Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10151 Sappington Road, will mark its 50th anniversary and the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation with a 50-500 Anniversary Celebration featuring family friendly games, bounce houses, church tours and free food from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. The celebration will continue from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday...

Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10151 Sappington Road, will mark its 50th anniversary and the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation with a 50-500 Anniversary Celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday with a special church service followed by a catered lunch.

Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Crestwood, will be the keynote speaker at a Veterans Day ceremony at 2 p.m. at the Crestwood Veterans Memorial Monument at the Government Center, 1 Detjen Drive. City offices will be closed Friday.

The Bernard Middle School Band and Choir will perform patriotic music during a Veterans Day Concert at 7 p.m. in the school gymnasium, 1054 Forder Road. Veterans from all branches of the military will be recognized.

Eden United Church of Christ, 8920 Eden Ave., will host its annual “Cookies to Go” Christmas Cookie Sale from 8 a.m. to noon or while supplies last. Box your own cookies, sweet breads and candy. The cost is $8.50 per pound. For additional information, call (314) 631-8930.

Mount Tabor United Church of Christ, 4205 Watson Road, will offer a Cookie and Craft Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $8.50 per pound. For more information, call (314) 645-9025.