Good morning, Columbia.

The Central Missouri Humane Society has raised $14M of its $25M campaign for a new animal shelter, with a groundbreaking scheduled in March 2027 on East Brown School Road (the current 50-year-old shelter lacks proper HVAC).

Reduced dog adoption fees are available through July 10.

Pizza Tree opened its second dine-in location on Ninth Street today, offering more food + drink options for local customers.

Students from the University of Missouri traveled to London for London Band Week, celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary (since 1975).

They performed at Tower Bridge on June 25 and will perform today at London Tattoo at the ExCeL, with shows scheduled on June 28 near Buckingham Palace and at St. James’s Park.

Jim Spain, a longtime MU professor and administrator, announced his retirement after over three decades of service.

University President Mun Choi praised his work with students and Spain plans to retire to North Carolina to join his family.

The Board of Curators approved a $5.5 billion FY2027 budget for the University during Thursday’s meeting.

Curators also updated plans for the School of Medicine’s Springfield expansion, noting a 75,000 sqft building with classrooms & a simulation center will be ready by summer to support a four-year program.

The westbound I-70 on-ramp at Providence Road in Columbia will close overnight beginning next week to manage safety risks from heavy rainfall—drivers should monitor local updates as a flood watch remains in effect through this evening.

Red White & Blues Celebration

6:00 – 8:30 PM — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy a vibrant evening of music and community at Rose Park.

Intro to Vinyl Cutting Class

6-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Learn to create vinyl projects with GCC vinyl cutters and Cricut Maker in a hands-on session.

Callaway Chamber Monthly Roundtable Tour

8:30-10 a.m. — Callaway Chamber of Commerce — Free entry — Engage with community members and business leaders to discuss local workforce developments.

Basics of Industrial Sewing Class

5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Master the fundamentals of industrial sewing and create your very own tote bag.

Incredibles Movie Night

8-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a family-friendly movie night under the stars with the Incredibles.

Clay Street Unit + Arkansauce Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Ticket availability varies — Enjoy an evening of live music from local favorites Clay Street Unit and Arkansauce.

Encanto Outdoor Movie Night

8-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a magical evening with Encanto under the stars.

A League of Their Own Movie Night

8:30-10:30 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a classic film under the stars with friends and family.

Nike Basketball Camp at Battle High School

9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Battle High School — $299 — Develop basketball skills at this comprehensive camp with professional coaching.

Class – Intro to Heat Transfers

6:00-8:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — $80.00 — Learn about heat transfer software and create projects in a hands-on class with provided materials.