Friday, Aug. 9

• Crochet granny squares for Warm Up America at “Crochet for a Cause” hosted by the Cliff Cave 

• Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Open to adults.

• SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair yoga at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $3 and SilverSneakers is accepted.

• SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $3.

• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $2 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.

Saturday, Aug. 10 

• The Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Donors may be 16-years-old with parental consent or 17-years-old and up. All donors must present a photo ID. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments will take priority. Visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS for more information. 

• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 11 – 1 p.m. and 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. Admission is $2 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.

• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Afternoon Tea” from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to adults. Registration is recommended with limited walk-ins. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Sunday, Aug. 11 

• Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 3600 Hampton Ave., has worship recorded and streamed every Sunday at 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Facebook and Youtube, and in-person.

Monday, Aug. 12 

• Start your day with coffee and camaraderie with other men in the neighborhood at SAJE Senior Ministry’s “Men’s Group.” The event will be held at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S Lindbergh Blvd, in Room 101 at 9 a.m. For more information, call Dave at 314-378-2227.

• Explore songs, finger plays, music and more at “Music and Movement” hosted by the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 0 – 6. 

• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $2 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.

• Enjoy a space to get creative at “Craft Lab” hosted by the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 5 – 6 p.m. A variety of craft materials will be provided. Open to ages 6 – 12. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• Paint with water balloons and squeeze bottles at the “Outside Paint Party” hosted by the  Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 5 – 6 p.m. (weather permitting). Dress to get messy. Open to ages 13 – 17. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting a “Teen Ukulele Jam” from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Drop in any time during the program. Open to ages 12 – 17.

Tuesday, Aug. 13

• The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.

• SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair exercise at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is free.

• SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $3.

• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $2 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.

• Watch “The Searchers” – one of the films that influenced “Star Wars” – at the  Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 2 – 4 p.m. The film is not rated and has a runtime of 119 minutes. Open to teens and adults.

• GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road. 

Wednesday, Aug. 14 

• The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., at noon.

• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $2 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.

• The Kiwanis Club of South County meets at 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.

• The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “Writing a Business Plan Workshop” from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Open to adults.

• Explore the dynamic life and enduring legacy of jazz legend Duke Ellington through a captivating journey of his groundbreaking music, cultural influence and personal triumphs at “Take the A Train: Duke Ellington’s Legacy” hosted by the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 6 – 7 p.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 

Thursday, Aug. 15  

• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 9:30 – 11:45, noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $2 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.

• The 4th Street Band – a ‘50s and ‘60s rock, country and blues band – is performing at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, from 7 – 8 p.m. as a part of its 2024 outdoor evening concert series. Chairs and blankets are encouraged; outside food and beverages are welcome. The event is free and open to the public with no registration required. For more information, call 314-842-1867 ext. 230.