South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, Aug. 8 through Thursday, Aug. 14
August 6, 2025
Friday, Aug. 8
Make a difference | If you have a knack for crocheting, you’re invited to crochet granny squares for Warm Up America, a nonprofit that crochets and knits for people in need. This event is from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. Open to adults.
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 $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.
See a movie | The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is showing the movie “Cool Hand Luke” with a side of donuts from 12 – 3 p.m. Grab your sweet treat and then settle in for the movie, which is rated PG and has a run-time of 126 minutes. Open to adults.
Watch a show | Head to Whitecliff Park for Crestwood’s Concert in the Park series, featuring the band Real Rock Revival. This event is from 7 – 9 p.m., so grab your family, friends and lawn chairs and head to the park at 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Shop ‘til you drop | St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 2761 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Maurine’s Resale Boutique Quarter Sale” from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the gym. Most merchandise is a quarter, and all proceeds go to support local missions.
It’s playtime | Bring your preschooler to the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, for playtime with their peers from 10 – 11 a.m. This free event is for children ages 2 – 5.
Play a game | Pokémon GO enthusiasts ages 8 to 15 are invited to the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., for a Pokémon GO Community Walk. This event will take place from 11 a.m. – noon. Explore and trade with other trainers. It is required to have the app installed on your mobile device to participate.
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.
Just dance | The Jefferson County Swing Dance Club is hosting a social dance featuring the Larry Gwaltney Band from 5 – 11 p.m. at Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Admission is $15, and VFW sells dinner from 5:30 – 7 p.m. For more information, visit https://jcsdcswingdances.wordpress.com/.
Sunday, Aug. 10
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.
Join in worship | Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.
Monday, Aug. 11
Closure alert | The Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., will be closed from Aug. 11-15.
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 | Win books at Book Bingo, hosted by the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 2 – 3 p.m. This free event is for adults.
Practice your art | Jam out with your ukelele alongside fellow teens and adults at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Drop in at any time during the jam session.
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Connect with others | The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
Practice your art | The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting First Art — a program for toddlers ages 18-36 months to focus on the process of getting art — from 10 – 11 a.m. Have your toddler dress to get messy.
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 Connect with others | Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
Play a game | Adults are invited to the Domino Club from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. Dominoes and snacks will be provided, so attendees can learn to play dominoes in a fun and non-competitive environment.
Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.
Connect with others | Alcoholics Anonymous meets at South Side Church of God, 12145 Tesson Ferry Road, at 7 p.m. Meetings are held weekly and free child care is provided.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
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 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.
Play a game | Head over to the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, for a jigsaw puzzle tournament from 2 – 4 p.m. Work together in groups of four to put a 500-piece puzzle together and race to the finish. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. This event is for adults and teens.
Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Thursday, Aug. 14
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.
Dive into history | Adults are invited to the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., to explore the history of St. Louis theaters — from the Fabulous Fox, to drive-ins and beyond. This event is from 2 – 3 p.m. and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.