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South County Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 11 through Aug. 17

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Friday, Aug. 11

• Come crochet granny squares for Warm Up America at “Crochet Club 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. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• 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, 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 Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Donuts and a Classic Film: ‘West Side Story (1961)’” at noon. The film is rated TV-PG and has a run time of 151 minutes. Open to adults.

• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting a “Teen Summer Ending Party” from 6:30 – 8 p.m. There will be laser tag, virtual reality stations, crafts, activities and raffle prizes. Open to ages 12 – 17. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• 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. 12

• The Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is hosting “Enslavement and the Underground Railroad in Missouri and Illinois by Julie Nicolai” at 11 a.m. in the theater in the visitor center. The event is free and there are no reservations required to attend.

• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “How to Buy Large Appliances Seasonally: Consumer Reports” from 1 – 2 p.m. Learn how to save on a large appliance purchase by discussing what season to buy and tips on discount purchases during the year. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• Join the Lego Club from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road. Legos will be provided. Open to ages 5 – 12.

• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Tea 101” from 2 – 3 p.m. Presented by London Tea Room, learn about different types of tea and discover how tea has been part of culture for centuries. Open to adults and teens. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• Drawing upon some of hip hop’s greatest albums, design an album cover using collage materials that reflect your style and personality at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 3 – 4 p.m. Open to adults and teens. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events 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.

Sunday, Aug. 13

• 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.

• Trinity United Church of Christ, 5200 Hilde Ave., is holding services at 10:30 a.m.

Monday, Aug. 14

• Learn to use Google Photos at “Tech Talks: Google Photos,” hosted by the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. There will be demonstrations on how to upload, make edits and create albums. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• Create different designs using perler beads at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Open to ages 9 – 14. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “The History and Mystery of Music: Pink Floyd Pt. 1 (1967-1972)” from 7 – 8 p.m. Open to adults.

• 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.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

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

• Learn about the five elements of Hip Hop with songs, dances, crafts and more at “Hip Hop School,” hosted by the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 4 – 8. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• Enjoy a relaxing yoga story time with simple yoga poses and stories at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 2 – 6. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• 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 Ladies of Oakland will meet at 1 p.m. at the Oakland House, 7801 Genesta Street.

• The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “Time Warp Tuesday: ‘80s Edition” from 6 – 8 p.m. Go back in time with a screening of “E.T.,” totally rad snacks and crafts. The film is rated PG and has a run time of 115 minutes. Open to ages 9 – 14. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• The Mehlville Oakville Alumni Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. at 2625 Telegraph Road.

• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Immigration 101” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Presented by Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, get an overview of the eligibility process available for those seeking to become a lawful permanent resident (LPR) and/or a U.S. citizen. Learn about the visa categories available for entry into the U.S. plus the eligibility requirements and qualifications for those seeking immigration benefits. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• Learn to read, write and converse in English at “English Language Class,” hosted by the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• The International Plastic Modelers’ Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Affton Elks Lodge, 6330 Heege Road.

Wednesday, Aug. 16

• The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at Jubilee Church, 10801 Sunset Office Drive, at noon.

• 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 “From Independence, MO to China: A Pilot’s Journey” from 10 – 11 a.m. This program explores the story of C.H “Link” Laughlin and his role as a member of the Flying Tigers during WWII. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• Learn about Instagram, the free photo and video sharing app that connects friends, family, businesses and celebrities from around the world, at “Tech Talks: Instagram for Beginners,” hosted by the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 2 – 4 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.

• 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.

Thursday, Aug. 17

• The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “Resume Rescue” from 9:30 – 11 a.m. Learn ways to optimize your resume for jobs online, the applicant tracking system and more in this lecture-style class for job seekers. Internet Basics or equivalent experience is required, along with registration at slcl.org/events.

• Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, at 7 p.m. to enjoy a free concert in the park by Laka. Laka has performed professionally since 2016, with music influenced by Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, James Brown, Etta James, Otis Redding and Bill Withers.

• 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.

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