Happy weekend, Columbia! In today’s happening-today edition: Juneteenth celebrations, adoptable dogs at pooches in the park, and REDI small business grants + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Holiday events across Columbia: Juneteenth celebrations continue in Columbia. The parade steps off today, and Powerhouse’s third annual celebration returns to Cosmo Park, anchoring a full slate of community events -- read the full event guide.
Local businesses get support: Eight Columbia small businesses received REDI Small Business Grants, chosen from 63 applicants to spur growth and innovation. The program focuses on disadvantaged areas and requires REDI coaching -- meet the grant winners.
A career of dedication: Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp has retired after 23 years with the department and 35 years in fire service, capping a decades-long career serving Boone County -- see his retirement tribute.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Riverfront reset, anyone: When the week gets loud, slip down to Cooper’s Landing for an easy, close-to-home breather with breezes, boats, and big-sky sunsets. Pack a camp chair or a bike, meet a friend, and let the river do the heavy lifting.
Upgrade your weekend: Members at Country Club of Missouri can squeeze in a quick nine, rally on the tennis or pickleball courts, or let the kids go wild at the pool’s spray ground, then refuel in the dining room. If you needed a nudge to use that membership this week, consider it delivered.
Add some live jazz: Check out Murry's this week for an eclectic American menu in a cozy jazz-club atmosphere with live music five nights a week. A Columbia institution since 1985, it’s the kind of spot that turns dinner into a mini escape, no planning required.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐶 Pooches in the Park @ Collins Pavilion at Stephens Lake Park | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Stephens Lake Park’s Collins Pavilion is going full tail wag as Pooches in the Park returns with adoptable dogs and maximum puppy eyes. Take a leisurely lap, pretend you’re just browsing, then let the right snout choose you, your car, and inevitably your couch.
🥧 Pop Up @ Clovers Natural Market | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Patio weather calls for flaky snacks, and Cristina from Polvorosas Savory Pies is popping up at the Forum with her legendary polvorosas and empanadas. Skip pretending you packed a lunch. Savor the good stuff, chat with neighbors, and call it community-supported snacking.
🌸 Daylily Show @ Columbia Public Library | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – If your idea of summer drama is debating ruffles versus throats, the Daylily Show delivers. This annual juried showcase from the Central Missouri Hemerocallis Society lines up single specimen daylilies and floral designs for adults, teens, and older kids. Expect judging, petals, and zero pretense.
🏓 Rams Pickleball Tournament @ The Kitchen Grill & Games | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – If your idea of cardio is chasing a dink, rally for RAMS' pickleball tournament at The Kitchen Grill & Games. Twenty bucks per team gets round robin play, single elimination drama, and eats, with 15% of food and drinks supporting Rockin Against Multiple Sclerosis.
🪡 Stitch a Memory @ range free | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Got a shoebox of snapshots begging for attention? Bring a favorite to Third Space’s first workshop and stitch it into art with slow, mindful embroidery inside Range Free. Materials provided, beginner-friendly, coffee nearby, they can even print your picture if the shoebox is long gone.
🍑 Georgia Peaches & Dark Cherries Truckload Sale @ Parkade Plaza | Sunday (6/21) at 3:30 PM – Nothing beats peak summer fruit rolling in on a truck, and it is Fort Valley peaches and dark Bing cherries at Parkade Plaza, plus honey and pecans. Think backyard cobbler season in bulk, by the box, priced fair, cash or card. Short stop, big flavor.
🎶 Make Music Day Celebration @ Broadway Christian Church | Sunday (6/21) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats making a little noise with your neighbors for Make Music Day at Broadway Christian Church. Bring a tale from CoMo, a guitar, or just your best hum, and help spin our collective memories into a hometown soundtrack, minus the auto-tune. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Columbia report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 15%
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tomorrow — High: 82°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 97%
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 100%. This house is wildThis 5-bedroom, 3-bath Hemme Construction ranch walkout sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and pairs easy living with polished finishes. Quartz countertops, a walk-in pantry, and light-filled open spaces set the tone, while the finished lower level adds extra room to spread out. A screened porch, fenced backyard, fire pit, and 3-car garage round it out.
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