This weekend in Boone County, MO

Build practical, life-saving skills in first aid, CPR, and AED use through a certification course open to the public for ages 13 and older. Course materials are included, and group classes are available for six or more participants. Participants can earn ECSI certification.

A licensed navigator from Missouri Connections for Health can help adults explore their options, compare plans, and enroll in 2027 Health Insurance Marketplace plans or Medicaid (MO HealthNet). Appointments are required. To request one, call Kevin Wehner and leave a voicemail; your call will be returned as soon as possible. Bring your Marketplace account and email login details if available, Social Security numbers or proof of residency for household members needing insurance, tax returns or other income information, and lists of current prescriptions and doctors or medical providers.

Challenge yourself on the Veteran's United Foundation Climbing Wall, an indoor surface that stands 26 feet high and stretches 40 feet wide, welcoming climbers of all ages and experience levels. Set within the Scouting Adventure Center, the experience includes support from certified instructors who are ready to offer guidance throughout. Admission is $15 per participant, and all essential gear is provided, including harnesses, helmets, and climbing shoes. Wear comfortable clothing, choose a shirt that can be tucked in, and bring socks. If you have specific shoe size needs, consider bringing soft-soled tennis shoes.

Stop by to see Hailey for a permanent jewelry pop-up and freshen up your jewelry stack for the holiday.

Take a pause before the holiday rush to explore gratitude as a practice and consider how you want the season to feel. The gathering includes conversation, warm spiced apple cider, snacks, and a Gratitude Circle for sharing what you appreciate. There will also be time to reflect on meaningful traditions, where to focus your energy, what you want more or less of, and what you are ready to let go of. All kinds of feelings about the holidays are welcome.

Get started with the Flesh and Blood trading card game at a weekly play event featuring Standard format play. Expect fast-paced, interactive games and a growing community. Entry is $5.

In this four-class series for adults, beginners who can sew a straight seam will learn to draft a pattern from their own measurements and sew a uniquely fitted boxy shirt. The class draws on the “Sew a Boxy Tee” resource on Creativebug, which is available free with a library card. Most supplies are provided, and participants may bring a sewing machine if they have one. Presented by CoMo Craftcycle and funded by the Verna Wulfekammer Bequest.

Enjoy a musical performance by guitarist Rocket Kirchner at the Columbia Public Library. Local musicians provide a musical backdrop as part of a monthly program for adults, teens, and school-age children.

A hands-on cooking class for one adult and one child ages 7–15. Participants will prepare baked chicken bites, baked mac and cheese, and apple pie cookies, with guidance and recipes provided. Each pair will also receive an apron to use and keep. The class is limited to four adult-and-child pairs and costs $130 per pair.

The monthly meeting features a brief presentation, social time, and a tasting of homebrews. Attendees are welcome to bring their latest brews to share, but it is not required.

The evening features brand new stand up from Nurse Blake, spotlighting the outrageous moments created by patients and their families. The set touches on everything from WebMD driven self diagnoses to call lights mashed like game show buzzers, and no topic is off limits. Packed with plenty of laughs and a much needed breather for those in healthcare, it is also a fun pick for anyone who enjoys comedy rooted in medical life.