Friday, Feb. 28
- On the last day of Black History Month, learn about a variety of Black historical figures by embarking on a scavenger hunt at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Open to children and families.
- 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 $5.
- 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.
- Baking for Heroes – a local nonprofit – is hosting a trivia night and bake sale at Crosspoint Church, 5001 Little Rock Road, at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Outside food is allowed, and soda and water will be provided. This is an alcohol free event. Tickets are $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Saturday, March 1
- Kick off the start of Women’s History Month with a scavenger hunt at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The “Women’s History Month Scavenger Hunt” will be available throughout the month of March. Open to all ages.
- Celebrate women in music throughout history while dancing and playing at the “Girls Rock Dance Party” hosted by the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to children and families.
- 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.
- The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting a “Feminist Zine Fest” from 2 – 3 p.m. Learn about zines (handmade pamphlets) and women’s activism, then create your own feminist zines and buttons for Women’s History Month. Open to ages 12 – 17.
Sunday, March 2
- 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.
- SFA Knight of Columbus are hosting family-friendly meat shoots from 1 – 4 p.m. every Sunday until March 30 at 7381 Telegraph Road.
- Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.
Monday, March 3
- Need assistance with energy bills, water/sewer bills, rent/mortgage payment, home weatherization? The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “CAASTLC Outreach at Your Library” from 9:30 a.m. – noon. County residents can meet with a representative to learn about programs and fill out applications. More information can be found at https://www.caastlc.org. Open to adults.
- 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 Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “Homeschool Explorations: Geology” from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to ages 5 – 12. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Tuesday, March 4
- The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
- The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “Choice: Healthy Living for Seniors – Living Well with Vision Impairment” from 10 a.m. – noon. Presented by Aging Ahead, in partnership with the St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired, learn about the many programs and services offered to enhance independence and enrich the lives of people who are visually impaired or blind, such as medical exams, therapy, assistive technology and more. This program is followed by a healthy lunch. Registration is required and must be received at least 48 hours prior to the program to receive lunch. To register, visit www.agingahead.org/events or call 314-994-3300. Open to adults.
- 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 $5.
- 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.
- Meet other homeschoolers in a laid back group setting at “Homeschool Hangout” hosted by the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 2 – 3 p.m. Feel free to bring schoolwork. Open to ages 6 – 17. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
- The Mehlville Lions Club will meet from 6 – 7 p.m. at Cafe Telegraph, 2650 Telegraph Road.
- The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “St. Louis Women’s Literary History” from 6 – 7 p.m. Presented by Missouri Historical Society, explore St. Louis’s incredibly rich history of women writers, playwrights, poets and muses. Discover the historical context of their lives and work while gaining a historical context for the lives they led. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
- GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.
- 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, March 5
- 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.
- Explore cooking techniques and recipes at “Cooking Club” hosted by the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 10 – 11 a.m. This month’s focus will be Southern dishes. Bring a dish or recipe to share. 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 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.
- Practice speaking English and make new friends at “Cafe English” hosted by the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 4 – 5 p.m. All ESL sessions are free and open to the public. Open to adults.
- South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
- 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.
Thursday, March 6
- 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.
- The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “Book Bingo” from 6 – 7 p.m. Open to adults and teens.
- The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Book Discussion: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. This month’s book is “Mickey7” by Edward Ashton. Copies are available at the Service Desk. Open to adults.
- Concord/Lemay Townships Democratic Clubs are hosting Prof. Kenneth Warren, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science at Saint Louis University at Affton Fire Station 1, 9282 Gravois Road, at 7 p.m. Warren will be providing a presentation that will give attendees a historical perspective on what is currently going on in the United States and what can be done to safeguard democracy. Parking and entrance to the meeting room is available in the back of the fire station.