Friday, July 10

• Dive into history | A symposium at the Missouri Civil War Museum, 222 Worth Road, will be held all weekend for the anniversary of the arrival of the first U.S. Army troops at the site that became Jefferson Barracks. This event will feature a commemorative opening ceremony, numerous educational presentations on the history of the post, tours of the grounds and meals for attendees. Tickets are $200 for museum members and $250 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased by calling the museum at 314-845-1861 or in-person at the front desk. More information can be found at mcwm.org/jb200.
• Craft, help those in need | Crochet granny squares for Warm Up America, a national nonprofit, 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.
• See a classic film | Watch the 1937 movie “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from noon to 2 p.m. The film is rated G and has a runtime of 83 minutes.
• Attend a local musical | Step into the streets of Victorian London with Whitecliff Summer Playhouse’s production of “Oliver!” Based on the classic novel “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens, this musical brings to life the story of a young orphan’s journey through hardship, friendship and hope. Tickets go on sale at 6:30 p.m. before each performance, costing $7 for adults and $3 for youth. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the summer stock musical theater. Concessions are available, or bring your own food and drinks, but no glass containers.

Saturday, July 11

• Dive into history | A symposium at the Missouri Civil War Museum, 222 Worth Road, will be held all weekend for the anniversary of the arrival of the first U.S. Army troops at the site that became Jefferson Barracks. This event will feature a commemorative opening ceremony, numerous educational presentations on the history of the post, tours of the grounds and meals for attendees. Tickets are $200 for museum members and $250 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased by calling the museum at 314-845-1861 or in-person at the front desk. More information can be found at mcwm.org/jb200.
• 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.
• Plan future trips | Manifest your travel dreams and goals by creating a travel vision board from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. This event is for teens ages 13-17, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Share, learn recipes | Share a favorite or family recipe to help create a community collection for you and library patrons to take home at the Community Cookbook Building and Recipe Share. This event will take place from 3 – 4 p.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave. It is meant for adults, and registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Attend a local musical | Step into the streets of Victorian London with Whitecliff Summer Playhouse’s production of “Oliver!” Based on the classic novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, this musical brings to life the story of a young orphan’s journey through hardship, friendship and hope. Tickets go on sale at 6:30 p.m. before each performance, costing $7 for adults and $3 for youth. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the summer stock musical theater. Concessions are available, or bring your own food and drinks, but no glass containers.

Sunday, July 12

• Dive into history | A symposium at the Missouri Civil War Museum, 222 Worth Road, will be held all weekend for the anniversary of the arrival of the first U.S. Army troops at the site that became Jefferson Barracks. This event will feature a commemorative opening ceremony, numerous educational presentations on the history of the post, tours of the grounds and meals for attendees. Tickets are $200 for museum members and $250 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased by calling the museum at 314-845-1861 or in-person at the front desk. More information can be found at mcwm.org/jb200.
• 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.
• Help those in need | The River Rock Church of Lemay will host its Better Rest program for families in the Lemay community who have children in need of a bed. Volunteers are wanted. Volunteers will go to homes to meet families and measure the bedrooms to make sure the bunk beds will fit. The church also needs volunteers to go into homes, build the bunk beds and gift bedding and Bibles. Donate new twin-size bedding, pillows, sheets, comforters and blankets at River Rock Church, 1601 Telegraph Road, from 9 a.m. to noon. Call the church office at 314-968-0600 if you have questions.
• Join in worship | Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.
• Attend a local musical | Step into the streets of Victorian London with Whitecliff Summer Playhouse’s production of “Oliver!” Based on the classic novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, this musical brings to life the story of a young orphan’s journey through hardship, friendship and hope. Tickets go on sale at 6:30 p.m. before each performance, costing $7 for adults and $3 for youth. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the summer stock musical theater. Concessions are available, or bring your own food and drinks, but no glass containers.

Monday, July 13

• Connect with others | SAJE Senior Ministry’s AMen Group meets at St. Thomas Holy Spirit, 3980 S. Lindbergh Blvd., at 10 a.m. Start your day with coffee and a treat as you chat with other men of the neighborhood about sports, news, etc.
• 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 bingo, trivia | Play bingo, answer American history trivia questions and win books from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave.
• Adult LEGO night | At Adult LEGO Night, join your fellow LEGO lovers for an evening of free build, light refreshments and a screening of “A LEGO Brickumentary” on the big screen. The film is rated G and has a runtime of 95 minutes. This event will take place from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Tuesday, July 14

• Connect with others | The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
• 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.
• Get crafty | The entire family can work together at Family Craft Night to create a fun, make-and-take craft. This month, it’s animal portraits. This event will take place from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. It is meant for families with children ages 3-12.
• Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.
• Meet with like-minded neighbors | The Gravois Democratic Township Club will host a meeting at 7 p.m. at the Affton Southwest Police Department, 11500 Gravois Road. There will be speakers and time to plan for local events.

Wednesday, July 15

• 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 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.
• Music talk | Join the Gateway Harmonica Club in an introduction to the harmonica. Learn about the different types of harmonicas and hear members perform various styles, including folk, blues, patriotic, pop and traditional music. This program will take place from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave. It is meant for those ages 7-14, and registration is recommended.  Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Read mysterys | Learn about new cozy mysteries, then bring your own favorite mystery book to enjoy a quiet hour of reading and sharing favorite detectives over tea and treats at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. This event will take place from 6 – 7:30 p.m. It is meant for adults, and registration is required.  Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Community night | Head to Watson Trail Park, 12450 W. Watson Road, for a free pet-themed community night from 6 – 8 p.m. with adoption booths, agility demos, contests and pet-themed vendors. There will be live music by Slaten Forge.
• Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 

Thursday, July 16

• 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.
• Donate blood | Support the Red Cross and help patients in need by donating blood from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. Donors may be 16-years-old with parental consent or 17-years-old and up. All donors must present a photo ID. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will take priority. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS for more information.
• See a show | Attend a concert in the park at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, from 7 – 8 p.m. RiverBend is a five-piece bluegrass band known for delivering high-energy, heartfelt performances. Rooted deeply in traditional bluegrass, the band blends time-honored standards with original songs, all driven by authentic instrumentation, tight arrangements and multi-part harmonies. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to enjoy this free concert. Outside food and beverages are allowed.