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South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, March 1 through Thursday, March 7

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Friday, March 1 

  • 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.
  • The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “The Whiskey Milking Case: The St. Louis Jack Daniels Whiskey Heist” from 2 – 3 p.m. Explore the notorious heist that shook the bourbon world – the audacious theft of whiskey from the formerly St. Louis-based Jack Daniels warehouse and the local gangsters involved in the cover-up. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 2761 Telegraph Road, is hosting their Lenten Fish Fry from 4:30 – 7 p.m. today and every Friday through March 29. Meals are eat-in or carry-out. Visit stlstl.org for more information and to place carry-out orders. 
  • 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, March 2

  • The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Typing Lessons” from 9:30 – 11 a.m. Explore keyboard basics, correct finger placement and visit practice websites to increase typing speed and accuracy. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “My Many Colored Days” from 10 – 10:50 p.m. Presented by Salveo Yoga, explore changing moods and feelings through playful yoga movements, mindfulness and painting. Open to ages 4 – 8. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting a “Born to Read Party” – a special first birthday party for children born in January, February and March 2023 – from 10 – 11 a.m. Snacks will be provided and attendees will take home a free book. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • 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.
  • The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “Saturday Explorers: Vintage Toys and Board Games” from 2 – 3 p.m. This program is recommended for adults with developmental/cognitive delays.

Sunday, March 3

  • 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
  • The Knights of Columbus 7381 annual family friendly Meat Shoots have started! Every Sunday from 1 – 4 p.m. at 7381 Telegraph Road until March 24. 
  • Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.

Monday, March 4

  • 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 Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Adults Crafting for Hospitalized Children: Felt Friends” from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Finished felted critters will be donated to St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Irish Traditional Music” from 5 – 6 p.m. Learn about its roots and the instruments that are part of that tradition. Open to all ages.
  • The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “Lost Treasures of St. Louis” from 6 – 7 p.m. If you grew up in the St. Louis area, this program is for you! Join Dennis Dilton, co-author of the new book “Lost Treasures of St. Louis, Second Edition” and relive nostalgia of St. Louis establishments like the Admiral, Eat-Rite Diner, Grandpa Pigeons, Club Imperial, Bowling for Dollars and more. Signed copies of the book will be for sale. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Tuesday, March 5

  • 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.
  • Create beautiful works of art on tiny canvases at “Mini Art Night” hosted by the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave, from 6 – 7 p.m. Open to ages 11 – 17. 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 “Publisher” from 6 – 7: 30 p.m. Create and modify graphic elements, use templates and design publications in Microsoft Office Publisher 2016. “Word: Graphics” or equivalent experience required. 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. 

Wednesday, March 6

  • 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 dishes made with five ingredients or less. 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 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 a shared puzzle with other enthusiasts. Snacks provided. Open to adults. 
  • South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 

Thursday, March 7

  • 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.
  • Explore the basic features of your iPhone or Android phone at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Devices will not be provided, so bring your own.