Good morning, Columbia.

A 33-year-old Nebraska woman was seriously injured after a boat propeller hit her while she was swimming at Lake of the Ozarks on Saturday when a 22-year-old man accidentally reversed his 2023 Landau pontoon at mile marker 6—she was flown by helicopter to University Hospital.

Two former employees of the Mareck Center for Dance have opened Columbia Ballet Academy and will begin classes Sept.

2. They are determined to keep ballet alive in the community+ and have already received strong local support for the launch.

MoDOT announced road work plans for mid-Missouri roads that will start or continue in the first week of September—projects include lane closures on Boone County’s Lenoir Street and I-70 with some work finishing in September and others scheduled through December or as late as 2027.

Hambo Latham Dance Night

6-9 p.m. — Callaway Senior Center — Bring a snack — Dance to music you grew up with while enjoying a fun social atmosphere.

Columbia Farmers Market

4-7 p.m. — MU Health Care Pavilion — Free entry — Explore local produce and artisan goods at Columbia's vibrant farmers market.

Basics of Industrial Sewing Class

5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials provided — Dive into the world of sewing with a hands-on class creating a tote bag from thick materials.

First Friday Happy Hour Featuring The Fried Crawdaddies

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Check event page for ticket info — Enjoy live music and great company during this festive happy hour.

Left On Red Concert

6-11 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Experience an exciting live performance in a vibrant setting with excellent acoustics.

The 502s Concert

6:00 – 9:30 PM — The Blue Note — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic indie folk sounds of The 502s from Florida.

Violet and The Undercurrents Concert

7-11 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy a night of music with Violet and The Undercurrents in a vibrant local setting.

Lilo & Stitch Movie Night

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars with a touching story of friendship and adventure.

One-Day Regional Outdoor Camp in Columbia

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Stephens Lake Park — Free entry — Explore outdoor activities and engage with the community at this regional camp.

Intro to Woodworking Class

5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials included — Learn about woodshop equipment while crafting a small project.