Businesses adapt, innovate during pandemic

Businesses adapt, innovate during pandemic

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2020 was going to be a great year for Brittnay Schlup’s Jefferson City pet supply business, Premium Pets. She had just added a pet groomer and expanded to a second location on the west side that also included a dog training business and a doggie day care to create the “ultimate pet-stop dest… Read More

Closing: GNC

Health and nutrition retailer GNC closed its store in Jefferson City's Capital Mall last month. CEO Ken Martindale said the company will close up to 900 stores across the country, most of them in malls, due to declining foot traffic.  Read More

Construction Continuing: Mid America Bank

Construction Continuing: Mid America Bank

Construction continues on the corner of Edgewood and Stadium in Jefferson City on an additional branch for Mid America Bank. The branch will offer a full-service bank with personal bankers and lenders. Read More

Opening Soon: The Ice Cream Factory

Opening Soon: The Ice Cream Factory

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Owner Shannon Imler plans to open The Ice Cream Factory in late February at 701 Madison in Jefferson City. Renovations are underway now. This will be the Imler's second location. They currently have a location in Eldon. Read More

Under new ownership: J Street Vintage

J Street Vintage at 615 Jefferson St., Jefferson City is now owned by Lizzie Harlan. The company will continue to offer spaces for vendor booths and will now also sell chalk paint and offer painting classes. Read More

Now Open: Blu Taco

Now Open: Blu Taco

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Restaurant Blu Taco celebrated its grand opening at 135 City Plaza, Holts Summit. The company offers southwestern style food such as burritos, tacos and burrito bowls all of which are customizable by the customer. Read More

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Midweek Trekkers: Bear Creek Trail

Runge Nature Center

Put on your hiking shoes and travel to Cosmo Park in Columbia to join a guided hike along the Bear Creek Trail. Trail: Four miles, easy. Meet at the Runge Nature Center and follow our hike leaders to the location or meet at the trailhead. Hike leaders will contact participants before the hike to give directions if needed. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, bring a water bottle, and pack a lunch/snack. Masks are required. Registration required. Ages 18 and up.

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Wacky Wings

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American Legion Post 5

Every Wednesday through January, serving 5-7 p.m. Barbecue, hot, Asian and plain wings. 75 cents each. Sides $1. Happy hour from 4:30-6:30. Public welcome.

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Dance with The Shades Of Blue

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Windstone Entertainment Center

The dance band “Shades of Blue” will be playing their classic 50’s, 60’s and 70’s country, rock, R&B and pop. Jay Finley will be on bass/vocals, David Schwarzer on drums/vocals, and Tom Whittle on guitar/keyboards/vocals

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Eagle Explore at Marion Access

Marion Access

Venture over to Marion Access, north of Jefferson City, to get a chance to view wild Bald Eagles and learn about their conservation success. Runge will provide spotting scopes and binoculars. This program is limited in participants due to the COVID pandemic. Registration is required and everyone participating MUST register in only one time slot. All Ages. Directions will be e-mailed to participants before the program. Time slots at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon. 

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Swan Viewing at Binder Lake

Binder Park

Trumpeter Swans are the largest and one of the most beautiful birds in Missouri. A conservation success story, this bird fought its way back from a population of 69 in 1935 to well over 63,000 in North America. Celebrate this magnificent comeback by observing these swans at Binder Lake in Jefferson City through provided spotting scopes and binoculars (if needed). NOTE: Due to our inability to forecast when Trumpeter swans arrive at Binder, this is a short-notice program to be held someti…

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Summit Ridge Longbeards Dinner

Capital Bluffs Event Center

You can help ensure the future of wildlife for future generations at the Summit Ridge Longbeards dinner. Opens at 5:30 pm. Dinner at 7 p.m. 

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2021 CMCA Promise Gala

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Millbottom Event Center

Join us as we celebrate the Promise of Community Action and our mission to help people help themselves and each other. The Promise Gala is a new fundraising event focused on supporting the work of Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA). You will enjoy good food, wine, and beer and learn about the many services offered through CMCA. You will also hear from and meet a family that was positively impacted by CMCA and who is now giving back through their work with the organization.

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2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament

Knights of Columbus

Entry fee is $25 per team, $35 after Jan. 25. Payout for 1st Place Team. Cash bar and food available. Register at website.

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34th Annual Bridal Spectacular 2021

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The Linc
$5

The largest bridal show in Central Missouri was originally planned for January but is now scheduled for Feb. 28 at a new larger location - and The Linc in Jefferson City. Exhibit hours are noon-4 p.m. The spectacular runway show is 3:30 p.m. Admission is $5. (5 years old and under free.)