Good morning, Columbia.

Dozens of community members gathered Friday night at Cosmo Park to honor teen Zarian Simpson, who died on Sunday, June 15 in a shooting during an armed robbery—two juveniles and Steven Paden, 34, were arrested in connection with the case.

Due to rising temperatures, oak trees and grass pollen are the main allergy triggers now, and experts say ragweed will get stronger mid-August—increasing allergy symptoms.

Health centers advise starting with over-the-counter medicines if symptoms persist.

Pet owners in Columbia are working to keep their dogs cool as ABC 17 News tracks triple-digit heat index values through Tuesday and the Humane Society advises keeping pets indoors when temperatures go over 90+ degrees.

Owners at Twin Lakes Dog Park shared ways to protect their pets, with one saying he sprays his dog with water and another saying her double-coated dog needs short bursts of outdoor play.

Realtor.com's data shows that in May, Boone County homes were listed at a median price of $435,000, up 1.2% from the previous month, with an average size of 2,140 square feet at about $203 per square foot.

Around 280 new listings emerged—a 21.7% increase—and homes spent a median 39 days on the market compared to the national median of 51 days.

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.

Know Your Numbers Workshop

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Accounting Plus — Light lunch provided — Learn to read financial reports and improve your business efficiency.

SPOKEN Poetry Reading at Cafe Berlin

11 PM – 1 AM — Cafe Berlin — Tickets not on sale — Enjoy the heartfelt poetry of Agnes Vojta and Aliki Barnstone in a cozy atmosphere.

Live Music: The House Band

6-7:30 p.m. — Sentinel Park — Free entry — Get ready to rock out with The House Band's electrifying mix of classics under the stars.

Intro to Machine Embroidery Class

10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — $70 — Dive into machine embroidery with hands-on experience using the Melco Bravo.

Taylorville - A Tribute to Taylor Swift

2-3:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Cost Info Not Provided — Immerse yourself in the world of Taylor Swift with chart-topping hits and cherished deep cuts.

Red White and Blues Band

6-12 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy live music from the Red White and Blues Band in a vibrant atmosphere.

Intro to Machine Embroidery Class

6-8:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — $70 — Learn to use the Melco Bravo embroidery machine and create your first embroidered design.

Class – Basics of Industrial Sewing

5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — $80 — Learn fundamental industrial sewing techniques focused on thick materials in this hands-on class.

Solarize Columbia Kickoff

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Boone Electric Cooperative — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of a community solar energy initiative in Columbia, Missouri.