Friday, Nov. 21

• Get crafty | The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, will host its First Art program from 10 – 11 a.m. Bring your child ages 12-24 months to this toddler art event, where the focus is on the process of making art. Dress to be messy. Registration is required. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• 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.
• Play a game | Discover a new game or enjoy your favorite with others at the Cards and Games Club, hosted by the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road. This event, held from 2 – 3:30 p.m., is for adults.
• Shop for gems | The St. Louis Mineral and Gem Society will host a mineral and gem show that features 15 dealers. Shop for unique one-of-a-kind rocks, minerals, fossils, crystals, jewelry, carvings and more. Free rock starter kits are available for children 13 years and younger, and there will be daily prize drawings. This event takes place from 3 – 7 p.m. at the Affton Community Center, 9801 McKenzie Road. Cash admission is $4, or $1 for students, and free for those ages 13 or younger.

Saturday, Nov. 22

• Shop for gems | The St. Louis Mineral and Gem Society will host a mineral and gem show that features 15 dealers. Shop for unique one-of-a-kind rocks, minerals, fossils, crystals, jewelry, carvings and more. Free rock starter kits are available for children 13 years and younger, and there will be daily prize drawings. This event takes place from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Affton Community Center, 9801 McKenzie Road. Cash admission is $4, or $1 for students, and free for those ages 13 or younger.
• 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.
• Connect with others | Support your child on their reading journey at this caregiver and child workshop at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 2 – 3 p.m. Learn about the library’s decodable book kits while engaging in fun, literacy-based activities. Participants will receive a free toolkit of materials to help strengthen reading skills. This event is for children ages 5-8 and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Go to a book talk | Join local author John Guenther for a discussion of his new book, “Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis: An Illustrated Timeline.” Books will be available for purchase along with an author signing. This event will take place from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, and registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Sunday, Nov. 23

• 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.
• Shop for gems | The St. Louis Mineral and Gem Society will host a mineral and gem show that features 15 dealers. Shop for unique one-of-a-kind rocks, minerals, fossils, crystals, jewelry, carvings and more. Free rock starter kits are available for children 13 years and younger, and there will be daily prize drawings. This event takes place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Affton Community Center, 9801 McKenzie Road. Cash admission is $4, or $1 for students, and free for those ages 13 or younger.

Monday, Nov. 24

• 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.

Tuesday, Nov. 25

• Celebrate Thanksgiving | This is the last day to register for homebound deliveries of a Thanksgiving meal, provided by Affton Christian Church. Call 314-631-5777 for a delivery.
• Connect with others | The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
• It’s playtime | Head to the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. for dinosaur-themed play activities. This program is meant for children ages 3-6 and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Get your workout in | 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.
• Learn about scams | Head to the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 Lindbergh Blvd., from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. for a seminar on how to avoid scams. This free, two-part program is meant for seniors, where you can learn how to recognize and prevent scams. Executives from Mastercard and Lumen will be there to present. Register over the phone by calling 314-842-7265.
• 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 pinochle | A small, local group of pinochle players meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Village at McKenzie Place (EverTrue), 8520 McKenzie Road. Anyone who knows how to play is welcome to join this group of “great people playing for fun.”
• 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.
• Make a difference | ImpactLife will host a blood drive from 2:30 – 6 p.m. at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 5252 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
• Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.
• Watch a movie | The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., will host a family movie night featuring “Gnomeo and Juliet” from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Bring blankets and enjoy snacks and crafts along with the film. The movie is rated G and has a runtime of 84 minutes.

Wednesday, Nov. 26

• 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 | Story Time will be held from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. There will be stories, songs and other activities for children ages 2-5 to help with early literacy skills.
• Connect with others | The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., at noon.
• 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 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 | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

Thursday, Nov. 27

Happy Thanksgiving from The Call!

• Celebrate Thanksgiving | The Sunset Hills Turkey Trot will take place at Minnie Ha Ha Park, 801 Old Gravois Road. The race begins at 8 a.m., but check-in starts at 7 a.m. Walk or run to work up an appetite for that good Thanksgiving grub. Strollers and leashed pets are welcome as well. Registration costs $45 for those who register after Nov. 5; you can register online or by calling 314-842-7265.
• Celebrate Thanksgiving | Affton Christian Church, 9625 Tesson Ferry Road, will hold a free Thanksgiving dinner from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. All are welcome, and no reservations are necessary.