Friday, April 17

• Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair yoga at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5 and SilverSneakers is accepted.
• Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5.
• Play pickleball | 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 $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• Get crafty | Create personalized greeting cards for any occasion. This event is meant for adults, and it will take place from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. Learn design and crafting techniques to make unique cards using paper, embellishments and creative tools. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Play a game | Discover a new game or enjoy your favorite with others at the Cards and Games Club, which will take place from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road. Various card and board games will be available for adults.

Saturday, April 18

• Run for a cause | Jefferson County Library is inviting you to join the “Book It: Foam Run” from 8 a.m. to noon at Arnold City Park, 2400 Bradley Beach Rd. With a 5K timed run or a one-mile untimed walk sponsored in part by the Arnold Tourism Commission, participants can register to “book it” for community literacy whichever way suits them best. All participants are required to register and space is limited. Interested parties should reserve their spot today at jeffcolib.org by clicking the “Book It” square.
• Celebrate Earth and Arbor days | Sunset Hills is hosting its annual Earth and Arbor Day celebration and recycling drive from 9:30-11:30 a.m. outside the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Free tree saplings —  including bald cypress, northern red oak, redbud, Norway spruce and black gum — will be given out on a first come, first serve basis. Saplings are courtesy of the Sunset Hills Conservation Foundation. The Sunset Hills Garden Club will also have a booth setup with plant materials for sale. Electronic Recycling will be provided by Adonis and secure paper shredding will be available by the Shred Truck. Certain electronics have associated fees. Other items accepted for recycling include: books, clothing, toys, aluminum cans, Christmas lights, eyeglasses and bikes. Paint, gas, oil, herbicides, vacuum cleaners, household batteries, smoke detectors, light bulbs, ballast with PCP/s or gas powered lawn equipment will not be accepted.
• Get crafty | At this month’s Family Craft Hour, create climbing tree frogs. This event is for children and families. It will take place from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• Meet native wildlife | TreeHouse Wildlife Center presents Native Wildlife, a program meant for children ages 4-10. Learn about wildlife native to Missouri and Illinois. Meet some of the live mammals, birds and reptiles from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Sunday, April 19

• Join in worship | Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 3600 Hampton Ave., has worship recorded and streamed every Sunday from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube and in person.
• Make a difference | The River Rock Church of Lemay will host its Better Rest program for families in the Lemay community who have children in need of a bed. Volunteers are wanted. Volunteers will go to homes to meet families and measure the bedrooms to make sure the bunk beds will fit. The church also needs volunteers to go into homes, build the bunk beds and gift bedding and Bibles. Donate new twin-size bedding, pillows, sheets, comforters and blankets at River Rock Church, 1601 Telegraph Road, from 9 a.m. to noon. Call the church office at 314-968-0600 if you have questions.
• Get your workout in | Join a park ranger for fun, fitness and history on a three-mile, leisurely-paced, round-trip walk through Grantwood Village to the original site of Grant’s Hardscrabble cabin. The program is free. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations. The walk will take place from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road.
• Join in worship | Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.

Monday, April 20

• Play with color | Babies ages 6-17 months can crawl around at the Baby Art Crawl in a free exploration of color while creating a beautiful mess from head to toe. Be prepared for messy fun with a towel and extra clothes for both babies and adults. It will take place from 11 a.m. to noon at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave.
• Play pickleball | 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 $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• Play a game | Meet with other game enthusiasts to play tabletop games. This month, learn to play Kingdomino. If you already know how to play, come for the fun! This event is meant for adults, and registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events to register. It will take place from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave.
• Discuss investments | The Mutual Associates Investment Club will meet to discuss stocks which they believe may be a good investment. Each month, club members buy and sell stocks based on their predictions. If you have ever invested in the stock market and would like to know more about the club, call 314-324-7338 for more information.

