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Yahoo
02-06-2025
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Columbia summer parents guide: Family-friendly events, outdoor fun and more
Summer in Columbia is, to butcher a Dickens line, the calmest of times and the most hectic of times. Rhythms of the city slow in one way, as a number of college students head back to their hometowns. But full-time residents — especially those with kids — fill the season with new, dynamic activities. If you're a parent or caregiver looking for something to do as a family — or if you fear summer means losing time to brush up on your parenting skills — look no further. Here are around 30 of the dates you should know about between June and August. Check back with your favorite organizations and city websites as they update and add to their summer calendars. 4: Coding Unplugged: Get your kids, ages 5-9, interested in the world of programming — but there's a fun catch. "We will playfully learn coding basics while maneuvering through mazes, using tech toys and more," an event description notes. 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. at Columbia Public Library. 5: Stephens Lake Park Amphitheater Concert Series: Come hear original music in a spacious natural setting. 6:30 p.m. at the park. 7-8: Art in the Park: Take the whole family to Stephens Lake Park to enjoy one of Columbia's best summer traditions: a two-day art bazaar featuring fine and functional creations from hometown and far-flung makers. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. 10: Doggy Drill Team: Ann Gafke's Dogschooling Pet Drill Team will put on a seriously fun show. 6-7 p.m. at Columbia Public Library. 11 and 28: Is Your Child On Track? Families with kids ages two months to 5 years can avail themselves of this free screening from the Boone County Early Childhood Coalition. 10 a.m.-noon at Columbia Public Library. 12: KidSight vision screening: This fast, free vision screening is for kids over the age of six months. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Columbia Public Library. 13: Knights of the Kids Table: Are your kids, ages 8-12, showing interest in Dungeons and Dragons and similar role-playing games? Come learn more and roll the dice. 2-4 p.m. at Columbia Public Library. 13: Movies in the Park: As part of this regular free series, watch "The Addams Family" as the sun sets. 8:45 p.m. at Cosmo Park. 14: "The Sandlot": Introduce a new generation to Smalls, Benny the Jet and all the highs and lows of 1960s sandlot baseball in this family classic. 11 a.m. at Ragtag Cinema. 14: Shredfest: Enjoy this celebration of Go Skateboarding Day as a participant or observer. 1 p.m. at Cosmo Park. 14: Bags 'n Wags Festival: This pet-centered event features adoption opportunities, contests, booths and more; it also benefits a number of animal-friendly organizations in Columbia. 4 p.m. at Cherry Hill Square. 16: Parents as Teachers resource table: Learn more about this program offered through Columbia Public Schools. 10 a.m.-noon at Columbia Public Library. 18: Juneteenth Jamboree: As part of the city's monthly series of Family Fun Fests, learn more about Juneteenth through art and interaction. 6 p.m. at Douglass Park. 20 and 21: Animals Among Us: Kids' musician Mr. Symon will guide "an interactive concert all about animals filled with movement, sing-along songs and animal trivia that will fascinate even older audiences," the library notes. 4 p.m. June 20, 10 and 11 a.m. June 21 at Columbia Public Library. 21: Make Music Day: Celebrated across the country and the world, Columbia participates each year with exciting musical events to look and listen for around the city. All day. Find listings at 21: Butterfly Festival: Enjoy exhibits, pollinator habitats and gardens as well food trucks and craft activities at this eighth annual event. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jefferson Farm Extension and Education Center. 23: DIY Bookmarks: In the specifically sensory-friendly event, learn to make your own bookmarks together as a family. 5:30 p.m. at Columbia Public Library. 24: A Trick of the Eye: Kids ages 7 and older can learn to make their own optical illusions. 2 p.m. at Columbia Public Library. 10: Stephens Lake Park Amphitheater Concert Series: Hear the big, dynamic sounds of Columbia Community Band. 7 p.m. 11: Movies in the Park: "The Bee Movie" will screen at this edition of the series. 8:45 p.m. at Cosmo Park. 12: Splat Junior Obstacle Course Mud Run: Get messy — and maybe a little healthier — at this run that's set for three age groups of kids from 4-15. 8:30 a.m. at Gans Creek Recreation Area. 16: What's Cooking? Enjoy learning about ways to stay healthy at this month's Family Fun Fest. 6 p.m. at Twin Lakes Recreation Area. 18-20: "Grease": TRYPS Children's Theatre presents their latest show, an iteration of the beloved musical. The company has assigned the play a PG-13 rating. 7 p.m. July 18, 2 and 7 p.m. July 19 and 2 p.m. July 20 at Launer Auditorium, Columbia College. 20: Lawn Chair Concert in the Park: Enjoy live music together at this afternoon event. 3 p.m. at Douglass Park. 20: Compass Music Camp Showcase: Come cheer on friends and peers who have spent part of their summer making original music at camp. 5:30 p.m. at The Blue Note. 3: Coolin' Down With the Blues: This concert features "local and regional talent in a mini-festival atmosphere" as well as activities for kids. 4 p.m. at Douglass Park. 8: Movies in the Park: "The Lego Movie" screens as part of the free series. 8:30 p.m. at Cosmo Park. 16: Train Show and Open House: Come see all sorts of motion-filled model trains at this event hosted by the Central Missouri Chapter of the Train Collectors Association and Columbia's Parks and Recreation department. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Rock Quarry Park House, 2002 Grindstone Parkway. 20: Who Do I Want to Be?: August's Family Fun Fest revolves around what and who kids can do in their futures. 6 p.m. at Cosmo Park. Aarik Danielsen is the features and culture editor for the Tribune. Contact him at adanielsen@ He's on Twitter/X @aarikdanielsen. This article originally appeared on Columbia Daily Tribune: Things to do with your kids this summer in Columbia: A parent's guide
