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Finding your place: How to get involved in clubs, Greek life and more at Mizzou
Coming to the University of Missouri can be a big adjustment, especially when it comes to finding new friends, organizations or ways to fill your time. Mizzou does offer many opportunities for students to get involved on campus, and one of the easiest ways to begin exploring those opportunities is through MU Engage. kAm%9:D :D 2?
A taste of Columbia: New restaurants and local favorites to try
For students looking to get away from dining hall food, here are some options around Columbia, both new and old. Highball Highball Kitchen opened in February in downtown Columbia. The restaurant operates as an American bar and grill, serving a menu that includes items such as the Duck Fat Smash Burger, steak sandwiches, Five-Cheese Frites and an Atlantic cod. The space combines a restaurant dining area with a bar atmosphere, geared toward both dining and social gatherings.
Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church closes after over a century of service
After 112 years, Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church held its last service Sunday. Since 2014, the church was the home of Turning Point, a United Methodist ministry that serves people who are homeless. As Turning Point moved its operations to Opportunity Campus on Business Loop 70, the church struggled to find ways to replace the income that was coming from the ministry group's rent. Mary Bell sings and claps along to the service, Sunday at Wilkes Boulevard Church in Columbia.
Seasonal versus wholesale: the ins and outs of the fireworks industry
Every summer, fireworks tents begin appearing across Missouri as the community prepares for Independence Day celebrations. For customers, the experience is simple — walk in, pick out the most fun fireworks, pay and leave. But behind those temporary displays is a much larger industry that includes seasonal retailers and year-round wholesalers. kAm(9:=6 3FD:?6DD6D =:<6 $2EFC? u:C6H@C<D 7@4FD @? E96 D62D@?2= 4FDE@>6C 6IA6C:6?46[ 4@>A2?:6D =:<6 $A:C:E @7 ’fe @A6C2E6 @?
'No one is against music': Make Music Day performances heard across Columbia
Local musicians celebrated the fifth annual Make Music Columbia on Sunday by doing something they love: making music and sharing it. Regina Knauer, left, and Becky Fredrickson perform as The Why Not Dots for Make Music Columbia on Sunday at Bluestem Missouri Crafts in Columbia. The duo first met at Fredrickson’s dance studio in Jefferson City and have been performing together for more than five years. Begun in France in 1982, the event got its start in the United States in 2007.
Make Music Day performances heard across Columbia
Columbia hosted its fifth annual celebration of Make Music Day around the city Sunday. Regina Knauer, left, and Becky Fredrickson perform as The Why Not Dots for Make Music Columbia on Sunday at Bluestem Missouri Crafts in Columbia. The duo first met at Fredrickson’s dance studio in Jefferson City and have been performing together for more than five years. Originally beginning in France in 1982, the event got its start in the United States in 2007.
Downtown Columbia is getting more eyes with new Safety Ambassador Program
A new Block by Block Safety Ambassador Program was implemented Wednesday in downtown Columbia. The program employs five safety ambassadors who patrol Broadway from 4:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday, according to the news release. kAmp?@E96C A2CE @7 E9:D AC@8C2> :D 2 7F==\E:>6 ~FEC6249 p>32DD25@C[ 2 ;@3 H@C<:?8 E@ 82E96C 52E2 @?
City of Columbia and REDI give out $50,000 in grants to small businesses
The City of Columbia and Regional Economic Development Inc. announced this year's eight Small Business Grant recipients on Monday. In a news release, Paul Eisenstein, REDI's economic development director and president, said the recipients scored the highest out of 63 applicants in a competitive process. kAm“(6 2C6 9@?@C65 E@ 92G6 E96 @AA@CEF?:EJ E@ 9:89=:89E E96:C H@C< :? r@=F>3:2 E9C@F89 E9:D 8C2?E[” t:D6?DE6:?
Mid Missouri Soap Box Derby brings the speed to Broadway
On Sunday, kids of all ages, looking for a chance to punch their ticket to world championships, strapped in to roll down Broadway in the annual Mid Missouri Soap Box Derby. The tournament featured 54 racers, ages 7 to 20, spread throughout three divisions: stock, super stock and masters. Divisions are based off of a combination of weight, height and experience, with racers who have won a division in the past required to move up a level.
