South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, April 3 through Thursday, April 9
April 1, 2026
Friday, April 3
It’s playtime | There will be stories, songs and playtime to help develop early literacy skills from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. This program is meant for children ages 0-24 months.
Make a difference | Support the Red Cross and help patients in need by donating blood from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. 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. Please visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
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.
Saturday, April 4
Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 1:15 – 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.
Dance and play | Pack Dance will present the program Co-Choreographers from 2 – 2:45 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. Children ages 0-3 are invited to explore their creativity in partner-work, open play and the creation of a dance. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Read to animals | Meet dogs and cats from Love on a Leash and share a story with them from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. This event is meant for children ages 6-11.
Sunday, April 5
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.
Join in worship | Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.
Monday, April 6
Play a game | Join other adults for some friendly, casual rounds of Scrabble from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick 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.
Get crafty | The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, will host a relaxed art night to practice collaging. All materials will be provided for creating your own unique art piece. This event will take place from 5 – 7 p.m. It is meant for teens and adults, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Tuesday, April 7
Connect with others | The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
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 Mehlville Lions Club will meet from 6 – 7 p.m. at Cafe Telegraph, 2650 Telegraph Road.
Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.
Wednesday, April 8
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.
Story time | Story Time will take place from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. There will be stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills for children ages 2-5.
Connect with others | The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., at noon.
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 Kiwanis Club of South County meets at 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.
Science talk | Christopher Weber, Senior Director of Global Scientific Initiatives at the Alzheimer’s Association, will give a presentation from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave. Explore the latest breakthroughs in dementia research, including updates on diagnostic blood tests, treatment options, risk reduction strategies and more. Registration is required. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/RESUP04-08-26.
Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Thursday, April 9
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. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
Play a game | Game Day will take place from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. This event is meant for adults, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Story time | Story Time will take place from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. There will be stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills for children ages 2-5.