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South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, April 19 through Thursday, April 25

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Friday, April 19 

  • 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.
  • Practice speaking English and make new friends at “Cafe English” hosted by the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way from 2 – 3 p.m.  The event is free and open to adults. 
  • The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “All Ability Crafting” from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to adults and teens. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Saturday, April 20 

  • Prince of Peace UCC, 4966 Towne South Road, is hosting a garage sale from 8 a.m. – noon. 
  • St. Mark Catholic Church is hosting a Second Chance Book Fair at St. Matthias Parish Center, 800 Buckley Road, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Stock up on books, movies, music, puzzles, games and more. In lieu of set prices, donations will be taken. Cash and checks accepted. 
  • 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.
  • Team up with other players for an epic Dungeons and Dragons session hosted by the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 1 – 4 p.m. Beginners are welcome and pre-made characters and dice will be provided. Open to ages 11 – 17. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “The Science of Circus” from 2 – 3 p.m. Presented by Circus Kaput, observe gravity’s constant acceleration through bowling ball juggling, gyroscopic stability through plate spinning, centripetal force with cowboy lariats and center of balance atop a rolla bolla board. Open to ages 5 – 11. 

Sunday, April 21

  • 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
  • The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is hosting a “Walk Through History” from 2 – 4 p.m. 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, though reservations are required by calling 314-842-1867 ext. 230. 
  • Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.

Monday, April 22 

  • 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.
  • Explore the Missouri Historical Society’s genealogy and local history index to find information about your St. Louis ancestors at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “Family Bingo” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Open to children and families. 

Tuesday, April 23 

  • 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.
  • The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Basic Conversation and Cleaning of Grave Markers” from 2 – 3 p.m. Receive instruction in proper cleaning techniques, gaining permission and selection of equipment and supplies for saving the stones within cemeteries. Open to adults. 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. 

Wednesday, April 24 

  • The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting a “Baby Art Crawl” – an exploration of color while creating a beautiful mess from head to toe – from 10 – 11 a.m. Be prepared for messy fun with a towel and extra clothes for both babies and accompanying adults. Open to ages 6 – 17 months. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at Jubilee Church, 10801 Sunset Office Drive, 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.
  • Make, craft and create at “Craft Hour” hosted by the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. This month’s focus will be on using napkins to decoupage a terracotta pot. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • South County Toastmasters meets at 6 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 

Thursday, April 25 

  • 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.
  • Explore various concepts through hands-on activities at “Preschool Explorers” hosted by 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 bingo at 10 a.m. at Church of the Advent, 9373 Garber Rd. Fun prizes will be available. 
  • SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting a movie matinee at St. Thomas-Holy Spirit ELCA, 3980 S Lindbergh Blvd, at 1 p.m. for $2. The film shown will be the five-time Academy Award nominated movie “The Holdovers.” Light refreshments will be provided. 
  • 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.
  • Jeffco Swing Dance Club meets 7 to 10 p.m. at the Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road.

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