South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, Dec. 6 through Thursday, Dec. 12

Friday, Dec. 6

• 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 Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Needlework” from 10 a.m. – noon. Bring your current crochet, knitting, cross stitch or other needlework project and enjoy the company of others. Open to adults.
• Support the Red Cross and help patients in need by donating blood at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Donors may be 16-years-old with parental consent or 17-years-old and up. All donors must present a photo ID. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will take priority. To register, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
• 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.
• St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 2761 Telegraph Road, is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive in the Parkhurst Building from 1 – 5 p.m. For more information and to sign up, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
• There will be a Holy Hour for priestly and religious vocations at the Monastery of St. Clare, 200 Marycrest Drive, from 7 – 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7 

• Affton Christian Church, 9625 Tesson Ferry Road, is hosting a Craft Fair from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Browse, buy and support the many artists and crafters selling their handmade goods. Space rental fees and food court proceeds will be donated to Meals on Wheels.
• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Baby Play Time” from 10 – 11 a.m. Let your baby explore the world through sensory play in a relaxed group setting. Open to ages 0-24 months.
• The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “LEGO Club” from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 5 – 12.
• 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 $3 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 “Get in Touch with a Dinosaur” from 2 – 3 p.m. Presented by Adventure 360, explore dinosaurs and the prehistoric world with hands-on experiences. Open to children and families.
• The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “Saturday Explorers: Project Holiday Cheer & Singalong” from 2 – 3 p.m. This program is recommended for adults with developmental/cognitive disabilities.

Sunday, Dec. 8 

• 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, Dec. 9 

• Share coffee and conversation with other men in the neighborhood at “Men’s Group” hosted by SAJE Senior Ministry at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S. Lindbergh Blvd., at 9 a.m. For more information, call Dave at 314-378-2227.
• 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 payments 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 Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “Holiday Decorating with Herbs” from 10 – 11 a.m. Presented by the St. Louis Herb Society. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Open Play Scrabble” from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to adults.
• 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 Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Book Bingo: White Elephant Prizes” from 2 – 3 p.m. This month, feel welcome to donate a gift-wrapped item of something in new or good condition. Open to adults.
• Enjoy a variety of STEAM winter activities at “Winter Explorations” hosted by the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Open to ages 6 – 11. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting a “Ukelele Jam” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Drop in any time during the program. Open to teens and adults.

Tuesday, Dec. 10

• The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
• Learn the basics of navigating a spreadsheet – including entering, editing and deleting data – using Microsoft Office Excel 2016 at “Excel I” hosted by the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. “Word II” or equivalent experience is required. 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 “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 – 36 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 $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 “A Visit to the 1904 World’s Fair” from 2 – 3 p.m. Presented by the Missouri History Museum, learn some of the fascinating stories of the 1904 World’s Fair through visitors’ eyes, courtesy of items from the Missouri Historical Society Collections. Open to adults.
• The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “English Language Class” from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Learn to read, write and converse in English. All skill levels are welcome. Open to adults.
• GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.
• Alcoholics Anonymous meets at South Side Church of God, 12145 Tesson Ferry Road, at 7 p.m. Meetings are held weekly and free child care is provided.

Wednesday, Dec. 11 

• Concord Garden Club meets at 10:15 a.m. at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 5252 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call 314-540-1962.
• The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 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 $3 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.
• Practice speaking English and make new friends at “Cafe English” hosted by the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 4 – 5 p.m. All ESL sessions are free and open to the public. Open to adults.
• South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

Thursday, Dec. 12 

• 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 $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 “Senior Game Day” from 10 – 11 a.m. 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 “Story Time” – featuring stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills – from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Open to ages 2 – 5.
• SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting a “Holiday Lunch and Learn” at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Entertainment – featuring the talent of Lindbergh High School’s choir – starts at 11 a.m., with lunch following at noon. $5 is suggested.
• Support the Red Cross and help patients in need by donating blood at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 1 – 5 p.m. Donors may be 16-years-old with parental consent or 17-years-old and up. All donors must present a photo ID. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will take priority. To register, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
• The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “Holiday Line Dancing” from 2 – 3 p.m. Put on your dancing shoes and get in line to dance with seasonal music – it’s exercise in disguise! No dance experience is necessary. Open to adults.