Friday, Dec. 29 

• Enjoy stories, songs and play time to help develop early literacy skills at “Lap Time” hosted by the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to children 0 – 24 months.
• Chill at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, and watch a librarian-curated selection of kids’ cartoons from 10 – 11 a.m. Snacks will be provided and comfy clothing is encouraged.
• 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. 
• Watch and discuss your favorite anime and manga series with other fans at “Manga Club” hosted by the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Open to ages 13 – 17. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Saturday, Dec. 30 

• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Needle & Thread” from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Bring your crewel, cross-stitch, needlepoint, embroidery or other project to learn and enjoy in the company of others. Open to adults and teens.
• 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.

Sunday, Dec. 31 

• 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.

Monday, Jan. 1 

Happy New Year from Call Newspapers!

• All branches of the St. Louis County Library will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day.

Tuesday, Jan. 2  

• 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 Mehlville Lions Club will meet at  6 to 7 p.m. at Cafe Telegraph, 2650 Telegraph Road.
• GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road. 
• Learn to make a quilted snowflake at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 7 – 8 p.m. Open to adults and teens. Registration is recommended as there will be limited space for walk-ins. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Wednesday, Jan. 3

• Explore cooking techniques and recipes at “Cooking Club: New Year, New Dish” hosted by the  Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 10 – 11 a.m. This month the focus will be trying new dishes. Bring a dish or recipe to share. Open to adults.
• Enjoy a creative and relaxing morning of coloring at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Supplies and coloring sheets will be provided. Open to adults. 
• The Happy Hookers crochet club meets at 11 a.m. at Crusoe’s Restaurant, 5591 Oakville Ctr. Call (314) 894-8022 for more details.
• 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.
• The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting a “Puzzle Party” from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Bring jigsaw puzzles to trade and stay to work on shared puzzles with other enthusiasts. Snacks will be provided. Open to adults. 
• South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 
• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Page to Film Club” from 6:30 – 8 p.m. This featured film this month is “Paddington” which has an MPAA rating of PG and a runtime of 95 minutes. Reading the book ahead of time is encouraged and discussion during the movie is welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Open to all ages. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Practice yoga poses to relieve stress, increase strength and improve flexibility at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 7 – 8 p.m. Beginners are welcome. Please dress comfortably and bring your own mat or towel. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Thursday, Jan. 4

• Explore songs, fingerplays, music and more at “Music and Movement”  hosted by the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 2 – 5. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• 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 Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Sip and Color” from 2 – 3 p.m. Enjoy a glass of sparkling cider as you relax doing adult coloring pages. Supplies will be provided. 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 “Paint and Sip for Kids” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Grab a juicebox and sit down for a grown up and kiddo side-by-side paint and sip night. Open to ages 7 -13, though the child must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.