Calendar of events June 9-16 | Local News | myleaderpaper.com

2022-06-10 23:21:38 By : Mr. Robin Chen

Meeting on Route 66 State Park, 6 p.m., park visitor center, 97 North Outer Road, Eureka. Park staff will answer questions and take comments. Call 636-938-7198.

Coral reef preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. For ages 3-6. To register: 636-937-2017.

Blood drive, 2:30-6:30 p.m., Radiant Life Church, 11533 Gamel Cemetery Road, Festus. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.

Senior book bingo, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Winners choose from selection of used books. Free. To sign up: 636-938-6775.

Bingo, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open 4 p.m. Call 636-677-3557.

Bingo and Rummikub, 9:30-11:30 a.m., House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.

Rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Hope United Church of Christ, Third and Easton streets, De Soto. Saturday dollar bag day. Items include table and chairs, vacuum cleaner, twin-size headboards and frames, kitchen items, books, clothing. Call 636-586-6425.

Garage sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Immaculate Conception, 2300 Church Road, Arnold. Held in lower-level garage near ballfield. Call 314-608-3176.

Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gold Star Harley-Davidson, 2435 Hwy. 67, Festus. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.

Golf tournament, 11 a.m., Country Club of Sugar Creek, 5224 Country Club Drive, High Ridge. Four-person scramble begins after lunch. Cost: $100 per person; $400 per foursome; includes riding cart, lunch, dinner, beer and soda. 50-50 golf ball drop: $5 per ball, five for $20 or 30 for $100. Cash and prizes awarded. Benefits: Northwest Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Call Danny Tuggle, 314-614-7720.

Pasta dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. With sides, dessert. Call 636-464-2599.

Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Cod or catfish dinners with sides: $12 plus tax. Call 636-933-3981.

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.

Flag Day ceremony and parade, starts 10 a.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill, with ceremony. Parade route goes from VFW to Veterans Drive, Cedar Hill Road, Local Hillsboro Road to Dulin Creek Road into downtown House Springs on Hwy. MM to Main Street then to Gravois Road to High Ridge Boulevard before ending at the High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Call 636-575-0907.

Rummage sale, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 350 E. Fourth St., Eureka. Bag sale $5 during last hour with boutique items half-price. Preview sale 5-7 p.m. Friday ($5 admission). Sponsor: Women’s Club.

Concert, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, Old Hwy. A, Festus. Missouri Big Band under the direction of Joe Pappas and with vocalist Joe Scalzitti performs. Free. Information: cityoffestus.org.

Barbershop chorus concert, 7 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Spirit of St. Louis Barbershop Chorus presents “The Sounds of Summer.” Tickets at door: $15. Call Kaleb Smith. 636-575-8099.

Car cruise, 5 p.m., Burger King, I-55 and Hwy. Z, Pevely. Trophies, 50-50 drawing, attendance prizes, children’s hula hoop contest. Sponsor: Hyway Rockers Car Club. Information: hywayrockers.com.

Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., De Soto Masonic Lodge, Third and Boyd streets. Eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage: $2 to $6.

Farmers market and thrift store, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Vendor spots: $10. Call 636-285-0934 or email peacepantry@att.net.

Arnold Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Arnold City Park, Bradley Beach Road. Tractor festival. Arnold Veterans Commission will sell and raffle patriotic items to raise money for a veterans memorial. Call 636-282-6686 or go to arnoldmo.org.

De Soto Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 520 N. Main St. Sponsor: Get Healthy De Soto. Call 636-543-5983 or go to gethealthydesoto.org.

Farmers and vendors market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill.

De Soto Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to noon, 705 E. Stone St. at Flucom Road. Schedule changes: 636-586-7300.

Blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. David’s Catholic Church, 2334 Tenbrook Road, Arnold. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.

Crystal City Farmers Market, 1-5 p.m., Grace Presbyterian Church, 105 Bailey Road.

Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.

Resume workshop, 5 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Guidance on writing and formatting resumes. Free. Register at jeffcolib.org or 636-677-8186.

T-shirt upcycle craft program, 2-3 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. For grades 7-12. Bring old T-shirt to turn into a tote bag; no sewing. To register: 636-937-2017.

Blood drives, 2-6 p.m., De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21; noon to 6 p.m., Jefferson High School, 7 Blue Jay Way, Festus. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.

Arnold Historical Society, 7 p.m., second Mondays, 1723 Jeffco Blvd. Call 636-282-2828.

Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 3 p.m. Call 636-282-0415.

Card club, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5860 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Free games of canasta; beginners welcome. Call 636-535-9559.

Open house on M2M: Main to Mississippi Plan, 5 p.m., First Baptist Church of Festus-Crystal City, 107 N. Truman Blvd., Crystal City. Final public open house and presentation on recommendations to improve Main Street in Festus and Bailey Road and Mississippi Avenue in Crystal City.

Aquaman beaded bracelet craft day, 1-2 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. For grades 2-6. Turn recyclable materials into a beaded bracelet or necklace. To register: 636-937-2017.

Blood drive, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Riverchase Recreation Center, 990 Horan Drive, Fenton;. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Festus-Crystal City Elks, 4 Elks Drive, Crystal City. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring identification such as a driver’s license or a blood donor card. Call 314-658-2000.

Knot Just Knitting class, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Knitting and crocheting sessions free for all skill levels. Call Mary, 636-677-8186.

Herculaneum Farmers Market, 3-6:30 p.m., Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. near the parking lot. Call 636-222-4124.

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.

Rummikub and Senior Squabble, 9:30-11:30 a.m., House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.

Food pantry, 8:30-11:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 113 Grand Ave., Festus. For residents of 63028, 63019, 63048 and 63070 ZIP codes. Call 636-937-6205.

Community resource fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Festus Gardens, 505 Briar Ridge, Festus. Wellness exams, dental checks, vision tests, blood screening, gym memberships, vendors dealing with health and wellness. Sponsors: Jefferson County Health Department and Jefferson County Community Action Corporation. Call Erica Iliff, 440-759-7489, or Lisa Buchanan, 636-789-2686, ext. 1519.

Hillsboro Farmers Market, 3:30-6 p.m., Bridle Ridge Acres, 10533 Business 21. Call 636-262-0725.

Bingo, 6 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Doors open 4 p.m. Door prizes, two progressive games. Call 636-586-2594.

Movie night, 7:30 p.m. Rock Community Fire Protection District House No. 2, 1299 Main St., Imperial. Doors open 7 p.m. Movie: “Raya and the Last Dragon.” Free; drinks, popcorn provided. Bring chairs or blankets. Call 636-296-2211.

Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Entertainment: Tap dancing group. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.

Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415.

Herculaneum 1982, 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Herculaneum Amvets, 690 Joachim Ave. Other classes invited. Cost: $10. Text Lynda Woolf, 314-835-7119 or go to 1982HerkyBlackcats page on Facebook.

Lindbergh 1971, June 25. Information: lindbergh71@yahoo.com.

St. Pius X 1972 and 1973, events planned Sept. 23-25. Info: Mary Linderer, 314-550-8557 (for 1972 grads); Linda Becker Drinen, 618-304-2591 (1973).

Hillsboro 1972, noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 15 at Wild Sun Winery, Hillsboro. Cost: $15. Reservations due by June 15: vernonkell@att.net or psteighorst@gmail.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.

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