Friday, May 15

• 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.
• May the force be with you | Experience a giant celebration of all things Star Wars from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave. This annual event features costume characters from the 501st Legion, live music from Lindbergh Strolling Strings, swordsmanship demonstrations from the St. Louis School of Arms, Kona Ice, Gateway Lego Builders, Games with Game Nite, crafts and games. Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character.
• Play a game | Discover a new game or enjoy your favorite with other adults at the Cards and Games Club, which will take place from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road. Various card and board games will be available.
• Attend a concert | Enjoy live music on the grounds of the 1816 Joseph Sappington Log House — located in Historic Sappington Park, 1015 S Sappington Road — from 6 – 9 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets cost $20 per person, though children under 12 get in free. There will be free beer, soda and water while supplies last. Bring your own lawn chairs, food and drink (no glass containers). Contact 314-822-8171 for more information.

Saturday, May 16

• Show off your art skills | Show off your creative talents at Crestwood’s Chalk the Lot, hotsted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Whitecliff Park, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane. Attendees will receive a box of sidewalk chalk, a parking spot and 4 hours to complete a masterpiece. Judging will take place at 1 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the rain out date is scheduled for May 23. This event costs $10 per person; click here to register.
• Dive into history | St. Louis was an active stop on the Underground Railroad because of its proximity to the free state of Illinois. One of St. Louis’s most prominent conductors on the Underground Railroad was Mary Meachum. The widow of the free Black minister John Berry Meachum, she spent years with her husband teaching both free and enslaved Black people how to read and write, defying Missouri law. On May 15, 1855, Mary led a boat of freedom-seekers on a midnight crossing of the Mississippi River toward Alton, Illinois. Upon arriving at shore, the party was met by law enforcement and all were arrested, including Meachum. While the fates of most of the enslaved are unknown, Mary was released from custody shortly after the event and never charged. Local Meachum historian Angela DaSilva will discuss St. Louis’ role in the Underground Railroad and the brave individuals who sought to help those seeking freedom in a free state from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road.
• Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 1:15 to 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.
• Honor a local hero | The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Missouri, headed by Wojciech Golik, in partnership with the Polish-American community, will host the official dedication of a new monument honoring General Casimir Pulaski from noon to 2 p.m. at the Powder Magazine Plaza, 345 North Road within the Jefferson Barracks Historic Site. This event is open to the public. General Pulaski, a Polish nobleman and military commander, is widely recognized as the “Father of the American Cavalry” for his critical role in the American Revolutionary War. His legacy continues to symbolize the enduring bond between Poland and the United States.

Sunday, May 17

• 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.
• Make a difference | The River Rock Church of Lemay will host its Better Rest program for families in the Lemay community who have children in need of a bed. Volunteers are wanted. Volunteers will go to homes to meet families and measure the bedrooms to make sure the bunk beds will fit. The church also needs volunteers to go into homes, build the bunk beds and gift bedding and Bibles. Donate new twin-size bedding, pillows, sheets, comforters and blankets at River Rock Church, 1601 Telegraph Road, from 9 a.m. to noon. Call the church office at 314-968-0600 if you have questions.
• Play a game | Bring a friend and your favorite game to the lower level of St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S. Lindbergh Blvd., at 1 p.m. Hosted by SAJE Senior Ministry, games, puzzles and snacks will be available. For more information, call 314-664-9700.
• Excerise and enjoy nature | 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. The program is free, and it will take place from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.
• Join in worship | Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.

Monday, May 18

• 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.
• Get crafty | There will be open time for crocheting from 2 – 3:30 p.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. Basic supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own project to work on in the company of others.
• Watch a movie | Enjoy tasty snacks while watching the movie “Turning Red” at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave., from 5 – 6:30 p.m. The film has a PG rating and a runtime of 100 minutes. This event is meant for children and families.

Tuesday, May 19

• Connect with others | The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
• Explore science, art, literature | The Magic House will present the book “Mine!” by Candace Fleming from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road. Children will use torn paper and collage techniques to create apple masterpieces and explore apple science through hands-on sink and float experiments. This event is meant for children ages 3-5, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Get crafty | Head to the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, to create your own koinobori (carp kite) and cherry blossom art from 10 – 11 a.m. This event is meant for children ages 2-5, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• 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 | The Ladies of Oakland will meet at 1 p.m. at the Oakland House, 7801 Genesta Street.
• Connect with others | The Mehlville Oakville Alumni Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. at 2625 Telegraph Road.
• Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.
• Connect with others | The International Plastic Modelers’ Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Affton Elks Lodge, 6330 Heege Road.

Wednesday, May 20

• 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 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.
• Play bingo | Play bingo, have fun and win books from 2 – 3:30 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave.
• Learn English | Practice speaking English and make new friends from 4 – 5 p.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave. All ESL sessions are free and open to the public.
• Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
• Learn about nature | Join Beautify Crestwood for the first Rooted in Crestwood workshop — an engaging evening focused on the importance of trees in our community. This event will be held from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Crestwood Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane. Hear from experts with the Missouri Department of Conservation and Forest ReLeaf of Missouri as they share why trees matter, how to care for them and the value of conservation; this will be followed by a Q&A session.

Thursday, May 21

• 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.
• Recycle old electronics | Sunset Hills is hosting an electronic recycling event from 12 – 5 p.m. at 12450 W Watson Road. All items should be brought to the recycling truck at Watson Trail Park parking lot by the tennis courts. For more information on what is accepted or associated fees please contact Adonis Recycling at 866-496-6991 ext. 3 and/or visit https://www.sunset-hills.com/468/Electronic-Recycling.
• Play a game | Play video games with other teens on a variety of consoles, from retro to modern. This event is meant for teens ages 13-17, and it will take place from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road.
• Connect with others | Curious about mindfulness? Learn more through discussion and practical application of mindful activities at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. No prior experience with mindfulness is necessary. This is a safe place to explore and try new things.