Thursday, August 29
candlelight vigils for overdose awareness; 6-8 p.m., Arnold City Park, 2400 Bradley Beach Road. A prayer vigil and moment of silence begins at 7:30 p.m. Remember loved ones who have passed away and honor those who are recovering. Resources are available.
Toddler Thursday, 10 a.m., Mastodon State Historic Park, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Activities and crafts for young children and their parents. To register, go to icampmo.com.
bingo, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open at 4 p.m. Phone number is 636-677-3557.
House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Tuesday and Thursday: Games at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Thursday and Tuesday: Bingo, canasta and pinochle at 9 a.m.; pickleball at 10:30 a.m. Lunch daily from 11:45 a.m. Call 636-677-4578 to make reservations in advance.
kindergarten story time, 10:30 a.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Ages 2 to 6. Phone number: 636-937-2017.
Gardening Club, 1 to 3 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Families with children welcome.
Pay It Forward Baby Ministry, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., DeSoto Community Center, 400 Boyd St. Provide free diapers, clothing and supplies to children in need. Donations are welcome. Call 314-779-4351.
Minecraft Open Play, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Jefferson County Library's Cedar Hill Satellite Branch, 6780 Mall Drive. Ages 7 to 14. Call 636-551-1020 or visit jeffcolib.org.
Fenton Community & Farmers Market, 4:30-7:30 p.m., 995 Larkin Williams Road. Information: 636-349-8155 or farmersmarket@fentonmo.org.
Jefferson County Heritage Historical Society Museum, Every Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m., 5321 Chouteau Ave., Victoria. For more information, contact Bernard Laiben at blaiben@outlook.com.
Friday, August 30
Fried fish, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Catfish, shrimp and jack salmon plate with three sides: $13; cod plate: $15. Dine in or takeout. Call 636-933-3981 or 636-937-3000.
Hook and Needle Club, Noon to 3:30 p.m., Jefferson County Library Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Road. Phone 636-296-2204.
House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Line dancing 10-11 a.m. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
DeSoto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Exercise classes are from 10 to 11 a.m., card games are from noon to 2 p.m. Friday and Monday, and bingo is Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. Call 636-337-7578.
bingo, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Phone: 636-937-8333.
Saturday, August 31
Show Me the Money fundraiser, 7 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5, pay at time of play. Cash bar, food available for purchase. Kitchen open 6-8 p.m. Raffle baskets, 50/50, last man standing wins. Must be 16 or older to participate. Offer: Wreaths Across America. To reserve a table or purchase tickets, contact Nancy at 314-276-5412.
Ozark Food Pantry, 8:30-10:45 a.m., No. 1 Sunset Park, Festus. Phone number: 636-933-9974.
bingo, 5:45 p.m., Fenton American Legion, 2 Gravois Road. Kitchen begins service at 4 p.m., special bingo at 5:45 p.m., regular bingo at 6:15 p.m. No checks or outside food or drinks allowed.
Live music, 6-9 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill. Music by Jason Cole. Phone: 636-274-5001.
Arnold Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Arnold City Park, 2400 Bradley Beach Road.
Cedar Hill Farmers and Vendors Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane.
DeSoto Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 520 N. Main St.
Herculaneum Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave.
Wildwood Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Town Center Plaza, 221 Plaza Drive.
September 1st (Sunday)
bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Monday, September 2
Fenton Garden Club, First Monday at 1pm. For location information, call Susan at 636-600-1311 or email fentongdnclb@gmail.com.
bingo, 6:30 p.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open at 3 p.m. Phone number is 636-282-0415.
kindergarten story time, 10:30 a.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Phone 636-586-3858.
DeSoto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Scrabble 11 a.m. to noon. Call 636-337-7578.
Story time, Monday and 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jefferson County Library Windsor branch, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Phone: 636-461-1914.
Story Hour, 10:30 a.m., Cedar Hill branch of Jefferson County Library, 6780 Mall Drive. Reading and crafts.
Tuesday, September 3
Technology support, 1-3 p.m., Jefferson County Library Windsor Branch, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Library staff will provide one-on-one assistance to adults who need help with digital devices. When signing up for a time slot, please specify the type of assistance you need. Call 636-461-1914 or visit jeffcolib.org to register.
Scrap & Patch Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City.
bingo, 6:15 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Workouts are 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call 636-937-8333.
DeSoto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Bingo will be from noon to 1 p.m. Call 636-337-7578.
Line dance lessons, 7-9:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Soda and water will be available. Dancers may bring their own snacks. Call Carol Smith at 314-609-8610.
Food storage, 8:30-11:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 113 Grand Ave., Festus. If you live in zip codes 63028, 63019, 63047 or 63048, call 636-937-6205.
Wednesday, September 4
Dog Splash Pool Party, 6-8 p.m., The Timbers of Eureka Pool, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Celebrate the end of summer and watch your dog play in the Timbers pool. Cost: $5 per dog, limit two per person. Owners must show proof of vaccination for rabies, Bordetella and DHLPP. Owners must clean up after dog waste. Registration and payment at the entrance. Call 636-938-6775.
Lego Mania Club, 4:30 p.m., Jefferson County Library Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Road. Ages 3 and up. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
DeSoto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Dominoes Noon to 1 p.m. Call 636-337-7578.
Chess Open Play, 3:30-5:30 p.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Call 636-586-3858 with questions.
bingo, 6 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Doors open at 4 p.m. Door prizes, two progressive games. Call 636-586-2594.
Library therapy dogs, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Kids can read to Maddie the therapy dog. Call 636-937-2017.
Line dancing, 6:30 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Sponsor: Midwest Club Dance. Phone: 314-972-4094.
House Springs Senior Center, 12:30-1:30, 6180 Hwy. MM. Intermediate line dancing. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Food distribution, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Salvation Army, 3740 Telegraph Road, Arnold. Provides food to qualifying families. Call 636-464-0787.
Hillsboro Farmers Market, 3:30-6pm, Bridle Ridge Acres, 200 Bridle Ridge Lane.
Thursday, September 5
Fried fish, 4 to 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 9330 Hwy. 21, Hillsboro. Menu: Catfish, cod, jack salmon or shrimp dinner, available for dine-in or takeout.
Festus Library Friends' Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Festus Library, 400 W. Main St. A three-day event in conjunction with Twin City Days: Friday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to noon. There will be books in a variety of categories for all ages. Proceeds will benefit the library. Call 636-937-2017.
Senior Lunch, First Thursday, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. “Salute to the Eureka Fire Protection District.” Menu: Chicken and dumplings, mashed potatoes, garden salad, Black Forest brownie dump cake. Cost: $7 residents, $8 others. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.
Creative corner, 10 to 11 a.m., Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Creative and fun program for children ages 2 to 5. Cost: $10 residents, $11 others. Includes crafts and snacks. Sign up: 636-938-6775.
Beneficent angels, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Jefferson County Library Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Road. Work on and donate a sewing or craft project. Call 636-296-2204.
Northwest Historic Preservation Society; 5:30-7 p.m., Jefferson County Library Northwest Branch, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge.
bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open at 8 a.m. Phone number is 636-282-0415.
Teen Anime Club, 6:15 p.m., Jefferson County Library Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Road. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
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