South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, Oct. 23 through Thursday, Oct. 29

Friday, Oct. 23

• Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair yoga at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5 and SilverSneakers is accepted.
• Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5.
• Play pickleball | 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.
• Lace up your skates | The Kennedy Recreation Complex, 6050 Wells Road, is hosting a homeschool skate from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. It’s a great chance to have some fun on the ice and chat with other homeschooling families. The cost is $6 per person, which covers skate rentals. If you’re just coming to hang out and aren’t planning to skate, no worries — you don’t need to pay unless you’ll be skating.
• Get crafty | Make your own artist card and trade with other artists from 3 – 4 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. This event is for teenagers ages 13-17, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Get crafty | Learn the basics of junk journaling with a spellbinding twist at “Spell Book Junk Journals.” This event will take place from 4 – 5 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road. It is meant for teenagers ages 12-17.
• Get spooky | The second annual Boo Bash at Suson Park is finally here. Get ready to see friendly animals dressed up in costumes, enjoy fun games, relax by the bonfire, go on hayrides around the park, try tasty food from local trucks and much more! This event will take place on both Friday and Saturday. The first time slot from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. each night is already sold out, but there are still tickets available for the second time slot from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on both days, so be sure to get your tickets soon before they sell out. For more information and to buy your tickets, give us a call at 314-615-5572 or visit tinyurl.com/2ndAnnualBarnyardBooBash.

Saturday, Oct. 24

• Play with LEGOs | Have fun building with LEGOs at the LEGO Club, which will meet from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. This event is for children ages 5-11, and registration is recommended.
• Make a difference | Help keep your home and community safe by properly disposing of unused or expired medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crestwood Government Center, 1 Detjen Drive. As part of the National DEA Drug Take Back initiative, residents can drop off prescription drugs for safe, anonymous disposal. This event provides a simple, responsible way to clean out your medicine cabinet and prevent misuse.
• Attend a festival | The annual SunCrest Fest will take place from 10:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kitun Park, 12343 Eddie & Park Road. Festival entry is free. Enjoy the live music and mingle with community friends and families. Beverages and food, as well as attraction bracelets and tickets used to access the inflatable activities/games, can be purchased with cash or credit the day of the Fest. Attraction bracelets will also be available for purchase prior to SunCrest Fest. The parade starts at 10:15 a.m., and the festival opens at 11 a.m. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a Classic Car Trunk-or-Treat and car show.
• Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 11 a.m. to 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.
• Get spooky | The second annual Boo Bash at Suson Park is finally here. Get ready to see friendly animals dressed up in costumes, enjoy fun games, relax by the bonfire, go on hayrides around the park, try tasty food from local trucks and much more! This event will take place on both Friday and Saturday. The first time slot from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. each night is already sold out, but there are still tickets available for the second time slot from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on both days, so be sure to get your tickets soon before they sell out. For more information and to buy your tickets, give us a call at 314-615-5572 or visit tinyurl.com/2ndAnnualBarnyardBooBash.

Sunday, Oct. 25

• Join in worship | 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.
• Make a difference | The River Rock Church of Lemay will host its Better Rest program for families in the Lemay community who have children in need of a bed. Volunteers are wanted. Volunteers will go to homes to meet families and measure the bedrooms to make sure the bunk beds will fit. The church also needs volunteers to go into homes, build the bunk beds and gift bedding and Bibles. Donate new twin-size bedding, pillows, sheets, comforters and blankets at River Rock Church, 1601 Telegraph Road, from 9 a.m. to noon. Call the church office at 314-968-0600 if you have questions.
• Dive into history | From Seneca Falls to Congress, women spent centuries fighting for the right to vote. Join Ranger Sky for a discussion about the journey to women’s voting rights, notable suffragists and the events leading up to the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote. The program is free, and it will take place from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.
• Attend a sporting event | The Harlem Wizards are coming to Affton to compete against “Team Affton” for a two-hour event. The Harlem Wizards brand of “Trick Hoops & Alley Oops” entertainment basketball has been packing gyms across the globe for 50 years. “Team Affton” will include a variety of our local Affton teachers and staff. The game — held at Affton High School, 8309 Mackenzie Road — begins at 4 p.m., though the doors will open at 3 p.m. Purchase your tickets, starting at $15, in advance at facebook.com/events/2077811253129510/. Proceeds from this event will help support and strengthen local Affton Youth Activities (AYA). AYA was created to give every child an opportunity to play, learn and grow through sports, regardless of experience level or a family’s ability to pay. The goal is to keep programs affordable and local while building a stronger connection between our youth programs and Affton High School Athletics.

Monday, Oct. 26

• Play pickleball | 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.
• Get spooky | Deck out the Teen Room in frightful fashion with toilet paper and spooky decor while munching on candy. This event will take place from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave. This event is for teenagers ages 12-17, and registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Play bingo | Play bingo, have fun and win books from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road. This event is for children and families.

Tuesday, Oct. 27

• Connect with others | The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
• Get crafty | The Magic House will present “Web Wonders” from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. Inspired by “Walter’s Wonderful Web” by Tim Hopgood, participants will utilize unique shape stamps and paint dotters to print their own wonderful webs and create eight-legged critters. This event is for children ages 3-5, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Get spooky | Dance, play, create and trick-or-treat from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road. Costumes are encouraged. This event is for children ages 0-5.
• Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair exercises at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is free.
• Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5.
• Play pickleball | 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.
• Make a difference | Overdose is preventable. Join St. Louis County Public Health, PreventEd and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for “Saving Lives: Community Training for Overdose Prevention” from 6 – 8 p.m. in the cafeteria of Affton High School, 8309 Mackenzie Road. Learn how to recognize an overdose and respond with chest compressions and naloxone. Free naloxone will be available for attendees.
• Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.

Wednesday, Oct. 28

• Connect with others | Join other veterans at “Veterans Coffee Talk” hosted at American Legion Post 162, 9305 S. Broadway Street, at 9 a.m. every Wednesday. Conducted by Saint Louis Vets Connect, “Veterans Coffee Talk” was created so veterans can enjoy the brotherhood shared by all branches of service, providing a non-political atmosphere where their stories and valor can be shared. Free donuts and coffee – and occasionally breakfast – will be provided.
• Connect with others | The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., at noon.
• Play pickleball | 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.
• Connect with others | The Kiwanis Club of South County meets from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.
• Get crafty | Enjoy a creative and relaxing time of coloring and drawing from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave. Supplies and coloring sheets will be provided. This event is for teens and adults.
• Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

Thursday, Oct. 29

• Play pickleball | 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 Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• Play bingo | SAJE Senior Ministry will host bingo at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Advent, 9373 Garber Road. There will be fun prizes for winners.
• Get spooky | March through the library and collect candy from library staff at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Costumes are encouraged. This event is for children ages 2-5.
• Get crafty | Bring your current crafting project to work on while watching the film “Practical Magic.” The movie is rated PG-13 with a runtime of 108 minutes. This event will take place from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave.