Good morning, Columbia.

The Food Bank Score Against Hunger campaign marks 30 years as it works to end hunger in our community.

Mizzou Athletics became the official partner in 2016—supporting the fight against food insecurity in Columbia.

Access Art raised over $21,000—$4,000 came from Thursday night's auction—to support the nonprofit's art programs.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Boone County wages grew close to 3% from January to March – with an average weekly wage of $1,186, the highest in Mid-Missouri.

Boone County also recorded the largest year-over-year employment increase among Missouri’s seven largest counties.

Columbia City Council is awaiting City Manager De'Carlon Seewood’s signature to pass an educational affiliation agreement with the University of Missouri that will let medical residents shadow staff at Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services — the program will start next academic term and let students gain hands-on experience in areas such as vaccinations, STD testing, and tuberculosis testing.

The Department of Natural Resources asks Missourians to submit drought reports using the online Condition Monitoring Observer Results system to track rapid weather changes—photos can be included with each report.

The DNR says this information will guide local, state, and national decision-makers as they assess drought conditions.

A Kansas City district court ordered the University of Missouri to allow Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine to join the Homecoming parade after President Mun Choi denied the group over safety concerns and parade policies that limit political expression — the parade will start at 9 a.m. Sept. 27.

The Missouri Department of Transportation said work on the Highway 5 bridge over Bear Creek in Glasgow will continue into October because an underground spring required extra digging and a deteriorated roadway foundation needed more repairs—temporary traffic signals and a narrowed lane will stay in place until the project is complete.

Columbia will start pavement maintenance next week on several streets including South Providence Outer Road, Buttonwood Drive, Madrid Lane, and more.

Crews will work from 7 a.m.—7 p.m. daily and finish by Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. with no parking signs posted 24 hours before work begins.

Jamie Lissow Live Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — $49 — Enjoy a night of laughs with Jamie Lissow at this renowned Columbia venue.

11th Annual Golf Tournament

10 AM – 5 PM — Columbia Country Club — $800 for a four-person team — Participate in a fun golf scramble to support emergency care for critically ill pets.

Counterparts Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Tickets from $30+ — Catch the energetic performance of Counterparts in an intimate setting.

Intro to Machine Embroidery Class

6:00 – 8:30 PM — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — $70.00 — Explore the Melco Bravo embroidery machine and learn safety protocols while creating your own embroidered piece.

Intro to Shapeoko CNC Routers

6-8:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee covers all materials — Learn to enhance your woodworking skills with Shapeoko router techniques and safety protocols.

How To Train Your Dragon Screening

7:30-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Prepare for dragon-flying adventures under the stars.

Intro to Woodworking Class

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Learn safety protocols and create a small wood project in this introductory woodworking class.

Anella: The Crashing This Party Tour

8 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cost TBA — Experience a night of lively music with Anella's vibrant performance.

Just Between Friends Children's Resale Event

9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Columbia Sports Fieldhouse — Free entry — Discover fantastic deals on children's clothing, toys, and baby gear while supporting a community-driven event.

Aladdin Screening

7-9:30 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Experience Disney's enchanted tale of Aladdin and his magical adventures.