Good morning, Columbia.

Heart of Missouri United Way will launch its Grow With Us campaign on Aug.

18 to raise nearly $3 million and is seeking 500 volunteers to help fund over 25 local nonprofits that support health, education and basic needs. Campaign co-chairs Nancy Toalson and Wally Pfeffer said the drive will run until the end of the year—ensuring that donations are properly managed.

The Missouri Symphony played at Boonville's historic Thespian Hall for the first time in more than 30 years, marking a return to a venue that is over 160 years old.

Music director Wilbur Lee said the orchestra played movie themes (including tunes from Back to the Future, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and Jurassic Park) as part of its summer tour to bring classical music to smaller communities.

State regulators have maintained a rule that stops medical marijuana patients from buying recreational products once they hit their limit — cannabis advocates claim the rule is unconstitutional and harms minority patients.

The policy is under review after industry leaders and community groups have called for a change.

On Saturday, youth from third to twelfth grade played a free 3-on-3 basketball tournament hosted by Fifth Street Christian Church at Armory Sports and Recreation Center to honor Juneteenth — coaches promoted teamwork as over 100 athletes joined the event.

Nearly 60 young athletes played flag football at Columbia College on Sunday as part of a jamboree hosted by Just Compete Sports and NFL FLAG KC—where they practiced drills and scrimmages in nearly 100-degree heat with regular water breaks.

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.