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South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, May 17 through Thursday, May 23

By Andrea Arnold


Friday, May 17 

  • 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.
  • Crestwood is hosting a “Star Party” at Crestwood Park, off Meadowfern Drive, from 7 – 9 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets and meet the St. Louis Astrological Society on the softball fields to take turns exploring the sky above. The equipment will be provided and available for everyone. Coolers, snacks and drinks are welcome, but no glass. No registration is necessary. 

Saturday, May 18 

  • Share your garden and gardening knowledge with your neighbors at the “Plant Swap” hosted by the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 10 – 11 a.m. Bring outdoor or indoor plants, cuttings, seedlings or seeds in labeled containers to swap. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • Affton Christian Church, 9625 Tesson Ferry Road, is hosting a free community block party from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lots of games, free food and live music. Local police officers, firefighters and EMTs will be there to assist with the Bike Rodeo and answer questions. The event will also feature free car seat and bike helmet safety checks, along with free helmet giveaways and free drawings for bikes.
  • 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.
  • Play “Dungeons and Dragons” at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 1 – 4 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and premade chapters and dice will be provided. Open to ages 11 – 17. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting a “Scarf Marionette Puppet Workshop”  from 3 – 4 p.m. Presented by Dug Feltch of Bob Kramer’s Marionettes, learn how to make and manipulate a simple marionette. Open to ages 6 and up. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Sunday, May 19 

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

Monday, May 20 

  • 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 “Crochet Club” from 2 – 3:30. Basic supplies will be provided or bring your own project to work on in the company of others. Open to adults. 
  • The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Finals Stress Release” from  4 – 7 p.m. Stop by and take a break from studying with a snack and self-care. Open to teens. 
  • Learn the history and art of using chopsticks while taste testing a variety of Chinese, Japanese and Korean snacks at “The Art of Chopsticks” hosted by the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Open to children and families.Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Tuesday, May 21 

  • 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 “From Here to There” from 10 – 11 a.m. Presented by the Missouri History Museum, explore stories, yoga, crafts and toys all inspired by transportation. Open to ages 3 – 6. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • Sunset Hills is hosting “Senior Seminar – Ask the Lawyer: Trusts, Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate, Guardianship” from 10 – 11:30 a.m at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 South Lindbergh Blvd. Learn about what documents are necessary and most appropriate to have at the ready and how they can positively impact you and your loved ones. 
  • 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 Ladies of Oakland will meet at 1 p.m. at the Oakland House, 7801 Genesta Street.
  • The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Legacy of the Nisei Soldiers in WWII” from 2 – 3 p.m. Learn about the patriotism and resilience of the Nisei soldiers, Japanese Americans who served in WWII despite facing prejudice and adversity at home. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “Fakémon Creations” from 6 – 7 p.m. Draw, categorize and create your own Pokémon and play Pokémon related games while you do. Open to ages 7 – 15. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Mehlville Oakville Alumni Association will meet at 6:30 p.m.,  2625 Telegraph Road.
  • The International Plastic Modelers’ Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Affton Elks Lodge, 6330 Heege Road.

Wednesday, May 22 

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

Thursday, May 23 

  • 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 Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Baseball in Japan: History, Culture and Sports Fervor” from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • 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.
  • Jefferson County Swing Dance Club meets from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Line and swing dance lessons will be from 6 – 7 p.m. followed by dancing from 7 – 10 p.m. Admission is $8. All are welcome. 



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