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South St. Louis County News

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South County Community Calendar: Week of Sept. 8 through Sept. 14

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Friday, Sept. 8

• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Crochet Club for a Cause” from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Crochet granny squares will go to Warm Up America. Open to adults.

• 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 Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “Fine Motor Play” from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to ages 2 – 5. Registration required at slcl.org/events.

Saturday, Sept. 9

• The 17th annual Gateway to the West scale modeling contest and vendor swap meet is taking place at Affton Elks Lodge 2635, 6633 Heege Road, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children 12 and under.

• The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting a special first birthday party from 10 – 11 a.m. for children born in July, August and September 2022. Stories and snacks will be available, and attendees will be given a free book to take home. Registration is required at slcl.org/events.

• 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.

• Discover which library resources will help you prepare for your AP exams at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to teens. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events.

Sunday, Sept. 10

• 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.”

• The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is hosting “Walk Through History” from 2 – 4 p.m. Join a park ranger for fun, fitness and history on a leisurely-paced three-mile walk through Grantwood Village to the original site of Grant’s cabin, Hardscrabble. The program is free, though reservations are required by calling 314-842-1867 ext. 230.

Monday, Sept. 11

• 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.

• Help create stuffed felt critters to donate to children in need from 2 – 3:30 p.m. at the the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. Finished critters will be donated to St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Open to adults. Registration is required at slcl.org/events.

Tuesday, Sept. 12

• The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9-10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.

• 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.

• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, will play the film “In the Land of Blood and Honey” at 2 p.m. The film has an MPAA rating R and a runtime of 126 minutes. Open to adults. Bosnian snacks will be provided.

GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.

Wednesday, Sept. 13

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

• 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.

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 14

• 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.

• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Senior Game Day” from 10 – 11 a.m. Come for a fun hour of games and socializing. Open to adults. Registration required at slcl.org/events.