If it’s the Lenten season, fish are being fried on Fridays, from Arnold to De Soto, from Fenton to Festus.
Several area churches and fraternal organizations hold fish fries every Friday during Lent, with some offering extras such as shrimp. For those who don’t like fish, some locations have an option of pizza or grilled cheese sandwiches.
Here’s an alphabetical list of locations that have told the Leader that they are holding weekly fish fries during Lent. Some hold their events through Good Friday, April 10, while others stop serving the week before and a few hold their fish fries afterward. Check with the location for its schedule. Unless indicated, each venue will be serving weekly on Fridays.
ARNOLD KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the hall, Adults: $9; children: $5. Choice of jack salmon, cod, catfish, crab cakes or shrimp, plus two sides, dessert, and drink. Fish or grilled cheese sandwiches also available. Call 636-282-8216.
DE SOTO VFW: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the post, 1651 Hwy. E. Carryouts. Call 636-586-9765.
FESTUS AMERICAN LEGION: noon to 6 p.m. at 849 American Legion Drive. Call 636-937-3000.
HERCULANEUM AMVETS: noon to 6 p.m. at 690 Joachim Ave. Cod or catfish dinners with two sides: $10; sandwiches with one side: $6. Deliveries 10 a.m. to noon. Call 636-479-4040.
MERAMEC ARNOLD ELKS: 4-7:30 p.m., at 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Baked and fried cod, Jack salmon, salmon, shrimp, chicken strips. Call 636-464-8960.
OUR LADY CATHOLIC CHURCH: 4-7 p.m. at the church, 1550 St. Mary’s Lane, Festus. Baked tilapia, fried cod, catfish, shrimp dinners and sides. Carryouts. Call 636-937-5513.
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH: 4-7 p.m. at the church, 4696 Notre Dame Lane, House Springs. Fried cod, basa and shrimp plus sides, drink, dessert; plates $10 and $5. Carryouts, drive-through. Information: olqpcodsquad.org.
ROCK MEMORIAL AMERICAN LEGION: 3-7 p.m., at 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Carryouts. Call 636-464-2599.