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South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, March 22 through Thursday, March 28

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Friday, March 22

  • 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 Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “Clicks of Time: A Photographic Exploration of History” from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Open to teens and adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information. 

Saturday, March 23

  • The Missouri Democratic Party is having in-person voting from 8 – noon at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. Visit the St. Louis County Democratic Central Committee website, https://stldems.org/, for a list of additional polling places. 
  • St. Lucas UCC, 11735 Denny Road, is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt from 9 – 11 a.m. Continental breakfast will be served. 
  • Play your favorite games in giant form at “Big Game Day” hosted by the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 6 – 11. 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 “LEGO Club” from 10 – 11:30 a.m. LEGOs will be provided. Open to ages 5 – 11. Registration is recommended . Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • A food drive sponsored by the Oakville Democratic Organization to benefit the Forces for Food Pantry will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the northeast corner of the Handyman True Value Hardware parking lot, 5405 Telegraph Road. Non-perishable food and toiletry items are needed. All donations will be given to veterans and military families.  
  • 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.
  • St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 2761 Telegraph Road, is hosting a free community children’s Easter party from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Crafts, games, snacks and pictures with the Easter Bunny will be available. 
  • The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, will be showing “The Wizard of Oz” from 2 – 4 p.m. The 1939 film has an MPAA rating of G and a runtime of 101 minutes. Open to all ages.
  • The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “The Whiskey Milking Case: The St. Louis Jack Daniels Whiskey Heist” from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Sunday, March 24

  • 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.
  • St. Louis Metro Singers are hosting its third “Light Beyond Shadow Spring Concert” of the year at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 3140 Meramec Street, at 3 p.m. Tickets are not required, though a free will offering will be taken.

Monday, March 25

  • Need assistance with energy bills, water/sewer bills, rent/mortgage payment or 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. Visit https://www.caastlc.org/ for more information. 
  • 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 “Women in the Archive” from 2 – 3 p.m. Presented by Elizabeth Eikmann, PhD., dive into the untold stories of remarkable women through short vignettes centered around meaningful objects. Bring your own piece of women’s history and join the discussion on preserving and recovering the often overlooked narratives in women’s lives. 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 “Houseplants for Beginners: The Science of Plant Care” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The event will be held in person, as well as virtually via Zoom. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Tuesday, March 26

  • 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.
  • Bring your current knitting, crochet or other needlework projects to the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 12 – 2 p.m. to work on it in the company of others. Open to adults. 
  • The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “Family Book Bingo” from 6 – 7 p.m. Open to children and families. One registration per family. 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 “Punch Needle Club” from 6 – 7 p.m. This month’s project is a mini citrus slice rug. Templates and supplies will be provided. Open to adults and teens. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Internet Basics” from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Become more familiar with the Internet, navigating websites and Google search, storing bookmarks and printing. “Intro to Computers II” 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 27

  • The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “Steamboats on the Missouri River” from 10 – 11 a.m. Explore the technological marvels, cultural impact and tales of adventure that defined the iconic steamboat era. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • 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.
  • South County Toastmasters meets at 6 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 

Thursday, March 28 

  • 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.
  • South County Separated, Divorced, Widowed and Remarried Catholics is hosting live music and snacks at the St. Catherine Laboure parish cafeteria, 9740 Sappington Road, at 7 p.m. Call (314) 540-7400 for more information.
  • Jeffco Swing Dance Club meets 7 to 10 p.m. at the Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Line and swing lessons will be held from 6 – 7 p.m., and dancing will be from 7 – 10 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Admission is $8.