Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
Good morning, Columbia.
On Saturday, Second Chance celebrated the opening of its new clinic building with an open house that featured a climate-controlled pet food storage building, an in-house clinic for spay and neuter procedures, and renovated adoption spaces with emergency dog rooms—Giulia Hall said the center will serve as a food pantry for pet supplies while plans progress for a memorial garden with paw print designs made from river rocks.
Since early June, Columbia has seen a heat dome with six days over 90 degrees, and El Poblano Grill & Cantina is giving free ice to outdoor workers who bring their own container+ local crews say the gesture helps them beat the heat.
On Saturday morning, Spirit of '76 Fireworks hosted a firework safety class for kids with Cooper County firefighters to explain the proper precautions before Fourth of July weekend.
The class stressed that having water buckets — each holding three to five gallons—is key, along with adult supervision and proper setup to keep everyone safe.
A 16-year-old boy from Hallsville was moderately injured after two 2000 Kawasaki jet skis collided at the Lake of the Ozarks on Friday — one vessel turned into the path of another while both riders wore life vests, and he was taken to Lake Regional Hospital by EMS.
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.
Finding Dory Movie Night
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Swim into a magical evening with Disney's Finding Dory under the stars.
Second Saturday Shopping: Shop Around the Block
10 AM – 2 PM — The Brick District Playhouse — Free entry — Collect stamps from local businesses for a chance to win a $50 gift card.
Indigo De Souza Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Ticket prices vary — Experience the profound artistry of Indigo De Souza as she showcases her latest album.
Intro to Longarm Quilting Class
6-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — $60 — Learn to use the HandiQuilter Simply Sixteen and create a small quilted project.
Essential Roles for Startup Success
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Accounting Plus — Free entry — Discover the 10 key roles every business owner must manage to succeed in today's market.
THE DEFECT Concert
7-11 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy an electrifying performance at a popular local venue.
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