Thursday, April 25
Festival of Nations, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Fox C-6 Service Center, 849 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold. Free event about counties represented in Fox C-6 School District.
Line and swing dance, lessons 6-7 p.m., dancing 7-10 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Admission: $8. Sponsor: Jefferson County Swing Dance Club. Call 636-296-6702.
Ukulele Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. All ages and skill levels welcome. Call 636-937-2017.
Toastmasters Jeffco Challengers, 7 p.m., New Hope UMC, 3921 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. In-person and virtual meetings by Zoom. Information: josephineemde@yahoo.com.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open 4 p.m. Call 636-677-3557.
House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: games 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; 10:30 a.m. exercise. Thursdays and Tuesdays: Bingo and canasta 10 a.m., pickleball 10:30 a.m. Lunch served 11:45 a.m. daily; reservations in advance at 636-677-4578.
Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. For ages 2-6. Call 636-937-2017.
Gardening Club, 1-3 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., De Soto Community Center, 400 Boyd St. Free diapers, clothes, supplies for any child in need. Donations welcome. Call 314-779-4351.
Minecraft open play, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Cedar Hill Satellite Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 6780 Mall Drive. Ages 7-14. Call 636-551-1020 or visit jeffcolib.org.
Toddler Thursday, 10 a.m. Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Activities and crafts for toddlers and their parents. To register: icampmo.com.
Celebration, 2-3 p.m. First Baptist Church of Festus and Crystal City Family Life Center, 1701 Plattin Road, Festus. Celebrate the founders, Mike and Louise Sardo, for their 45 years of service with Jefferson County Rescue Misson.
Friday, April 26
Mouse races, 7:30 p.m., Festus-Crystal City Elks, 4 Elks Drive, Crystal City. Doors open 7 p.m. Admission: $25 per person or $200 for table of eight: draft beer and soft drinks provided. Cash bar. Outside food allowed, but not outside drinks. 50-50 raffle, plinko, mouse roulette and heads or tails. Benefits veterans charities. Call Fred Waldrop, 314-574-6273, or Ted Luhrs, 314-550-7698.
Food distribution, 9-11 a.m., Herculaneum United Methodist Church, 672 Main St. Hands-free, drive-thru event. Call 636-479-3385.
Barbecue pork steak dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinners with sides, dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Hillsboro R-3 yard sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Hillsboro School District Learning Center parking lot, 10486 Missouri 21 Business. Funds raised will go toward the district's alternative programs and student/staff resources. Call 636-789-0088.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Catfish, shrimp, Jack salmon plates with three sides: $13; cod plates $15. Dine in or carry out. Call 636-933-3981 or 636-937-3000.
Hooks and Needles Club, noon to 3:30 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Call 636-296-2204.
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Exercise class 10-11 a.m., cards noon to 2 p.m. Fridays and Mondays; bingo 10-11 a.m. Fridays. Call 636-337-7578.
House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. ExerStart 10:45-11:30 a.m., pinochle 9:30 a.m., bunco 12:30 p.m. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Bingo, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.
Fish fry, 3-7 p.m., Fenton American Legion, 2 Gravois Road. Cod, catfish, shrimp, chicken strips and sides: $11-14. Bar open. Pickups: 636-343-7330.
Saturday, April 27
Art show, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Northwest Early Childhood Center, 6180 Hwy. MM, in House Springs.
Open house, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Antonia Fire Protection District House No. 2, 6633 Moss Hollow Road, Barnhart. Free. Email officemanager@antoniafire.com or call 636-948-4433.
Rummage sale, 7 a.m. to noon, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 6550 Old Hwy. 21, Antonia. Kitchen supplies, toys, assorted items. Clothing bag sale $5 per bag. Benefits St. Paul’s Ladies Aid. Call 636-942-4250.
Big truck and safety day, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eureka High School, 4525 Hwy. 109. View different modes of transportation while learning about safety with the Eureka Police Department. Sponsor: Eureka Parks and Recreation Department.
Plant sale, 7 a.m. to noon, Fenton Garden Club, 1696 Sparrow Point.
Rock and roll bingo, 7 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Doors open 6 p.m. Admission: $25 per person. For 21 and older. Music, silent auction, 50-50 raffle, birthday game and heads or tails. Light snacks and soft drinks provided, alcohol wristbands sold. Sponsor: Job’s Daughters International. Info: kimundrwd@aol.com.
Yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Zion Lutheran Church, 9700 Zion Lutheran Church Road, Hillsboro. Vendor spaces: $30. Benefits: Jefferson County Grace Day. Call 636-797-4211.
Ozark Food Pantry, 8:30-10:45 a.m., No. 1 Sunset Park, Festus. Call 636-933-9974.
Bingo, 5:45 p.m., Fenton American Legion, 2 Gravois Road. Kitchen serves at 4 p.m., special bingo at 5:45 p.m., regular bingo at 6:15 p.m. No checks or outside food, drinks.
Live music, 6-9 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill. Music: Jason Cole. Call 636-274-5001.
Sunday, April 28
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Meat shoot, 11:30 a.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Doors open 10 a.m., practice begins 11 a.m.
Meat shoot, noon, De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21. Doors open 10 a.m., practice begins 11 a.m. House guns available. Meat and money rounds. Proceeds support veterans.
Monday, April 29
Blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 1-800-733-2767 or search sponsor code “JeffcoLibraryArnold” at redcrossblood.org.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 3 p.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Preschool story hour, 10:30 a.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Call 636-586-3858.
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Scrabble 11 a.m. to noon. Call 636-337-7578.
House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Pinochle 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. ExerStart 10:45-11:30 a.m. Reservations: 636-677-4578.
Story time, 10 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Call 636-461-1914.
Story hour, 10:30 a.m., Cedar Hill Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 6780 Mall Drive. Reading and crafts.
Tuesday, April 30
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. Exercise 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call 636-937-8333.
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Bingo noon to 1 p.m. Call 636-337-7578.
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.
Bridge club, 1-3 p.m., Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Free.
Food pantry, 8:30-11:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 113 Grand Ave., Festus. For residents of 63028, 63019, 63047 and 63048 ZIP codes. Call 636-937-6205.
Wednesday, May 1
Lego-Mania Club, 4:30 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Ages 3 and up. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Dominoes noon to 1 p.m. Call 636-337-7578.
Bingo, 6 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Doors open 4 p.m. Door prizes, two progressive games. Call 636-586-2594.
Therapy dog at library, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Children may read to therapy dog Maddie. Call 636-937-2017.
Line dancing, 6:30 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Sponsor: Midwest Club Dance. Call 314-972-4094.
Thursday, May 2
School play, 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Saturday, Festus R-6 Performing Arts Center, 501 Westwind Drive. Festus Drama Department presents musical “Frozen Jr.” Tickets: $5 at door. Concessions sold by Support Our Stars (SOS) booster club. Character meet-and-greet and ice cream social 1:15 p.m. Saturday; admission $20; tables of eight $150.
Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Cinco de Mayo Social. Cost: $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 residents, $11 others; includes crafts and snacks. To sign up: 636-938-6775.
Charitable Angels, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Work on sewing, craft projects for donation. Call 636-296-2204.
Northwest Historical and Preservation Society, 5:30-7 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge.
Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Teen Anime Club, 6:15 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.
Toddler Thursday, 10 a.m. Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Activities and crafts for toddlers and their parents. To register: icampmo.com.
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