South County Community Calendar: Week of Sept. 1 through Sept. 7

Friday, Sept. 1

• 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 from 7 – 8 p.m. at Monastery of St. Clare, 200 Marycrest Drive.

Saturday, Sept. 2

• The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is hosting a lecture on the end of Reconstruction titled “Crossing the Red Sea: St. Louis and the Exodus of 1879” from 10 – 11 a.m. Registration is required by calling 314-842-1867 ext. 230.

• Let your baby explore the world through sensory play in a relaxed group setting at “Baby Play Time” hosted by the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 0 – 24 months. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• 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.

• Learn how to press flowers and leaves, then create a piece of art using them at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Sunday, Sept. 3

• 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.”

• Peace Lutheran Church, 737 Barracksview Road, is hosting a “Farewell Summer” band concert and ice cream social. The ice cream social will begin at 3:30 p.m., with the concert to follow at 4 p.m. in the church gymnasium.

• The St. Lucas United Church of Christ, 11735 Denny Road, is hosting a community meal from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Food is free and carry-outs are available.

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

Monday, Sept. 4

Regularly-scheduled events are canceled for the holiday weekend. Happy Labor Day from The Call!

• All branches of the St. Louis County Library are closed in observance of Labor Day.

Tuesday, Sept. 5

• 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 “Budding Artists” – a preschool art program where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished project – from 10 – 11 a.m. Dress to be messy. Open to ages 3 – 6. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• 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 Mehlville Lions Club will meet at 6 to 7 p.m. at Cafe Telegraph, 2650 Telegraph Road.

• Learn about force and motion with fun marble experiments at “Marble Marvels,” hosted by the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 6 – 7 p.m. Open to ages 9 – 13. 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.

• Meet dogs and cats from Love on a Leash and share a story with them at “Whiskers & Tales,” hosted by the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 7 – 8 p.m. Open to ages 6 – 11. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Wednesday, Sept 6

• Enjoy a creative and relaxing hour of coloring and drawing at “Coloring for Adults,” hosted by the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Supplies and coloring sheets provided. Open to adults.

• The Happy Hookers crochet club meets at 11 a.m. at Crusoe’s Restaurant, 5591 Oakville Ctr. Call (314) 894-8022 for more details.

• The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at Jubilee Church, 10801 Sunset Office Drive, at noon.

• The Kiwanis Club of South County meets at 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.

• The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “Puzzle Party” from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Bring your jigsaw puzzles to trade, and stay to work on a shared puzzle with other enthusiasts. Snacks provided. Open to adults.

• The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “Perler Bead Creations” from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Design your own or follow a template. Open to ages 9 – 14.

• South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Kindergarten Prep” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Prepare for your child’s transition to kindergarten in this caregiver/child workshop for children who will be 5 years old by July 31, 2024. Families will receive a free backpack, book and school supplies. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Thursday, Sept. 7

• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Internet Basics” from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Become more familiar with the Internet, navigating websites and Google search, storing bookmarks and printing. “Intro to Computers II” or equivalent experience, along with registration, is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• 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.

• Explore songs, fingerplays, music and more at “Music and Movement,” hosted by the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 0 – 6. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “Stick a Fork in Food Waste’’ from 2 – 3 p.m. Presented by Missouri Botanical Garden’s EarthWays Center, find out how to help our planet and your wallet with practical and easy-to-use strategies for reducing or eliminating food waste. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

• Jeff Buckley, founder and president of the Moon Car Club will present the history of the Moon Motor Car Company of St. Louis, the largest locally owned and built car manufacturer in St. Louis during the early 20th century. The event will be hosted by the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to adults.

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South County Community Calendar: Week of Sept. 1 through Sept. 7

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