Thursday, Sept. 30
Seminar on buying a home, 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.
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, Oct. 1
Eureka Days, 5-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Three-day festival features carnival rides, bar and beer garden, parade, children’s attractions, food and beverage vendors, artisan fair, car show. Call 636-938-6775.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Arnold KC, 1623 Jeffco Blvd. Jack salmon, cod, catfish, shrimp or crab cakes plus sides: $10. Dine in or carryouts. Call 636-282-8216.
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.
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. 2
Turkey call and owl hoot contest, 6 p.m., Festus-Crystal City Conservation Club, 2567 Hwy. 61, south of Festus. Doors open 5 p.m. Free admission. Divisions for youths and adults, with varying fees. Emcee: Animal impersonator Ralph Duren. Food, demonstrations, vendors. Call 314-568-3461 or 636-933-0908.
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.
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.
Rewind Time with Ms. Mellie, 6:30 p.m., Robertsville State Park, 902 State Park Drive, Robertsville. Free. Stories about the history behind park and growing up on a family farm. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Social distancing guidelines encouraged. Call 636-257-3788.
Ozark Food Pantry, 8:30-10:45 a.m., No. 1 Sunset Park, Festus. Call 636-933-9974.
Sunday, Oct. 3
Blessing of the Animals service, 1 p.m., Grace Presbyterian Church, 105 Bailey Road at Mississippi Avenue, Crystal City. For pets and other domestic animals, which must be leashed or caged. Call 636-937-3019.
“Aim for the Stars” astronomical observation event, 7-10 p.m., Jefferson College Observatory site, near softball field, Hillsboro campus. Free. May bring own telescope or borrow one. Includes training, telescope viewing, constellation tours. Held virtually in case of bad weather. Call Maryanne Angliongto, 636-481-3318.
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.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. 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.
Tuesday, Oct. 5
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.
Thursday, Oct. 7
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Oct. 7 program: Dulcimer player Rick Thum. 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.
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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