Good morning, Columbia.

Columbia families can get free backpacks, supplies, health screenings and haircuts at the Community Back to School Bash on Aug.

14 at a local community center.

Residents in Historic Old Southwest voiced concerns about proposed short-term rental rule changes, saying the new provisions could limit community input on Airbnb and Vrbo listings.

Columbia Regional Airport will close its north parking lot on Aug.

3 to begin a $3.2 million project that adds about 250 paved parking spaces. Travelers returning after Aug. 1 should use the new south lot with a free shuttle service until work wraps up in early December.

On Monday the American Red Cross announced its second national blood crisis, leaving mid-Missouri with critically low type O supplies due to extreme heat, poor air quality and foodborne illnesses.

Incentives like a July movie ticket & August Amazon gift card encourage donations at local centers.

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.