Monday, September 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Southern Boone Learning Garden hosted its 10th annual Dine in the Dirt fundraiser Sunday amid afternoon storms—rain ended garden tours early so guests moved indoors for a meal by partner Opaa! Head garden educator Lyra Noce said the funds raised will support garden maintenance by funding compost, rebuilt garden beds and new greenhouses. KOMU 8
- ➤ Local residents gathered at Shryock’s Callaway Farm to enjoy the corn maze during their annual fall tradition—this event marked the start of the season. Columbia Missourian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Climate change and identity-based advocacy groups held a downtown rally and 5K walk for climate justice, urging local leaders to act—further steps may be planned soon. Columbia Missourian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The University of Missouri School of Medicine received $3.9 million to establish the new Center for Telehealth Research and Policy — a project that will boost access to healthcare in rural communities. Columbia Missourian
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Counterparts Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Tickets from $30+ — Catch the energetic performance of Counterparts in an intimate setting.
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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.
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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.
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The Broken Hearts - Tom Petty Tribute
8 p.m. – 12 a.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cost information not provided — Celebrate the legacy of Tom Petty with live renditions of his classic hits.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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