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Columbia
Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Boone County Historical Society will induct Karen Miller, Franklin Mitchell and the Columbia Cosmopolitan Luncheon Club into its Hall of Fame at a gala on Oct. 4 — the event honors their contributions to the community. Columbia Missourian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Boone County deputies arrested Dalton Perkins, 31, of Sturgeon for fatally shooting a 56-year-old man in the 18900 block of North Highway NN at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Saturday—emergency crews responded but the victim died at the scene. KRCG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fulton will host its 13th Morels and Microbrews festival later this spring, where a four-hour daytime event will feature morel mushrooms, local homebrewers, vendors, and live music. Organizers will close streets and set up tents ahead of the event—where a panel of judges will decide the winner of a homebrew competition with a chance for wider distribution. KOMU 8
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Conservation warns boat owners that zebra mussels may hitch a ride on boats and equipment when moving between Missouri waterways this summer. Conservation officials advise cleaning and drying equipment thoroughly—steps to help prevent the spread of the invasive species. KOMU 8
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CMRLC Gem & Mineral Show & Sale
12 PM – 4 PM — Knights of Columbus CKC Event Center — Entry Fee Applies — Explore a dazzling array of gems and minerals from various vendors.
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Intro to Woodworking Class
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Learn woodworking basics while creating a small project.
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Basics of Industrial Sewing Class
5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials included — Learn sewing techniques while creating a tote bag from thick materials.
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Jake Stack Live Performance
5-7 p.m. — Dive Bar — No cover — Enjoy a captivating performance by singer-songwriter Jake Stack from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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CoolFest 2025
1-7 p.m. — The Arcade District — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with live music, awesome vendors, and delicious food trucks at the coolest event of the year.
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ÆTHER REALM Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Blue Note — Cashless venue — Enjoy an evening of immersive music at this popular Columbia venue.
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Intro to Shapeoko CNC Routers Class
6:00 – 8:30 PM — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Explore woodworking with the Shapeoko router while learning essential safety protocols.
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Intro to Vinyl Cutting Workshop
6-8 p.m. — MACCLab Makerspace — Materials included — Learn to master vinyl cutting with GCC vinyl cutters and Cricut Maker in this hands-on class.
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CSB Softball Missouri College Showcase
9 AM - 2 PM — Antimi Sports Complex — Registration fee $175 — Participate in a pro-style tryout and gain valuable insights from college coaches.
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Columbia Track Club Summer Youth Program
11:00 PM – 12:45 AM — 4303 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO — Online registration only — A fantastic opportunity for youth to engage in track activities during the summer.
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