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South County Community Calendar: Week of Feb. 17 through Feb. 23

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Friday, Feb. 17 

• 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.

Saturday, Feb. 18

• The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is hosting a ‘Ranger Talk” at 10 a.m. Park Historian Nick Sacco will discuss the relationship between President Grant and Frederick Douglas. Reservations recommended, call 314-842-1867 ext. 230.

• Discover library resources to prepare for the ACT, SAT and AP exams at Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, at 2 p.m. This session will show all the tricks needed to get ready for test day. For teens, registration required at slcl.org/events.

• Cut out and create silhouette scenes in the style of African-American artist Kara Walker a the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., at 10 a.m. In honor of Black History Month. For ages 4 to 10; registration required at slcl.org/events.

Sunday, Feb. 19

• Take part in the “Great Backyard Bird Count” at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, at 2 p.m. Every year, people across the world participate in an annual citizen-science bird count project for four days in February. Park Ranger Ashton will guide the group and provide details about the project. All ages welcome.

Monday, Feb. 20

• All branches of the St. Louis County Library will be closed in observance of President’s Day.

• The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is hosting a President’s Day museum quest at 9 a.m,. All ages are welcome to participate in a quest using clues to learn more about President Grant’s life.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

• The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting a glow show at 6:30 p.m., presented by Mad Science. Learn about the properties of light. For ages 6 to 11; register at slcl.org/events.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, Feb. 22

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

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

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

• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting a presentation about adaptive aging at 6 p.m. Using library resources, learn about the lifespan approach to aging. For adults. Registration required at slcl.org/events. 

• Learn how to use Google Maps for navigation, exploring local businesses, viewing satellite footage of a location and much more at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., at 10 a.m. Registration required at slcl.org/events.

Thursday, Feb. 23

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

• The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive from 1 to 5 p.m. Sign up for an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

• SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting a movie matinee, “Belfast”, at 1 p.m. at St. Thomas Holy Spirit, 3980 S. Lindbergh Blvd.,

• SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting bingo at 10 a.m. at Advent Episcopal Church, 9373 Garber. Fun prizes.

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