Good morning, Columbia.

Columbia Public Schools ended AMI days for snow closures because legislative changes from August 28 let the district rely on traditional snow days while still meeting state requirements.

The board will update the calendars for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years and continue offering optional choice boards for families—parents were notified through a letter.

The CPS board will review proposed calendar changes and eliminate AMI days—while also receiving an update on weapons detection systems and discussing plans to refinance the 2016 bond issues.

The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer a free mentored deer hunt for youth hunters aged 11 to 15 in Boone County from Nov.

1-2 at Charles Green Conservation Area. Youth hunters must purchase a permit, complete hunter education, and will hunt with a guardian and MDC mentor, with applications closing Oct. 24.

Columbia HDSA chairwoman Candace Rodman hosted the Hounds for Huntington’s event at Twin Lakes Saturday—dog owners joined a walk, puppy trick contest and raffle to raise funds for research and support services that help families with the disease.

Boone Health hosted a reunion for former NICU patients, their families, and hospital staff—gathering those connected by the hospital’s neonatal care.

West 22nd Live Performance

8 PM – 12 AM — Rose Music Hall — Ticket info not provided — Experience a night of introspective tunes about life's transitions from the band West 22nd.

2025-2026 Missouri Tigers Men’s Basketball Season Tickets

3:30-6:30 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Ticket prices vary — Secure your seat for all regular season home games of the Missouri Tigers Basketball team.

Intro to Shapeoko CNC Routers

6-8:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes all materials — Elevate your woodworking skills with a hands-on introduction to the Shapeoko router.

Sips for The Symphony Cocktail Party

7-9 p.m. — Orr Street Studios — Fundraiser entry — Celebrate music and community with cocktails, live entertainment, and an auction for a good cause.

Home Free Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Missouri Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of vocal harmonies from the popular a cappella group Home Free.

Lakeview Concert at Rose Music Hall

8 PM — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy a night of live music with convenient card payment at a popular venue.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Screening

8-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a classic movie under the stars with E.T.'s magical charm.

Intro to Woodworking Class

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Learn woodshop techniques while creating your own small project.

The Hunter's Guild - A Tribute to K-Pop Demon Hunters

2-5 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Celebrate K-Pop demon hunters with an exciting show at this community event.

Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball Exhibition

3:30-6:30 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Tickets available — Catch the Missouri Tigers take on the Maryville Saints in an exciting women's basketball exhibition.