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Foley employees save the day for Art in the Park on Mother's Day weekend
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — What ended up being a beautiful Mother's Day weekend at Foley's annual Art in the Park almost wasn't. 3 arrested, accused of running pill mill at Pace Pharmacy: FDLE Art in the Park is an annual event that features arts and crafts vendors in the John B. Foley Park every Mother's Day weekend. This year, heavy rains hit the area Friday night and Saturday morning, flooding the park and leaving it with nearly 6 inches of standing water in some areas, according to a City of Foley news release. 'A lot of the vendors set up on Friday and they thought they were going to be OK. They had done everything correctly as far as sandbagging and fenders, but it just rained so much Friday night and Saturday morning,' Art Center Executive Director Chloe Salinas said. 80 vendors were slated to set up for the festival, according to the release. Salinas said Foley Parks and Recreation employees, even some who weren't scheduled to work, came in early Saturday and pumped the water out, saving the event. 'Had it not been for them getting in the pumps and getting everything done right away, we would have had to cancel for Saturday,' Salinas said. 'There was just no way we could have done it.' Salinas said only three people had been scheduled for that day, but others came in to help out to get it done faster. Those working to clean up the park for the annual event included Ryan Harrison, Freddy Cuellar, Matthew D'Agati, Joanna Blue, Michelle Gann, Wes McKenzie, Corey Ryan, Vincent Salac and Daniel Seavall. 1 woman continuously leaves sick litters of kittens at A Hope animal welfare in Milton 'They really did a great job and helped make the weekend a success,' Salinas said. 'We would not have been able to do this without them.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Former town of Bergen clerk pleads not guilty to taking over $200,000 from town & charity
WAUSAU − A former Marathon County town of Bergen clerk pleaded not guilty May 12 to embezzling more than $200,000 from the town and a local charity. Gloriann Doyle, 65, of Mosinee, pleaded not guilty to a charge of theft of more than $100,000, eight counts of forgery, one count of misconduct in office and one count of theft of more than $10,000 in a business setting. Doyle continues to be held in the Marathon County Jail pending a $50,000 cash bail previously set. Doyle's next court date is scheduled for May 21. According to the criminal complaint, in January, Bergen Chairman Edwin Rucinski contacted the Marathon County Sheriff's Office and reported finding suspicious activity in the town's accounts and that he suspected Doyle was stealing from the town. The Bergen Town Board had appointed Doyle town clerk on July 1. Her salary was $6,000 a year. Rucinksi said Doyle's husband notified him that Doyle had written an unauthorized check for $1,000, according to the complaint. The town has a policy that any check for more than $500 had to be authorized by the board. Doyle admitted to writing the check, which she said was for a computer repair. More local news: 16-year-old boy drowns Sunday in Wisconsin River near downtown Wausau Be Wisconsin: The Delta Diner, a Northwoods foodie destination, is for sale Rucinski said he found an unauthorized $10,000 check written to the Wisconsin Valley Art Association, according to the complaint. In all, officials alleged in the complaint they found 10 unauthorized checks, all written to Doyle. Most of the checks bore Rucinski's signature, but he told an investigator he didn't sign any of them. Rucinski believed the town was missing a total of $114,675.94. An investigator interviewed Doyle and asked her what she did with the money. Doyle said it went to pay personal bills, according to the complaint. She said, at one point, she was months behind on her mortgage Doyle said she also had taken about $11,000 from the Wisconsin Valley Art Association, a nonprofit organization that brings arts to the central Wisconsin area, including Art in the Park in Wausau each year. Doyle said the Bergen checks she wrote to the Wisconsin Valley Art association were meant to cover the money she took, according to the complaint. The investigator contacted Wisconsin Valley Art Association and asked them to do an audit. The total amount missing from the organization was $103,505.44, according to the complaint. Contact Karen Madden at kmadden@ Follow her on Twitter @KMadden715, Instagram @kmadden715 or Facebook at This article originally appeared on Wausau Daily Herald: Former Town of Bergen clerk pleads not guilty to embezzlement
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Things to do this weekend in Rochester! (May 10-11)
