Good morning, Columbia.

Columbia Farmers Market will host its annual Farm to Pavilion Dinner on Aug.

31 at the MU Health Care Pavilion, featuring a buffet prepared by local chefs, live music from Zamboni Funk, and a silent auction to support SNAP programs + vendor assistance.

New Day, usually a day center, opened overnight Monday at Opportunity Campus to supplement the Waypoint shelter during extreme heat.

The center set up 20 cots with room for up to 40 at 1300 Bowling St to help adults in need.

Columbia Regional Airport is now the fastest-growing U.S. hub among airports with 10,000 monthly seats (rising quickly) and its surge signals more travel and economic opportunities for the region.

Registration is open for University of Missouri Extension’s fall online Master Gardener course, which runs from Aug.

23 through Dec. 24. The 15-week training led by Debi Kelly and Sarah Denkler (participants volunteer to earn certification) offers practical horticulture education for local gardeners.

Missouri hunters can now pick up updated booklets outlining deer, turkey, dove and waterfowl rules, including new permit changes & CWD updates.

Printed copies are available at permit vendors & digital versions can be found on the department's website.

The Missouri Department of Revenue announced a back-to-school tax holiday held Aug.-7-9 for school supplies, clothing, computers and other items exempt from state and local sales tax if purchase limits are met.

State health officials report that Boone County’s cyclosporiasis cases have risen to 37, with 216 cases under investigation statewide.

They advise residents to wash produce well + practice safe food handling to reduce infection risks.

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.

Twister Movie Night

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

Brad Upton Live Performance

7 p.m. — The Blue Note — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Brad Upton in Columbia's iconic venue.

Basics of Industrial Sewing Class

10 AM – 1 PM — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials included — Learn to use home sewing machines and industrial equipment while creating a tote bag.