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Hey Jefferson City, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: A 26-inch pizza challenge, licensed cannabis verification, and an annual greenhouse sale with mimosas + lots of fun things to do for free.
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đź“° In the news
Still searching for a champion: Jefferson City’s 26-inch pizza challenge at West Main Pizza is trending. You get one hour without leaving your seat. Attempts land on Facebook. So far in 2026, no winners — see how the challenge works.
Spotlight on regulated cannabis: Missouri’s health department launched a way to verify licensed cannabis dispensaries and products, using decals tied to an interactive map and guidance to spot items produced entirely in Missouri — get guidance on regulated cannabis.
Emergency dispatch modernization effort: Jefferson City’s Public Safety Committee has advanced a request to fund nearly $300,000 for new 911 communication software that would replace an outdated analog system, according to the police chief — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Crave-worthy lunch fix: The Old Brick House Deli keeps it simple and delicious with stacked classics like New Orleans Muffuletta, New York Pastrami, Chicago Beef, plus fresh salads and wraps. Family-owned, local, and reliably satisfying, it’s an easy midday upgrade all week.
644 acres, endless options: From mellow lakeside walks and mountain bike loops to disc golf, an archery range, and dialed-in picnic spots, Binder Park makes midweek resets effortless. Go solo, bring the crew, or sink into a waterside bench and breathe… options for every pace without the fuss.
Screen-free fun, found: The Curious Turtle pairs a cozy, kid-forward bookstore with quality toys and family games, chosen by people who truly read and play. Ideal for last-minute birthday grabs or a midweek spark, it fuels imaginations without melting your sanity.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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💬 Lunch & Learn: More Conversations on Homelessness @ First Baptist Church Jefferson City | Tuesday (3/10) at 12:15 PM – First Baptist JC is hosting free lunchtime conversations on homelessness, second Tuesdays, a tight 30 minutes so your boss won’t blink. Bring your sandwich, they’ll handle drinks, dessert, and speakers from Salvation Army, Compass Health, plus a panel including pastors and unhoused neighbors.
🎤 Open Mic Night @ The Mission | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:00 PM – This Wednesday open mic at The Mission is your chance to dust off that guitar, poem, or tight five, and actually be heard. No cover, 15-minute slots, all genres welcome, early sign-up online, tips encouraged, and yes, bring the kid with a chaperone if you must.
🏀 Free Open Gym @ Capital Fitness | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Swing by Capital Fitness for a free open gym day, and get a legit workout without committing to a membership. Test-drive the treadmills, reacquaint yourself with a kettlebell, and call it cross-training for yard work, grandkid wrangling, and hauling Costco rotisserie chickens.
🧹 Team Up Clean Up: March @ Community Park | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Meet at Community Park, we split both ways along the Greenway, tackle litter, including mystery glass, as part of JC Parks’ Team Up Clean Up. Supplies provided, but bring a broom and dustpan if you have them, and the neighbor who always complains about trash.
✍ Writer Salon and Author Signing: Caitlin Yager @ book/shop, etc. | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Pull up a chair in Downtown JCMO for a writer salon with Caitlin Yager, where Small Town Missouri, memory, and place finally get top billing. RSVP for the salon, then wander in for the signing to get your copy signed, swap stories, and feel seen.
🎗 Community Connection: Colorectal Cancer Awareness @ JCMG Medical Building | Tuesday (3/17) at 9:00 AM – Whether you’re team preventive care or team procrastination, this month’s Community Connection in the JCMG lobby zeroes in on colorectal cancer. Review risk factors and screening guidelines, quiz a gastroenterology provider, even schedule your colonoscopy on the spot, then snag complimentary swag, and refreshments.
đź‘© Single Moms’ Monthly Group Meeting @ Wesley United Methodist Church | Tuesday (3/17) at 6:00 PM – Single moms, this monthly meetup serves up a unicorn of an evening where dinner is free, the kids are happily occupied, and you get real adult conversation. Volunteers handle the chaos, you handle relaxing, refilling your cup, and remembering you exist beyond snacks and carpools.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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đź“» Jefferson City report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 83°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 16%
A slight chance of thunderstorms and a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain before 3am, then rain likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 51, with temperatures rising to around 59 overnight. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Tomorrow – High: 57°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 90%
Rain and a chance of thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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