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South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, March 8 through Thursday, March 14

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Friday, March 8

  • Let your baby explore the world through sensory play in a relaxed group setting at “Baby Play Time” hosted by the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 0 – 24 months. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • Crochet granny squares for Warm Up America at “Crochet for a Cause” hosted by the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Open to adults. 
  • 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 “Donuts and a Classic Film: ‘Citizen Kane’” from noon – 3 p.m. The film has an MPAA rating of PG and a runtime of 119 minutes. Open to adults. 

Saturday, March 9

  • The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is hosting “Living History: Voices of American HERstory” from 10 – 11 a.m. Experience performances, interactive discussions and inspiring stories about women. Registration is required by calling 314-842-1867 ext. 230. 
  • The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Genealogy in Newspapers” from 10 – 11 a.m. Sponsored by the St. Louis Genealogical Society. Open to adults. 
  • 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.

Sunday, March 10

  • 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.
  • First Unity Church, “a vibrant, inclusive, spiritual community” located at 4753 Butler Hill Road, conducts services at 10:30 a.m. that include uplifting spiritual lessons and guided meditation. The service is also streamed on YouTube. Youth education is held at the same time, with this week’s discussion on “Foods of the Holy Land.” 

Monday, March 11

  • Explore songs, finger plays, music and more at “Music & Movement” hosted by the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 10 – 10:45 a.m. Open to ages 0 – 6. 
  • 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 Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting a “Ukulele Jam” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Grab your ukulele and drop in any time during the program! Open to ages 10 and up.
  • The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “Craft Hour: Flower Pens” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Open to adults.

Tuesday, March 12

  • The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
  • The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “First Art” – an art program where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product – from 10 – 11 a.m. Dress to be messy. Open to ages 12 – 36 months. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • 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 entire family can work together to create a fun, make-and-take craft at “Family Craft Night: Mini Art” hosted by the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 6 – 7 p.m. Open to ages 3 – 12 and their families. 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 13

  • The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “Steamboats on the Missouri River” from 10 – 11 a.m. Delve into the golden era of river transportation by exploring the technological marvels, cultural impacts and tales of adventure that defined the iconic steamboat era along the majestic Missouri River. 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 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 

Thursday, March 14

  • The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “Lap Time” – stories, songs and play time to help develop early literacy skills – from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Open to ages 0 – 36 months. 
  • 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.
  • The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting a “Senior Game Day” from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting a Lunch and Learn event at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S Lindbergh Blvd., at 11 a.m. John Hensley will present “Plants of the Bible,” giving interesting insight into the many references to plant life in Bible stories. Lunch will follow the presentation and will cost $5.  
  • Listen to a new book and create a cross stitch based on the cover at “LITStitch” hosted by the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 1 – 2 p.m. All skill levels are welcome and supplies will be provided. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “Noteworthy and Notorious Women” from 2 – 3 p.m. Learn about Virginia Minor, Getty Cori and many other women who left their mark on history and made their final rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Open to adults. 
  • The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Read to a Reptile” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Meet reptiles and amphibians from the St. Louis Herpetological Society and share a story with them. Bring your own book or borrow one from the library! Open to ages 6 – 12.