Tuesday, April 21

• Connect with others |The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
• Celebrate Earth Day | Celebrate Earth Day with special activities and crafts at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road. This event will take place from 10 – 11 a.m., and it is meant for children ages 3-6.
• Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair exercises at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is free.
• Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5.
• Play pickleball |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 $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• Connect with others | The Ladies of Oakland will meet at 1 p.m. at the Oakland House, 7801 Genesta Street.
• Play bingo | Play bingo, have fun and win books from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road. This event is meant for adults.
• Connect with a candidate | Missouri House District 95 candidate Meredith Sumenek will host a birthday fundraiser, “Let’s Taco ’Bout the 95th,” inviting Oakville and Mehlville residents to gather for an open town hall-style conversation about issues impacting the community. This event will be held at Chevy’s Mexican Restaurant, 12466 Tesson Ferry Road, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and designed to be informal and conversational, giving residents the opportunity to ask questions, share concerns and engage directly with the campaign. For more information about Meredith Sumenek, her campaign and upcoming events, voters can visit sumenekformo.com.
• Connect with others | The Mehlville Oakville Alumni Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. at 2625 Telegraph Road.
• Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.
• Connect with others | The International Plastic Modelers’ Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Affton Elks Lodge, 6330 Heege Road.

Wednesday, April 22

• Connect with others | Join other veterans at “Veterans Coffee Talk” hosted at American Legion Post 162, 9305 S. Broadway Street, at 9 a.m. every Wednesday. Conducted by Saint Louis Vets Connect, “Veterans Coffee Talk” was created so veterans can enjoy the brotherhood shared by all branches of service, providing a non-political atmosphere where their stories and valor can be shared. Free donuts and coffee – and occasionally breakfast – will be provided.
• Connect with others | The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., at noon.
• Connect with others | The Kiwanis Club of South County meets from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.
• Play pickleball | 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 $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• Meet native wildlife | TreeHouse Wildlife Center presents Native Wildlife, a program meant for children ages 4-10. Learn about wildlife native to Missouri and Illinois. Meet some of the live mammals, birds and reptiles from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
• Dive into history | Julia and Ulysses Grant would live in the White House for longer than they ever lived in any other house. For Julia, it was “home” in a way the White House had never been for any previous First Family. Ulysses Grant Dietz, great-great grandson of Ulysses and Julia, will explore Julia’s role as First Lady, and her substantial impact on the White House as well as the other houses where the Grants lived with their family. This program will take place from 7 – 8 p.m. at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road. The program is free but please call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.

Thursday, April 23

• Play pickleball |The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 9:30 – 11:45 a.m., noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. 
• Make a difference | Support the Red Cross and help patients in need by donating blood from noon to 4 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. 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. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
• Watch a movie | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting a movie matinee featuring “Train Dreams” — a moving portrait of Robert Grainier and the dramatic expansion of the railroad into the beautiful Northwest — at 1 p.m. at St. Thomas Holy Spirit, 3980 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Light refreshments will be served.
• Get your groove on | Jeffco Swing Dance Club meets 7 – 10 p.m. at the Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Swing and line dance lessons begin at 6 p.m., and dancing goes from 7 – 10 p.m. Admission is $8. Everyone is welcome!
• Learn from experts | Webster Groves Presbyterian Church, 45 W. Lockwood Ave., is hosting its “Speaker Series: Seeking Truth in Troubled Times” from 7 – 8 p.m. This session’s topic is “Truth in Media” exploring how professional journalists seek out and confirm truth. Panelists will be Sarah Fenske, Executive Editor of St Louis Magazine, and Alan Greenblatt, former Editor of Governing Magazine. The event will be moderated by John Rawlings, former Editor and SVP at the Sporting News.
• Listen to music | The St. Louis Banjo Club will provide a free evening of live music played on “America’s fun instrument” — the four-string banjo. For more information, call 314-229-2247 and leave a message. There will be table seating and a cash bar. This event will take place from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Affton Elk’s Club, 6330 Heege Ave.