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South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, May 3 through Thursday, May 9 

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Friday, May 3 

  • 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.
  • There will be a Holy Hour for priestly and religious vocations at the Monastery of St. Clare, 200 Marycrest Drive, from 7 – 8 p.m. 

Saturday, May 4

  • Stop by the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, anytime from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. to receive a free comic book. One comic per person, while supplies last. Open to all ages.  
  • Stop by the Children’s Area at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, anytime from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. to write a letter to your favorite storybook character. Open to ages 3 – 8. 
  • The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Typing Practice” from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Explore keyboarding basic, correct finger placements and visit practice websites to increase typing speed and accuracy. No previous computer experience is necessary, though 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 “Family Yoga” from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 3 – 8 and their grown-ups.
  • 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.
  • The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “Saturday Explorers: Affton Police Officer Young” from 1 – 2 p.m. This program is recommended for adults with developmental/cognitive disabilities.  

Sunday, May 5 

  • 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
  • Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.

Monday, May 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 Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “Homeschool Explorations: Bugs and Insects” from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to ages 5 – 12. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • Meet dogs and cats from Love on a Leash and share a story with them at “Whiskers and Tales” hosted by the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 7 – 8 p.m. Open to ages 6 – 11. 

Tuesday, May 7 

  • The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
  • Meet the star of the beloved “Llama Llama” books by Anna Dewdney and pose for a picture at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Open to children and families. 
  • 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 Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “Met Gala Costume Design” from 6 – 7 p.m. Create your own piece of wearable art using various conventional and non-conventional clothing materials. It doesn’t have to be fancy, it just has to be fashion. Open to ages 11 – 18. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Mehlville Lions Club will meet at  6 to 7 p.m. at Cafe Telegraph, 2650 Telegraph Road.
  • Learn to make quilted lavender flowers at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Open to teens and adults. Registration is recommended, though there will be room for limited walk-ins. 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 8 

  • Let your preschooler enjoy imaginative play in a relaxed group setting at “Imagination Stations” hosted by the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 10 – 10:45 a.m. Open to ages 2 – 5.
  • The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting a “Bridgerton Tea Party” from 10 – 11 a.m. Sample different teas while participating in an array of Bridgerton themed crafts and activities. 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, May 9 

  • 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.