Calendar of Events July 18-25 (2024)

Thursday, July 18

Jefferson County Fair, 5-11 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday and 3-9 p.m. Sunday, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 10349 Business 21, in Hillsboro. Carnival rides, musical acts, motorsport events, concession stands, pig races, children's activities and more. Tickets $15 and include access to events throughout the grounds. Children younger than 10 and active military get in free. Parking available onsite and at Hillsboro High School. To purchase armbands for the carnival, go to wadeshows.com. For more information, visit jeffersoncountyfair.net or call the Civic Club office at 636-789-2600.

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.

Public hearing, 7 p.m., at Arnold City Hall, 2101 Jeffco Blvd. The hearing will focus on Arnold’s proposed annexation of land along Old Lemay Ferry and Vogel roads southwest of the city limits. The Arnold City Council meeting will be held after the hearing.

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.

Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. 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.

Teen Book Club, 6:45 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204.

Friday, July 19

“Newsies Jr.,” 7 p.m. July 19, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 20, 2 p.m. July 21, Contrarian Concert Hall & Theater, 125 E. Main, Festus (at one time the LaJade theater). Presentation of Spotlight Community Theatre. Tickets cost $12 through spotlightjeffco.ludus.com or, if available, at box office. For more info: spotlightjeffco.org or the Spotlight Community Theatre-Jeffco page on Facebook.

Chicken dinner, 3-7 p.m., American Legion Post 283, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinner, sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599.

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.

House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Line dancing 10-11 a.m. Reservations: 636-677-4578.

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.

Bingo, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.

Saturday, July 20

Livestock market show and auction, 8 a.m., Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 10349 Business 21, in Hillsboro, in the Farm Bureau Barn. Livestock show begins at 8 a.m. Market and breeding classes include steers, hogs, goats and sheep raised by Jefferson County 4-H, FFA and Jr. Cattleman. Livestock auction and buyer dinner begin at 5 p.m. Supports: 4-H and FFA Youth. Visit Jefferson County Fair- Livestock Show on Facebook.

Barbecue, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Buchheit, 200 Riverview Plaza Drive, Herculaneum. Menu: Pork steaks, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, bratwurst, large hot dogs. Sponsor: American Legion 40/8 for nurses training, Boys State and child welfare.

Bees, Beetles and Butterflies, 2-8 p.m., Washington State Park, 13041 Hwy. 104, De Soto. Tour the park and learn its history. At 4 p.m., children may join a game of tag at the pool and learn about native wildflowers. At 7 p.m., meet at the amphitheater to join a 1-mile hike and learn about native bugs.

Aim for the Stars, sunset, Jefferson College Observatory, Farm Road on north entrance of Hillsboro campus. Telescope open for public viewing; visitors may bring their own telescopes and binoculars. Volunteers from the St. Louis Astronomical Society will assist beginners. Postponed for inclement weather. Call 636-481-3318.

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.

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.

De Soto 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.

Sunday, July 21

Family fun day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 10349 Business 21, in Hillsboro, in the Farm Bureau Barn. Ag-Olympics and fun stations with prizes, at noon experience a livestock costume class and, at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., “Learn to show” in hands-on seminars. Sponsor: 4-H and FFA Youth. Visit Jefferson County Fair- Livestock Show on Facebook.

Church at the Fair, 1:45 p.m., Sunday, July 21, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 10349 Business 21, Hillsboro. The event, sponsored by Jeffco Christians United, will see members of churches from around the county gather to pray and worship.

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

Monday, July 22

Community game night, 5-8 p.m., St. Martin’s United Church of Christ, 7890 Dittmer Ridge Road, Dittmer. Free; for all ages.

Arts and crafts, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Classes take an hour-long break at 11:30 a.m. for lunch. Lunch reservations must be made by 10 a.m. on the previous Friday. Call 636-937-8333.

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.

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, July 23

Food pantry, 4-6 p.m., Redemption Church, 7301 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Information: redemptionchurchstl.com.

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.

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, July 24

West Side Senior Expo, 8 a.m. to noon, Northwest High School, 6005 Cedar Hill Road. Prizes, free bingo, music and information for seniors. Sponsor: Leader Publications. Call 636-931-7560.

Bunco, 7 p.m., De Soto Amvets, 1075 Amvets Drive at Hwy. 21. Doors open 6 p.m. Maximum four per table. Admission: $10; benefits Ladies Auxiliary hospital programs. Call 314-401-7781.

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.

House Springs Senior Center, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., 6180 Hwy. MM. Intermediate line dancing. Reservations: 636-677-4578.

Food distribution, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Salvation Army, 3740 Telegraph Road, Arnold. Food for qualified families. Call 636-464-0787.

Hillsboro Farmers Market, 3:30-6 p.m., Bridle Ridge Acres, 200 Bridle Ridge Lane.

Thursday, July 25

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 and Thursdays: games 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; Thursdays and Tuesdays: Bingo, canasta and pinochle 9 a.m., pickleball 10:30 a.m. Lunch served 11:45 a.m. daily; reservations in advance at 636-677-4578.

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.

Fenton Community and Farmers Market, 4:30-7:30 p.m., 995 Larkin Williams Road. Info: 636-349-8155 or farmersmarket@fentonmo.org.

Jefferson County Heritage and Historical Society Museum, 6-7:30 p.m. every Thursday, 5321 Chouteau Ave., Victoria. Contact Bernard Laiben at blaiben@outlook.com for more information.

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