To include your activity in the calendar, email the information to: \u00a0independentnws@aol.com.<\/p>\n
Saturday, Dec. 11<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Friends of Ferguson Library Trinkets, Treasures & Treats sale<\/strong>, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Ferguson Library Auditorium, 35 No. Florissant Rd. All kinds of baked goods and small gift items.<\/p>\n Christmas Cookie Sale<\/strong> from 8-noon at Florissant Valley Christian Church <\/strong>(Disciples of Christ) 1325 N. US Highway 67, Florissant. Fresh cookies baked in the kitchen for the same $8 a pound as last year. (314-837-6767)<\/p>\n Snack With Santa, <\/strong>9:30-11:30 a.m., at the James J. Eagan Center. Florissant resident cards are required to obtain tickets. Tickets are free.\u00a0 Tickets are available at the Eagan Center and JFK Community Center. Snacks, drinks and door prizes provided. Bring a camera for a photo with Santa, Mrs. Claus and their crew. (921-4466.)<\/p>\n Sunday, Dec. 12<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n St. Louis Jazz Club<\/strong> presents The St. Louis Rivermen<\/strong>, from 2-5 p.m., 1973 Craigshire Rd. Tickets are $15 and $10 for members and are available at the door. Food and beverages are available for purchase. (314-972-8298 or visit stlouisjazzclub.org.<\/p>\n Bingo<\/strong> is held every Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m., at American Legion Post 444<\/strong>, 17090 Old Jamestown Road (2 1\/2 miles north of Jamestown Mall) Food and refreshments available. (314-741-7786)<\/p>\n Meat shoots<\/strong> every Sunday through Dec. 19 (closed Dec. 5) from noon-dusk at Florissant Elks,<\/strong> 16400 New Halls Ferry Road. Food and drinks are available. (314-921-2316.)<\/p>\n Tuesday, Dec. 14<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The Adult Club of Florissant<\/strong> meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at the James J. Eagan Center. (Norman Loeb, 314-921-0037)<\/p>\n Alzheimer’s Association Support Group <\/strong>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)<\/p>\n Arthritis Foundation Hosts Let\u2019s Talk RA Roundtable<\/strong> Discussion at the Moonrise Hotel, St. Louis, for people with rheumatoid arthritis, along with their caregivers and loved ones to learn how to help manage the disease.\u00a0 The discussion will feature Dr. Richard Brasinigton, Director of Clinical Rheumatology at Washington University and RA. To register, visit www.letstalkra.org or call the Arthritis Foundation office at (314) 991-9333.<\/p>\n Wednesday, Dec. 15<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Christmas presents <\/strong>will be made by ages 2-5 years at the James J. Eagan Center, from 11 a.m.-noon. Fee: $6 for residents and $8 for non-residents. 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