Friday, Sept. 12

• 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.
• Watch a movie | The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Donuts and a Classic Film: ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’” from noon to 3 p.m. The 1939 film is rated PG and has a runtime of 102 minutes. Open to adults.
• 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 | Calling all Pokémon fans! Stop by the The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 6 – 8 p.m. for a celebration of all things Pokémon, including crafts, games, activities, Game Nite, Gateway LEGO Builders and art demonstrations from Dancakes. Open to all ages.

Saturday, Sept. 13

• Fish with friends | Come down to Watson Trail Park, 12450 West Watson Road, from 8 – 9:30 a.m. for Sunset Hills’ fall Fishing Derby. Anglers of all ages may try for the smallest, largest and most fish caught awards in their age category. Age categories will be 8 and under, 9-14 years old and 15 and older. Anglers will also compete for the ugliest catch (overall). Though this event is free and does not require registration, participants must sign in before the derby starts. Please bring your own fishing supplies. For more information, contact Abby at astevens@sunset-hills.com.
• Shop ‘til you drop | The 2025 Mehlville Baby Mania Fall Sale will be held in the parking lot of Mehlville High School, 3200 Lemay Ferry Road, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. For a fee — $15 in advance or $20 the week of the sale — early bird entry begins at 7 a.m. Despite its name, this fundraising event has more than just baby items; it’s an outdoor yard sale packed with gently used (and occasionally brand new) items for babies, kids and teens.
• Fish with friends | St. Luke’s United Methodist Church is sponsoring a free Fall Fishing Fair at Suson Park, 6073 Wells Road, from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. The designated meeting spot it the Spindler Shelter. A free lunch of hot dogs, chips, desserts and lemonade will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and a valid fishing license is required for anyone 16 – 65 years old. Call 314-892-5595 for further information.
• Connect with others | The Gateway Chapter of the International Plastic Modelers’ Society (IPMS) will present its 19th annual model contest and vendor swap meet at the Affton Elks Lodge #2635, 6330 Heege Road, from 9 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. This will also serve as the IPMS/USA Region 14 Contest. The model contest has 40 categories, including 10 “Best of” awards. A special category celebrates “Golden Age: 1975,” for model kits available in 1975. The category celebrates Gateway Chapter’s 50th anniversary this year. Additionally, there will be hobby vendors and a raffle of model kits and supplies, with proceeds benefitting the club. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children aged 12 and under. Admission plus unlimited contest entries (accepted from 9 a.m. to noon) is $10 for adults and free for children aged 12 and under. For more information, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ipmsgatewaychapter/contest or contact show chairperson Bill Wagner at 314-951-4936 or startechbill@gmail.com.
• 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.

Sunday, Sept. 14

• 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.
• Explore nature | Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, is hosting a guided fossil hike led by local rockhound and mineral enthusiast Ryan Gorman at 11 a.m. Explore creek beds, hidden trails and discover ancient seashells and crinoid fossils in the park’s limestone formations. Bring your curiosity and your best hiking boots. Admission is $5 and reservations are required. Visit https://tinyurl.com/3fj6685f for more information.
• Get your workout in | The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is hosting “Healthy Parks, Healthy People: a fitness-based walk through history” from 2 – 4 p.m. 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. This program is free, though reservations are required by calling 314-842-1867 ext. 230.
• Join in worship |Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.

Monday, Sept. 15

• 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.
• Technology teach | Explore online learning websites that provide thousands of resources and video tutorials for technology, business, languages, crafts and many other topics at “Tech Talks” hosted by the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Technology teach | The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road is hosting “Small Bytes” from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Learn how to quickly identify and remove unnecessary files, apps and data from your iPhone to reclaim storage space and improve your phone’s performance. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Tuesday, Sept. 16

• Connect with others |The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
• Connect with others |Play, create and learn with farm-themed activities at “Fun on the Farm” hosted by the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 3 – 6.
• 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.
• 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.
• Unleash your creativity | Learn to make your very own Mexican folk art at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 6 – 7 p.m. Open to ages 10 – 17. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• 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, Sept. 17

• 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.
• Test your history knowledge | How well do you know the United States Constitution? Test your knowledge at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, in a self-led Jeopardy-style pop-up program. In the park visitor center, visitors will be able to choose their category, view the clue and guess the correct answer. Test your knowledge and perhaps make a few new friends as you play against opposing visitor teams. This program is free and reservations are not required.
• 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.
• Get your zen on |Enjoy a soothing and relaxing meditation with crystal singing bowls at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 2 – 3 p.m. Please dress comfortably and bring your own yoga mat, pillow or bolster to lie on. Open to teens and adults. Registration is required with limited walk-ins. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Learn about your history | The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Beginning Genealogy Research” from 6 – 7 p.m. If you have little or no research experience, this is the class for you. Learn about the genealogical research process, the many resources available through the St. Louis County Library and how to get started. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Connect with others |South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

Thursday, Sept. 18

• 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 | The Sunset Hills Parks and Recreation Department and Adonis Recycling have teamed up to offer the community the opportunity to recycle unwanted or broken down electronics from noon to 5 p.m. at Watson Trail Park, 12450 W. Watson Road. All items should be brought to the recycling truck in the parking lot by the tennis courts. Smoke detectors, household batteries, light bulbs, refrigerant-containing material, ballasts with PCBs, gas-powered lawn equipment and large home appliances (including washers, dryers and large refrigerators) are not accepted. It should also be noted that some items cost a few dollars to be recycled. For more information on what is accepted or associated fees please contact Adonis Recycling at 866-496-6991 ext 3. This event will go on rain or shine!
• Read to animals | Meet reptiles and amphibians from the St. Louis Herpetological Society and share a story with them from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road. Bring your own book or borrow one from the library. Open to ages 6 – 11.