka. Ribs, pork steaks, chicken, hamburger, hot dogs, brats with or without sides. Sponsor: Most Sacred Heart KC.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Mississippi River Eagles, 330 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Doors open 4 p.m. Food sold; no outside food or drinks. No smoking.
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, 4-7 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Dine-in available. Call 636-677-3557.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Blvd. (Hwy. E). Dine in or carry out.
Saturday, Sept. 18
Things That Go, 10 a.m. to noon, Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. Free display of vehicles of all sorts for children and parents. Health Department gives away and fits bicycle helmets beginning at 9 a.m. Sponsor: Herculaneum and Parents As Teachers.
Festus Mayor’s car cruise and car show, car show starts 2 p.m. at Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Cruise along Main Street starts 6 p.m. Spectators should bring lawn chairs to watch from sidewalk. Information: cityoffestus.org.
De Soto Fall Festival, starts 8 a.m., along Main Street. Live music, cornhole tournament, bounce houses, dunk tank, petting zoo, dog and baby contests. Call 636-586-5591.
Tailgate sale and barbecue, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fox C-6 Service Center parking lot, 849 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Call Denny, 314-402-5444.
Fried chicken dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinners include sides, dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Living History Day quilt exhibit, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kimmswick Historical Society, 6000 Third St. at Vine Street. Antique and new quilts on display.
Paper shredding event, 8-11 a.m., Arsenal Credit Union, 3780 Vogel Road, Arnold. Free shredding of paper documents on site. Call 314-962-6363.
Sunday, Sept. 19
Zoo Sunday, follows 10:45 a.m. service, Bethel Baptist Church, 5640 Old Hwy. 21, Otto. Free petting zoo, hot dogs, cotton candy, snow cones, bounce house, games. Call 636-948-4648.
Dance, 5-9 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Band: Legends. Call 573-883-0543 or 573-701-2757.
Shooting match, noon, third Sunday, Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Call 636-464-8977.
Monday, Sept. 20
POW-MIA City presentation, 6 p.m., Herculaneum City Hall, 1 Parkwood Court. Ceremony celebrates city’s designation as a POW-MIA City. Presentation of proclamations and a POW-MIA table, Rae Dreiman will sing National Anthem; Amvets Post 1 Special Needs Color Guard from Kirkwood will present colors.
Tuesday, Sept. 21
Take Home Job Fair, 4-6 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Presentation by Jefferson College Workplace Development and Employment Services Department and opportunity to ask questions. To sign up: 636-461-1741 or jeffcolib.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.
Wednesday, Sept. 22
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, Sept. 23
Book sale, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Books: $5 per bag. Benefits: Friends of the Library. Call 636-461-1914.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open 4 p.m. Call 636-677-3557.
Reunions
Fox 1970 and 1971, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Royale Orleans Event Center, 2801 Telegraph Road, St. Louis. Cost: $45 per person; cash bar. Call Chris Parsons Clauss, 314-630-4523, or Mona Hancock Von Trapp, 314-606-6464 or e-mail cmwarner24@gmail.com.
Fox all classes, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, Arnold City Park, Bradley Beach Road. Cost: $10 per person, bring dish to share and own drinks. Call Mona Von Trapp, 314-606-6464.
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.
The Leader is pleased to run community events free of charge in the calendar. Send events to Leader Calendar, P.O. Box 159, Festus, 63028, or to news@leaderpublications.biz. Events that occur weekly are listed on a space-available basis. Only nonprofit events that are open to the public are eligible.