Good morning, Columbia.

Four Oaks Farm begins its U-Pick Sunflower Season tomorrow from 4-8 p.m. and will run through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Families can pay $3 per person for field access (free for children age 2 and under) and pick sunflowers for $2 each or $20 for a dozen while kids enjoy a $7 wristband for unlimited cow train and zipline rides.

Columbia Mall offers special deals and extended hours during Missouri's tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping—shoppers can buy clothing, school supplies, computers and more without sales tax on eligible items.

The tax holiday runs from today until 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

Warm Springs Ranch will host Mane Event: Behind the Reins on September 20th and 21st so visitors can watch Budweiser Clydesdales train to join the hitch team—experts will give live demonstrations of the training process.

The stables open at 9:30 a.m. and events run until 3 p.m. with tickets priced at $30.

Firefighters arrived at the new Eagle Bluffs Elementary School at the 5400 block of South Sinclair Road on Thursday afternoon after a fire reportedly started from an HVAC unit—construction workers were safe and the school remains on schedule to open in fall.

Missouri schools will test the new Success Ready Student Assessment — a system that gives families and teachers real-time feedback with short language arts and math tests — in the upcoming school year as chosen by the U.S. Department of Education.

Senator Mike Moon, Representative Bryant Wolfin and a Maries County man filed a lawsuit in Cole County challenging Senate Bill 3, which provides stadium subsidies criticized as a bribe to keep the Kansas City teams in the state.

The suit claims the law violates Missouri rules on the use of public funds — it passed the legislature and was signed by Governor Mike Kehoe on June 14.

A new report from the Interdisciplinary Center for Food Security at the University of Missouri shows food insecurity has risen in Missouri, with nearly 779,000 people lacking consistent access to food and 356,000 facing very low food security—officials warn rising grocery prices and potential SNAP cuts may worsen the situation, even in areas like Callaway County with lower rates.

Basics of Industrial Sewing Class

10 AM – 1 PM — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials provided — Master the basics of industrial sewing and create your own tote bag.

Austin Meade with Dark Below

7:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — General Admission — Experience an electrifying night of live music with Austin Meade and Dark Below.

Corey Ward Live Performance

6-9 p.m. — The Kitchen Grill & Games — Free entry — Experience an unforgettable evening with powerful vocals and heartfelt performances from a rising star of The Voice.

Creed Fisher Live Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Tickets available — Experience Creed Fisher's rebellious country vibes in an unforgettable live performance.

Intro to Longarm Quilting Class

6-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials provided — Learn to use the HandiQuilter Simply Sixteen while creating your own quilted tapestry.

Teachers Appreciation Breakfast

8-10 a.m. — Champ Auditorium — No cost listed — Celebrate and uplift educators from Callaway County as they prepare for the new school year.

James A. Whitt Sr. Golf Tournament

8 AM – 2 PM — A. L. Gustin Golf Course — Individual golfer entry or team registration available — Tee off for a purpose while supporting local minority and women-owned businesses.

Intro to Woodworking Class

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Materials included — Test your skills as you learn woodworking basics and create a small project.

DJ Requiem Live Performance

10 a.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Experience a unique DJ set in a vibrant atmosphere at Rose Music Hall.

Whitey Morgan Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening with country artist Whitey Morgan, sharing tunes from his successful 15-year career.

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