Good morning, Columbia.

Opportunity Campus is set to open services this spring with a homeless shelter scheduled for June and the Cindy Mustard Resource Center in mid-March (for Boone County residents earning 200% or less of federal poverty guidelines), offering medical and mental health support.

The 33rd annual Columbia Values Diversity Awards were held Wednesday morning at the Columbia Values Diversity Celebration — Missouri Jobs with Justice was honored for its efforts to boost wages and benefits and Kenneth Freeman was recognized for two decades of community leadership through workshops and cultural events.

CoMo Restaurant Week will spotlight local eateries during slow-winter months to boost business.

Restaurant owners expect the event will draw extra foot traffic and support the vibrant dining scene in Columbia.

At Hickman Theatre, director Sarah Gerling launches today's performance of The Diary of Anne Frank to celebrate local storytelling (reflecting strong community bonds).

Next Saturday, Feb. 7, Logboat Brewing Co. will host the First Annual Souper Bowl where several local restaurants offer soup samples with locally brewed beer and freshly baked bread from Fiddle and Stone.

Tickets cost $25 and include one tasting per spot—proceeds benefit The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri.

Moberly Area Community College launched its new pilot training program this month at the renovated Columbia Regional Airport terminal, welcoming 12 aspiring pilots.

Retired pilot Ed Longoria leads ground school as flight training begins late August.

Columbia Regional Airport is preparing to build a new facility that will house snow removal equipment for efficient airfield maintenance.

The project aims to support safe operations and ensure the equipment is always available.

A winter storm cancelled local blood drives and worsened a severe blood shortage, the American Red Cross said.

It urged donors to provide platelets and blood (including types O, A-negative, and B-negative) today.

The Columbia Board of Realtors reported that the average price of homes sold reached $400,000 — and that fewer homes remain listed for sale this month.

The Columbia Housing Authority celebrated the new Kinney Point complex today.

The 34-unit affordable housing development aims to provide more local housing options.

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.

Florida Gators vs. Missouri Tigers Women's Gymnastics

5:59-8:59 p.m. — Hearnes Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Gators as they take on the Tigers in an exciting gymnastics showdown.

Find Fiona with Nightstand

8-10 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Check event page for ticket info — Experience the emotional melodies of Nightstand's latest single.

Mizzou Women's Basketball vs Georgia

3-5 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Check out the fierce competition as Mizzou takes on Georgia in women's basketball.

Family Story Time

10-11 AM — Callaway County Public Library — Free entry — Rhymes and stories await families with children ages birth to 5.

Callaway Cares Bingo

5:30-7 p.m. — Holts Summit Lions Club — Games from $1 — Play bingo for a chance to win prizes while supporting a community cause.

Intro to Woodworking Class

5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Materials included — Learn woodworking basics and create your own small project.