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

Friday, Nov. 6

• Stay scam-free | Hosted by the Crestwood and Sunset Hills Police Departments, learn how to identify impersonation scams, email and phone fraud, and the psychological tactics scammers use to steal money and personal information from local nonprofit Cyber Sages STL. The event will take place from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the Crestwood Government Center, 1 Detjen Drive. The seminar is free, but registration is recommended. Register online at cityofcrestwood.org
• Beautify your community | The City of Crestwood, in partnership with Beautify Crestwood, seeks volunteers to help maintain the Government Center and Fire Department pollinator gardens from 9 – 11 a.m. No registration is required. Volunteers can meet near the Crestwood sign at the Crestwood Government Center, 1 Detjen Drive.
• It’s story time | Story Time will take place from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave. There will be stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills for children ages 3-5.
• 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.
• Shop ’til you drop | Maurine’s Resale Boutique will take place at 6 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 2761 Telegraph Road. Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner, and Maurine’s Resale Boutique is having a pre-sale for everything holiday and gifts. Because it is a food drive, five cans of food will get you in the door. If you’d rather, $5 will get you in to have first crack at all the goods. Profits go to local missions.

Saturday, Nov. 7

• Pumpkin smash | The cities of Crestwood, Webster Groves, Brentwood and Maplewood are inviting residents to give their leftover Halloween pumpkins a new life by smashing and composting them, keeping them out of landfills. This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Blackburn Park, 421 Edgar Road. Residents can bring their pumpkins to smash with a baseball bat before depositing them for composting. This year’s event will also feature informational booths, educational activities, games and giveaways.
• Shop ’til you drop | Maurine’s Resale Boutique will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 2761 Telegraph Road. Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner, and Maurine’s Resale Boutique is having a pre-sale for everything holiday and gifts. Admission is free.
• Dive into history | Just a few years after the Civil War ended, America faced the challenge of putting the nation back together. Dissatisfaction over President Andrew Johnson’s reconstruction policies persuaded the war hero, Ulysses S. Grant, to run for U.S president in 1868. Park historian Nick Sacco will explore the dynamics surrounding Grant’s decision to seek the presidency and the ramifications of that decision, both politically and personally, from 10 – 11 a.m. at The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road. The program is free. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.
• It’s playtime | Stomp, dig and explore through a variety of sensory activities at the program “Tiny Dino Explorers” from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. This event is for children ages 6-24 months. Dress to be messy.
• Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 1:15 – 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.
• Kids garage sale | The Crestwood Indoor Kids Garage Sale will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Crestwood Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane. Are you a young entrepreneur, ages 7 to 12, ready to earn some cash? While an adult must be present, participants will take the lead in organizing and managing their own sale. Each space includes one 8-foot table to display gently used clothes, toys and other kid-friendly items. Register for a table online at cityofcrestwood.org 

Sunday, Nov. 8

• 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.
• Explore nature | Make new friends and explore the great outdoors from 1 – 2 p.m. in Whitecliff Park, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane. Trail Time is a unique opportunity for children and their parents or guardians to make new friends while learning about nature through trail walks and outdoor activities. Come together with other families to make crafts, play games and enjoy the park. Register online at cityofcrestwood.org. This event costs $6 for Crestwood residents and $8 for non-residents.

Monday, Nov. 9

• 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 crafty | Bring and work on your fiber arts project while watching “Legally Blonde” from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. The film is rated PG-13 and has a runtime of 96 minutes.
• Strengthen reading skills | Support your child on their reading journey at this caregiver and child workshop from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. Learn about the library’s decodable book kits while engaging in fun, literacy-based activities. Participants will receive a free toolkit of materials to help strengthen reading skills. This event is for children ages 5-8, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Tuesday, Nov. 10

• Connect with others | The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
• 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.
• Get crafty | The entire family can work together to create a fun, make-and-take scarecrow craft from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. This event is for families with children ages 3-12.
• Get your groove on | Learn the basic steps to east coast swing and dance along to classic big band or early rock ‘n’ roll from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County, 4444 Weber Road. No partner is necessary and swing dance apparel is welcome.
• Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

• 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 the 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 at 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.
• Play bingo | For $5, enjoy popcorn and a refreshing drink, followed by a free game of bingo at the Kennedy Recreation Center, 6050 Wells Road. You’ll play 10 rounds, giving you 10 chances to be a lucky winner. This event will take place from 1 – 2 p.m. To register, call 314-615-5572 or visit tinyurl.com/KRCBingo2026. 
• Learn CPR | Be prepared in the event of an emergency with a free CPR class from the Crestwood Fire Department, which will take place from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Crestwood Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane. Classes are taught by CPR-certified firefighters and are intended for the general public, not medical professionals. Classes are free, but space is limited. Registration is required. Reserve your spot: https://tinyurl.com/24js62fc. For those interested in group training, email jkramer@cityofcrestwood.org.
• Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 
• Dive into history | Invest STL Neighborhood Storytelling Practice will present the program “Neighborhood Storytelling — Stories from the Memory Vessel” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave. Immerse yourself in the past, present and future of local neighborhoods, and honor communities’ histories and memories through storytelling.

Thursday, Nov. 12

• 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.
• It’s story time | Toddler Story Time will take place from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave. There will be stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills for children ages 18-36 months.