Police encourage safe Independence day celebrations
As the U.S. approaches the 250th anniversary of their Declaration of Independence, Columbia firework distributors ramp up preparation for one of their biggest years in recent history. Merchants throughout Columbia are currently awaiting the June 20 legal sell date on fireworks; by Missouri state law, licensed seasonal retailers can not legally begin selling pyrotechnics until then. For those who choose to celebrate, America’s 250th birthday also comes with cause for caution.
Two Hickman High School students medal in national culinary competition
Two rising seniors from Hickman High School competed and placed in the 61st SkillsUSA National Championships on Friday in Atlanta. Adelyn “Addy” Lilien placed second in the culinary arts competition, and Georgia Sexton placed third in the baking and pastry arts competition.
MU Police Department to close Champions Drive for training
Champions Drive will be closed Tuesday from 7 a.m. to noon, for an active assailant exercise, according to a statement from MU Police Department. Champions Drive and parking lots M, N, O and P will be blocked off from both car and foot traffic. kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ E96 C6=62D6[ E96 6I6C4:D6 :D 56D:8?65 E@ 96=A F?:G6CD:EJ 2?5 =@42= 7:CDE C6DA@?56CD EC2:? 7@C 2? 24E:G6 2C>65 2DD2:=2?E D:EF2E:@?] s6A2CE>6?ED :?G@=G65 :?
Columbia streets fill with music in just two weeks
Make Music Columbia will host its annual citywide celebration of music later in June. On June 21, music events will be held at various locations across Columbia, which currently includes seven different venues. The list of venues will be finalized after registration closes on June 16. The event is free to attend. There are currently 11 confirmed artists performing at the venues that range from local shops to parks.
Two Hickman High School students medal in national culinary competition
Two rising seniors from Hickman High School competed and placed in the 61st SkillsUSA National Championships on Friday in Atlanta. Adelyn “Addy” Lilien placed second in the culinary arts competition, and Georgia Sexton placed third in the baking and pastry arts competition. kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ E96 AC6DD C6=62D6[ 3@E9 92G6 366? :?
Boone County Commission holds meetings in communities across the county
Since spring, the Boone County Commission has been moving its meetings to different communities across the county. Thursday's meeting was held in Centralia City Hall. Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick said the intent of the tour is to raise awareness of the Boone County government and the commission meetings. kAm“|66E:?8 4:EJ 25>:?:DEC2E@CD[ 92G:?8 E9@D6 4@?G6CD2E:@?D @? AF3=:4 H@C<D AC@;64ED @?
Racers get road-ready for annual Mid Missouri Soap Box Derby
With the Mid Missouri Soap Box Derby just two weeks away, parents and their kids are putting together the final touches on their race cars. From left, Rick McKernan, Maddie Porter and Myles Calvin, 13, work on the steering and braking system on Myles' first soapbox car on Thursday at Downtown Optimist Clubhouse in Columbia. “Safety was one of the first things I asked about,” Porter said. Each year the Downtown Optimist Club in Columbia sponsors the event.
Anchor Fest Car Show fills Centralia streets with vintage cars
After a busy Memorial Day weekend, the Centralia Chamber of Commerce turned its attention to the annual Centralia Anchor Festival and one of its most popular traditions: the Anchor Fest Car and Bike Show. The car show was added years ago to attract visitors to the festival’s final day. Since then, it has grown every year and now takes up several streets downtown. Centralia hosted the annual car show beginning at 8:30 a.m. Sunday in the community northeast of Columbia.
Naloxone education session to be held next week at The Blue Note
SAVE-A-LIFE, a free naloxone education and distribution event, will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at The Blue Note, 17 N. Ninth St. The event is a partnership between the Health Department and the Boone County Overdose Response Coalition. It will teach the community how to prevent overdose deaths from painkillers such as fentanyl by using naloxone nasal spray, also known as Narcan, a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, according to a news release.
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