South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, Jan. 9 through Thursday, Jan. 15
January 7, 2026
Friday, Jan. 9
Make a difference | Crochet granny squares for Warm Up America, a nonprofit that uses needlework to warm up those in need. This event will take place 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 yoga 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.
Watch a movie | Enjoy the classic film “It Happened One Night” from 12 – 2 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. Refreshments will be provided. This movie has a TV-G rating and a runtime of 105 minutes.
Saturday, Jan. 10
Get crafty | Children ages 4-11 are invited to create a variety of fun crafts from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. All supplies will be provided, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
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.
Get crafty | Have fun building with LEGOs at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. The library will provide the LEGOs if you provide the creativity. This event is meant for children ages 5-12.
Learn state history | Greg Wolk will discuss his newest book, “John Frémont’s 100 Days in Civil War Missouri.” The book mentions Grant’s activities during his wartime days in the state, which overlapped Frémont’s tenure to a considerable extent. Learn about Grant’s progress from Quincy, Illinois, to Belmont, Missouri, and his relationship to Frémont — the man who put him on the road to success. This program will take place from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road. It was rescheduled from October 4. The program is free. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.
Sunday, Jan. 11
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, Jan. 12
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.
Watch a movie | Bring your fiber arts project to the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, to work on while you watch the movie “Matilda.” This event will take place from 2 – 4 p.m. “Matilda” is rated PG and has a runtime of 98 minutes.
Get crafty | Create your very own sculpture using a variety of provided materials at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. This event is meant for children ages 6-11 and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Connect with others | The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
Get crafty | DaySpring Arts and Education will present a Mini Animal Safari from 10 – 10:45 a.m. Explore creative movement steps based on animals and get crafty at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. This program is for children ages 3-5 and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
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 Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.
Get crafty | The entire family can work together to create a fun, make-and-take craft of a clothespin snowman from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. This event is for families with children ages 3-12.
Wednesday, Jan. 14
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.
Get your workout in | Vitality in Motion will present Fitness Fusion from 2 – 2:45 p.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. Improve your balance and confidence to the hits of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ’80s using a dance-inspired chair workout. This program is for adults, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Thursday, Jan. 15
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.
Play a game | Play video games with other teens on a variety of consoles, from retro to modern, at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. This event will take place from 6 – 7 p.m., and it is meant for teens ages 13-17.