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Thursday, Jan. 6
Jamestown Bluffs Library Trailblazers Adult Book Club meets at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Book: “Knit the Season” by Kate Jacobs. Registration is required. (994-3300)
North County Parent Support Group meets on Thursdays, from 6-7:30 p.m., 525 rue St. Francois, Suite 5, in Old Town Florissant. (314-830-9779)
Friday, Jan. 7
Fish Fry, dine-in or carryout, at St. Rose Philippine Duchense School, 3500 St. Catherine St., Florissant from 4-7 p.m. (314-837-3410)
Sunday, Jan. 9
Bingo is held every Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m., at American Legion Post 444, 17090 Old Jamestown Road (2 1/2 miles north of Jamestown Mall) Food and refreshments available. (314-741-7786)
Monday, Jan. 10
Prairie Commons Library program on downloadable eBooks and audiobooks, Monday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. Did you receive a new Sony eReader, Nook, or mp3 player for Christmas? Learn how to download free eBooks and audiobooks to your personal devices. Registration requested. (994-3300)
The Getting Connected program will be held from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association, St. Louis Chapter office, located at 9370 Olive Blvd. The program is designed for people with memory loss and those concerned about their loved one’s well-being. Registration is required. Register online at www.alzstl.org or call 800-272-3900.
Tuesday, Jan. 11
Chillin’ in January Happy Hour with entertainment by Don Stevenson followed by a complimentary lunch at 10:30 a.m. at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. R.S.V.P by calling 314-838-3877.
Jamestown Bluffs Library, Evening Computer Club, 7 p.m. Topic: Attaching resumes. The club meets on the second Tuesday of every month. Registration is required. (314-994-3300)
Alzheimer’s Association Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church of Florissant, 2890 Patterson Rd. (Mary Swip or Claudia Martin at 314-831-3750)
Wednesday, Jan. 12
Jamestown Bluffs Library The Neighborhood Newshounds: Conversation on Current Events at 2 p.m. A lively discussion about current events and any issues that affect our daily lives. The group will be moderated by a library staff yet opinions expressed at the group are those of the participants and not the St. Louis County Library. Refreshments will be served. No registration is required. (994-3300)
Prairie Commons Library Bald Eagle Appreciation Days, Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m., 915 Utz Ln. A live bald eagle from the World Bird Sanctuary will be on display. View the bird up close. (314-994-3300)
Thursday, Jan. 13
Breakfast with Mayor Robert Lowery who will speak and take questions at a 9 a.m. complimentary breakfast at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. R.S.V.P: 314-838-3877.
St. Marks Fashions for Food clothing sale, 315 Graham Road, 8:30-11:00 a.m. All proceeds go to local food pantries. Sale is held on the second Thursday of each month. (837-9404)
Saturday, Jan. 15
Bishop John Wurm Assembly #2012 Knights of Columbus will hold a mouse races and dance on Jan. 15 at Fatima Council, 1216 Teson Rd. Advance tickets are $15, at the door $20. Call Bob Thalhammer, 921-4453 or Jim Green, 636-278-0341 for tickets.
Ice Cream Social starts at noon at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. R.S.V.P 314-838-3877.
