Friday, May 10
- 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 Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting its “12th Annual Star Wars Fan Fest” from 6 – 8 p.m. A giant celebration of all things Star Wars, this event features costume characters from the 501st Legion, Dancakes Pancake art, Kona Ice, Gateway Lego Builders, crafts, games and more. Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character. Open to all ages.
Saturday, May 11
- The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is hosting a program titled “Chinese Immigration During the Civil War era” from 11 a.m. – noon. For background, in 1875, President Ulysses S. Grant signed the Page Act into law, prohibiting Chinese women from immigrating to the United States. It was the first federal immigration restriction to be enacted into law following the Civil War. In this program, historian and curator Nick Sacco will discuss the history of Chinese immigration to the United States, debates over immigration during Grant’s presidency and Grant’s own evolution in thinking. This program is free, though reservations are required. For reservations, call 314-842-1867 ext. 230.
- 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, May 12
- 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.
Monday, May 13
- 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.
- Learn about artist Patricia Abad then create colorful artwork based on her creations at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 5 – 6 p.m. Open to ages 8 – 14. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Tuesday, May 14
- 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 “Word Graphics” from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Create and modify graphic elements including: pictures, shapes and WordArt with Microsoft Word 2016. “Word III” or equivalent experience is required. 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: AAPI” 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, May 15
- 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.
- Make, craft and create at “Craft Hour” hosted by the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. This month’s focus is on painting lavender flowers with Q-Tips. Registration is recommended, with limited space for walk-ins. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Thursday, May 16
- 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 Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is hosting an “Early American Guitar Music Concert” at 7 p.m. The concert is free, and no reservations are required. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to sit on, and are welcome to bring food and beverages. For more information, call 314-842-1867 ext. 230.