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South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, Oct. 20 through Thursday, Oct. 26

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Friday, Oct. 20 

  • 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.

Saturday, Oct. 21 

  • 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 Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting an interactive “Career Path Exploration for Teens” program from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to teens. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • Make, craft and create a Halloween-inspired design at “Craft Hour: Spooky String Art” hosted by the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • Needy Paws Rescue is hosting a “Spooktacular Trivia Night” at 6596 Smiley Ave at 6 p.m. All proceeds from the event will go towards supporting rescue efforts and providing care for homeless pets. A table of 8 is $200, and beers and seltzers are included. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/needy-paws-spooktacular-trivia-night-tickets-670299051507?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR09rtjzTsTFrU_F6kw-0qm9xP-MA31lbmQ60LClMpM0anF_7qTJDdLSlqw

Sunday, Oct. 22 

  • 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.
  • Trinity United Church of Christ, 5200 Hilde Ave., is holding services at 10:30 a.m. “Open and affirming.”

Monday, Oct. 23  

  • The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “Tech Talks: Safe Shopping on the Internet” from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • 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.
  • Watch “Hocus Pocus” while making your very own spellbook inspired by the Sanderson sisters at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The film is rated PG and has a run time of 95 minutes. Open to ages 12-17. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Book Discussion: Chillers, Thrillers, and Killers” from 7 – 8 p.m. This month, the book is “Something Wicked This Way Comes” by Ray Bradbury. Copies available at the Service Desk. Open to adults. 

Tuesday, Oct. 24 

  • 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 “Kidding Around Yoga” from 10 – 11 a.m. Presented by Shelley Dean, discover a fun way to learn yoga in this parent/child yoga class. Open to ages 18 months – 4 years. 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 “Choice: Healthy Living for Seniors – Cognitive Language” from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. To register and receive a healthy lunch following the program, visit www.agingahead.org/events or call 314-994-3300. 
  • 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.
  • Build with a variety of blocks at “Construction Destruction” hosted by the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to ages 2 – 6. 
  • Create a monster out of old toys at “Frankenstein’s Toy Monster” hosted by the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Open to ages 12 – 17. 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, Oct. 25  

  • The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “Craft + Conversation: Going Green for the Holidays” from 10 – 11 a.m. Presented by Perennial Craft, explore alternatives to traditionally wasteful party practices. 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 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 
  • The Sappington-Concord Historical Society will meet in the Lindbergh High School cafeteria, 5000 Lindbergh Blvd., at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker Ed Wheatley will be presenting on St. Louis sports. Visitors are welcome.
  • The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “Get up and Grow Herbs” from 7 – 8 p.m. Presented by the St. Louis Herb Society, learn the best practices for growing herbs in the Midwest. Open to adults.  

Thursday, Oct. 26  

  • 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.
  • SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting bingo at Episcopal Church of the Advent, 9373 Garber Rd., at 10 a.m. 
  • SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting a movie matinee featuring “Ticket to Paradise” at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S Lindbergh Blvd, at 1 p.m. The event costs $2 as light refreshments will be provided. 
  • The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “The True Story of the Exorcist” from 2 – 3 p.m. Discover the chilling events, the individuals involved and the enduring impact that this haunting tale has on the history of St. Louis. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “Spirits of the Central Corridor” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Presented by Monster Paranormal, explore stories of paranormal history from downtown St. Louis to Forest Park. Open to adults. 
  • The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Dance the Story: Sleeping Beauty” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Presented by Ballet 314, step inside the tale of Sleeping Beauty as you watch dancers bring the characters to life. Then, learn dance steps from professional dancers. Open to children and families. 
  • South County Separated, Divorced, Widowed and Remarried Catholics is hosting live music and snacks at the St. Catherine Laboure parish cafeteria, 9740 Sappington Road, at 7 p.m. Call (314) 540-7400 for more information.
  • Jeffco Swing Dance Club meets 7 to 10 p.m. at the Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road.

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