Friday, May 23

• Kick off Memorial Day weekend with an exploration of the origins of Memorial Day itself. Historian and curator Nick Sacco will deliver a “History Talk” at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, from 1 – 2 p.m. Join him as he illuminates how the holiday was celebrated shortly after the Civil War and how it has evolved since then — even touching on Grant’s visit to St. Louis for the holiday in 1883. This is a free program, but reserve your spot at 314-842-1867, extension 230.
• This May, celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road. The library will host a free scavenger hunt for children and families featuring Asian and Pacific Islander characters from beloved children’s books and movies from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Children can make their own music at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, for the library’s Music and Movement series. Open to ages 15 months – 5 years. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• SAJE Senior Ministry will host chair exercise at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is free.
• SAJE Senior Ministry will host ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5.
• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, will host open pickleball from noon to 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.

Saturday, May 24

• Get ready for Memorial Day with a little bit of history. Amy Fluker, a professor at Youngstown State University, will deliver a “History Talk” at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Join her for a dive into the reconciliation efforts after the Civil War, when a Missouri veterans’ society opened its doors to Union and Confederate veterans alike. This is a free program, but reserve your spot at 314-842-1867, extension 230.
• Children and families are invited for Community Garden Story Time at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. There will be stories, songs and activities galore to keep the little ones occupied.
• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, will host open pickleball from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. and 1:15-3:15 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.

Sunday, May 25

• Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 3600 Hampton Ave., has worship in person every Sunday, or recorded and streamed from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube.

Monday, May 26

• Children and families are invited to the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, for a Studio Ghibli Scavenger Hunt from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Try to find beloved Studio Ghibli characters — known for their charm and resilience — hidden throughout the Children’s Area for the chance to win a prize.
• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, will host 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.

Tuesday, May 27

• The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
• Babies ages six weeks to 12 months and their parents are invited to relax at an infant massage at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Bring a blanket, towel or exercise mat and bond with your infant.
• SAJE Senior Ministry will host chair exercise at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is free.
•  SAJE Senior Ministry will host ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5.
• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, will host open pickleball from noon to 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.
• Adults looking for crafts and social time can pop over to the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 2 – 4 p.m.. Bring your needlework — whether that be knitting, crocheting or more — and enjoy your own creations in the company of others.
• In 1898, Hawaiian president Sanford B. Dole toured cities across the U.S. — including St. Louis — to advocate for the annexation of Hawaii. In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, discover the story of how Hawaii went from being an independent kingdom to a U.S. state in the 19th century. This educational event, meant for teens and adults, will take place from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road.
• Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.
• Alcoholics Anonymous meets at South Side Church of God, 12145 Tesson Ferry Road, at 7 p.m. Meetings are held weekly and free child care is provided.

Wednesday, May 28

• 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 fellowship 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.
• Wanting to improve your English and make new friends at your local library? The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Cafe English” from 4 – 5 p.m. Open to adults.
• School’s out for the day, and playtime is beckoning. LEGO Club is coming to the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Children ages 7 – 12 are invited to meet up and build their own imaginative creations. LEGOs will be provided.
• The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., at noon.
• The Kiwanis Club of South County meets from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.
• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, will host 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.
• South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

Thursday, May 29

• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, will host 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.
• SAJE will host bingo at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, 9373 Garber Road, at 10 a.m. Bring your bingo gear, get ready to socialize and try for one of the prizes given to the winners.
• At a volunteer appreciation luncheon, Sunset Hills Subaru plans to donate $110,000 to the Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry. The dealership hopes to demonstrate its “continued commitment to supporting local families in need”. The luncheon will take place at 11 a.m. at the Sunset Hills Subaru showroom, 10100 Watson Road.