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Monday, October 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Columbia Utilities advises against the rising trend of walking or jogging on COLT railroad tracks due to safety concerns.  Columbia Missourian
  • Columbia residents gathered at the Community Pop-Up Park with their children to enjoy early Halloween celebrations.  Columbia Missourian

CRIME NEWS

  • A man was injured in a late-night shooting in Columbia, Missouri, with police investigating the incident.  ABC 17

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The American Heart Association's first STEM Goes Red event in mid-Missouri connects eighth-grade girls with STEM professionals for learning and networking.  KRCG
  • Renee Henson, a visiting assistant professor at the University of Missouri, successfully used an AI chatbot named 'Toby' to conduct a legal negotiation exercise with her law students.  KRCG

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The guide provides essential information for the Nov. 5 general election, detailing polling times, voter ID requirements, and candidate summaries for national and state office races across several Missouri counties.  KOMU 8
  • Poll workers and county election officials in Missouri are committed to ensuring the integrity and transparency of elections amidst challenges to the democratic process.  KOMU 8

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Introductory Class to Shapeoko Router for Woodworking

    Learn to utilize the Shapeoko router, while understanding safety protocols and techniques to enhance your woodworking skills.

    Tue, 10/22/24

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  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Aligned Wealth Group

    Celebrate the grand opening of Aligned Wealth Group with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local ambassadors.

    Wed, 10/23/24

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  • Columbia Dinner Fundraiser

    Experience an engaging dinner event including various sponsorship packages and raffle prizes, hosted by Equipment Share.

    Thu, 10/24/24

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  • Fourth Friday Jam Session at Southern Provisions

    Experience an evening of acoustic music with local musicians at Southern Provisions, featuring a variety of instruments including fiddles, banjos, and guitars.

    Fri, 10/25/24

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  • Family-Friendly Instrument Exploration at the Instrument Petting Zoo

    Experience a hands-on opportunity for kids of all ages to explore and try out a variety of musical instruments in a fun-filled environment.

    Sat, 10/26/24

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  • Orr Street Farmers & Artisans Market - Community Gathering in Columbia

    Experience a vibrant community atmosphere featuring farm fresh produce, handcrafted art, and engaging workshops at the Orr Street Farmers & Artisans Market.

    Sun, 10/27/24

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  • Heavy Duty Training Workshop by Missouri Tow Truck Association

    Experience comprehensive hands-on training and expert-led sessions on Miller products at this immersive two-day workshop for the heavy wrecker industry.

    Tue, 10/29/24

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  • Introduction to Woodworking Workshop

    Learn the essentials of woodworking, including equipment use and safety protocols, while creating a small project in this hands-on class.

    Wed, 10/30/24

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  • Clue: On Stage

    Clue: On Stage will open at the Macklanburg Playhouse on Thursday, October 31 and run through November 3. Clue is a comedic play based on the popular board game and the 1985 film of the same name.

    Thu, 10/31/24

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  • Clue: On Stage

    Clue: On Stage will open at the Macklanburg Playhouse on Thursday, October 31 and run through November 3. Clue is a comedic play based on the popular board game and the 1985 film of the same name.

    Thu, 10/31/24

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  • Small Business Solution Roundtable

    Experience a collaborative forum for small business owners in Columbia to tackle challenges and foster opportunities through shared problem-solving.

    Fri, 11/1/24

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