Friday, June 6

• Make a difference | The Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Help patients in need of blood by donating. Donors may be 16 years old if they have parental consent — otherwise, donors should be 17 years old and older. All donors should bring a photo ID, and remember to eat beforehand! Walk-ins will be accepted, but those who make appointments beforehand will take priority. To register, visit www.redcross.com or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
• Make a difference | Mehlville firefighters have organized the Mouse Races for Mecey Fundraiser, which will take place from 6 – 10 p.m. at Andre’s Banquet Hall, 4254 Telegraph Road. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the family of Tina Mecey, a fire/medic engineer who passed from cancer. Even if you can’t attend, you can still donate on GoFundMe.
• 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.
• Join in worship | There will be a holy hour for priestly and religious vocations from 7 – 8 p.m. at the Monastery of St. Clare, 200 Marycrest Drive.

Saturday, June 7

• Enjoy nature | Plant America Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, East Central District, presents “Garden Vignettes” ECD Garden Tour on Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10 am – 4 pm. Visit your choice of ten beautiful and unique ECD members’ gardens located in Webster Groves (1), Town & Country (1), Fenton (2), Sunset Hills (3), Mehlville (1) and Oakville (2). To purchase a ticket for $20, email Jackie at jreynolds452@charter.net.
• Enjoy nature | National Trails Day provides the perfect opportunity to set off on a local trail with others in your community. If you are out enjoying Grant’s Trail on National Trails Day, stop in and enjoy the new path that takes you down by the stream where Julia played as a child. If your canine companion is along, it is a great opportunity to make him or her a BARK Ranger.
• Schedule playtime | Spend your Saturday morning relaxing with your baby for Baby Play Time at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. This event — held from 10 – 11 a.m. — is meant for babies ages 0 to 24 months. They will be able to “explore the world through sensory play” in a group setting.
• Learn new skills | AI images are becoming more and more prominent online. From 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, attend “Small Bytes: Spotting AI Photos,” a short workshop that will give you tips on how to detect whether an image is AI-generated. This workshop is free, but registration is required ahead of time. 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 – 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.

Sunday, June 8

• Join in worship | Beginning at 7:30 a.m., there will be an all-day Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the Monastery of St. Clare, 200 Marycrest Drive. You may receive the special plenary indulgence by praying at the monastery. The day will conclude with an evening prayer with the sisters and benediction at 4:30 p.m.
• 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.
• Enjoy nature | The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is hosting “Healthy Parks, Healthy People: A fitness based walk through history” from 2 – 4 p.m. Join a park ranger for fun, fitness and history on a 3-mile, leisurely-paced, round-trip walk through Grantwood Village to the original site of Grant’s Hardscrabble cabin. This program is free, though reservations are required by calling 314-842-1867 ext. 230.
• Join in worship | Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.

Monday, June 9

• Connect with others | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting Men’s Group at St.Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church (room 101), 3980 S. Lindbergh Blvd., at 9 a.m. Contact Dave at 314-378-2227 for more information.
• Get home guidance | The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, wants to help you figure out bills, rent or mortgage payments and home weatherization. From 9:30 a.m. to noon, representatives from the Community Action Agency of St. Louis County will be available to talk about programs or guide you through applications. This free event does not require registration. More information can be found at https://www.caastlc.org.
• 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.
• Learn about nature | Calling all nature-lovers! The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., invites you to a new workshop where you will learn how to identify and photograph native, beneficial insects that may reside in your own backyard. This free activity, open exclusively to adults, will be presented by the Missouri Department of Conservation from 6 – 7 p.m. Registration, though not required, is requested. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Tuesday, June 10

• 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.
• Connect with others | Romance readers are invited to take part in June’s monthly romance book club at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road. This month, the club is reading “This Summer Will Be Different” by Carley Fortune. Grab your copy at the Service Desk and come discuss it from 6 – 7 p.m.
• Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.
• Connect with others | 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, June 11

• 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.
• Watch a show | In the interactive show “The Intergalactic Palette,” children and families can help an alien from planet Schlorp as he fixes his crashed spaceship and discovers the magic of color. This free activity is presented by Ozum, and it will be held from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road.
• Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

Thursday, June 12

• 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.
• Connect with others | Seniors are invited to the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Meet other seniors in the area and play games together. Registration is required for this free event. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Lunch and learn | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting a Lunch and Learn at St.Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S. Lindbergh Blvd., at 11 a.m. Learn the minimum 21 responsibilities your Trustee will have upon your passing and how to make the task easier. A homemade lunch will be served at noon, following the program. $5 is suggested for entry.
• Bring your furry friends | Orchid Terrace Retirement Home, 4474 Butler Hill Road, will host a Whisker & Wags Social Event. From 2 – 4 p.m., take part in cookie decorating, get photos with your pets and participate in a pet food drive for tornado victims.
• Read with animals | Reptiles and amphibians from the St. Louis Herpetological Society are coming to the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road. From 6 -7 p.m., children ages 6 – 11 are invited to meet these animals and read a story to them. Bring your favorite book or borrow one from the library.