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The weekend is nearly here. If you don't have any plans, why not check out these events around Rochester? The Rochester Lilac Festival kicks off on Friday — here are the events you can expect for the weekend. The Rochester Lilac Parade kicks off the festival's first weekend of 2025 on Saturday, May 10. Afterwards, there will be Art in the Park & Small Business Circle held throughout the weekend up the hill from the festival grounds. On Sunday, the festival celebrates Mother's Day, featuring mini-facials, 'MOMosas,' a 'Build Your Own Bouquets' station, and more. You can find more information about the Lilac Festival in our guide. Bills TE Dalton Kincaid and Receiver Khalil Shakir will be at the grand opening of Dick's Sporting Goods in Henrietta. Kincaid will appear on Saturday, May 10 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Shakir will be there on Sunday, May 11 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aside from Kincaid and Shakir signing autographs for Bills fans, there will also be a DICK's Grand Challenge with photo ops, trivia, and games, as well as gift cards and sweepstakes. Golden Link will be performing its Kaleidoscope show on Saturday, May 10 at Greece Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature four vocalists performing improvisational singing, assuming roles normally played by instruments. Prior to the show, they will hold an improvisational singing workshop from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Learn more about tickets for the show and the workshop by clicking here. The Rochester Renegades' seventh annual Meg's Memorial Rugby Tournament will be held at Aardvark Park on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The tournament is open to men and women's clubs. There will also be food, drinks, raffles, and more. All proceeds for the tournament will go towards the Legacy of Megan Trutt Memorial Fund through the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. The International Plaza will be celebrating Mother's Day from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The free event features live music, vendors and shopping, and food and drinks. News 8 has a list of brunch events for Mother's Day here: Mother's Day Brunch 2025: Where to go in Rochester The Pink & Teal Challenge will be held on Saturday, May 10, at MCC. The women's only 5K run will kick off at 9:30 a.m., where participants will grab their pink and teal attire. The 5K walk is open to everyone at 9:45 a.m. For those who can't make it to either event, there is a virtual run and walk. Registration for all of these can be found by clicking here. The Rochester Dachshund Parade will be held in Washington Square Park on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will feature music, a fashion show with dogs, dachshund networking, and the parade, which begins around 11:30 a.m. The Western New York Toy Show will be held at the Tim Horton's Iceplex on Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nearly a thousand toy collectors and enthusiasts are expected to come to the toy show. Guests of all ages will be able to browse classic toys and games. Tickets can be purchased online, and all proceeds for this event will go toward the Pirate Toy Fund. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to RochesterFirst.
American Press
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- American Press
Art in the Park returns to Lake Arthur
Karmic Souls, a local family band featuring singer/songwriters Damina, Jenna and Amy Broussard, will perform 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday during Art in the Park in downtown Lake Arthur. The free outdoor event also features an open-air market and food booths. (Special to the American Press) Art in the Park is making its return to downtown Lake Arthur this Saturday. The free open-air market will run from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 26, in and around Lake Arthur Park, conveniently located on the lakefront at the end of Arthur Avenue. You can enjoy free admission and parking. 'Art in the Park is a perfect springtime market, offering something for everyone to enjoy from shopping to food to live music in the park,' organizer Joanna Lejeune said. This year's festival will showcase nearly 50 local and regional artists, craftsmen, bakers, retailers and others from throughout the state, with one-of-a-kind homemade crafts, repurposed items and other merchandise. 'People will be able to shop under the trees in the park or bring their lawn chairs to listen to music in the park,' Lejeune said. Vendors will offer wooden furniture, woodcrafts, home decor, wreaths, candles, soaps, jewelry, crocheted items, purses and handbags, clothings items, cups and tumblers and more. Vendors will also be selling canned jellies and jams, candy, and fresh baked goods. Shoppers can meet the artist and crafters, discover their techniques, and learn about the inspiration behind their unique creations. Lejeune also noted that it is a perfect opportunity to shop for Mother's Day, graduation, Father's Day or any other special occasion. Food vendors will be selling tamales, pork steaks, barbecue burgers, pulled pork nachos, hot dogs, seafood pasta, sno-cones and more. Karmic Souls, a local family band featuring singer/songwriters Amy, Jenna and Damian Broussard, will perform from 10 a.m.- 2p.m. The group plays acoustic driven covers and originals. The Jeff Davis Parish Library's bookmobile will also be on site. Lejeune encourages attendees to take their time shopping and enjoy the park, noting that children can play in the enclosed playground while their parents shop. Art in the Park began in 2013 to bring people to downtown Lake Arthur and provide local artists a venue to showcase their talents and sell their items. Local restaurants and shops along Arthur Avenue will also be open during the event. Parking will be available downtown, within walking distance of the park.
