Missouri River Relief celebrated its 25th anniversary at Cooper's Landing Saturday afternoon with art installations (including a statue crafted from local trash), live music, food, and booths.
The event highlighted decades of volunteer-led river clean-ups and community support.
The Frame By Frame Film Festival will debut Saturday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at GQT Forum 8 in Columbia, showing local films from short works to trailers.
Founder Ella San Martin said her indie approach (using only QR codes for submissions) aims to foster local collaboration.
The Columbia Public School Board will consider changing its bullying policy Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Aslin Administration Building.
The revised policy would extend reporting rights to substitutes and contractors and specify how to address cyberbullying (including notifying parents) when incidents occur.
Daniel Boone Regional Library System will celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th birthday next week at its libraries with party events that invite fans to enjoy the timeless character.
The festivities are set to engage readers and build community spirit.
The University of Missouri will guarantee admission to Early College students from Columbia Public Schools, Farmington, Lee's Summit R-7, Liberty and North Kansas City if they meet a 3.0 GPA and finish 12 college credits by their junior year's end.
Students will be notified by Aug. 1 before senior year.
Today, skilled volunteers join Show-Me Central Habitat for Humanity at the Boone Prairie subdivision for a one-day home frame build from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., working with the construction team to raise and secure the home's walls.
Fans heading to today's 11 a.m. Mizzou game at Memorial Stadium face delays as tailgate lots open at 6:30 a.m. and game-day parking permits required vehicle relocation Friday between 5 and 10 p.m. Expect traffic disruptions from I-70 construction (including the Providence Road bridge) and local events.
MU Health Care will host a vaccination event at the Columbia Farmers Market today from 8 a.m. to noon at 1769 W Ash St (offering flu shots for anyone six months and older and COVID vaccines for those 12 and up).
Attendees should bring an insurance card and wear loose clothing for proper administration.
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