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South St. Louis County News

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South County Community Calendar: Week of Aug.18 through Aug. 24

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Friday, Aug. 18

• 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.

• Uncover the fascinating history of Missouri’s utopian communities at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 2 – 3 p.m. Review communities like the Harmony Society, New Lebanon and Bethal using archival materials. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Understanding Alzheimers and Dementia” from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, learn about the latest research, treatment and diagnosis. Light refreshments provided. Open to adults. 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. 19

• The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is hosting a “Ranger Talk” about the St. Louis City-County split from 10 – 11 a.m. The program is free and will take place in the theater in the visitor center. For reservations, call 314-842-1867 ext. 230.

• The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is hosting a ranger-led program about the history of slavery at White Haven – Ulysses S. Grant’s estate –  from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For reservations, call 314-842-1867 ext. 230.

• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting an “All Styles Hip Hop Dance” class from 2 – 3 p.m. Presented by CKDC, this class will teach choreography in all styles of hip hop. Comfortable clothing is recommended. Open to adults. 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. 20

• 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.

• Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.

Monday, Aug. 21

• 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.

• Learn how to play Dominion at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 6:30 – 8 p.m. If you already know how to play, come for the fun. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Tuesday, Aug. 22

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

• Dress to be messy for a space-themed sensory play hosted by the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 6 – 24 months.

• 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.

• Watch “Cars” while decorating a box to turn into a car for a drive-in movie experience hosted by the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, at 2 p.m. “Cars” has an MPAA rating G and a running time of 116 minutes. Open to ages 2 – 5. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

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

• 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.

Wednesday, Aug. 23

• 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 Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive from 1 – 5 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 welcome, but appointments will take priority. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events or redcrossblood.org or call 1-800 RED CROSS for more information.

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

• Through library resources, learn the steps to plan your fall vacation to oddities and roadside attractions across Missouri. Hosted by the  Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 7 – 8 p.m. Open to adults. 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.

Thursday, Aug. 24

• Explore science concepts hands-on with your preschooler at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 3 – 6. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting a movie matinee featuring “80 for Brady” at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S Lindbergh Blvd., at 1 p.m. Light refreshments provided.

• Research your family history at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 3 – 6 p.m. A staff member will be available to answer questions and share information about how to begin your research and use the library’s resources. Attendees may arrive any time during the event.

• South County Separated, Divorced, Widowed and Remarried Catholics is hosting live music and snacks at the St. Catherine Laboure parish cafeteria, 9740 Sappington Road, at 7 p.m. Call (314) 540-7400 for more information.

• Using library resources, delve into the intriguing world of organized crime in St. Louis by exploring notorious figures, influential crime families and significant events. Hosted by the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• Jeffco Swing Dance Club meets 7 to 10 p.m. at the Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road.

• 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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