Good morning, Columbia.

The Boone County Fair will feature Saturday fireworks + nightly trapeze performances to add fresh excitement for fairgoers this week.

Columbia Public Schools will vote today on an agreement with KVC Behavioral Healthcare to provide paraprofessionals for special education, day treatment, and residential programs—funded by state public placement funds.

The board will also consider hiring a general legal counsel and a board administrator to support its work—strengthening school operations.

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.

Intro to Machine Embroidery Class

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials included — Learn to use the Melco Bravo embroidery machine and create your own embroidered patch.

Compass Music Camp Showcase

5:30-7 p.m. — The Blue Note — Free entry — Witness the amazing musical talents of young performers from Compass Music Camp.

Intro to Vinyl Cutting Class

6-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials included — Learn to use vinyl cutters and create your own tote and chalkboard sign while practicing safety protocols.

19th North American Agroforestry Conference

Wednesday, Jul 23rd — Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building — Registration info available — Connect with agroforestry experts to enhance research and sustainable practices.

Intro to Woodworking Class

5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee covers materials — Learn woodshop equipment and create a small project with safety guidance.

Aina Cook Live

7-11 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy a night of music with Aina Cook at a top-rated local venue.

Intro to Longarm Quilting Class

10 AM – 12 PM — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — $60 — Master the HandiQuilter Simply Sixteen in this fun introductory class.

Murder at the Tiger Saloon

This western themed murder mystery takes place in a saloon (The Grand Ballroom at voco The Tiger Hotel) full of interesting characters. Includes: immersive acting, signature themed cocktails, 3 course dinner, and more