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South County Community Calendar: Week of Sept. 22 through Sept. 28

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Friday, Sept. 22 

  • 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.
  • The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Fiber Arts Craft Hour” from 12 – 1 p.m. Bring your current crochet, knitting or needlepoint project and enjoy the company of others. Open to adults.  
  • Explore science concepts hands-on with your preschooler at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to ages 3 – 6. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Saturday, Sept. 23

  • Mehlville Early Childhood is hosting its 20th anniversary “Things That Go” event from 9 – 11 a.m. at John Cary Early Childhood Center, 3155 Koch Road. Bring the family to explore different types of vehicles and to learn about community workers. 
  • Dance, drum and learn how to interpret and play basic rhythms at “Rhythm Rumblers,” hosted by the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 3 – 7. Registration is required. 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.
  • Bring your dog to The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, from 1 – 4 p.m. and learn about responsible dog handling on public lands through the B.A.R.K. Ranger program. Dogs can earn a certificate and will receive a bandana and treats. Yard games will be available and picnics are encouraged. 
  • The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “Scrapbook Club” from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Bring family pictures and put together scrapbook pages to preserve your memories. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • Learn to play some basic drum beats and play along to Taylor Swift songs at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 2 – 3 p.m. No drumming or music-reading experience required. Open to ages 10 and up. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information. 

Sunday, Sept. 24 

  • 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, Sept. 25 

  • The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “Tech Talks: Scams and Shams” from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. This class will focus on how to spot and avoid email and phone call scams. Open to adults. 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. 
  • All levels of experience are invited to participate in a Dungeons and Dragons campaign at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Bring your own character or play as one of several pre-made characters. Open to ages 12 – 17. 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 “Family Bingo” from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Open to all ages. 

Tuesday, Sept. 26

  • The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
  • Learn the basics of iPhone and iPad Camera and Photo apps at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Devices will not be provided, so bring your own. iPad and iPhone Basics II or equivalent experience required. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • Dress to be messy for “Fall into Sensory Play” – an autumn-themed sensory play – at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 6 – 24 months. 
  • 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.
  • GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road. 
  • The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “The Quest for Quilling” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Learn the art of quilling and form designs with rolled paper. No previous experience necessary. Open to ages 9 – 13. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • Make, craft and create fall leaves using macrame at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Wednesday, Sept. 27 

  • The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Budding Artists” – a preschool art program where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product – from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Dress to be messy. Open to ages 3 – 6. 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. 

Thursday, Sept. 28 

  • 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 10 a.m. at Episcopal Church of the Advent, 9373 Garber Road. 
  • The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Melodies of the Silver Screen” from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Learn about the history, artistry and impact of iconic film compositions that have enhanced storytelling throughout the years. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting a movie matinee at 1 p.m. at St.Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S Lindbergh Blvd. “On a Wing and a Prayer” will be shown and light refreshments will be provided. 
  • 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.