Friday, Aug. 16
- The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “First Art” – a toddler art program where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product – from 10 – 11 a.m. Dress to be messy. Open to ages 12 – 24 months. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
- The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Choice: Healthy Living for Seniors – Aging in Place” from 10 a.m. – noon. Presented by Aging Ahead, discover the range of home-based care options and community services that enable individuals to stay in their own homes comfortably, including those covered by Medicare and Medicaid. Open to adults. This program is followed by a healthy lunch, though registration must be received at least 48 hours in advance to ensure lunch. Registration is required. To register, visit www.agingahead.org/events or call 314-994-3300.
- 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 $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
Saturday, Aug. 17
- 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 $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
Sunday, Aug. 18
- 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 “Walk Through History: Healthy Parks, Healthy People” from 2 – 4 p.m. Join a park ranger for fun, fitness and history on a 3-mile, leisurely-paced, round-trip walk through Grantwood Village to the original site of Grant’s Hardscrabble cabin. This program is free, though reservations are required. For more information, call 314-842-1867 ext. 230.
- Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.
Monday, Aug. 19
- 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.
- Learn to find free eBooks and audiobooks using Libby by OverDrive eMedia app through the St. Louis County Library at “Tech Talks” hosted by the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 2 – 4 p.m. bring your laptop, mobile device or eReader. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
- The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “Tabletop Gamers: Cascadia” from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Open to adults. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
- The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is hosting a “Night Sky Program” from 8 – 9 p.m. Explore the full moon using the park’s Nexstar telescope and talk about people’s interactions with the moon during the 19th century. This program is free and does not require reservations. For more information, call 314-842-1867 ext. 230.
Tuesday, Aug. 20
- The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
- The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “Read and Play” from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 12 – 36 months. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
- Build with a variety of hard and soft block at “Block Party” hosted by the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 2 – 5.
- 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 $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
- The Ladies of Oakland will meet at 1 p.m. at the Oakland House, 7801 Genesta Street.
- The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “Family Book Bingo” from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Open to children and families. One registration per family is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
- The Mehlville Oakville Alumni Association will meet at 6:30 p.m., 2625 Telegraph Road.
- The International Plastic Modelers’ Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Affton Elks Lodge, 6330 Heege Road.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
- The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 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 $3 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.
- Support the Red Cross and help patients in need by donating blood at the Red Cross Blood Drive hosted by the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, 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. To register, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
- Mix up a batch of slime to take home at “Slime Time” hosted by the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 4 – 5 p.m. Open to ages 12 – 17.
- The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Take the A Train: Duke Ellington’s Legacy” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Explore the dynamic life and enduring legacy of jazz legend Duke Ellington through a captivating journey of his groundbreaking music, cultural influence and personal triumphs. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
- South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Thursday, Aug. 22
- 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 $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
- SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting a movie matinee at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S Lindbergh Blvd., at 1 p.m. The featured film will be “Boys in the Boat,” an inspirational true story of underdogs set at the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics. Refreshments will be provided. $2 suggested donation for entry.
- Jeffco Swing Dance Club meets 6 to 10 p.m. at the Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Swing and line dance lessons will be from 6 – 7 p.m., with dancing from 7 – 10 p.m. All are welcome. Admission is $8. Visit https://jcsdcswingdances.wordpress.com/ for more information.
- 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.
- The St. Louis Banjo Club will provide a free evening of live music at the Affton Elks Club, 6330 Heege Road, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. There will be table seating and a cash bar. Call 314-952-0646 or visit www.stlouisbanjoclub.org for more information.