South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, Dec. 20 through Thursday, Dec. 26

Friday, Dec. 20

• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Story Time” – featuring stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills – from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 2 – 5.
• The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “First Art” – a toddler art program where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product – from 10 – 11 a.m. Dress to be messy. Open to ages 12 – 24 months. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• 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 $5.
• 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.
• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “All Abilities Crafting” from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to teens and Adults. 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 “Cards & Games Club” from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Discover a new game or enjoy your favorite with others. Various card and board games are available. Open to adults.
• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Ugly Sweater Ornaments” from 3 – 4:30 p.m. Celebrate National Ugly Sweater Day by making ugly sweater ornaments. This drop-in program will last until 4:30 p.m or while supplies last. Open to ages 6 and up.

Saturday, Dec. 21

• The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “Trains at the Library” from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit the model train display and bring your own train to run on the tracks. Bring your standard gauge and ‘O’ gauge trains to run on the tracks. See desk staff for details. Open to all ages.
• The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave, is hosting a “Holiday Safari” from 10 – 11 a.m. Presented by Animal Tales, meet six live animals from around the world. Participants will receive hints to the surprise animal guests. Open to ages 5 and up.
• Share, discuss and edit your recent work with fellow writers at “Writers’ Workshop” hosted by the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from  10 – 11 a.m.
• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 1:15 to 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.
• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Family Craft Hour” from 10 – 11 a.m. Make, craft and create as a family. Open to children and families. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Sunday, Dec. 22

• 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.
• First Unity Church of St. Louis, 4753 Butler Hill Road, is hosting its “Candle Lighting Service” at 10:30 a.m. The service will also be streamed on YouTube.
• Peace Lutheran Church, 737 Barracksview Road, is hosting “Christmas at Peace” – featuring the Orchestra of Peace, under the direction of Burnell L. Hackman, as well as special guest and internationally renowned soprano Christine Brewer – at 3 p.m. A free will offering will be received.

Monday, Dec. 23

• The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “CAASTLC Outreach at Your Library” from 9:30 a.m. – noon. Need assistance with energy bills, water/sewer bills, rent/mortgage payment and/or home weatherization? County residents can meet with a representative to learn about programs and fill out applications. More information can be found at https://www.caastlc.org. Open to adults.
• The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “Budding Artists” from 10 – 11 a.m. Dress to be messy. Open to ages 18 months – 4 years old.
• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Story Time” – featuring stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills – from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 2 – 5.
• 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.
• The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “Dungeons and Dragons” from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Bring your own character or one will be provided. Beginners are welcome. 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 – 7:30 p.m. Play bingo, have fun, win books. Open to children and families.

Tuesday, Dec. 24

• All branches of the St. Louis County Library will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Wednesday, Dec. 25

Merry Christmas from the team at Call Newspapers!

• All branches of the St. Louis County Library will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, will be closed Christmas Day.

Thursday, Dec. 26

• 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.
• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Rd, is hosting “Preschool Explorers” from 10 – 11 a.m. Explore various concepts through hands-on activities. Open to ages 3 – 6. 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.