South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, Sept. 5 through Thursday, Sept. 11

September 4, 2025

Settle in for a story | Lap Time will be held at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Avenue, from 10 – 11 a.m. Bring your child, ages 0 – 24 months, for stories, songs and playtime that will help develop early literacy skills.
Practice your art | Bring your current crochet, knitting, cross stitch or other needlework project to the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 a.m. to noon. Work on your project and enjoy the company of others.
Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair exercises 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 pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 11 a.m. – 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.
Play a game | Children ages 8-12 are invited to the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, for Currency Conga. There will be a money-themed twister game, a chance to design your own currency and a scavenger hunt. This event, a Thinking Money for Kids program, will be held from 2 – 2:45. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Connect with others | A balloon animal workshop will be held from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road. This program is recommended for adults with developmental or cognitive disabilities.
See a show | Suson Park, 6073 Wells Road, is hosting a concert from 6 – 8 p.m. featuring tunes from the Johnny Henry Band. In addition to the live music, visit the farm animals and enjoy tasty treats from local food trucks. Don’t forget to bring your own lawn chair!

Join in worship | Beginning at 7:30 a.m. there will be all-day Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the Monastery of St. Clare, 200 Marycrest Drive. You may receive the special plenary indulgence by praying at the Monastery of St. Clare. The day will conclude with evening prayer with the Sisters and Benediction at 4:30 p.m.
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.
Join in worship | Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.
Join in worship | There will be a holy hour for priestly and religious vocations from 7 – 8 p.m. at the Monastery of St. Clare, 200 Marycrest Drive.

Play a game | Join other word lovers for a friendly, casual game of Scrabble at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 10 – 11 a.m.
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.
Settle in for a story | Slip into your pajamas for story time at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 6 – 7 p.m. This event is for children and families. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Connect with others | The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
Practice your art | The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, will host a toddler art program focused on the process of making art from 10 – 11 a.m. This program is for children ages 18-36 months, and kids should dress to get messy.
Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair exercises 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.
Play a game | Adults are invited to Domino Club at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 2 – 4 p.m. Learn and play dominoes in a non-competitive environment. Snacks are provided.
Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.

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 | 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 at 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.
Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

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.
Settle in for a story | Those with children ages 2-5 are invited to Story Time at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. There will be stories, songs and activities to develop early literacy skills.
Practice your art | Listen to a new book and make a cross stitch based on the cover at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 1 – 2 p.m. All skill levels are welcome and registration is required. Supplies will be provided.
Learn about nature | There will be a free presentation about great horned owls at the Sunset Hills Community Center at 6:30 p.m., presented by certified master naturalist Mark Glenshaw.