Friday, Dec. 15 

• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Budding Artists” – a preschool 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 3 – 6. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• 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.
• Discover a new game or enjoy your favorite with others at “Cards & Games Club” hosted by the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Open to adults. 
• Get ready for the holidays with a reindeer obstacle course and crafts at  “Reindeer Bootcamp” hosted by the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 2 – 3 p.m.Open to ages 4 – 10. 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 a “Holiday Safari” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Presented by Animal Tales, meet six live animals from around the world. Open to ages 5 and up. 
• The First Baptist Church of Oakville, 6741 Telegraph Rd., is hosting an indoor computerized light show featuring music from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Frosty, Frozen and more at 7 p.m. Get free tickets at eventbrite.com. Canned goods will be collected at the door for the Arnold Food Pantry. For more information, call 314-609-6165.  

Saturday, Dec. 16

• 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.
• The First Baptist Church of Oakville, 6741 Telegraph Rd., is hosting an indoor computerized light show featuring music from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Frosty, Frozen and more at 7 p.m. Get free tickets at eventbrite.com. Canned goods will be collected at the door for the Arnold Food Pantry. For more information, call 314-609-6165.  

Sunday, Dec. 17 

• 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
• Trinity United Church of Christ, 5200 Hilde Ave., is holding services at 10:30 a.m. “Open and affirming.”
• First Unity Church of St. Louis, “a vibrant, inclusive Spiritual community” located at 4753 Butler Hill Rd., is holding an in-person service with guided meditation and youth education at 10:30 a.m. The service will also be streamed to YouTube. Immediately following the service, a Christmas luncheon with Santa will be held. 
• Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.
• The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is hosting an open house from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. The grounds and historic house will be illuminated by candlelight, period music will be performed in the parlor by guitarist Patrick Rafferty and food historian Suzanne Corbett will be talking about holiday culinary customs. The event is free and open to all ages.
• The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is hosting a free holiday concert of festive favorites and folk tunes by Dusty James & Abalone Pearl from 7 – 8 p.m. No reservations are required.

Monday, Dec. 18 

• Let your baby explore the world through sensory play in a relaxed group setting at “Baby Playtime” hosted by the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 6 – 36 months. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• 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 Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “Crochet Club” from 2 – 3 p.m. Bring your own project to work on or start something new with the basic supplies provided. Beginners welcome. Open to adults. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Get creative at “Craft Lab” hosted by the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. A variety of materials will be provided. Open to ages 6 – 17. 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 “Game Night: Classics” from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Open to adults. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Tuesday, Dec. 19 

• The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9-10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Choice: Healthy Living for Seniors – 7 Ways to Promote Mental Health” from 10 a.m. – noon. Presented by Aging Ahead, discover seven essential activities necessary for optimal mental health. This program is followed by a healthy lunch, though registration must be received at least 48 hours prior to the event to ensure lunch is received. Open to adults. To register, visit www.agingahead.org/events or call 314-994-3300. 
• 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 Ladies of Oakland will meet at 1 p.m. at the Oakland House, 7801 Genesta Street. 
• The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “Book Bingo” from 1 – 2 p.m. 
• 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, Dec. 20 

• 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 Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at Jubilee Church, 10801 Sunset Office Drive, at noon.
• The Kiwanis Club of South County meets at 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.
• The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “Tech Talks: Exploring Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT” from 2 – 4 p.m. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Tween Crafters: String Art Cards” from 4 – 5 p.m. Open to ages 9 – 12. 
• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Seasonal Kids Crafts” from 6 – 7 p.m. Open to ages 6 – 11. 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, Dec. 21 

• 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.
• The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “Word; Mail Merge” from 9:30 – 11 a.m. Insert information from a Microsoft Office Word 2016 table or Excel spreadsheet to produce personalized multiple labels and letters. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting a “Polar Express Pajama Party” from 6 – 8 p.m. Throw on your pajamas, bring a blanket and enjoy hot chocolate and snacks as a family. The film has an MPAA rating of G and a running time of 100 minutes. Open to children and families. 
• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Read to a Reptile” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Meet reptiles and amphibians from the St. Louis Herpetological Society and share a story with them. Open to ages 6 – 11. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.