Good morning, Columbia.

Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. candlelight walk and memorial celebration on Monday.

Participants will meet in the Armory Sports Center basement at 6:30 p.m. and gather at St. Luke United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. to honor Dr. King’s legacy.

Missouri lawmakers are considering proposals to boost public school gifted education.

One plan would require screening all students before third grade while another would raise funding by 60 percent per student after a Jan. 15 Education Committee meeting.

Mid-Missouri students in grades K-6 competed in the free Block Kids Building Competition on Saturday hosted by the Central Missouri NAWIC, where they had one hour to use a rock, twine, tinfoil and Legos to build imaginative creations — a tradition that sparks interest in construction careers.

The City of Columbia will host its monthly Let's Talk Local meeting on Jan.

25 at the Columbia Public Library Friends Room to discuss building stronger neighborhoods with Councilperson Valerie Carroll and city staff answering questions. Registration details are available online.

Celebration of Missouri Food and Wine

6-9 p.m. — COMO Marketing — Tickets required — Experience a four-course tasting menu by renowned Columbia chefs highlighting local cuisine and wine.

Intro to Shapeoko CNC Routers Class

6:00-8:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials included — Learn about the Shapeoko router and elevate your woodworking skills while adhering to safety protocols.

Intro to Machine Embroidery Class

6:00-8:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials provided — Learn to use the Melco Bravo embroidery machine and create your own embroidered item.

Missouri Tigers vs. Oklahoma Sooners Basketball Game

1-3 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Check ticket prices — Watch the University of Oklahoma take on the Missouri Tigers in an exciting college basketball matchup.

Texas A&M Aggies vs. Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball

5-7 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Free trial available — Experience exciting college basketball as Texas A&M takes on Missouri in this SEC showdown.

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Jesse Hall Auditorium — Tickets from $116 — Experience an unforgettable performance by the renowned St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in Columbia, MO.

Dance Mix at Capital Ritz

7-10 p.m. — Capital Ritz Banquet & Dance Center — Entry fee applies — Experience an evening of diverse dancing styles to a lively mix of music.

Basics of Industrial Sewing Workshop

10 AM – 1 PM — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials included — Learn to work with industrial sewing machines and create a tote bag while mastering essential techniques.

Family Story Time

10-11 a.m. — Callaway County Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy rhymes and stories designed for families with children ages birth to 5.

Baby & Toddler Time

10-11 a.m. — Callaway County Public Library — Free entry — Bond with your little one through books, songs, and play.