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Columbia
Sunday, June 8th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Columbia firefighters responded Saturday night on Fallbrook Drive in southwest Columbia after a call at 8:20 p.m. reporting a house fire — they found the garage fully burning and are working to put out a fire in the attic. ABC 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Columbia police and emergency crews were seen downtown this morning near the Boone County Courthouse with over eight police vehicles, two ambulances and evidence markers along East Walnut Street—while vehicles with bullet holes and a flat tire were spotted on North 9th Street. ABC 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of athletes aged 50 or older will compete at the Missouri State Senior Games this weekend in 21 events including archery, pickleball, and track and field — competitors from 17 states will join the festival. Veteran Bonnie Champion, 85, and Scott Schwartz, competing for 15 years, said the games keep them active and build lasting camaraderie. KOMU 8
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Intro to Longarm Quilting Class
6-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes all materials — Learn to use the HandiQuilter Simply Sixteen while creating a small quilted tapestry.
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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 patch.
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Moana 2 Screening
8:00-9:45 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink allowed — Enjoy a magical movie night under the stars with the sequel to a beloved tale.
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Top Gun: Maverick Movie Night
8-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a thrilling outdoor movie night featuring Top Gun: Maverick.
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Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Ball Handling Camp
Jun 17-19 — Columbia Sports Fieldhouse — Registration required — Enhance your basketball skills with professional coaching in shooting and ball handling.
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Tracking Finances for Startups
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Accounting Plus — Cost not specified — Learn essential financial tracking skills to empower your startup's success.
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City of Refuge Summer Market
9 PM – 2 AM — 10 N Garth Ave, Columbia, MO — Free entry — Explore local and refugee artisan work while enjoying delicious food, drinks, and live entertainment.
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Intro to Woodworking Class
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials provided — Learn woodshop safety and create a small project in this hands-on class.
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The Native Howl Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — $38 — Experience an electrifying performance by The Native Howl in an intimate setting.
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Missouri Amateur Championship
Jun 24-29 — The Club at Old Hawthorne — Entry based on eligibility — Witness the top amateur golfers of Missouri compete for the championship title.
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