2022

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Food and Fund Drive to Help Restock School Pantries

This Friday, you’re invited to help restock school pantries in Boone County for the upcoming school year. The Pack School Pantries Food and Fund Drive by The Food Back for Central & Northeast Missouri will take place at the Columbia Mall from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday. Acceptable donations include nonperishables, peanut butter, canned fruits, canned […]

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Flat Branch Pub & Brewing Extends Weekend Hours

Flat Branch Pub & Brewing, like many restaurants, has had to make a series of adjustments during the pandemic. First, Flat Branch shortened hours of operation, changing in 2020 to an earlier closing time of 9 p.m. daily. But now, Flat Branch has extended its weekend hours to 10 p.m. Due to continued staffing shortages, […]

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Watermelon Eating Contest Returns After Two Years

After two years, the Columbia Farmers Market is bringing back the watermelon eating contest. This year, it’s taking place during National Farmers Market Week. The contest is set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Columbia Farmers Market. Children and adults are welcome to participate. Anyone 11 years old and under can participate in […]

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Günter Hans Date Night Back With Double Trouble

If you’re looking for a good spot for date night, Günter Hans may be just the ticket. The European cafe is hosting two date nights this month, starting tonight. From 3-10 p.m. tonight, bring your partner or friend to enjoy two glasses of champagne and a European cheese board for $20. Tickets are required and are […]

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How Female Friendships Improve Our Mental Health

As I reflect on my nursing career of more than 37 years, I’m honored to have worked alongside so many remarkable women. They have influenced the directions I have taken as a nurse, my drive to give my all in the things I define as important in my life, how I have mothered my children, […]

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Scramble Your Meal Plans with Truman VA’s Monthly Cooking Class

Anyone interested in a chance to learn about healthy cooking is welcome to attend Truman VA Healthy Teaching Kitchen’s monthly cooking class near the end of August. From11 a.m. to noon Aug. 22, people can attend the cooking class either virtually through VA Video Connect or in-person in the Patient Education Center teaching kitchen at […]

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First Friday Returns to the North Village Arts District

It is officially August, and that means it is time for First Friday. Set for 6-9 p.m. Friday, the free gallery crawl is held on the first Friday of each month, with live music, art and entertainment going on throughout the North Village Arts District. Participating venues include the Sager Reeves Gallery, Fretboard Coffee, Curations […]

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Coyote Hill to Host Pancake Breakfast and Pickleball Fundraiser

After two years, the Coyote Hill Pancake Breakfast is back but with an added twist. On Saturday, starting at 8 a.m., anyone attending the pancake breakfast can also participate in a pickleball tournament. It costs $5 to enjoy the pancakes from 8-11 a.m. In order to participate in the pickleball tournament, teams of two must […]

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Community Science Project To Heat Up This Weekend

We can all agree Columbia has experienced some overwhelming heat this summer, but have you ever wondered what areas are the hottest? This Friday, people are welcome to participate in a one-day community science project hosted by the city of Columbia Office of Sustainability. Show Me the Heat: Columbia Heat Map 2022 is scheduled for […]

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Yellow Dog Bookshop to Celebrate Birthday

This weekend, people will have the chance to celebrate Yellow Dog Bookshop’s 9th birthday. From 10 a.m.– 6 p.m Saturday. anyone is welcome to stop by the birthday bash at Yellow Dog. Starting at 10 a.m. until sold out, there will be surprise book bags available, each with a different theme. From noon-2 p.m. there […]

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New Organization Seeks to Preserve Columbia’s History

A new group has been founded with a mission to stop or slow the destruction of historic buildings, increase public awareness of the importance and existence of Columbia’s history, and salvage and sell historic materials. The Historic Preservation Alliance of Columbia held its first meeting in June and will work with Columbia’s existing resources including […]

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The Blufftop at Rocheport Awarded in Wine Competition

The 2022 Missouri Wine Competition winners have been announced, and mid-Missouri wines made it on the list once again. Les Bourgeois Vineyards which rebranded under the name The Blufftop at Rocheport this year, won the tradition label in the label competition for the Rocheport Reserve aged 20 years. The Blufftop also won the C.V. Riley […]

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Flyover’s Summer Cocktails Make A Splash In Your Glass

While summer is still here, Flyover, a family-style midwestern cuisine in Columbia, has developed refreshing summer cocktails for locals to try. Lavender Fields Forever, sparkling strawberry lemonade (non-alcoholic) and Rosé the Day Away are three options for people to choose from this summer. Lavender Fields Forever includes a lavender-infused gin, lemon and rosemary honey. Sparkling […]

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Dive Bar Whiskey Club To Pour Your Next Glass

Fans of whiskey, food and good conversation will have a chance to enjoy all three every third Monday of the month at the Dive Bar. The Dive Bar Whiskey Club was created to showcase fine whiskeys, bourbons and scotches, while offering customers a place for conversation. The first event tasted five whiskeys including, Tennessee, Kentucky […]

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Show-Me Careers Program Preparing for Next Steps

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Show-Me Careers is a program for people to learn about the different career paths in today’s environment. It’s a way for education professionals to understand the skills, behaviors and mindsets students need to be successful. After a successful June cohort (middle and high school educators, counselors and administrators), […]

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City Approves Plans for Como Smoke & Fire Second Location

Como Smoke & Fire is one step closer to opening a second location in Columbia, where Buckingham Smokehouse Bar-B-Q once was. One of the owners of Como Smoke & Fire, Christy Hawkins, said the city approved the plans for renovation in the beginning of July, and demolition in the kitchen area started around July 11. […]

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Phase Two of Logboat Brewery’s Expansion Officially Underway

Logbaot Brewery’s expansion is making headway on phase two of the project. According to its social media, Logboat is prepping the east yard for the new production space.  The plan is for that space to efficiently keep beer in stock, expand packaging sizes and potentially open more distribution throughout Missouri. Due to phase two of […]

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The Grind Coffee House to take over J Café

The Grind Coffee House has officially announced its new location on Mizzou’s campus. Students will soon be able to get a cup of coffee from The Grind inside the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. The Missouri School of Journalism posted on Facebook on Friday, saying The Grind is taking over the former J Café. The […]

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Selfie Love Columbia Snaps a Permanent Spot

The first ever permanent immersive selfie exhibit is opening its doors in Columbia today. Selfie Love, located at 804 Locust St. in downtown Columbia, will offer 10 interactive selfie sets for guest photos and an all-white party room. The space can be used for photography sessions, Greek events, on-site video production, content creation, corporate team […]

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Car Wash Fundraiser Set For This Weekend

This weekend, people will have a chance to get their car washed to benefit rescued dogs. The car wash fundraiser, hosted by Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue, is from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at First presbyterian Church, 16 Hitt St. in Columbia. Anyone is welcome to bring their car, enjoy a wash and benefit the furry friends […]